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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1949

Page

9

Calendar of Community Club Christmas Events

Wednesday meetings include PEO with Mrs H E Miller at 225 East State Street and Women's Council group with Mrs Carlos Cameron at 13 Ohio Avenue. Numerous clubs plan Christmas parties, gift exchanges, and lectures at churches and halls through Friday and Saturday across Athens, Albany, New Marshfield, and surrounding towns.

PEO H. E. Miller E. State St Miss Banks Women's Council of Christian Church Carlos Cameron Ohio Ave Higley Study Club Fred Schilling Albany Edna Lash Laura Parker Women’s Council of First Christian Church Strong Harry Elkins State St Scott A. N. Johnson Grosvenor St Davis D. M. Clutter

Cast Announced for East Side Operetta Santa Saves the Day

East Side School fim presents Santa Saves the Day tonight at 7 30 in the school auditorium. Fourth to sixth graders perform with extensive cast lists featuring many local students in roles such as Madame Fiue chil dren brownies snowflakes moonbeams fairies neighbors and children directed by Miss Lee Pickens with public access.

East Side East Side School Phil Boswell E. Vanity M. Nida C. Williams T. Widdoes J. Dowler J. Rutkoskie B. Wagner P. Clark L. Cody K. Nanna A. Kirchner P. Beckett G. Duncan J. Dean P. Cullum D. White S. Jones C. Nuzum R. Grogan C. Gilmore Judy Gorton N. Woodworth B. McCammon Moonbeams V. Wilcoxen S. Tower S. Weber R. Tom J. Merz J. Gaston L. Norris J. Seaman J. Powell S. Elliott J. Yuill Fairies T. Kyle M. E. Seward B. Humphreys D. Merrick J. Gorton P. Poston DD. Gilmore T. Evans D. Shay B. Trout Miss Lee Pickens

Auxiliary Elects New Officers for Frost Chapter

The Frost Frost auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans held its annual Christmas party on December 1 at the hall. Geraldine Voche presided as president. officers for the coming year include Virgene Parsons president Virginia Hatch vice president Leida Frost treasurer Blanch Rowell secretary June and May Frost guides Marie Russell and Pauline Wright color guards Hazel Kinney Nellie Merrick guards Grace Dunfee chaplain Geraldine Voche past president Stella Arnold musician Bernice Koehler patriotic instructor. Installation is set for January 5 at 8 p m by Helen Howell. Gifts were distributed from a decorated tree by Hazel Kinney and Helen Howell after refreshments and entertainment planned by Bernice Koehler.

Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans Frost Geraldine Voche Virgene Parsons Virginia Hatch Leida Frost Blanch Rowell June May Frost Marie Rusell Pauline Wright Hazel Kinney Nellie Merrick Grace Dunfee Lennie Kinney Bernice Koehler

Youth Rally Sets Meetings and Christmas Play

The Youth Rally of Reedsville Circuit held a Saturday meeting at Tuppers Plains with another gathering planned in Reedsville this Saturday followed by a parsonage party. Members were chosen for a Christmas play to be staged at Bethel Church on December 21 and Reedsville Church on December 26. Officers named include Bernard Brannan as president Juanita Boring as vice president Anna Sampson as secretary treasurer and Jean Collins as news reporter.

Reedsville Tuppers Plains Bethel Church Reedsville Church County Methodist Bernard Brannan Juanita Boring Anna Sampson Jean Collins

Military Department Plans Army Christmas Party at Ohio University

The Department of Military Science and Tactics at Ohio University will host an Army Christmas party Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Recreation Hall. Major John Lynch leads arrangements with Sgt. Wil Hawkins and Sgt. Jack Sampselle assisting. Gifts for department children and refreshments will be provided with a Christmas tree as decorations.

Department of Military Science and Tactics Ohio University Major John Lynch Sgt Wil Hawkins Jack Sampselle Eysie

Class Honors Mrs Fierce with Surprise Birthday

A surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Guy Fierce was hosted by Deborah Class of First Christian Church at her home 27 Mound St Sunday afternoon. The program included devotions, songs, prayers, short talks, and a Christmas story, with gifts presented by the group to the honoree.

Guy Fierce Deborah First Christian Church Mound St Ida Allison E. L. Church Fannie Williams Joe B. Maffett Fierce

Current Events Club Hosts Christmas Dinner at Cottage Tea House

The Current Events Club held a Christmas dinner Thursday evening at the Cottage Tea House. Group carols opened the program with performances by Miss Sylvia Gilfilen Mrs. Thomas Gibson and Mrs. E J Person. Mrs Fred V Hammer spoke on Christmas and Its Customs in Germany. A committee led by hostess Mrs J E Cline organized the event.

Cottage Tea House Sylvia Gilfilen Thomas Gibson E. J. Person Fred V. Hammer Germany J. E. Cline Hammer C. B. Dillon J. F. Dixon Emmett Bowles Nelson McDaniel

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