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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1929

Page

5

Dr Wallace Speaks to Women of Missionary Society

Dr Wallace addressed the Women’s Missionary Society at the Christian Church Thursday afternoon in the social rooms. Wives and members heard talks on gratitude, Christ’s birth, and global missions including medical work in China and missions in India, with musical selections and a closing benediction.

Dr. Wallace Women of Missionary Society R. Virgil Wallace Christian Church Women's Missionary Society Wea W. We Lee W. W. Connetl Ollie Skidmore Cristmas W. Biedel China Fred Lee Tom Hira Lai India Clark Virgil Wallace Nam William Ruggen, Jr Arn ED Cooley Har Sidup Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodst Church TD EB. Green

Omega Beta Pi Christmas Party and Pythian Sisters Event

Omega Beta Pi held its fourth annual Christmas party at the fraternity house on East State Street with festive decorations, dancing to the Varsity orchestra, and gifts under a Christmas tree. Pythian Sisters elected officers and hosted a Christmas gathering at H of P Hall featuring old fashioned games, readings, and prize contests with Santa and hosts. Professors and guests attended, including Mrs. Garnet Stevers and Mrs. Bertha Hooper, while Dr Murray Towler and Prof Emmet Rowles served as chaperones. Prof George McLaughlin of Ohio University is attending the national meeting in Peoria Illinois with plans to return Monday.

Omega Geta Pi East State Street Tarty Coupeles H. of P Hall Mabel Radford Garnet Stevers Bertha Hooper Jtree Varsity Orchestra Murray XS Towler Lmmett Rowles Paul Fates Grace Ma~qiiis Chidfs Club Phythian Sisimis Wade N. Bean Kitty Church Alma Hudson Gobby Jones Fayered H. F. Cokongugh¢r Garment Stevers Hudson Church P. G Dowler Roy Jones Tt. P. Imes H. T Lee Clyde Littler I. DC. Burdett Charles Mills Bert Hooper Td. F. Cohenourher Garnet Steers Joh Kelpatiets George McLaughlin Ohio University Peoria Til AfeLaughlin Mondaz

Christmas party notices brighten local calendar

A dense schedule of church, club, and social events fills the region with Christmas festivities. Local congregations, study circles, and women’s groups plan parties, gift exchanges, and carols at homes and church halls, while visitors join families for holiday dinners and celebrations.

To Live Here Aiss Shoomlesy Aarpee and Scout News Mix

Fragmentary historic page notes Athens area names Miss Arper and Miss Wirgaret Conk plus Scout troop 3 meeting at Little House Mor day. It mentions sewing, needlecraft, hostess and signaling badges, clothing for poor children, and travel plans of Mrs Biddle and family with local residents and hospitals referenced.

Aiss Shoomlesy Aarpee Parutes Wis Musk Athens Meértie Asan Miss Arper Ander Laut Lange New York Chicago Prine Ohio Line Arma Scouls Iust

Daughters of 1812 Send Box to Carr Creek Kentucky School

Daughters of 1812 Morris McKee chapter held a meeting at Mrs Frank Finsterwalds home to prepare and pack a comfort box for Carr Creek Community School Kentucky. Members exchanged gifts for the Christmas event and knotted a comfort item for the project. Several members planned Sunday visits to Columbus to see Mr Ralph’s son-in-law and Mr and Mrs Dud Chase during the weekend.

Richard H.graligher Huntington W.a Columbus Jane Marcella Frank ¥. Beasley Grandview Heights Galicher Mr. Galigher Beasley Daughters of 1812 Box Carr Creek Kentucky School Carr Creek Morris McKee Frank Finsterwald Rbianche Delle Fin Salarwald Franklin Avenue Ther Ralph Mra Garnet Stevers Guy M. Brown Ralph Dudd Chase

Birthday Celebration Honors Husband at Home

A community event at 65 M West Washington Street featured a birthday gathering in honor of William Smith. Guests enjoyed cards, light dining, and conversation as family members including Mrs Sib and Sheriff Wotan Liew attended.

William Smith Washington Street Sib Wiletty Ant Mira Be. Eitver Wisrew Pract Seamen Mia Witting Balarg Ind Weughtee Wort Jon Maring Asi Mira Dette Mie Rebeytisde Ot Khena

Students to Get Special Car Travel Program

A colonial era transcript describes a plan in which students receive special transport by rail from Athens to New York. It notes train timing on December 2 and charges for a round trip, with discussions of fare adjustments and seating arrangements to accommodate the students in a dedicated car.

Tay College Psap Crichay Athens Foppe New York

Local Officials Elected Amid Unclear Party Names

Officeholders announced for the coming year with roles including president treasurer and secretary. Names appear garbled but indicate a council and various departmental posts. The source text is fragmented making full attribution difficult.

Hillside Hosts Two Parties in Makeshift Theater

A Hillside home was transformed into a theater by hostesses for two parties. Miss Genevieve and Miss Wray performed with University of Ombo faculty, as Harold Baan of Gig University introduced guests. The living room formed a circle stage, dining room became a theater seating area, and guests enjoyed supper during the event.

Hillside Triste Sirgivenor Rervey Miss Genes Alodty Heine Plist Misa Geneviese Vapeat Cdith Ombo Univeralig Onl Rentertsininvens Smi Prat Harold Baan Gig University Grote Emah Pete Shaw Apsar

Students To Give Gifts With Santa Claws Visitors

A festive scene portrays Student Girls distributing gifts while accompanied by Santa Claws. The informal event includes treats and planned activities, inviting attendees to enjoy a cheerful community gathering with holiday cheer.

Fingers Out OF In Mine Accident

In an incident at The Plains a miner sustained finger injuries described as a crushing accident. Details are unclear due to fragmented text and OCR errors, with references to a chest joint and various names or terms that do not form a clear sequence.

Green Goat sales set new record amid campus contest

Elyse Dinguindey reports 1500 copies of Green Goat sold as the contest on campus proceeds. The Alpha Sigma Alpha team led by Lene Aubert is tied to the event with plans for the next issue.

Ty Gree Coal Mera Ion Ravel Ihw Alpha Sigma Alpha Elyse Dinguindey Ee Edie

Local Arrival and Birth Notices Outline Family News

Lieutenant G Hawkins to arrive from Hostod to visit with Mrs Hawkins and daughter at their home. Mr and Mrs Harry McHlinatry reside at 187 Tore Slate Street. News of a son James Weslay born to Mr and Mrs James W Woodard of Detroit Michigan. Mr Woodand is the son of Mrs 3 W Woolan of Cant Millberry Street.

G. <. Hawkins Hostod Mesa Vist Christian Hawkins Ad Porrate Harry We McHlinatry Slate Street Jame Weslay Alt James W. Woodard Detroit Mich Woodand Woolan Cant Millberry Street

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