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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1932

Page

6

W B A Christmas Program Follows Officer Elections Here

At the regular Women’s Benefit Association meeting at the K P Hall officers were elected for the coming year led by Mrs. Frebault as president and a Christmas program followed. A basket of food for a needy family was voted, nativity decor and carols highlighted the social program with Santa Claus distributing gifts to all attendees.

Women's Benefit Association K. of P. Hall FP. Frebault Anona Stauffer Allie Bingman Edith Junod Frieda Willock Lenna Tribe Edna Junod Mary Hamilton Flora Boring Delia Breinig Olive Hamilton Lillian Cokenougher Ida Wise Mise Ethel Beekman Laura Briggs Kate Spitzer Jean Chase Griser Mra Geneva Masterton Anna Josten Edna Tribe

Plan for Better Control of Colds Proved by Tests

A Greensboro advertisement claims clinical tests and home use show the new Vicks Plan cuts the number and duration of colds by half and saves more than half the cost. Full details appear in Vicks VapoRub packages and Vicks Nose Throat Drops.

Greensboro N. C Vicks

Local Names Listed for Community Notices

The record lists residents including Mrs. Anna Josten Mrs. Lenna Tribe Mrs. Sallie Johnston Mrs. Lillian Cokonougher Miss Edna Tribe and Miss Hazel Tribe in a community roster.

Anna Josten Lenna Tribe Sallie Johnston Lillian Cokonougher Edna Tribe Hazel Tribe

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Host Christmas Party

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club held an informal Christmas party and dinner on Wednesday night. Mrs. John W. Stewart hosted at the home of her parents Prof. and Mrs. A. A. Atkinson 26 Morris Avenue with red candy decorations and a miniature Christmas tree. Frances Clutts serves as president of the alumnae club.

Alpha Gamma Delta John W. Stewart A. A. Atkinson Morris Avenue

Christmas Party Held by Athens Needle Club

The Athens Needle Club hosted its annual Christmas party and a one o clock luncheon at Hal H Rowland's home on Franklin Avenue. Decorations reflected the season and after lunch a business session followed with a Christmas gift exchange among members. Three guests attended: Mrs O F Rowland Mrs B R Went brook and Hal H Rowland’s mother.

Athens Needle Club Hal H. Rowland Franklin Avenue O. F. Rowland BR. B. Wentbrook

Wednesday Sewing Club Hosts Christmas Party

The Wednesday Sewing Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. William Long's home on Second Street. Guests included Mrs. H W Cox and new member Mrs. F D Higgins. Members exchanged gifts and voted to donate four bankers to charity at Christmas.

Sewin Club Willian Long Second Street Mra. H. W. Cox F. D. Higgins Mra TP. R. Clippinger Everett Lewis A. D. McPherson BR. H. Paynter Wilson Norris Carl Ramecy F. D. Shrout Don Strawn Sam Warren Ural Westfall

Fourteen Friends Attend Girl's Birthday Party

Mrs. Clinton Bean hosted Phyllis Bean in honoring her eighth birthday at 100 East Union Street on Wednesday afternoon from 3:30 to 5. There were fourteen guests, games and contests, and a large white cake with eight candles. Favors were popcorn balls in green and red paper. Gifts were given to Phyllis by friends including Juanita Henry and the Bean siblings.

Phyllis Clinton Bean East Union Street Juanita Henry Lote Sickles Edwina Reynolds Lois Baughman Barbera Baughman Donna Jean Buck Virgene Fox Mary Margaret Bean Carol Ann Bean Frances Malone Jimmy Bean Orland Bean Fetty France Kenneth France

Elks Charity Ball lights up tonight in Cline Building

Paul Shannon, general chairman, says the Elks Charity Ball at the Elks Home will run 8:30 PM to 12:20 AM with the Brooks Golden Orchestra. There will be dancing and bridge, and proceeds fund Christmas food baskets for poor families.

Paul Shannon Elks Cline Brooks-Golden Orchestra Committee On

Delta Kappa Dance Has Christmas Tone

The Delta Kappa Sorority house at 1 East State Street was decked for a festive dance on Saturday night with a central Christmas tree and gifts later distributed by Miss Delores Phelps. The Brooks-Golden Band provided music for 25 couples in the grand march led by Miss Viola Fritz and Sanford Keirns of Jackson Ohio. Various guests attended and out of town visitors included Miss Marguerite Martin, Miss Madeline Martin of Wales Mills and Mr Sanford Keirns of Jackson. The Woman's Relief Corps meets Friday at 7 in Red Men Hall for a Christmas program and gift exchange. Mrs Val Davis of 110 West Union Street leaves tonight for New York City to spend Christmas with Ruth Davis Brown and family.

Delta Kappa Sorority East State Street Delores Phelps Brooks-Golden Band Edna Way Nora Henry Viola Fritz Sanford Keirns Jackson Ohio Mildred Giesecke E. Snyder Prof R. Ray Belford Nelson Marguerite Martin Madeline Martin Wales Mills Myr. Christwell Delaware Val Davis West Union Street New York City M.F. Brown Ruth Davis

Woman's Home Missionary Society to Meet at Church Parlor

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will meet Friday at 2 PM in the church parlors. Mrs. S. H. Bing will lead the program and Mrs. J. W. Hudson with her group will be hostesses.

Woman's Tlome Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church

Athens Girl Scout Council Organizes Chauncey Troops

A Chauncey group invites the Athens Girl Scout Council to send a leader weekly to organize two troops there. Training led by Mrs. Thor Olson ends with an investiture. Local members pass the tenderfoot test and troops plan separate Christmas programs with plays songs pages and violin solos.

Chauncey Athens Girl Scout Council Thor Olson C. L. Jones T. M. Wolfe Erma Betts Mary Kircher Athens Adelaide Huenefeld Vera Sayre Nelsonville

Girl Scouts Rally for Christmas Good Turns Across Nation

Girl Scouts nationwide prepare gifts for children and elderly groups with clothing toys jellies and canned goods in cooperation with the American Red Cross. Local troops in Athens County volunteer through the Messenger Toy Shop aiding the Red Cross as 106 members serve in area units.

Girl Scouts American Red Cross Red Cross Boy Scouts Girl Scout Messenger Toy Shop

Fasteeth Powder Advertised At Quick's Cut Rate

Claims true powder keeps plates from dropping or slipping with no gritty feeling. Says long lasting teeth comfort and fresh breath. Praised by people and dentists. Encourages purchase at Quick's Cut Rate or any druggist.

Scout troop presents Christmas play and plans community caroling

Troop 3 Mise Conviette La Tour ette's group staged a Christmas play last night in the Scout rooms. Goldie Morris Betty Jane Corwin Frances Hartman recited poems Ann Barlow led games. All troops meet Friday at 1 20 in the Junior High School Scout room then travel to Salem for a children charity party. Mrs Olson invites lists of shut in neighbors for caroling.

Mise Conviette la Tourette Goldie Morris Betty Jane Corwin Frances Hartman Ann Barlow Salem

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