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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1947

Page

6

Mrs. Maud Llewelyn Treated After Fall at Little Washington

Mrs. Maud Llewelyn formerly of New Marshfield is at Little Washington Hospital after a fall while en route to Coal Center Pennsylvania to visit a sister. Friends may send cards to Room 220. A supper meeting at the Episcopal Country House featured several Poston boys including Jack Howard Billy Hart Hoyt Karns Glen Mackie Franklin Risley Ronald Hook Robert Pierce and Rev. Rollin S Polk Jr. and E. E. Gifford.

Maud Llewelyn New Marshfield Little Washington Hospital Coal Center Little Washington Poston Jack Howard Billy Hart Hoyt Karns Glen Mackie Franklin Risley Roneald Hook Robert Pierce Rollin S. Polk Jr E. E. Gifford

OU Symphony to present second concert under Ingerham

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra led by Prof. DeForest W. Ingerham performs the season's second concert Sunday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. The 70-member ensemble features Miss Armida Koivisto as pianist and R. M. Rice as concertmaster.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra DeForest W. Ingerham Memorial Auditorium R. M. Rice Armida Koivisto

Retiring Athens Education Board Members Honored

Sixty two guests attended a dinner at the Country Club honoring retiring Athens Board of Education members Prof. Frank B. Gullum and E. R. Walker after 16 years of service. Presentations included traveling cases for the two men and roses for their wives, with Myrta Ashworth and Harold Lee among the speakers. New board members Mrs. W. H. Herbert and W. Parker Walker were also noted as taking office January 1.

Athens Board of Education Country Club Frank B. Gullum E. R. Walker Myrta Ashworth Harold Lee William Bryant Don Clippinger John W. Bolin Homer T. Baird W. H. Herbert W. Parker Walker Herbert

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Christmas Party Inspires Gift Exchange

The Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party Tuesday at 353 Richland Ave the home of Mrs John Algeo. Twenty six members and two guests attended including Carol Brosmer president of the active chapter. Mrs Kathleen Keith and Mrs E H Gaylord co hosted with Mrs Algeo. A gift exchange was featured and refreshments were served by Mrs Gaylord and Mrs Algeo assisted by Joan Sally and John Algeo.

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary John Algeo Richland Ave Carol Brosmer Kathleen Keith E. H. Gaylord Algeo

Christmas musical at First Christian Church features students

Sunday at 10 15 a m the Christmas program will include John Kirkpatrick Beverly Davis Corrine Clutter and many others with Mrs C E Heft directing and Mrs William Ruston at the organ. Athens High School pupils will play the prelude as part of the event. Progressive Class Richland Ave Methodist to hold potluck and gift exchange at 262 E State St on Tuesday Dec 16 at 6 p m.

First Christian Church John Kirkpatrick Beverly Davis Corrine Clutter Dwight Robinson Paul Porter Katherine Hawk Kay Mitchell Lois Heft Ann Read Lyndall Woolley Herman Herron Russell Blower Gwen Tolson David Bowyer Edgar Singleton Hal Thorley Dale Schoniyer Donna Guthrie C. E. Heft William Ruston W. C. Fingerhut Athens High School B&o Richland Ave. Methodist Church G. R. Shafer E. State St

Betty Newtons Girl Scout Cooking Class

Betty Newton leads a muffin making demonstration for Girl Scouts at Home Service Auditorium Gas Company. Miss Newton teaches as Mrs. J E Householder leads the troop. Attending girls include Thelma Ann Vickers Verna Tippie Jean Girard Emily Householder Sue Clarke Freda Knox Dorothy Barnes Sally Ann McGrath Eleanor Atkinson Ann Marie Guerra Sandra Yuill June Ann Martin Harlene Spatz Ellen Hankenberry Marcia Ann Silverman Carol Ann Blosser Sue Pincelli Karen Hunsicker Betty Beckley Betty Hope Harriet Mourn Beth Collins Sally We...

Home Service Gas Company Betty Newton J. E. Householder Thelma Ann Vickers Verna Tippie Jean Girard Emily Householder Sue Clarke Freda Knox Dorothy Barnes Sally Ann McGrath Eleanor Atkinson Ann Marie Guerra Sandra Yuill June Ann Martin Harlene Spatz Ellen Hankenberry Marcia Ann Silverman Carol Ann Blosser Sue Pincelli Karen Hunsicker Betty Beckley Betty Hope Harriet Mourn Beth Collins Sally Weber

Starchers Host popcorn party for University College staff

Dean and Mrs. George Starcher entertained University College office employees and assistants Thursday evening at their Northwood Drive home. Guests played games with prizes to Ruth Ward Grace Esterday and Marjorie Mathy. refreshments included cake ice cream and coffee with a green Christmas tree centerpiece. Attending were Ruth Ward George Carper Emojeane Greene Marjorie Mathy Grace Esterday Helen Willer Irene Laszlo Evelyn Yaw and their son Junior.

Dean George Starcher University College Office Northwood Drive Ruth Ward Grace Esterday Marjorie Mathy

WSCS Christmas Party Highlights Annual Service

More than a hundred members of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church gathered for their annual Christmas party. The program featured carols readings violin and a Christmas story with tea and a social hour following the meeting.

Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Harold Kellogg N. S. Welk B. A. Renkenberger Carl Nessley

Past Chiefs Club Hosts Friday Evening Social

Mrs H T Wise will host the Past Chiefs Club Friday evening at 6 30 at 67 Franklin Ave. The note lists another event: Pallas Club meets Saturday Dec 13 with Mrs L A Hamilton at 47 Maplewood Drive featuring a program by Mrs I E Ash.

Chiefs Club H. T. Wise Franklin Ave Pallas Club L., A. Hamilton Maplewood Drive I. E. Ash

OU Hosts Six Winter Formals For Year’s End

OU sororities and fraternities plan six winter formals with Christmas decor and festive scenes across campus venues. Theta Chi, Alpha Nu Delta, Phi Kappa Tau, Phi Kappa, Phi Delta Theta, and Howard Hall events feature Rex Koons, Johnny Wise, Bill McCutcheon, and Al Cassidy orchestras for dances in Berry Hotel Armory and campus rooms this weekend.

Theta Chi Country Club Rex Koons Alpha Ni Delta Sorority Berry Hotel Phi Kappa Tau Johnny Wise Zanesville Armory Phi Kappa Fraternity Bill McCutcheon al Cassidy Cincinnati Phi Delta Theta Howard Hall Ohio University

Wesley Players Present Christmas Play Dust of the Road

Omega chapter of Wesley Players stages Kenneth Sawyer Goodman’s Dust of the Road on Sunday December 14 at 6 p.m. in First Methodist Church as part of the Wesley Foundation Christmas program. Miss Elizabeth Wetzel directs with cast Nancy Collier Charles Knapp Bob Okey and Mac Rhul. Friends invited for a 5 p.m. supper with reservations through the Foundation bulletin board or by mail.

Omega Chapter of Wesley Players Kenneth Sawyer Goodman First Methodist Church Wesley Foundation Judas Elizabeth Wetzel Ohio University Dramatic Art Department Nancy Collier Charles Knapp Bob Okey Mac Rhul

Presbyterian Jr Choir Set To Meet Saturday At Church

Presbyterian Children's Choir will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. for all grades from first through sixth not in the speech choir. Dr. and Mrs. T R Biddle depart for Florida for the winter, staying at Daytona Beach instead of the Princess Issena Hotel. Dr Biddle slowly recovers from a recent influenza illness.

Presbyterian T. R. Biddle Florida Daytona Beach Biddles Princess Issena Hotel Dr. Biddle

Christian Christmas Emphasized by Athens Churches

Athens religious committee unites all denominations to spread the Christian message this Christmas. Booklets with verses readings and messages will be given to all schoolchildren, featuring stars to display in windows for Sunday carolers from 17 churches.

United Church Athens Athens Religious Committee

Scout Sing Seeks All Girls for Saturday Event

All Girl Scouts are asked to attend a sing on Saturday December 13 from 1 30 to 2 30 p m in Girl Scout Rooms for a group gathering and music.

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Pennsylvania Prof. DeForest Ingerham OU Symphony Dean Maurel Hawkins Richard Clayton E. T. Hellebrandt Eleanore Barrett Evelyn Grider Ray Sturm Phillip Bley Jacque Rhodes Cynthia Hyneman Rex Hutson Harry E. Benz Thomas Lenahan Lewis Vaughn Joy Patterson Joyce Bryant Wayne Chaffin Helen Partridge David Saxon Charles Miller Ralph Gabriel Richard Zehrbach Richard Hamilton William Smith Robert Keyes Jack Brown Daniel Martino Oor Harold C. Perry Sandra Mae Lillian Knowlton Frank Perry Carl Gabriel Hubert Stage Edward Whitmore Nelsonville Tucker County W. Va Mr. Gabriel Santa OURS W. State Ph Main St Logan Rossman WSCS Wesley Choir ACME Union St Girl Scout Sage Ohio Ranch's Bakery Seaforth Seaforth Trio McKee Drug Co Express Poinsettias Begonias Cyclamen Frances Willard South Court St Cline Pharmacy Manhattan Wings Cheney Botany Kyle Clifford
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