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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1934

Page

2

W B A Maecenas C C L And Progressive Club Parties

Christmas parties filled Tuesday with trees gift exchanges and festive atmosphere. The Women s Benefit Association drew more than 100 members for its party with officer elections a cantata and potluck. Officers named include president Anna Stauffer and secretary Faith Junod. A Christmas cantata A Child s Dream featured a long list of performers. gifts were distributed after the cantata and a potluck dinner followed under Edith Junod s direction.

Woman's Benefit Association Sadie Frebault Anna Stauffer Matie Pritchard Faith Junod Freda Willock Flora Murphy Edna Junod Anna Josten Nelle Ciutto Geneva Masterton May Smith Jan Wise Fannie Little Doorthy Ann Bradfield Roy Saylor Anna White Ida Wise Gerald Stauffer Junior Cooley Donald Sanders D. I. Gandee Howard Bobo Dwight Robinson Mise Ethel Beekman Trix Rosner Edith Junod

Maecenas Club Hosts Christmas Party With Readings and Song

Mrs. Bingman hosted the Maecenas Literary Club Christmas party at 14 Raymond Drive. The program included Christmas carols sung by the group, a carol trio, readings such as The Convict's Christmas Eve, and humorous playlet led by Mrs. Hudson. Gift exchange followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Bingman and assisted members.

B. W. Bingman Raymond Drive B. R. Sanders Frank Dean B.D. Cooley J. W. Hudson Neil Helsel Hudson Helsel Dean Jease Henry Mra. Bingman Mra. F. C. Tribe Mra. P

Minstrel Show Planned by Athens Kiwanis Cub

The Athens Kiwanis Club will stage an allAthens minstrel show in January to raise funds for hospitalization of needy Athens County residents. Money will be used at doctors and health officials discretion for urgent hospital cases. A director has been secured and case selections will begin in a few days.

Athens Kiwanis Club Athens County Cowahty

Westminster Fellowship Christmas Carol Service

The Westminster Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church presents its annual carol service Sunday evening between 7 and 8. Eighty five fellowship students will participate along with the church quartet led by Professor and Mrs. Philip Peterson, Mrs. Alma Tompkine, and Mrs. Harry Masters.

Westminster Fellowship First Presbyterian Church Philip Peterson Alma Tompkine Harry Masters

Christmas Party of Progressive Literary Club Held at Mrs Barich Home

The Progressive Literary Club held its Christmas gathering Tuesday night at Mrs. James Barich home with Mrs. M. G. Decker as program chair. Members read Christmas stories and shared facts on the origin and customs of Christmas in other lands. Refreshments followed and gifts were exchanged.

Progressive Literary Club James Barich M. G. Decker

C L Club Holds Christmas Party at Mrs Rowland's Home

The C C L met Tuesday evening at Mrs Hal H Rowland's Franklin Avenue home for a Christmas party. Bible quotes greeted members at roll call and Pearl Herwig led a discussion on the spirit of Christmas. Parrott read The Leper. carols were sung by Drake Gibson and Person. guests included Mrs Mead and two children Roger and Marilyn Sue assisted with refreshments.

Hal H. Rowland Franklin Avenue Pearl Herwig K. Parrott Leper

Christmas Bazaar and Turkey Dinner At First Methodist Church

The Primary Department of the First Methodist Church hosts a Christmas bazaar with booths for aprons fancy work cookies cakes and homemade candy plus a general store. The event is presided by the Queen Eathers and the Junior Queen Eathers and includes a turkey dinner by the Martzolff Class.

Queen Eathers First Methodist Church Martzolff

Diamond rings offered at bargain prices

Diamonds at years low prices attract buyers with white or yellow rings priced from 25 to 40 dollars. See them to believe the value and quality on display, prompting many to purchase gifts they had delayed.

Community notices from First Methodist and Catholic Ladies gather

The Home Missionary Society announces chairmanships for a church event with booths for baked goods, candy, fancy work and more, opening at 1 p.m. A turkey dinner starts at 6 p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia host a potluck dinner and elect 1935 officers. Mrs Daggett mourns Charles Goodell.

Home Missionary Society the First Methodist Church Mra. N Welk W. B. Clark C. M. Copeland P. G. Dowler F. C. Shilling Ed Cole R. P. Imes P. G. Hibbard J. D. Haskins Bart Davidson J. W. Hudson Carl Ferguson Queen Bathers Lucile Munter F. C. Hartman Catholic Ladies of Columbia

State Alumni Elect Officers For 1934 35

Ohio State alumni meeting elected officers for 1934 35 and joined with other Ohio State groups for National Alumni Day. Dr Boyd H Rode addressed national and world trends while Frederick Struthers discussed current school happenings.

Ohio State University Ohio State Boyd H. Rode Bode Frederick Struthers Clark Williams Ohio University L. M. Heil Grosvenor Street H. G. Spangler Neil John Dowler Davis Clippinger

Kindergarten Primary Club Hosts Christmas Party

Faculty guests and students of the Kindergarten Primary Club dressed in childlike costumes for a Christmas party at the Rufus Putnam Training School auditorium. The event featured a decorated tree, circle games, a fish pond prize activity, a short program, and gifts distributed by Santa Claus.

Kindergarten Rufus Putnam Training School Santa Claus Eleanor Roberts Martha Green Polly O'Shea Harriet McGrath Lois Helen McMaster

Announce Birth of Son To Mr and Mrs Guy French

Mr and Mrs Guy French announce the birth of a son on December 10. The baby has been named David Charlies. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W L French of 226 East State Street and Mr and Mrs C L Briley of Logan.

Guy French Bether Briley David Charlies W. L. French East State Street C. L. Briley Logan

Daughters of 1812 Postpone Christmas Party Date

The annual Christmas party is moved from Friday December 14 to Friday December 28 while all other plans stay the same.

the Daughters of 1812

Christmas Party by Eagles Auxiliary Meets Thursday

The Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles No. 520 will hold a 7 30 p m meeting for its regular session and annual Christmas party. Each member should bring a gift. Initiation of candidates and supper will follow the session.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of Eagles No. 520

Missionary Society Meeting Postponed After Death

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church meeting scheduled for Thursday is postponed due to the death of Mr. N. K. Alderman reported last night.

Students Give Formal Recital at Ohio University Music Hall

A large Athens audience attended the Ohio University School of Music recital in Music Hall Auditorium featuring 12 advanced students and accompanists. Performers included Rachel Warren, Elizabeth Close, Jane Gill, Earl Kelley, Florabelle Stone, Chelsea Stapleton, Gene Gordon, Loren Pace, Mary Thomas, Lois Splittorf, Gretchen Plum, Martin Alexander, with Betty McClure and Alda as accompanists.

Ohio University School of Music Music Hall C. C. Robinson School of Music Athens Rachel Warren MacDowell Elizabeth Close Three Chambers Widmung Franz Edward Purcell Clorinda Morgen Jane Gill Debussy Earl Kelley Chapit Florabelle Stone Logan Chelsea Stapleton Gene Gordon Loren Pace Mary Thomas Lois Splittorf Gretchen Plum Martin Alexander Betty McClure Alda

Unclear medical claim for NEVAH relief medicine

Questionable advertisement claims promise magic relief from itching pains and various ailments. The text asserts NEVAH is doctor prescribed and offers refunds if pain relief is not achieved, claiming no narcotics or opiates are involved.

Nevah

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