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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1952

Page

6

Christmas Party Hosted by Athens Faculty Wives and Newcomers

The Athens Faculty Wives and Newcomers Clubs held a Christmas party with the Interchurch Youth Choir performing under Mrs. Carl Nessley. The program included carols and solos by Gloria Thompson and others, with a list of local attendees and speakers.

Rufus Putams Rieke Interchurch Youth Choir Carl Nessley Pring Gloria Thompson Shirley Weekley Elaine Overly Han Peishe Joan Bush Crawford Jonas Noel Wicktermen Elaine Over Po

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Christmas Party Held at Home

Mrs. T. H. Morgan and Mrs. Herbert Cox hosted the Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary for its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Morgan's home. Mrs. John Algeo, president, presided as reports by Mrs. Phillip Woodworth and others were read. Toys and basket items were arranged for local families with a next meeting planned for January 13.

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Mra T. H. Morgan Herbert Cox Morgan Holly John Algeo Phillip Woodworth

Dairy Parm Declares Low Calorie Desserts At Discount

A bold advertisement promotes Dairy Parm desserts as low calorie treats available at Imperial dealer outlets. It touts homemade styled sandals and malts, promising low prices and a limited sale ending December 31 2006.

Mother's Circle Has Program at Sane Boone James Seward

Teen members of the Mother's Circle organized a program on Wednesday evening at the Sane Boone site with roll call a favorite Bible verse and group singing. Mrs. Lewis McBride led readings with Mrs. Owen Kennedy assisting and a candle light service followed. Mrs. Karl Rose spoke as well. The group plans to deliver plates to the valley home in Athens at Christmas time. Meat was served by the hostess during the social hour.

Sane Boone Et James Seward Lewis McBride Owen Kennedy Karl Rose Athens

DUV Church Officers Elected At Annual Christmas Party

The DUV held its annual Christmas party at the Cottage Tea House. Mrs Pearl Runnion presided as meeting and gift exchange concluded. Officers elected for the year include Lola Seay Vincent vice president ura Keorthe treasurer Vida Carpenter secretary Flora Williams chaplain May Smith patriotic Pearl Runnion Nelle Pickerin Ann Super with installation planned at Class Number Three of the Church of Christ at New Marsh. One hundred dollars was pledged to the building fund by Dec 2. A Christmas party will be hosted at Mrs Bessie Sharp’s home for the next meeting. A separate tip on opening a stubborn jar lid suggests inverting in hot water and using the lid edge for leverage.

Cottage Tea House Pearl Runnion Lola Seay Een. Vincent Ura Keorthe Vida Carpenter Flora Williams May Smith Nelle Pickerin Ann Super Church of Christ At New Marsh Bessie Sharp

Christmas concert and pageant scheduled Sunday

In Athens the United Church Women present a community Christmas concert and afternoon pageant. Performances will feature interchurch teams, with several local pastors participating. Booklets will be available at the Athens State Hospital events on December 20 and 22, with the public invited.

United Church Women of Athens Atorium of Athens High Oa Tabs Mise Olson Sheron Logan Daten Dee Sylvester Interchurch John M. Versteeg Athens State Hospital

Married People's Class Hosts Christmas Party at First Christian

The Married People's Class of the First Christian Church held a Christmas meeting Tuesday evening in the church student rooms. The gathering opened with the singing of Hark the Herald Sing.

First Christian Church Herald

Childrens Work Leader Speaks at First Methodist

Mrs. C. R. White, secretary of Chillicothe district children's work, addressed the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church on The Child As the World's Best Hope for Peace. Mrs. A. T. Volwiler presided. circles set to meet January 13.

Lodge Plans Christmas Party in Coolville

Fidelity Lodge in Coolville decided at its Wednesday meeting to hold a Christmas party for members. Officers elected were President John Nelliene and Trustee Vevie Dawson.

Lodge Coolville Fidelity Rebekah Tin Eed John Nelliene Vevie Dawson

Senior CCL Holds Christmas Gift Exchange

Senior CCL held a Christmas gift exchange at Mr Wille Glesocke’s home on Morris Ave. Mrs Thomas Gibson supervised the program. Gifts were gathered for state wern patients and a basket was planned for a family in Athens. Mrs D Doris Wycoff is noted as her daughter.

Wille Glesocke Morris Ave Thomas Gibson Athens D Doris Wycoff

Adorable quilt slipper and apron patterns for sewists

Soft and comfortable quilt slippers with butterfly motifs and easy sewing patterns 5284 and 8808 offered in multiple sizes. Includes coin mail order details, pattern numbers, and Sue Burnett contact for The Athens Messenger, New York patterns book 1952 fall and winter fashion ideas priced 25c.

Abe Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Lessons From a Bridge Hand Turned Bad Luck

A bridge hand analysis shows declarer erred with an unnecessary finesse costing two or more tricks. East defended with a jack of diamonds leading to three diamond tricks and a heart continuation that defeated the contract. The article discusses plan missteps and suggests optimal play ideas for similar positions.

Than Declarer East J of Diamonds

Social Calendar Highlights Local Christmas Events

Saturday features Vvew at SX Se ecork-Blanche Long, Mrs John Hess to speak on Japan, and garden club parties at the Wallace home with a gift exchange. Clarks Chapel WSCS and a candy sale at Varsity Theater are listed along with youth choir and school programs Sunday. Monday brings Emblem Club and Eagles Auxiliary Christmas parties, Circle 3 at Central Ave Methodist, and other community gatherings led by Mrs. James Frost and Mrs. Bod en.

Vvew SX Se Ecork Blanche Long Ohn A. Hess Japan Monday Emblem Club Elks Club Eagles Auxiliary Circle 3 Central Ave Methodist Church James Frost Hudson Ave

Coming and Going in the Local Parish and County Contest

Edwin Watts Chubb left for an visit as rector of Carta Church active in church affairs. A new $400,000 church school was dedicated recently. Miss Jean Van Dyke represents Athens County in a state contest and will be a guest at the coronation events in the city.

Edwin Watts Chubb Carta Church Jean van Dyke Athens County Vike SS A. O. Vie The Athens

Famous Doll Makers Dozen Gifts in Santa's Pack

A Christmas feature profiles Mme Beatrice Alexander, famed doll maker, tracing her rise from a doll hospital founder to creator of prized pieces like Alice in Wonderland and modern fashion dolls. Details emphasize meticulous clothes, accessories, and hair, with a brief aside on doll ward care and a stray cooking tip about cooling chicken soup.

Mme Beatrice Alexander New York

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