Chi Omega Carnation Ball Brightens Country Club Night
Social columns describe Chi Omega sorority's Carnation Ball with red indirect lighting at doorways and a replica Chi Omega pin with carnations by the fireplace. Rex Koons' orchestra entertained about 75 to 80 couples while Gene Comstock sang selections. Arlene Gamertsfelder chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Omega Sorority
Chi Omega
Rex Koons
O. U. Revue
Gene Comstock
Arlene Gamertsfelder
W. H. Herbert
William H. Logan
Gordon K. Bush
H. C. Dorman
Robert Main
Exhibit of Mrs Rush Elliott Watercolors Opens in Zanesville
Mrs Rush Elliott presents twenty one watercolor paintings in a one woman show at the Zanesville Art Museum opening Monday December 18 and running through January 1. Admission is free with museum hours from 9 a m to 5 p m. The works include Wanamaker's Dining Room Mulatto in the Morning Madonna Lilies Corner of Pratt and Washington Streets and several toy still lifes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Elliott
Zanesville
Zanesville Art Museum
Edna M. Way
Elliott
Parkersburg Art Center
Athens
H. G. Stalder
Columbus Art League
Pratt and
Washington Streets
Barbara’s
Barbara
Clark Williams
Personal Notices From Athens Area Residents
Mrs Edward Schloss returns from visits in Windsor and Detroit. Clarence C Littler of the Strand Theater Delaware visits Athens. Mrs Littler plans to join him. Norman Ross, 22 months, son of Mr and Mrs M W Ross New Marshfield, home after orthopedic treatment in Columbus. Lafe Boden and family host Norma Roush Shaw from near Cleveland for weekend. funeral in Plain City for Arvilla King Fee. Jack Watkins of Van Wert and Martha Lou Rose’s injury prompt family travel. Many locals visit at L H Efaw home. Mamie Efaw cares for mother after paralytic stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence C. Littler
Strand Theater
Delaware
Schine
Athena Theater
Athens
Littler
Mr. Littler
Norman Ross
M. W. Ross
New Marshfield
Route Two
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
Lafe Boden
State St
Norma Roush Shaw
Cleveland
Goldie Moore
Guy
R. L. Clutter
Plain City
Arvilla King Fee
Moore
Clutter
Fee
Thomas J. Fee
Athens County
Jack Watkins
van Wert
Martha Lou Rose
Watkins
L. H. Efaw
L. L. Efaw
Paul Efaw
St. Clairsville
Harry Efaw
Paul
Hockingport
Ernest Campbell
Mary Perry
Milton Efaw
Donald
Earl
Vonie Herron
Mamie Efaw
J. H
W. H. Boden
Mrs Hopkins Hosts Pallas Club Meeting
Mrs. C. D. Hopkins of 24 Morris Ave hosted the Pallas Club Saturday afternoon with president Mrs. Charles G. Matthews presiding over a brief business session. Mrs. Howard Goodwin prepared the program paper on Old People a Rising Problem from Harpers Magazine. Miss Mariam Morse led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Hopkins
Morris Ave
Pallas Club
Charles G. Matthews
Harpers Magazine
Howard Goodwin
Mariam Morse
Accessories Transform a Simple Dress into Many Styles
In 1939 Athens fashion, smart accessories and jewelry let women repurpose a basic dress. Chic collars like lacy jabots or velveteen edges, printed silk squares, and bold costume jewelry add style. Necklines gain drama with pearl strands or gold chains, letting plain dresses glow.
Calendar Tuesday group meetings and Christmas parties listed
Numerous clubs plan Tuesday gatherings at Elmwood Place and other local homes. Events include exchanges of ten and twenty five cent gifts, toy donations for the Toy Shop, and potluck or luncheon gatherings. Wednesday features Needle Club and PTA events with similar gift exchanges and charity drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.W
Elmwood Place
Hillcrest Needle Club
N. S. Welk
Second St
Oo Central Pta
J. E. Householder
N. High St
John Algeo
Mothers Circle
J. W. Ashton
Richland Ave
Athens Needle Club
Hal Rowland
E. State St
Queen Esther Girls Give Christmas Party at First Methodist
The Queen Esther Girls of the First Methodist Church hosted a Christmas party in the Sunday School rooms Monday night. Hester Hartman led the lesson as games and Christmas songs filled the evening. Members brought toys for the Esther Harpst Home and plans were made to send money for Christmas supplies to a settlement home. Ann Danford and Kathleen Orr served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esthers
First Methodist Church
Hester Hartman
Esther ‘Harpst
Ann Danford
Kathleen Orr
Robert Moore
the Plains
Florence Bell
Ellen Hartman
Bernice Humphrey
Lillian Michael
Maude Michael
Mae Moore
Paul Tipton
Mary Hunter
Nellie Lee
Florence Overly
Herman Howard
WRC Officers Elected At Annual Christmas Meeting
The Women's Relief Corps held its Christmas party at 69 W State St with a covered dish dinner. Officers elected include Elma Harvey president Augusta Finsterwald senior vice president Anna Shirley junior vice president Bessie Cooley secretary Mary Dicken treasurer Louise Finsterwald chaplain Blanche Root conductress Laura Woodruff guard Flora Murphy patriotic instructor Elma Harvey press correspondent and Mary Haning musician. A National President Elsie F Carroll communication urged stronger work to preserve Union ideals and noted the G A R decline. The group planned a Jan 9 meeting for officer installation and discussed distributing patriotic literature to schools clubs and individuals plus sending Christmas cards to distant members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. State St
Women’s Relief Corps
Elma Harvey
Augusta Finsterwald
Anna Shirley
Bessie Cooley
Mary Dicken
Louise Finsterwald
Blanche Root
Laura Woodruff
Flora Murphy
Mary Haning
Elsie F. Carroll
Grand Army of the Republic
Christmas Peace For Married Couples Starts With Honest Talk
Ruth Millett argues mothers should stop pressuring married children to spend Christmas at one home. She says couples may need to stay in their own home or visit either family, and parents should express love without making the holiday depend on their own plans or finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Mary
John
D U V Officers Named At Daughters Of Union Veterans
New officers for the Daughters of Union Veterans were elected at the last meeting. President is Mrs. Pearl Beal, senior vice president Mrs. Kate Shaver, junior vice president Mrs. Mattie K. James, chaplain Mrs. Flora Murphy, treasurer Mrs. Oole Snyder, council members Mrs. Mae Harmon Mrs. Samantha Thomas and Mrs. Rose Partlow, and patriotic instructor Mrs. Blanche Root. Installations follow in January. The Christmas party is set for Dec 21 with a six oclock potluck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Pearl Beal
Kate Shaver
Mattie K.james
Flora Murphy
Oole Snyder
Mae Harmon
Samantha Thomas
Rose Partlow
Blanche Root
Lucky Day Dance Aids Community Chest Efforts At Berry Hotel
Ath ens Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a December 13 dance at the Berry Hotel ballroom with Rex Koons and his orchestra. Proceeds exceed expenses to support the Community Chest drive as volunteers recruit players and solicit tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Hotel
Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce
Rex Koons
Verne Smolik
O. U
Koon
Bob Wendell
Charley Chambers
Wayne Squires
Chamber of Commerce
H. C. Dorman
Dwight Rutherford
Robert Mathews
Fred Sanders
Comedy of Errors opens two night stand at University Theater
University Theater presents Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors in a two night run opening Wednesday. Reservations for Dec. 13 are in Ewing Auditorium with general tickets at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Theatre
Milton Moskowitz
University Theater
Ewing Auditorium
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Margaret
Isabel Work
Ohio University
Chester Springs
Pennsylvania Academy of Art
Quart Hottie
Grocers
Edward Schloss
Windsor
Canada
Detroit
Mid
Mrs. Hopkins
Gallaher
Court St
Athens Messenger
Marian Young
Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary
S. College St
Athena Delphian Club
E. J. Shannon
Needle Club
L. B. McCune
Maplewood Drive
I. O. O. F. Hall
Progressive Literary Club
Wills
Child Conservation League
Beatrix Rosser
Washington St
Fred Mc 'Coy
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
R. E. Wagoner
Ee Queen Esther
WRC
Chauncey Women
Chauncey High School
T. M. Wolfe
Sunshine
ARROW
Ephesus
Riviera
Plains Study Club
Ment
Milldecks Shoe Store
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
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