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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1952

Page

6

Ardath Hansen to Wed Lynch After Shower in Athens

Ardath Hansen, a bride elect, was feted at a Sunday afternoon bridal shower hosted at the home of Mrs. Berry on Strathmore Boulevard in Athens. Guests included relatives and friends from Athens and out of town, with plans for a Dec. Saturday wedding and a green and white decor theme featuring streamers and a decorated sprinkling can.

Janes Clair E J. Max Duncan Berry Strathmore Blvd Hansen Et Bocce Ae Lynch E. A. Hansen George Mathews Doris Mathews M. D. Hughes Marvin White Michael Molchan Ray Douglas Kathleen McAfee Wm. Roberts Wendell Drake Lyndall Psy Edgar Wrestler Don Slagle Sarah Lee Roach John Wright David Wingett Mabel Olsen Mary Connett Clyde Barron Earl Mathews Athens den of Columbus Lois Hansen Dorothy Lasher Chicago Ill Frank Johnson Cleveland Don Green Anderson Cincinnati

Christmas Page copies available at noted local spots

Additional copies of the Christmas Page prepared by the Athens Religious Education Committee in the Sunday Messenger are now free at Logan's Gilmore's Book Store the Bus Station and Hotel Athens.

Athens Religious Education Committee the Messenger Logan's Gilmore’s Book Store Athens

Pattern No ee Dress Up Ready for Young Girls

Antique ad shows a three part outfit with a blouse weskit and skirt in sizes 6 8 12 14 years. Includes yardage and price in a 30c postage offer to patterns editor Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger New York. The Mature Parent vignette describes Ethel mocking Ginny at a party and school show jealousy affecting friendships.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Ladies Aid Plans Christmas Party at Weaver EUB Church

The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Gerald Beckley for a potluck and quilting. A Christmas party with a gift exchange and officer election is planned for Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. at Grace Dearth's home. visitors welcome.

EUB Church Gerald Beckley Mary Bratton Edna McVay Amanda Edna Alice Lowe Nellie Zimmerman Bessie Christina Larry Beckley Albany Ts. Grace Dearth

Supper Party at Zibas House Honors Ohio Farm Leader

A company gathered at Ziba's House on Thursday evening in compliment to Dan H. Stright, superintendent of the Ohio University Farm, and Mrs. Stright, president of the Alexander Church Women's Association. Miss Anna P. McVay hosted with guests seated in the dining room and solarium, Paul McVay tending the fireplace, Miss Nancy Joanne Wingo assisting, and neighbors and Albany guests adding to the social current.

Ziba Dan H. Stright Ohio University Farm Nancy Joanne Wingo Charles George M. Snider George H. Evans Harley Wakefield Albany James L. Hyde Anna M. Hyde J. E. Barker Frank Barker

Christmas program and officer election at Alexander Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Ben Dorsey hosted the December meeting of the Women's Association at her Albany area home. Officers were to be installed at the January meeting. A Christmas program featured a solo by Mrs. Raymond Webb and readings by several members. Clothing donations for Korea were requested, and the oldest continuous member Miss Edith Vorhes will turn 96 on Christmas Day in Van Nuys, California.

Ben Dorsey Women’s Association Alexander Presbyterian Church Albany Brown Star of the East Raymond Webb Egg Lax Marguerite Moore Ing Snider Wag Ig Tion Korea Dent Vorhes Amestoy

OU Glee Clubs Present Annual Program at Memorial Auditorium

The Ohio University Glee Clubs perform Sunday evening December 14 at eight in Memorial Auditorium. The Women's Glee Club directed by Evangeline Merritt features Thomson choruses for female voices with percussion, Esther Noble and Mary Barthelmey soloists, plus Jungst carol and Carol of the Bells. The Men's Glee Club directed by Philip Peterson opens with Welsh folk songs and spirituals, then Bach Christmas songs from The Christmas Oratorio. Women’s Glee Club has 26 members with Nancy Martin on piano. Men’s Glee Club has 40 members with Merlyn Ross Jerry Stough William Butler and Charles Wilson as soloists. Public invited.

Ohio University Glee Clubs Memorial Auditorium Women’s Glee Club Evangeline Merritt Virgil Thomson Medeas Euripides James Regan Peter Warlock Esther Noble Mary Barthelmey Jungst Men's Glee Club Philip Peterson Archibald Davison Men’s Glee Club

Shower honors Mrs Warren Graham bride to be

Mrs Warren Graham guest of honor at a shower given by Mrs Mike Kestival The Plains Saturday. Guests included Mrs Lloyd Graham The Plain Emo Mrs Beenger Plains Yeager Mrs C E oe Clifford Andrews Mrs Russell Bashore Mrs Earl Halliday Mrs Tom Henry Athens Mrs Fred Whaley Chillicothe and Mrs Andy Kestival Chauncey. Others sending gifts were Mrs Ernest Gruey and Mrs Oakey Philli The Plains Mrs Arnold Wolfe Athens and Mrs D O Whaley Albany. Mr and Mrs Douglas J Horlander of Lawndale Calif announce birth of son David Joseph Dec 5. The Horlanders, former Joanne Leben of Athens, are also parents of a daughter age three years. Mrs Lena Leben 68 W State St is a grandmother.

Warren Graham Mike Kestival the Plains Graham Gaynelle Welch Lloyd Graham the Plain Beenger Plains Yeager C. E. Oe Clifford Andrews Russell Bashore Earl Halliday Tom Henry Athens Fred Whaley Chillicothe Andy Kestival Chauncey Ernest Gruey Oakey Philli Arnold Wolfe Athens D. O. Whaley Albany Douglas J. Horlander Lawndale Calif David Joseph Horlander Joanne Leben Lena Leben State St

Celebrate Birthdays At Rex and Sanny Storer

Rex and Sanny Storer of Ath ens Route 4 celebrated their birthdays with a party Sunday afternoon. The gathering included Joy Karper, Vickie Ashcraft, Pam Clayton, Douglas McAfee, Eddie Lawson, Enda MacStarkey, Jimmy Apple, Eddie Kincade, Suzie Russell and Rosa Lee Baker. The note urges proper behavior during a dinner guests’ event and cautions against reading over guests.

Rex Sanny Storer Athens

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