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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1943

Page

6

Christmas Bell Relay At Class Party In Presbyterian Church

Christmas games and contests energized the Young Adults Class party at the Presbyterian Church with red and green teams competing in a bell relay a puzzle contest and a candle lighting event. New co presidents Mr and Mrs L C Ridenour presided at the business meeting.

Presbyterian Church L. C. Ridenour W. A. Palmer Kenneth Jack Ine GFF Suppivaune Wyvy Fred Luchs Gladys Apitzch Marvin McGuire Columbus Woodrow West Katherine Duffey Ann Minniss Carl. Sylvester

Pimples Vanish Overnight Promises in Ad Pitch

An Athens Pharmacy advertisement touts Kleerex a safe medicated liquid that allegedly dries up pimples overnight. It claims immediate clear complexions with a money back guarantee and urges readers to join satisfied customers.

Higley Circle Musical Program Brightens Wednesday

Higley Study Circle met at Mrs. F. L. Shoemaker home for a program of musical numbers by guests Laura Jean Anderson Veda Shoemaker and Lois Dixon. Laura Jean Anderson played two piano solos Veda Shoemaker and Lois Dixon sang a duet and Miss Shoemaker sang Victor Herbert's Kashmiri Love Song and My Hero. Accompanist was Miss Zenora Puhey. The president led a brief business meeting and the group sang Christmas carols. The next meeting will be the Christmas party at Mrs. C. E. Atkinson home.

Mrs. Elery Michael Hosts UCD Club Gathering

Mrs Elery Michael was hostess Thursday to the U C D Club at Dr W S Gamerts felder 96 Morris Ave Fifteen members and three guests Mrs V D Hill Mrs W H Bechtold and Mrs H H Kin sell attended A surprise birthday party and handkerchief shower was given by members for Mrs Michael Miss Nelle Pickering and Mrs W D Hill were assistant hostesses.

Elery Michael U.C.D W. S. Gamertsfelder Morris Ave V. D. Hill W. H. Bechtold H. H. Kinsell Michael Nelle Pickering W. D. Hill

Dinner in Honor of Army Nurse Haning Family Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Haning of Pleasanton hosted a Sunday chicken dinner honoring their daughter Lieut. Murel M. Haning Army nurse at Fort Knox Kentucky and son Pfe. Kermit I. Haning at Fort Dix New Jersey on six day furloughs. Guests included multiple Haning family members from Columbus Barberton Marietta Bidwell and Camp Davis. Delbert Haning visited and returned to Camp Davis after the gathering. Both officers returned to duty afterward.

John C. Haning Pleasanton Murel M. Haning Fort Knox Pfe Kermit I. Haning Fort Dix New Jersey Alma Noe Columbus de Lee de- Vinney Barberton Leo Martin Marietta Verle C. Haning Patsy Gerald Alvin Carlos Darrell Haning Sue Ann Joy Elaine Kay Marie Bidwell Alva Haning William Cleary Billy Shingler Alton Haning Charles Ronnie Tracy Margaret Haning Cpl Delbert Haning Camp Davis N. Carolina Lieut. Haning Pfe. Haning

Birthday Party for Johnny Reamer at 70 Maplewood Place

Johnny Reamer celebrated his fourth birthday with family and a group of friends including Judy Ellen Mitchell Mary Oberholzer Joyce Dean Susan Sanders Patsy Beckett Vicki Rauch Sally Weber Emily Householder Janet Stiff Junior Carle Farrell McClade and F W Weber Christmas decorations enhanced the home and refreshments A revival meeting continues at Graham Chapel Christian Church led by Rev Herbert Householder with daily sessions at 7 p m instrumental music and singing The public is invited.

Johnny Reamer Charles W. Reamer Maplewood Place Judy Ellen Mitchell Mary Oberholzer Joyce Dean Susan Sanders Patsy Beckett Vicki Rauch Sally Weber Emily Householder Janet Stiff Junior Carle Farrell McClade F. W. Weber J. Ee. Householder J. T. Stiff Nancy Lou Householder Graham Chapel Christian Church Herbert Householder

Make This a Green Christmas in Athens

The Athens Messenger urges homeowners to plan early for a green Christmas due to a tree shortage. Use greens, moss, pine cones, and ribbons to create mantel and window displays. Irene Hayes suggests makeshift trees from greens, moss filled pots, and berry accents to craft festive decor.

Irene Hayes Manhattan Miss Hayes Peter Hunt New York

Mind Your Manners in Ration Era Quiz and Notices

A vintage civics style quiz asks correct social behavior during rationing with answers. Also included are notices: Benefit party for S. M. Club on Dec 4 at 8 pm, Harley T. Bobo convalescing in Guysville Route Two, Mrs. George Fulton visiting Lancaster for her ill mother, and military men Herbert and Harry Dixon returning to camp if possible. A prune stuffing recipe is also featured.

Harley T. Bobo Guysville Columbus George Fulton Lancaster Cpl Herbert Dixon Grenada Sgt Harry Dixon Fort Knox

Pitfalls of Love Drama Intensifies Charade

Secret service ace Charles Spencer plots a trap around Madge Graham and her husband Dicky to force Stephen Redfield into betraying Milner. Madge edges Steve toward false loyalty while Spencer orders a staged confrontation with Redfield and Milner’s network. The family braces for danger as Philip Veritzen is summoned to receive the plan.

Madge Graham Charles Spencer Secret Service Ace Dicky Lansfield Stephen Redfield Madge Steve Philip Veritzen Milner The Spencer Margaret God Phil Veritzen Charles Hanson Philip

Athens area church events clock in week of services

The Athens Presbyterian and First Christian churches announce a busy schedule. Worship led by Rev. John Miller in absence of Rev. Fred Luchs, drama by high school class, Christmas pageantry, student and Wesley Foundation activities, and several seasonal programs and gatherings through December 17.

Athens Presbyterian John Miller Columbus Westminster Foundation Ohio Fred Luchs Fort Benning Miss Connett Greens Westminster Fellowship Jane Coldren Jennie Lou Rousey Stage Door

Bible study and worship schedule on Sunday morning

Bible study at 9 45 a m followed by preaching on For What Purpose is the Lord s Day at 10 30 Communion at 11 10 am service details adapted from a church bulletin.

Extra Aid For Wives of Soldiers

A New York physician argues that the pregnant wife of a serviceman should receive the same government allotment as after birth. He cites an $80.11 prenatal care cost in New York and urges health and financial support to ensure a healthy start for unborn children alongside already protected servicemen.

New York America

Revival Begins December 6 At Free Will Baptist Church

The Rev. Davis, a speaker and singer, will lead nightly revival meetings at Free Will Baptist Church in Lower Plains starting December 6. The church site is led by Pastor Rev. Gus Graham.

Davis Free Will Baptist Church Lower Plains Gus Graham

Airline Christian Sunday Service and Dinner Day

A Sunday morning church service will feature W. D. Robinson delivering a sermon titled Witness the Spirit. The church invites the community to attend a church and community day with a noon dinner planned for Sunday December 19.

W. D. Robinson

Pilgrim Holiness Rally and Evangelist Charles Marshall Services

A Pilgrim Holiness church schedules a Sunday School rally at 9 30 a m with Evangelist Charles Marshall preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Charles Marshall

Sunday services and lesson subject announced

Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 go with the lesson sermon God the Only Cause and Creator. Wednesday service at 8 p m.

God the

Athens clergyman to preach at Sunday service

The Rev. Frank Donaldson of Athens will preach at the upcoming Sunday service. His address and parish affiliations are listed in local church notices for this week.

Frank Donaldson Athens

Postwar Health Drive Urges Mothers to Protect Health

A wartime tone underscores calls to mothers to buy milk and fresh fruit to safeguard their own health and ensure a strong, healthy child. The message emphasizes attending to postwar health issues and facing them now.

Christmas Party Dates For Local Clubs

Current Events Club hosts a Christmas party Friday December 3 at 6 p.m. at 101 South Court Street the home of Mrs G H Crow. NALC Auxiliary plans a Christmas party for husbands Saturday December 4 with a six o'clock dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Knight. Chi Omega Alumnae rummage sale Saturday December 4 in Schine's Athena Building Court Street for Hospital Fund.

Current Events Club G. H. Crow S. Court St NALC Gilbert Knight D.O. Chi Omega Alumnae Club Schine’s Athena Court St

Plains Latter Day Church Services Schedule

A fragmented list shows church services across Plains and nearby towns. It notes evening preaching by Elder Co in Columbus, Jacksonville School at 9 am with Thursday prayer services, Trimble morning worship at 9:30 with sermon, Millfields Church at 9:30 and 10:15 worship, Plains Church at 9:30 with Sunday and Thursday prayer services, Chauncey Church at 9:30 with evangelistic services and 7 pm prayer services each evening.

Plains Latter Day Church Elder Co. Ww. of Columbus Jacksonville School

Sunday services and Bible study at Alexander Presbyterian

Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 subject Yet Not Forget Thee led by Rev Stephen Nenoff Young people meet at 6 30 p m evening service at 7 30 p m subject Perous Food Bible study prayer meeting Wednesday afternoon Sunday School 10 11 am subject Between Worlds at Alexander Presbyterian Church

Edwin A. Brown Wesley Foundation Fred Luchs School of Religion WSCS Kappa Phi Ing Stephen Nenoff Alexander Presby Sunday School Logan Church OF Mary Wahl

Bethany Church Revival Services Announced

Sunday School at 9:39 am and 10:30 a.m. revival services continue through Sunday led by Rev. Herbert Hod er pastor at Bethany Church. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. to 11:30. Revival nightly with Rev. Guy White evangelist and Mrs. Mary Coolville organist and soloist.

Revival Seryj Herbert Hoder Bethany Church Guy White Mary Coolville

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