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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1936

Page

9

Memorial Auditorium Christmas Program Features University Band

The YWCA annual Christmas program opens with Society Carols by a brass choir under Chester Lehman. Proceeds include Peter Steele in Dust of the Road by Kenneth Sawyer Goodman, solos by Vic tor Whitehouse, Delia Dorsey Cornwell, and Vin cent Jukes, with the Ohio University Band and Mary Elizabeth Ellis in Ave Maria and Silent Night led by Robert Whitaker, concluding with a Handel postlude by the University Band Brass Choir.

Memorial Auditorium Chester Lehman YWCA Victor Whitehouse Peter Steele Kenneth Sawyer Goodman Prudence Steele Delia Dorsey Cornwell Vincent Jukes Dean Irma F. Voigt Ohio University Band Neil Crawford Debussy Brahms Mary Elizabeth Ellis Robert Whitaker University Band George F. Handel

UCD Club Hosts Christmas Party With Mrs Elson Hedges

Mrs Elson Hedges of 5 Sunnyside Ave hosted the UCD Club annual Christmas gathering. Mrs Elery Michael presided over the 15 members present as gifts were distributed from the tree by Sharon Sue Oldfield, followed by refreshments serviced by the hostess with help from Mrs Hamilton Oldfield and Mrs M F McCune.

Elson Hedges Sunnyside UCD Club Elery Michael Sharon Sue Oldfield Hamilton Oldfield M. F. McCune

Who's Going And Coming In Albany Families

Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Dailey of Albany plan a Los Angeles winter, staying with relatives and visiting McArthur and Stockton, plus a Rose Bowl football trip. Also, Miss Myrta Ashworth and others attend a Portsmouth luncheon with initiation of new members. Joe King and others attend the New Marshfield Eastern Star installation with Mrs. Westfall presiding.

O. D. Dailey Albany Los Angeles Calif J. H. Bourus North Hobart Boulevard Daileys McArthur Frank W. Cone Franklin Ave H. C. Dorman S. High St California Cone T. M. Richard Stockton Cal University of Washington University of Pittsburgh Myrta Ashworeh Ethel Beekman Geraldine Hope Portsmouth Portsmouth Business and Professional Women's Club Virginia Fletcher Xenia Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Portsmouth Club Joe King Ural Westfall J. W. Hudson New Marshfield Order of Eastern Star Westfall

King Simpson case sparks talk in local restaurant

In a breakfast overheard exchange three students discuss the King Simpson case as they comment on a king and a woman. The piece also notes school crossing guards and a proposed paternity ward at Quincy Hospital with a waiting room for new fathers. The Bank of England began operations on January 1 1695.

King- Simpson Quincy Mass Joseph P. Leone Quincy Hospital

Program of Carols Readings at Maecenas Club Party

Members of the Maecenas Literary Club held their annual Christmas gathering at Mrs. E. W. Bingman home 14 Raymond Drive with Mrs. Jesse Henry reading twice and Mrs. Floyd Nye and Mrs. Guy Brookins singing. Assistants hosted gifts exchanged and a charitable basket prepared for a needy family. The group planned Red Cross and City Federation Rummage Safe contributions and gifts for the Girls Industrial School at Delaware. Guests included Mrs. John Shafer and Mrs. 8 Tipppett.

Maecenas Literary Club E. W. Bingman Raymond Drive Howard Brookins E. D. Cooley F. C. Tribe Jesse Henry Floyd Nye Guy Brookins Chauncey Red Cross City Federation Girls Industrial School Delaware John Shafer 8. Tippett

Home Guards Christmas Party At First M E Church

Thirty seven children attend the Home Guards annual Christmas program at the First M E Church. Mrs C D Duncan presided as they voted for carol singing for sutins and shut ins and set a Home Guard booth at the bazaar. A food clothing and toy donation was given and a special Christmas offering taken. The program included the St Luke Christmas story read by Mrs E F Mathews and a Silent Night accompaniment by Mrs M G Decker, followed by carols poems readings and a vocal duet.

Home Guards M. E C. D. Duncan Home Guard St. Luke E. F. Mathews M. G. Decker

Mothers Club Pre Christmas Party and Carols

Mrs Homer Gall hosted the Pre-Sex Mothers Club Christmas gathering at Dairy Ave with Mrs Carrie Atkinson as assistant hostess. President Mrs George Patterson led roll call with Christmas poems as members sang carols and heard poems by Mary Hawk and Bertine Bowles. Prizes were awarded to Bowles Neutzling Pberts and Langston, gifts exchanged, refreshments served, next meeting with Bertine Bowles.

Homer Gall Mothers Club Dairy Ave Carrie Atkinson George Patterson Mary Hawk Bertine Bowles Elizabeth Neutzling Bertine Pberts Mary Langston

Americanized King Edward VIII Through Mrs Simpson Charms

London reports claim Wallis Simpson has influenced King Edward VIII in food and drink, taste for American dishes, music choices, and even social etiquette. The couple’s Balmoral visit showcased jazz influenced piping and relaxed dress norms as the King seeks her companionship and guidance.

Mrs. Wallis Simpson Edward VIII Great Britain Mrs. Simpson King Edward London Wallis Warfield Simpson England Bryanston Square Embassy Club Belvedere King David Edward Viit

Will Present Piano Recital by Miss Board Pupils

A piano recital by pupils of Miss Vera Board will be held in Music Hall Auditorium Friday December 11 at 8 00 p m They will be assisted by Miss Velma Geary pupil of Mrs Helen Hedden Roach Participants include Mary Ellen Burson Alice Carpenter Patricia Connor Rosemary Crites Grace Ellen Foster Jane Foster Donna Gaitten Elizabeth Harris Alice Maccombs Marjorie Malone Ruth Mason Louise Mason Betty McClure Helen Radford Virginia Segale Barbara Taylor and Marjorie Wheaton The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles meets Thursday night in the Eagles Hall.

Vera Board Music Hall Velma Geary Helen Hedden Roach Mary Ellen Burson Alice Carpenter Patricia Connor Rosemary Crites Grace Ellen Foster Jane Foster Donna Gaitten Elizabeth Harris Alice Maccombs Marjorie Malone Ruth Mason Louise Mason Betty McClure Helen Radford Virginia Segale Barbara Taylor Marjorie Wheaton

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