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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1952
Page
6
The Athens League for Service seeks gifts or money for needy children this Christmas. Residents may donate individual items or fund a full Christmas for a child. Sprout of the Child Welfare Board thanks donors for bringing joy to five children despite illness in their family.
The Child Guidance Circle of the Child Conservation League met Tuesday at Mrs. Donald Hoffee’s home. After a brief business session a Christmas program was presented and gifts exchanged. Mrs. Clayton Smith and Mrs. Benton Miller won prizes. A reading titled The One was given by Mrs. Smith. Dessert featured favors for each member’s children and the group planned Christmas gifts for two needy families.
Mrs J D Cooper of 11 Avon Place has returned home after a week with her son in Dayton. Elizabeth C Baker, Bryn Mawr College freshman, will join Bryn Mawr Chorus and Haverford Glee Club for a Christmas Concert on Sunday December 14 at Bryn Mawr and December 15 at Haverford. She is the daughter of Dr and Mrs John C Baker of Athens.
The 31 Club held its Christmas potluck at Mrs. R. A. Morris’s home on Columbia Ave with Mrs. Gail Watkins presiding. Secret sisters were revealed and a gift exchange occurred. Mrs. Harold McGrath won the contest. Attendees included Mrs. Ivan Brown, George conte, Mrs. Dwight Gaskill, and William Morgan. The next meeting is set for January 7 at Mrs. Brown’s 479 Richland Ave.
Pattern No. 5052 provides complete crochet instructions for dishcloths and a potholder with material lists and stitch illustrations. It suggests sending coins, name, address and pattern number to Cabot Album with directions for prints and basic and grand...
Ann Mumma discusses her Europe journey focusing on France and education during an AAUW meeting. The travel report highlights the group’s experiences, aiming to inspire and inform members about international study and culture.
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge hand where South misplays after drawing trumps. The key error is leading from dummy and not letting West receive a spade trick to block East’s natural club lead. Correct play involves giving West a spade trick to rob East of a club winner while establishing dummy's clubs.
Social calendar listing for Amesville and surrounding area includes a Saturday bazaar and chicken supper at 4 30 p.m. in Mason ic Hall, a Monday Federation Circle meeting on Strathmore Blvd at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Francis Fuller, a Christmas party at Mrs. O D Morrison’s home on 152 N Congress St, 8 p.m., hostess group Mary Hope, Betty Woodburn and Betty Rutkoskie. Also Athens Chapter OES initiation with refreshments at 7 30 p.m. at Masonic Temple.
A 50th wedding anniversary note honors Mr and Mrs George W of Union Street. The text mentions relatives including nephew Ganarak and Mrs R H Lockard of Forest Avenue, plus Smith a Passaic Industrial Arts teacher and five grandchildren. It highlights a life history from Wisconsin birth to baseball, hunting, fishing, and a 1901 pro baseball tie, with vague references to schooling in Ohio and a Santee trip.
The Athens County Home Demonstration Council met to discuss next year projects and survey township opinions. Officers were elected with H G Henry as president and J M Felton as vice president. members from Alexander, Albany, Ames Bern, Athens, Rome, Lodi and Trimble townships attended.
The Intermediate Department of the First Christian Church hosted a Tuesday banquet as the finale of a program to boost attendance. Prof. A. E. Hansen spoke while John Simpkins led the event. Performers included Mollie Moore Janet Yuill and Mary Kay Sidders.
When telling a story to guests avoid interruptions by a spouse who corrects aloud. Present a calm approach and invite polite listening to preserve comfort and avoid embarrassment among attendees.
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