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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1956
Page
9
Mrs Palmer presented a paper to the Pallas Club Saturday afternoon on Orientals in America as part of the year’s general theme Our American Heritage. The talk focused on cultural aspects and historical context within the United States.
A panel discussion titled Youth Outlook on the Future featured at the Intermediate Circle of CCL. Athens High School students Bev erly Corradini Barbara Corradini Roger Risch Mollie Moore Alice Mills and Jean Murchison served as panel members. The group plans a Christmas gift clothing and food project for a family and welcomed new members Mrs Frank Richey and Mrs Frank Bean.
A large gathering celebrated a Carbondale youth's birthday with ice cream and cake at Union University Center. Guests included Betty Jolley Mary Lyons Jimmy Jolley and others. University employees and families attended a Christmas party with Greens and poinsettias. President John C Baker and Laverne Lausche spoke. 20 year awards were presented to Mrs Mabel Cage and William Barnhill. Capt Robert D Falkner staged a magic show with movies and dancing for children.
A village calendar lists multiple social and charity events for Saturday and Sunday including a DAR gathering at Peach Ridge Road, a Summit Grange gift exchange, a First Methodist Mitten Tree event, a Lodi Home Demonstration Christmas party, a Westminster House teens sale, Minear Chapter OES installation, and a Sunday Auxiliary gathering at courthouse with refreshments, plus a Christmas party at Athens Country Club for the Intermediate Circle of CCL. Monday features WSCS gift exchange and several holiday meetings at Athens and Ma sonic venues with officers installed.
A bridge hand from East West where a take-out double for penalties backfired. West passed a double, East reopened poorly, South ruffed four trumps and scored two aces. The group contends East should have reopened with two hearts and West would bid two no trump, avoiding the penalty.
Mrs. E. R. Horn hosted the annual Christmas party with holiday songs poems and a gift exchange. Mrs. Josephine Risch president welcomed a new member as refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Elmer Tom.
The Y Teeners of Athens High School sponsor a Christmas sale Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm at Westminister House 18 N. College St. Items include books games toys jewelry and Christmas cards. Proceeds fund state and local expenses for the club. Carolyn Williams is president and Mary Connett advisor.
At a Troy Grange meeting Master Franklin Washburn appointed Edsel Wise and Edgar Dixon to oversee the site project. A potluck for 28 members and children followed the Christmas program with exchanges after the event. The first second depression will be given at the Jan 8 meeting.
Mrs J Cady described Christian work in Siam and the United Church of Thailand. She showed slides including Bangkok University Center and Church of Christ activities. Birth announced for Bonita Sue Wilson in Athens. pattern ad for Basic FASHION and kitten potholders offered by The Athens Messenger.
Plans announced for the marriage of Miss Shirley White and Dorris William MeIntorf at 2:30 Sunday at the Presbyterian Church. The ceremony will be read by Ira Shanafelt. Bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl L. White. groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Melnturf. Matron of honor is Mrs. George Hibbard. bridesmaids include Miss Wanda Lawless Miss Carol Smith Miss Mary Jane White. John MeIntorf will be best man. Roger and Wayne White and another usher will attend. A dinner for the bridal party will be held at the Whites' home. Weekend guests included Richard Crawford and Marilyn Buckler.
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