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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1947

Page

6

Birthday Dinner Honors David Kempton at Home

Celebrating his fifth birthday on Dec. 4, David Kempton was guest of honor at a noon dinner at his home on S. Shannon Ave. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Risch and their son Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Seel Jr and Mrs. P B Seel, and Thomas Kempton. The dinner was given by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Kempton.

David Kempton S. Shannon Ave John Risch Richard Peter Seel, Jr P. B. Seel Thomas Kempton Delmar Kempton

Esther Class Christmas Party at Christian Church

The Esther class held its annual Christmas party with Mrs J A Horton planning the program telling the birth story and Mrs E A Davis leading carols with her daughter Clara. Prof Vermillion closed with a Three Wise Men film and a decorated manger theme topped the event followed by refreshments. A business session installed new officers led by Mrs W W Connett and Mrs T L Swan announced a Women’s Day speaker for Sunday December 14.

Esther Christian Church J. A. Horton T. L. Swan

Miss Carol Heggen to Speak at Bachelors Club

Miss Carol Heggen associate editor of Coronet magazine will address members of the Bachelors Club of the Presbyterian Church at the manse 15 N College St Sunday at 8 pm. All contributions for the Athens County Children's Home must be turned in to local chairman Mrs R S Henderson on or before Dec 10. Durable clothing for children pillow cases toys greeting cards and Sunday School papers are needed.

Carol Heggen Coronet Magazine Bachelors Club The Presbyterian Church N. College St Athens County Children’s Home R. S. Henderson

OU Station WOUN Marks Fifth Year With Campus Show

Ohio University's official radio station WOUN marks five years of broadcasting with a Dec 15 gala at Memorial Auditorium at 8 30 pm. The program features seven acts including Willie McKay and band and a quiz show directed by Gene Starn. Admission is free.

Ohio University WOUN Memorial Auditorium al Kiser Willie McKay Bob Mager Gene Starn Chet Haddox Edith Ettinger Johnny Metzger WCOL Columbus David Neuhaus

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Saylor Delights Family

The Saylor family hosted a surprise birthday dinner at Mrs. Norman Saylor’s Route 2 New Marshfield home on Sunday. A pink and white cake was cut and gifts given by her daughter Mrs. Blaine Hunter. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Saylor and extended relatives. several guests could not attend.

Norman Saylor New Marshfield Blaine Hunter Saylor Lee Enlow David Dent Saylor Karen Norman L. Saylor Sandra Dixie Lee Linda Helen Maynard Thomas Gene Jimmy Clifton Swaim John Dale Duane Saylor Hunter Thomas Swaim

Paris Styles Winter Fashion Show Highlights Wearable Couture

The Paris fashion scene features Schiaparelli and Maggy Rouff with wearable yet dramatic winter looks. Bouffant silhouettes, slim slinky shapes, and bold color and texture play characterize evening and day outfits, including feather trims, fur accents, and a prominent skirt dress with contrasting bodices.

Paris Schiaparelli Madame Pompadour

OSU Leader Speaks at Athens Alumni Meeting

Ohio State University Dean of Women Christine Conway addressed the OSU Alumni group in the Little Theater at Athens High School. She discussed housing and campus life issues affecting a student body of 25,400, while an OSU film, refreshments, and a slate of officers followed the meeting.

Ohio State University Christine Conway OSU Little Theater Athens High School Dean Conway Min Chatna Tinivancitus Tha Conway Patricia Samuel Lawrence Grandview High School Earl Dailey N. Congress

Phi Mu Auxiliary Exchanges Gifts in Holiday Meeting

At the Phi Mu Auxiliary gathering held at Mrs. Wilbur Yauch home nineteen members shared refreshments in a festively decorated dining room. Guests included Phi Mu alumna Mrs. Atwell Wallace and Miss Janet Raymond as the social committee listed members.

Phi Mu Wilbur Yauch Sunnyside Drive Wade Burke Gertrude Clark Foster Cornwell Phi Mu Sorority William Donaldson Arthur Blickle Atwell Wallace Janet Raymond

Bazaar in the Plains Charity Sale at Tipton’s Store

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church sponsors a bazaar and bake sale at Tipton's store in The Plains on Saturday December 6 beginning at 9 a.m. The article notes East African cotton goods are widely known as Americani by local tribes.

Naomi Bible Class The Plains Methodist Church Tipton’s the Plains East Africa

District meeting of Ohio Garden Clubs highlights Athens event

The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs District No. 11 met at the Little Theater in Athens High School with 81 members from 20 clubs. Speakers included Mrs. Frank Warner on a Hocking County sanctuary, Mr. Ross Wright on Brownsville Conservation, and Mrs. Helen Lawson on soil conservation and contour farming.

Athens High School Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Gordon Gray Athens Garden Club James Richards Rio Grande Frank Warner Columbus Association Hocking County Clarence Laughlin West Side Garden Club of Athens Thomas Wolfe Ross Herman Humphrey Stansbury Middleport Helen Lawson

Coolville WSCS Elects Officers and Christmas Plans

Mrs Alda Larson was chosen president of the Methodist WSCS in Coolville at a meeting at Mrs A W Johnston's home. New officers include Mrs Helen Chapman secretary and Mrs Ethel Kincade assistant secretary. A gift was given to outgoing president Mrs Johnston. The Christmas meeting is set for Dec 11 at 8 p m at Mrs Elbert Root's home with an exchange of gifts. Also noted are dinner guests from Jerseyville and Long Beach Calif and local callers.

Coolville Alda Larson Methodist WSCS A. W. Johnston Helen Chapman Ethel Kincade Marybelle Cody Hazel Parrish Cora Daugherty Johnston Elbert Root

Sig Carnival at Athens County Club by Sigma Theta Gamma

Sigma Theta Gamma hosts its annual Sig Carnival at the Athens County Club Saturday evening with a gay carnival theme. Phil McDade and his orchestra will play under a decorated tent. side shows include a fat lady, sword swallower and fire eater. Confetti and streamers decorate. carnival hand bills were mailed to guests. Bill Hunt chairs arrangements with a committee of local members and several invited couples listed.

Sigma Theta Gamma Fraternity Athens County Club Phil McDade Bill Hunt Karl Krauskopf George Banks A. Cc. Gubitz

Pi Beta Phi Toyland Dance Transforms Berry Hotel Ballroom

Pi Beta Phi sorority hosts a Toyland themed winter dance at the Berry Hotel ballroom from 8 p m to midnight Saturday. Eddie Roe and his orchestra provide music for dancing. Decorations feature Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, colored tops, drums, brass instruments, and pepper mint cane pillars. Guests include alumnae patronesses and college officials.

Berry Hotel Pi Beta Phi Sorority Eddie Roe Raggedy Ann Andy Pi Beta Phi John C. Baker Dean Irman Voigt Shirley Shenberger Marjorie Mercer Carolyn Hoffman Mary Beresford Sally Link

Players feted by veterans group in New Marshfield

The Gilhiam Frank Post No 8804 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary host a turkey dinner for New Marshfield baseball players on Saturday December 7 at 7 p m in New Marshfield High School. The Maecenas Literary Club Christmas party moves to Monday December 8 at 1 p m at the Cottage Tea Room. Regrets to Mrs Laughlin by Friday evening.

Gilhiam Frank Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary New Marshfield New Marshfield High School Maecenas Literary Club Cottage Tea Room

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