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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1945

Page

6

Sigma Phi Gamma Celebrates Seventeenth Anniversary at Athens Hotel

The Alpha Tau chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma marked its seventeenth anniversary Monday at the Athens Hotel. Mrs Mona Herron read the history, Mrs Betty Trasin delivered a message, and a quartet sang. Miss Emugene Davis led a pledge, and Mrs Irene Worley sent a letter.

Alpha Taur Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority Athens Mona Herron Alpha Fal Betty Trasin Sigma PhilGirt Delores Luis Mariner Emagene Dorothy Frank Emugene Davis

Zeta Alumnae Entertain Active Chapter at Christmas Party

Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae hosted the active chapter and pledges at a Christmas party Monday night at the Women's Faculty Club in Athens. Miss Marian Coe read a Christmas story as the group sang carols, followed by a social hour with refreshments. Committee members included Mrs. A. C. La Follette, Margaret Ann Tompkins, Mrs. Franklin Dean, Mrs. Alice Ratdin d Joach m, Blanche Long, Beth Cable and Marian Coe.

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Athens Marian Coe A. C. la Follette Margaret Ann Tompkins Franklin Dean Alice Ratdin d Joach Blanche Long Beth Cable

Circle 3 cancels Friday meeting for influenza epidemic

Circle 3 of the First Methodist WSCS cancels the Friday gathering due to influenza. AAUW International Cooperation Group will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Women's Faculty Club.

We & Ie WSCS AAUW International Cooperation Group of GASCO Gasco Club Oon Wscs First Methodist Church

Christmas club notices and church group meetings

Calendar listings show the Faculty Wives Club dinner at the Country Club on Wednesday at 6 15 p.m. Mothers Circle meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. Glenn Atkinson, 21 Second St. Group Six of the Presbyterian Church hosts a Christmas gathering at Miss Mary Connett’s home, 241 W Union, Wednesday at 6 p.m. Pythian Sisters meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the IOOF Hall, N Court St. New York activity features easy festive centerpiece ideas including a carousel centerpiece made from a hat box and red crepe paper for a playful holiday tablescape.

WHS Faculty Wives Club Country Club Mothers Circle Glenn Atkinson Second St The Presbyterian Church Miss Mary Connett W. Union Pythian Sisters IOOF N. Court St Katharine Sherwood New York

Christmas crafts and meetings grace local church notes

Catholic Ladies of Columbia host annual Christmas luncheon at 6 p m in C Hall with festive decorations and Santa figure crafts. Also described are inexpensive evergreen and decorative tree ideas using pine branches, cheesecloth cones, plates, spools, bells and ribbons. Christian Church Women plan Thursday 7 30 p m devotions group 5 hostess Group 5, Minear Chapter 274, and AFP events include N A L C Auxiliary and Business and Professional Women meet 7 30 p m with 5 30 p m executive session.

Aoog Catholic Ladies of Columbia Pierce Women's Council Christian Church Paul Porter M. T. Lapart N.al.c Baker Young Stewart St Business and Professional Women’s Club Minear

Masonic Hall Event Dec 14 Aids Sandwiches Cookies

In iGuysville at the Masonic Hall at 5 p.m. members are asked to bring sandwiches and cookies. Worthy Matron Elect Mayme Ash craft and Worthy Patron Elect Ralph Richardson invite all Masons Eastern Stars and friends of the new officers to attend.

Masonic

Santa Clauses School Aims to Restore Christmas Magic

Ruth Millest argues New York hosts a Santa Claus school to train men who fill the boots with genuine charm and connection. He criticizes careless Santas who rush kids, fail to learn names, or share warmth, urging better practice and public obligation. Also reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Randall Parsons with six great grandparents listed.

Ruth Millest New York Nick Santa Claus Yvet Santa Randall Parsons Deck D. F. Parsons Route 1 Athens T. M. Durst Akron W. R. Parsons Albany W. H. Morman Parkersburg Henry Click Mi Alto W.va Henry Durst Mt Alto

Holiday Party for Union Sunday School Held Saturday

Lewis and Larry Hamilton entertained the Union Sunday School youth with a Christmas party Saturday evening. A lighted tree decorated the table where refreshments were served. Attendees included Reed McBride, Bob Snedden, Betty Montgomery, Kari Snedden, Martha Snedden, Patty Pierce, Ronnie Wagoner, Richard Hatley, Carol Burns Brailey, Mrs. Della Shaw, Mrs. Erma Wagoner, Mrs. Narecy Pierce and Lloyd Hamilton.

Lewis Larry Hamilton Union Sunday School Reed McBride Bob Snedden Betty Montgonmery Kari Snedden Martha Snedden Patty Pierce Ronnie Wagoner Richard Hatley Carol Burns Brailey Della Shaw Erma Wagoner Narecy Pierce Lloyd Hamilton

Sew Your Own Toys From Dorothy Roe

Homemade Christmas toys offer a low cost solution to shortages. Instructions for a rag doll eight inches tall and a simple stuffed horse are given, with fabric, yarn, and painting methods. Suggestions include movable legs, button eyes, and indelible ink for facial features.

Dorothy Roe Iyos

Play Shop Presents Three One Act Plays at Ohio University

Play Shop will present three one act plays tomorrow night in Ewing Auditorium at 8 pm. The Weatherman's Secret Yes Means No and The Potboiler headline the program with Elaine Plomske Nicholas Alexander Paul Ulrich Melvin Weiss among the cast. Miss Mary McGeorge directs The Weatherman's Secret and Yes Means No while Corrine VanDame directs The Potboiler.

Ohio University Play Shop Ewing Auditorium

Corning Social Notes and Upcoming Weddings

Corning Ohio announces the marriage of Mary Elvnor Frasure to Richard Imes on December 6 at the Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Tucker officiating. The couple, both Corning High School graduates, left for a short honeymoon in Cincinnati before Richard returns to Navy duty. Additional items note engagement of Wilma Spence to Willard Thompson for December 22 at Corning Methodist Church, with Miss Spence teaching in Columbus. Community members attend various visits and events. a food drive organized by parish and Catholic Welfare is planned, with a senior class dance and euchre party set for December 22.

Corning E Frasure Mary Elvnor Frasure Richard Imes U. S. Navy Ohio Guy Tucker England Milli Miskie Edward Imes Columbus Corning High School Cincinnati Richards Navy Cermany S. EK Frasure Tommy Pauline Hatfield Mildred Ines Edward Charlton Arthur Harris Richard Cail Thomas Charlton Marie Tucker William Spence Wilma Willard G. Thompson Harvey Thompson Perry Corning Methodist Church Miss Spence Ohio University Athens Upper Arlington Thompson Glenford High School Stanley Banevich Phillip Canton Charles Banevich J. R. Stallings James Welsh Glouster Janice Jacobs Lester Quinn Virgil Riedel Helen Kocks Henry Kocks Mia Jack Weiland Florence Weiland John Weiland Fiorine Campbell William Campbell Robert Holden I New Tony Orrechia Jack Stenson James Welch Pete Baldy National Council Catholic Welfare United States Corning High Scchool Ho Clifford Patricia Henry Marren Mary Zila Frank H. Yonk Lancaster St. Mary’s Church

Daughters of 1812 send Christmas box to Hindman Mountain pupil

The Rebekah Mortis McKee Chapter held a Christmas party at 69 West State Street with Miss Blanche Finsterwald as assistant hostess. A paper on Yuletide customs was shared, and plans were made to send a Christmas box and a magazine subscription to the Hindman Mountain School student.

Daughters of 1812 Hindman Mountain Rebekah Mortis McKee U. S. Daughters of 1812 J. R. Harvey W. State St Blanche Finsterwald Miss Finsterwald Sirs. Veda Carpenter Hindman Mountain School

Kanauga Personal Notices and Postponements

Kanauga community notices include discharged service members Edwin Cliver and Kenneth Black returning home, W L Woodard and others discharged from the Army, Mrs. Paul Fife visiting the Veteran's Hospital, and family visits. Local church groups Naomi Class, Gasco Club, and Circle Six WSCS meetings were postponed or canceled into January due to illness or scheduling.

Kanauga Kanauga P. T. A. i Edwin Cliver Army Kenneth Black Navy Paul Fife Veteran's Hospital D. C. Day Grace Louise Nelsonville J. A Woodward W. L. Woodard Troy Russell Point Pleasant Inez Vance Columbus Ed Vance Gladys Erma Bashore Naomi Naomi Bible Class The Methodist Church, the

Athens Man Feels Like Swollen Balloon After Meals

An Athens man reports persistent bloating after every meal with gas and acid liquids, severe constipation, and claims relief after taking ERB-HELP. The ad says the product, containing 12 herbs, cleanses bowels, clears gas, and improves digestion, with Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate selling it.

Athens Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Betts

Christmas party notices from local clubs on Thursday

The UCD Club hosts a Christmas party at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Welk. Lydia Lash Evans Club holds a Christmas dinner at the Cottage Tea Room at 6 p.m., asking members to bring food or clothing for a needy family and includes a gift exchange. Amere Needle Club meets at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Miller for a Christmas party. Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary holds a Christmas party at the chapter house at 7 p.m. Cless Class serves a 6 p.m. dinner at Presbyterian Church. Daughters of Union Veterans meet at 6 p.m. for dinner in the K of C hall, followed by a business session, officer elections, and a Christmas gift exchange. Members not contacted are urged to call president Mrs. Dean.

WSCS Anan Alpha Delta Pt Cless Presbyterian Church Daughters of Union Veterans K. of C. Hall Dean

View Wonder Bait Promises Quick Rat Control

An ad-like notice touts Wonder Bait as a fast easy method to kill rats near the premises. It promotes the product with mixed phrases and lists a store location at 168 Court St Athens Ohio.

Wonder Bait Kids Gallaher Court St Athens Ohio

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