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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1944

Page

6

Handel Messiah Concert at Presbyterian Church Tonight

Choral program by the Senior Choir at the Presbyterian Church features Handel selections from Messiah. Soloists include Dorothy Peoples and Miss Carol Greshner with organ accompaniment by Prof. Karl Wutzier, plus violin solos by Yon and Schubert. Afternoon bazaar and supper accompany the event.

Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Lullany Christ Lotte Jesus Bach Karl Wutzier Jesu Bamino Yon Schubert Dorothy Peoples Handel Ima Tompkins Grace Martin Carol Greshner

O E S Hostess Mrs Jacoby Hosts Athens Chapter Party

Mrs Jacoby hosted Athens Chapter No 75 Order Eastern Star officers choir and substitute officers at an annual party A potluck dinner was followed by games A gift was given to Worthy Matron Grace Walker and Worthy Patron George Snider Attendees included Charles Cameron Caroline Dow W B Drake James Earich Garnet Engh Ener Hart P J Huffman E R Jacoby Emma Palmer W C Rose Dean Russell Perry George Snider R J Snider Webb Walker Louise Wamsley Ural Westfall and others The Birds reminder urged feeding birds during heavy snow with crumbs cereals cracked corn wheat sun flower seeds fat dripping in neighbor homes

Jacoby Mattie Jacoby Athens W. B. Drake James Earich Garnet Engh Ener. Hart P. J. Huffman E. R. Jacoby Emma Palmer W. C. Rose Dean Russell Son Perry George Snider R. J. Sni

Christmas Party At Bolin Home

Twenty one members and guests attended a Christmas party at Mrs. Floyd Bolin home. Mrs. Clarence Vorhes led the meeting in the president absence with scripture reading, program directing, and a Birth of Christ story. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. Sylvia Andrews president and others.

Bani Hip Mineheon Floyd Bolin Clarence Vorhes Lowell Chase Loviea Stanley Sylvia Andrews Mabel Lindsay Seeking For Stephen Nenoff Vorhes Garden of Eden Leola Cordray Florence Trainer

Auxiliary meets Atenow Past Patrons of Minear Chapter 214

Members gathered at the home of Dr and Mrs D C Snow to organize the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Auxiliary of Minear Chapter No 214. Mrs P J Huffman acted as organizing chairman and provided instruction on activities. Officers elected for the year include Anna Snow president P G Chapman vice president Even Winner secretary T M Crawford treasurer Marvella Crawford organist. Dr and Mrs Pleasant J Huttman were voted honorary members. A ritual was presented by Mrs Huttman. The first meeting will be Friday evening Jan 19 1945 at Minear Chapter room with initiation planned. Charter members named. Refreshments and social hour followed.

P. J. Huffman Athens Yea Anna Snow P. G. Chay ‘Man T. M. Crawford Marvella Crawford Pleasant J. Huttman Huttman

The Magazine Lady Keeps Serving War-Need Tales

On the Pearl Harbor anniversary, Hazel Finsterwald notes wartime tallies, then the Athens Magazine Lady’s story follows. The Lady explains she cannot quit as she and her group supply magazines, cards, and books to troops, hospital trains, and sailors, with grateful letters from service members praising their support.

Hazel Finsterwald Pearl Harbor West McGraner Syx Hundempa Goodrich William D. Hartman Ruth Train Lewis William Dens Wal Enn Tan Cape Tain Hartman New Yoon Gao Vent Inel Lewis Frank E. Hart Winks Densiow Walter Hartman W.'S- Lewis Adena MR. Lewis Joseph Lewis Murray City Lever Intain Martman New York Mitchell Field Long Taland West Coast Massachur Tetta

Christmas club calendar notes sharing many holiday events

Local groups from Zion Baptist Church to Wellston and Jackson report Christmas activities. A turkey dinner sale, auxiliary gift exchanges, potluck suppers, and annual parties are scheduled across Dec 14 and nearby days with reservations urged and donations noted.

Ladies “Aid Society of Zion Baptist Church Omax-Bell N. Zourt St Which

Wreath Orders Requested for Christmas Decorations

Christmas wreaths like those from Richland Ave Sunset are to be ordered by calling Mrs. Wm Carmen or Mrs. J. R.

Richland Ave Wm Carmen J. R

Murray City Youth Killed in France. Logan Soldier Missing

Murray City parents informed by the War Department that their son S Sgt Charles E Johnson died of wounds received in action in France on November 26. A Logan High School graduate and Murray City miner inducted December 2 1942 he sailed overseas September 1944. Also reported missing in France is S Sgt Robert Nelson son of Mrs Carl Bartlett 158 Main St Logan High School class of 1935 he worked at Babcock Wilcox Barbarton before service. married with wife residing with her mother in Logan.

Murray City James Johnson War Department Charles E. Johnson France Sergeant Johnson Murray “High School United Brethren “Church of Murray’ City Robert Nelson Eleanor Rutherford Nelson Carl Bartlett Main St Land Logan High School Babcock Land Wilcox Defense Plant Barberton George Stallsmith N. Mulberry St Ser Geant

Wat ers Ass ume Officers and Church Meeting Summary

Officers of Waters United met at the Methodist Church after noon Monday in the absence of president Mrs Bert Bell. Mrs John Lee conducted the session as Rev C W Swengel led devotions and prayers and directed installation of new officers. A girls mission playlet followed with soloist Mary Jane Lanning and songs including Silent Night. A dinner was served by a long committee list.

Logan Charles Bell Mac R. R. Laneabee Car Bell Margaret Lutzill Lanning Harsh Alegrt Sumner Martin James Smoot Bach Am Dearest Jesus Allen Adams Lounsy — Nows Methodist Church Bert Bell John Lee James Young George Hengst C. W. Swengel Adeste Fideles Prather Ing Carlton Bright Russell Howe Frank Burberry Joe Phillips Helen Timberlake Virgie Bell Joe Spackey

Logan Childrens Plays Amid Collision Toll

A Lancaster Ohio car crash near Lan caaven last Wednesday claims its fifth victim Elmer Allen 78 Locust Grove Vinton County dies in Lancaster Municipal Hospital The Allens wife and four year old children died en route or after hospital arrival Funeral services arranged by Heinlein Funeral Service Locust Grove Funeral Director oversaw local arrangements Santa Claus ill among Grade one to four pupils in a playful holiday segment

Logan Lancaaven Caster St. John's Elmer “Allen Locust Grove Vinton County Lancaster Municipal Hospital Mr. Alen Clarence Edward Allen Sharon Minton Mr. Allen Heinlein Funeral Service Henry C. Smith Loe

Victory Center Receives 250 Christmas Gift Packages

Post Commander George Carr of the American Legion and Mrs Marie Struble of the Legion Auxiliary praise the public for 250 gift packages delivered to the Victory Center for veterans hospitals this Christmas. They call the project a complete success due to strong cooperation.

Sogan George Carr American Legion Marie Struble American Legion Auxiliary Victory Center Veterans Hospital

Christmas Party Planned by Logan Aerie FOE Leaders

The Logan Aerie 2168 FOE will host its annual Christmas party at St. John's School auditorium with shows on Sunday and Monday December 17 and 18 at 7 30 p m committee in charge includes Lavon Goodlve John McGuire and Gerald Sinnott a turn key dinner will be followed by entertainment and a dance on Saturday night December 16 sponsored by the Eagles group.

St. John's School Logan Lavon Goodlve John McGuire Gerald Sinnot

Past Patrons Dinner for Venus Chapter Set at Masonica Hall

Logan group announces annual dinner for the Past Matrons and Past Patrons of the Venus Chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars at Masonica Hall on Thursday evening December 14 at six o'clock. Reservations to Mrs Dan Roberts or Mrs Frank Lari.

Logan Venus Chapter The Order of Eastern Stars Masonica Hall Dan Roberts Frank Lari

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