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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1950

Page

5

Amateur Gardeners Club December meeting in Middleport

Middleport A Woman's club dinner at the Little House kicked off the Amateur Gardeners Club December session. Thirty two members attended a Yuletide themed evening with a Christmas program by Mrs Philson, carols by Mrs Lohse, handmade gift exchange, and festive decorations throughout including holly, a lit tree, poinsettias, and red carnations.

Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club L. E. Reynolds En Philson Harold Lohse Reynolds Charles Wood Clarence Rupp Howard Byers

Brotherhood Railroad Trainmen Auxiliary Install at Woodman Hall

Thursday December 14 1950 the Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen held an installation at Woodman Hall. Officers installed included Mrs Benjamin F Turner president and Mrs James Sanders vice president with other officers and guards listed. Children guests sang carols and received gifts during a social hour with refreshments served.

Lodge the Brotherhood of Railroad Woodman Hall Benjamin F. Turner James Sanders Perry Mitch Wyatt Swindler H. E. Bush D. E. Miller Inez Turner Della Turner L. D. Diles W. W. Hayes

Mrs Charles Wood Hosts Contract Club in Yuletide Home Party

Mrs Charles Wood entertained her Contract Club Tuesday evening at her home on South Third Ave. The snow scene and holiday decorations set a Yuletide mood. Gifts were exchanged during the coffee hour and high score awards were given to Mrs Fred Blaettar and Mrs W A Smith.

Middleport Charles Wood South Third Ave Fred Blaettar W. A. Smith

Officers Installed by White Rose at Middleport

Members of White Rose conducted officer installation in Middleport along with a Christmas party for members and guests. The event highlighted fellowship and service within the lodge community.

Middleport White Rose

Eden Eden Dinner Guests And Christmas Plans

Eden residents hosted dinners with multiple couples including Frank Barber Clark Rockhold Charles Smith and Alva Holsinger James Carter Sol Bigley Olive Robert Webb Shade Emma Mae Curtis A Christmas program is set for December 24 at Eden United Brethren Church The Rev Eldon Blake visited daughter Mrs Raymond Eubanks and Melvin Reed student at Ohio University spent a weekend with parents Webster Reed and Emma Mae Curtis hosted visitors Jonnie Baker from Logan visited the Blakes.

Eden Frank Barber Clark Rockhold Charles Smith Alva Holsinger James Carter Sol Bigley Olive Robert Webb Shade Emma Mae Curtis Eden United Brethren Church Eldon Blake Raymond Eubanks Michel Kerwin Webster Reed Donald Buchanan A. J. Carter Reedsville Melvin Reed Ohio University At Athens Jonnie Baker Logan

Funeral services held for Mark Shafer in Dexter

Funeral services for Mark Shafer were held at Old Dexter Church with burial in Nelson Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Angle preached at Old Dexter Church Sunday morning and evening.

John Holliday Angle Old Dexter Church

Christmas Tree Decorated by The Athens Messenger Guests

The Athens Messenger in Athens Ohio decorated a Christmas tree with guests Sue Swindler Larry Mitch Christine Coats Nan cy Hartley Charles Miller Bob Turner Billy Woodard Bob Rich ard and Karen Wilson attending the event.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Sue Swindler Larry Mitch Christine Coats Nancy Hartley Charles Miller Bob Turner Billy Woodard Bob Richard Karen Wilson

Annual club meeting set for Wednesday with venue To Be Announced

The club announces its annual business meeting will be held Wednesday January 3 with the location to be announced later.

Middleport Literary Club Holds Christmas Program

Mrs. David C. Miller hosted the Middleport Literary Club on Grant Street with Mrs. Leo Beeson presiding. Two papers were read, Raphael by Mrs. Dale Dutton and Christmas through the centuries by Mrs. Eleanor Schaaf, followed by carols.

Middleport David C. Miller Grant St Leo Beeson Dale Dutton Raphael Eleanor Schaaf Christ

Christmas Party Planned by First Baptist Choir

The First Baptist Church choir plans a Christmas party before the holidays. The planning committee met Monday at Mrs. C. P. Bradbury’s home with Rev. Charles M. Pomeroy directing. The group will sing a cantata Songe of Bethlehem this year.

Middleport First Baptist Church C. P. Bradbury Charles M. Pomeroy Bethlehem

Lynford Johnson Returns to Work in Cleveland

Lynford Johnson went back to his job in Cleveland on Wednesday morning after several days at home with his family on South Second Ave.

Lynford Johnson Cleveland South Second Ave

Returning to Athens Wednesday Hospital Report

A hospital update from Athens notes several local residents under observation at Holter Hospital for spinal injury treatment. Bruce Bingman Lee Smith and David Diles are expected to return home Friday after a week in care. Wesley Ward has gone to Cleveland to be with his wife.

Athens Ohio Meigs Vaughn McKnight Haalia Bruce Holter Bingman Lee Smith David Hospital Diles Nant Wesley Ward Cleveland Wilma Price Vernon DeWeese Point Pleasant Dale Mourning Gene Evans Columbus Evans Madalene Johnson Robert Mitch Marietta Parry Mitches John Scines Mitch

Highway engineer reports near Crown City

Word says Cpl. William Russell of the U S Air Force is now located in Japan. Mrs. Ben Gabbs of North Second Ave has been a patient at Holzer.

Crown City Cpl William Russell U.S. Air Force Japan Ben Gabbs North Second Ave Holzer

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