President's Party Upholds Tradition at Ohio University
Baker Center hosts the annual President's Christmas party for Ohio University faculty and staff sponsored by President and Mrs. Vernon Alden with the faculty social committee chaired by Dean of Women Margaret Deppen. The 9:30 p.m. event features group caroling, formal entertainment in the ballroom, and refreshments served in multiple lounges. Notable participants include Hill Billy Band Fletcher Gilders, Dr. James Conover, and the School of Music, with greeters and pouring staff listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Alden
Margaret Deppen
Margaret Davis
Ned Bixler
James White
Charles Minelli
James Heady
Walter Moran
Aldens
Paul O’brien
Thomas Smith
Joe Thackery
School of Music
Hill Billy Band
Fletcher Gilders
Physical Education Department
James Conover
School of Dramatic Art and Speech
Dave Hostetler
Dana Wibberts
Fred Leach
James Baldwin
Fine Arts
Bob McGlothlin
Joseph Dando
Bob LaFollette
Walter Allen
William Holmes
Kermit Blosser
Jim Tong
Robert Neubig
E. P. Lynn
William Cooper
Archie Greer
Howard Hallenbeck
Fred Cartland
Tony Reis
Robert Guinn
Wally Cameron
Maurel Hawkins
William Butler
Burton DeVeau
Speaking Personally Speaking Personally
Recent visitors to Mrs. Wal ter Musgrave on N Congress Street include her son Eldon Musgrave of Denver Colorado and Mrs Harriet Brubaker of Barberton. Goldie White of Nelsonville learns her son in law Maj Ralph Keefer now at Colorado Springs will be promoted to lieutenant colonel in June and transfer to the Pentagon. Keefer, Gallia Academy graduate, is married to Mary Margaret White and they have three children Bruce Stephen and Sharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Musgrave
N. Congress St
Eldon Musgrave
Denver
Colo
Harriet Brubaker
Barberton
Goldie White
Nelsonville
Maj
Ralph Keefer
Colorado Springs
Pentagon
Washington, D. C
Gallia Academy
Gallipolis
Keefer
Mary Margaret White
Bruce
Stephen
Sharon
Band Directors Meet in Chicago for Biennial Conference
Charles Minelli of Ohio University will handle registration as the College Band Directors National Association holds its twelfth biennial meeting in Chicago at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. The event runs from Sunday through Tuesday with Minelli serving as secretary treasurer.
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Charles Minelli
Ohio University Band
College Band Directors National Association
Chicago
Conrad Hilton
Minelli
Coins Drop Into Stocking Origins
A legend says Santa dropped gold coins down a chimney on a cold Christmas Eve. The coins fell into a drying stocking by the fireside, turning stockings into a family tradition in American and European homes.
Nurses Plan Holiday Event in Mount St. Mary Hospital
District 14 of the Ohio State Nurses Association meets at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville for its annual Christmas gathering and dinner. Officers will be installed and convention reports given. Dinner starts at 6 30 p.m. Circle One of Alexander Presbyterian Church cancels Thursday meeting due to bad weather. Mrs Gail Watkins hospitalized at Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus room 657.
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Ohio State Nurses Association
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Nelsonville
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Hebardville
William Strickland
Thelma White
Athens Needle Club
Ross Davis
Albany Riding Club
Naomi Bible
Plains Methodist Church
Lloyd Kittle
PEO
M. D. Hughes
Wallace
Athena Theta Rho
IOOF
Methodist Church
Ladies
Richlana Ave
First Apostolic Church
Mother’s Circle
the Electric Co
Airline
Kathleen Love
Suds Clay Gifts For Handy Holiday Keepsakes
The article suggests making suds clay from soap powder and water to craft affordable holiday gifts for children on a fixed income. Projects include a snowy heart ornament with beads, a decorative cigarette urn, a jewelry holder, and a ceramic link bracelet, all using red and green accents and finished with glitter.
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Dad
Sister
Athens Country Club Christmas Dinner Dance
Candlelight and mistletoe set the scene in the Athens Country Club ballroom for a Christmas dinner dance Saturday night. The Paul Lewis Combo played as festooned decorations and a festive tree enhanced the holiday atmosphere. Social chairmen were Mr. and Mrs. John McCleary and Mr. and Mrs. Goff Dunfee, with committee members Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and Mr. and Mrs. John Good assisting.
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Athens Country Club
Paul Lewis
John McCleary
Goff Dunfee
John Miller
John Good
Gold Star Moms Holiday Party Held at Seel Home
The Gold Star Mothers Club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Josephine Seel's Harmony Road home. A business meeting was held with dues collected. Letters from members Beaverton Oregon and Florida were read. Readings by Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Seel accompanied refreshments.
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Gold Star Mothers Club
Josephine Seel
Harmony Rd
Edith Barrows
Lucille Vickers
Beaverton
Ore
Una Bolin
Grace Henderson
Florida
Gertrude Douglas
Seel
Family Night Circle Two Sponsored at Alexander Presbyterian
Alexander Presbyterian Church hosts family night this Saturday at 6 30 p m for the entire church. A potluck supper and songfest will feature in the program. Parents should bring a one dollar gift for each child they bring.
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Circle Two
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Social Calendar Highlights Busy Christmas Events
Tuesday lists senior club gatherings at Park Place and a Baker Neighborhood meeting at Athens Route 1 with gift exchanges and required gifts. Wednesday schedules include a Chauncey Friendship Class sock drive and multiple Christmas parties, plus an engagement name correction for Judy Gaston fiance William N Boston.
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William N. Boston
Judy Gaston
Boston
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Baker Center
Ohio University
Anne Adams
the Messenger
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Gail Watkins
Ring St
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus
Sidna Brower
Ole Miss
Oxford
Miss
James Meredith
Quick’s Drug Store
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Hers
PML US
Long
the International Silver CO
Cornwell's
S. Court
Ofooliter
of Bae
Ogans
America
Cma
CCL
Thomas Rosser
Park Pl
State Hospital
Baker Neighborhood Council
Roy Radford
Mothersingers
Morrison School
The
Plains Home Demonstration Club
Fire House
New Marshfield
Masonic Hall
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Gertrude Strickland
Central Ave
Progressive Literary Club
Cottage Tea Room
Ralph Woods
Chauncey Christian Church
Legion Home
WCTU
Zion Baptist Church
Athens Pharmacy
South Court Street
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