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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1946

Page

6

Past Officers Club Christmas Dinner in Nelsonville

Mrs. C. E. Washburn hosted the Past Officers Club of Athens Shrine for its annual Christmas dinner. Eighteen members and guests enjoyed a three course turkey meal at four pm. Officers elected for the coming year were C. E. Washburn president, Mabel Washburn vice president, Grace Kelch secretary, Nellie Earich treasurer. Out of town guests included William J. Miller Wheeling WV Earl Schieffman Zanesville and L. E. Burford Middleport.

Officers’ Club Nelsonville C. E. Washburn Officers Club of Athens Shrine Washburn Helen Washbur Ar Bomgay Eppernuinssus Mabel Washburn Grace Kelch Nellie Earich Athens William J. Miller Wheeling W. Va Earl Schieffman Zanesville L. E. Burford Middleport

Girl Scouts Plan Caroling and Christmas Cheer

Girl Scout Intermediate and Senior troops plan Dec 19 caroling with each troop arranging local routes. Gather at 8 15 p m in the Girl Scout Rooms Central School Building for refreshments by the Social Committee of the Girl Scout Council. WCTU meets Wednesday 2 pm at First Methodist Church and Plains WCTU meets tonight at 7 pm at The Plains Nazarene Church.

Girl Scout Council Vu Oo Wctu Women’s Christian Temperance Union First Methodist Church Plains Wctu Wight Plains Nazarene Church

Birthday surprise honors Mr. Will Bobo at 87

Family and friends gathered at 123 Maplewood Place to celebrate Mr. Will Bobo’s 87th birthday, sharing honors with grandson Donald Bobo whose birthday is soon. Several relatives traveled from Columbus Lancaster Dayton and nearby towns for the occasion.

Will Bobo Maplewood Place Roy Haddox Jon ‘A. Milless Marjorie Haddox Kathryn Jeanne Barbara Ellen Columbus Donald Bobo Lancaster Jack Mitchell Dayton Atheny Lona Mitchell Deyton

Almanack Returns to Warm Hearth for 155th Year

Hazel Finsterwald reviews the Farmer's Almanac 155th annual issue with humor, noting its familiar features and old-time notes on farming, education, and moon lore. The piece surveys past Almanack quirks, weather forecasts, and a roundup of holiday fashion and accessories from designers like Lilly Dache and references to The Magnificent Doll. Athena Roller Club meets Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the Rollercade with all members urged to attend.

Bobby New England Robert M. Thomas Massachusetts Thomas North Carolina Justice of the Peace Howder Jeremiah Wickit New Aer? Iowder Lilly Dache Herj Laddie North-uidee Carais Cade Dolly Madison Sa Whoosh Champagne Marine Athena Roller Club

Return From Southern Trip By Capt Swisher And Wife

Captain Glenn E. Swisher and Mrs Swisher returned December 1 from a 3000 mile three week trip visiting friends in Washington D C Lakeland Florida and cities including Alexandria Norfolk Charleston Savannah Atlanta Jacksonville St Augustine Chattanooga They are on terminal leave after 47 months service in the Army Air Forces and will be discharged soon from the service.

Glenn E. Swisher Swisher Jean Bingman Washington D. C Lakeland Fla Alexandria Norfolk Charleston S. C Savannah Atlanta Jacksonville St. Augustine Florida Chattanooga Tenn

Christmas dinners and parties fill Athens calendar

The Athens Shrine No 6 hosts its annual Christmas dinner and ceremonial Tuesday at IOOF Hall with a 6 p m turkey dinner and 7 30 p m ceremony. Mrs Edith Hardy seeks ice cream desserts from Nelsonville members. Martha Woodworth leads dinner plans. members bring their own service. Also Sayre Study Circle schedules its Christmas party Tuesday December 3 at the Cottage Tea House. On Tuesday Methodist Church hosts a meeting with Mary Pratt. Wednesday includes Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge meeting and Phi Mu Auxiliary Christmas party at Mrs James Rice home. Athens County Council holds Christmas meeting with speakers Don Nida and John Sfikas. gifts for charity requested. WSCS First Methodist Bazaar Thursday December 5 offers home made gifts, baked goods, soup and sandwiches with takeout, public invited.

Key Club Athens Shrine No. 6 IOOF Athens Edith Hardy Nelsonville Lacile Woodworth Oon Sayre Cottage Nannie Allom Athens County Council For Childhood Education Don Nida the Plains John Sfikas WSCS First Methodist Church

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