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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1935

Page

7

Tuesday Needle Club Names Officers for New Year

The Tuesday Needle Club re elected officers for the year at the meeting led by Miss Lizzie Hackman. The nominating committee and dinner plans for husbands were announced, with arrangements for a January 3 event at Mrs. John Woods home. Door prizes and Christmas refreshments followed the roll call of 18 members.

Lizzie Hackman Townsend St A. P. Linscott John Woods W. H. Jewett Frank Cross William Reading Len B. McCune Elmer Poston Jen Grosvenor St Carl Porter F. BE. Kimes W. D. Wilds Homer Wolfe Mise Hackman

Pearl Lemley Weds G A Pierson in Cincinnati Nuptials

Mrs Ida Lemley announces the marriage of daughter Pearl Lemley R N to George Allan Pierson son of Mr and Mrs W A Pierson of Cincinnati. The ceremony was at 8 30 Saturday evening Dec 7 at Rev R R Fillbrandt's home in Cincinnati with nurses Lorraine Fortney and Edward Harvey as attendants. Pearl a nurse at Jewish Hospital resigns. Pierson recently became manager of a restaurant at 2888 Carmany St run by his aunt Mrs Frank Sterman. Pearl and George are noted graduates and professionals in Ohio.

Ida Lemley North Lancaster St Miss Pearl Lemley R. N George Allan Pierson W. A. Pierson Cincinnati R. R. Fillbrandt Pierson Johanna Hill Lorraine Fortney Edward Harvey Jewish Hospital Carmany St Frank Sterman Sterman Athens High School Ohio University Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Bethesda Hospital

Cantata to be Presented by Church Groups

A Christmas service Sunday at 7 p m features the cantata Bethlehem by J H Maunder with the Westminster student chorus and Presbyterian Church quartet plus three pantomimes portraying the Inn of Bethlehem shepherds kings and gifts The 30 voice chorus is directed by Prof P L Petersen and includes listed singers The church quartet includes Mrs Alma Tompkins Prof and Mrs P L Peterson and Mr Harry Masters Ushers will be boys from the high school Christian Endeavor.

Bethlehem J. H. Maunder Westminster The Presbyterian Church P. L. Petereson Ohio University School of Music Mary Behnke Bonnie Bingham Elizabeth Johnson Margaret Jean McConnell Geneva Pugh Betty Ring Margaret Lewis Mary Edwards Doris Siegfried Anna Margaret Reger Betty Godden Jeanette Steber Katy Boyd Ruth Talbot Margaret Denman Margie Brown Mary Miller Vivian Thompson Laura Lou Richards Jean Jones Jeanne Pace Margaret Wagner Mary Bramhall John Baum Paul Davis James Blackburn Nat Harmon Martin Alexander Loren Pace Eddie Wolf Charles Roush Walter Sindlinger Willard Owensby Alma Tompkins P. L. Peterson Harry Masters Inn of Bethlehem Eddie Rasor John Jickens Renice Lansing Carl Mallow Robert Maniey Robert Morrieson Chester Evans Marion Moon Florence Harper Dorothy Hilty Robert Boyer Christian Endeavor Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Mothers’ Club Homer Gall Dairy Ave Scott Neutzling P. E. O. Sisterhood BE. C B. State St

Santa Claus pageant blends belief with Christmas spirit

A Santa Claus pageant at the United Presbyterian church features a living tableau of Mary Joseph shepherds and wise men with a focus on the Claus spirit. Mrs James Jones leads the program joined by guest speaker Dr B A Myers and organizer W F Giesecke, with Delta Alumnae and Alpha Xi Delta clubs assisting.

Mary. Joseph James Jones Santa Dr. Myers Claus Santa Claus Christ

Actress Sally Blane Expecting Baby Next June

Sally Blane wife of Norman Foster announces they are expecting a baby next June. Blane, sister of Loretta Young, married Foster last fall after his divorce from Claudette Colbert.

Wcek Sally Blane Loretta Young Norman Foster Foster Claudette Colbert

Social Calendar for Pocahontas Lodge and Community Groups

A dense list of December events across Pocahontas and nearby areas. Pocahontas Lodge meets Wednesday at Red Men's Hall. multiple clubs host Christmas parties, gift exchanges, dinners, and meetings at various homes and public venues through Thursday. Attendance urged. donations requested for baskets.

Athena Delphian Club Reads Two Short New York Stories

The Athena Delphian Club met at Mrs. Anna White’s 118 High Street home Tuesday night to hear two New York life stories. Miss Delle Finsterwald read Mrs Manstey's View by Edith Wharton and The Gift of the Magi by O Henry. After the business meeting, 18 members and guest Mrs E T Hellebrendt enjoyed buffet refreshments in the dining room.

New York City Anna White High &T

Youth Laments Dog's Death

In Sacramento California Homer Lee aged 14 was found dead from a shotgun blast in his room with a shotgun nearby. A bulldog lay dead beside him and a note read My best pal will never come back Neither will I The world can go on without us

Sacramento Calif Homer Lee

Ear scratch turns fiery incident for Tahlequah attorney

In Tahlequah Oklahoma attorney H M Vance sought to scratch his ear with a lit cigar in hand and celluloid glasses, causing a flare and singed facial bandages. The piece also notes Louis Tiffany's favrile glass from 1894 and claims chopsuey began in New York's Chinatown in 1596 and is rare in China.

New York Chinatown China

Elks Charity Ball Set For Saturday Night

Local Elks lodge hosts its annual goodwill event to raise funds for Christmas baskets for needy families. The Charity Ball at the B P O E Hall runs 9 p m to 1 a m with Carlton Brooks and his nine piece orchestra. Committee members include Gordon Gray Harold J Rose and Richard McKinstry.

Lodge of Elks Elks Carlton Brooks Gordon Gray Harold J. Rose Richard McKinstry

Progressives Have Christmas Party Tuesday

The Progressive Literary Club met at 26 Hocking St to celebrate with a Christmas party and gift exchange. Harold Finsterwald dressed as Santa handed out gifts while stories songs and piano selections were shared. The group voted to join the Red Cross and collected gifts for a needy family as part of the event.

The Progressive Literary Club Elmer Finsterwald Hocking St Red Cross Ella England Erle Bridgewater Chauncey Ralph Leach Elizabeth Oxley

Get To Gether Club Hosts Quilt Night in Bishopville

The Get To Gether Club met at the Townhouse on Thursday to assemble quilt blocks with Mrs. Lenore Moody winning a quilt. New member Mrs. Blanche Gears joined Glouster. Gifts were exchanged at the next meeting planned for December 19.

Bishopville Lenore Moody Blanche Gears Glouster Sadie Robinett Stella Kasler Edna Kasler Mae Stump Charles Milhoan Cora House Holder Jacksonville Logis Stump Charles Crawford Eyesville Will Ginsberg Logan Charlies Pedicord Elton Pedicord Frank Phillips Russell Shepard Lester Smith Lawrence Shaner Jimmie Shepard J. M. McDonald Don Withem Orel Jones Daryl Jones Giouster Jessie Wilson Anna Wilson Trimbe Morris Morgan Columbus Elizabeth Morgen Joe Cheney Cheney Bishopville Church of Christ Byesville Will Rogers

Ansel Gamwell Returns Home After Eye Injury

Ansel Gamwell arrived home Tuesday evening from a Columbus hospital where doctors removed his right eye. The injury stemmed from a hunting accident on Thanksgiving Day three years earlier when he was shot in the head. His mother, Mrs. Thomas Gamwell, accompanied him at the hospital.

Glouster Ansel Gamwell Columbus Thomas Gamwell

Kappa Delta Pi Initiates Six at Voigt Home

Kappa Delta Pi initiates six new members Tuesday night at Dean Irma E. Voigt’s home 35 Park Place. The group includes Lavon M. Tyson Ruth Bellinger Mildred Lipkowitz Hope McDermott Norman Weickelbaum and Harry A Staats. After the ceremony members played games and refreshments followed with Dean Voigt presenting slides of Zion Bryce and Grand Canyon from a summer trip.

Kappa Delta Pi Irma E. Voigt Park Place Lavon M. Tyson College of Education Ruth Bellinger Mildred Lipkowitz Hope McDermott College of Arts Norman Weickelbaum Harry A. Staats Parkersburg Ohio University Dean Voigt Zion, Bryce Grand Canyon Edith Wray Canyons

Piano Pupils of Mrs. Fred McKay Give Recital

Mrs. Fred M. McKay's piano pupils performed a semester recital at the McKay home 37 Elmwood Pl attended by parents and friends. The program featured 31 solos and duets including Luck with Bugle Call, The Pony, Winter Gnomes, Eskimo Lullaby, Sun Rise Trail, and Silent Night among numerous pieces. Birth notice: Betty Jane Pierce born Sunday Dec 1 to Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Pierce of 19 Woodland Ave weighing ten pounds.

Fred M. McKay McKay Elmwood Pl Max Baughman Phillip Zenner Mary Burson Enid Dorothy Bean the Pony Ruth Ann Grover Jenny Clare Sprague Ann Peden Lois Baughman Patty Wright Helen Martha Copeland Kate Seamon Barbara Baughman Kathryn Hess Mary Carolyn Hopkins Lois Francis Noble Elizabeth Riley Enid Bean Elaine Heas Martha Caskey Jean Mickle Martha Isbel Cottingham Joan Seaman Patsy Connor Howard Bobo Hattie la Grones Lucy Locket Curtis Janssen Laura Jean Anderson

Miss Briggs Elected 1936 President of Woman's Benefit Association

Miss Lora Briggs was elected president of the Woman's Benefit Association at a meeting in 1.0.0. Hall Tuesday night. Other officers named include Ruth Burdette vicepresident and Anna Stauffer past president. Several members were initiated, and Frieda Willock received a service pin for long service.

Lora Briggs Woman's Benefit Association Ruth Burdette Anna Stauffer Edythe Junod Flora Murphy Edna Junod Frieda Willock Lucille Tucker Geneva Masterton Ruth Whitmore Izura Creamer Ora Haney Margaret Frost Fanny King Ina Hoover

Honor Guest at Fisher Station Bridge Party

Mrs. William Hughes honored at a five table bridge party hosted by Mrs. William Rose and Mrs. J. A. Slingluff at the Jones home near Fisher Station. Guests presented gifts to the honoree. prizes went to Mrs. Everett Shirley, Mrs. Margaret Shingler, and Mrs. C. E. Blain. Refreshments in Christmas colors were served.

William Rose J. A. Slingluff R. W. Jones Fisher Station William Hughes Margret Higgins Hughes Everett Shirley Margaret Shingler Cc. E. Blain Richard Hames W Marvey Irene Worley Olive Baughman C. KE Biats Joe Walburn Frances Higgins Frances Keffer Lloyd Shingler Ethel Buck Bee Weller Marion Danford Alice Robinson Edith West Maxine Westfall

Logan Joint Christmas Party Planned by Legion and Auxiliary

The American Legion post and Auxiliary Unit plan a joint Christmas party inviting children. The event will begin at 1 o'clock Thursday evening December 19 in the post rooms, as announced by the arrangements committee after its meeting.

Logan American Legion and Auxiliary Unit

Young farmer jailed for hanging neighbor's horse

In Ada Oklahoma James Lewis received a year in jail after a neighbor reported the animal was hanged in a spiteful act. Authorities allege barbed wire was used to lash the horse to a pear tree, prompting the sentence.

Ada Okla James Lewis

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Pearl Lemley G. A. Pierson Iit P. P. Frebault Chen Forther Jones W. F. Giesecke Wes Delta Alumnae Mrs. Cox Sarcossonne Xi Delta Alumnae Club K. Alpha Xi del George Hopkins, Saum Ena Nel A Atkinson Cur Wn C. L. Jones A. A. An N. Carl Wiseman Carl Wiseman William Wiseman Shafer St Burns Clarence John Wiseman Alex Eneix and Wickerham Wil Sylvia Mitchel Scott Arthur Minnie Mariner Louis Maple Adrienne Weiss Delores Scott Mary Perse Helen Wise Pete R. A. Pol United Presbyterian i Beeri F Munich Germany Athens Faculty Women's Club Herman G. James Latin America Women's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Rebekah Lodge Bridge and Banco Ladies’ Auxiliary of Eagles Richland Ave. M. P Mechanics Yatord Rumford Athena Delphian Club Tillie Anderson EB. J. Anderson the Plains Dog Louis Tiffany Bishopville Club Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens-Albany Voigt Fred McKay W.B. A Miss Briggs H. A. McCaskill WH. Rhodes C. M Ferguson B. A. Renkenberger Southern Hotel Pen and Pencil Club Cornwell&Co Athens Jewelers McKee Drug Co Athens, Ohio Clover Farm Childrens Lls Poto Blanche Steppe
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