Christmas Vesper Service Highlights Athens School Children
A large Athens Senior High crowd witnessed 550 children perform a bluish light lit Christmas program. Dressed in white with black collars, the choir enacted the Nativity story from Mary and Joseph to the manger with carols like God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and It Came Upon The Midnight Clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Rachel Clough
Jesus
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
Angel of God
Family marks birthdays at Athens gathering
Mrs. C. V. Dixon celebrated a birthday with her immediate family at the family home near Athens. The event also honored Mr. H. A. Dixon on his 94th birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. George Fulton and two children, Mr. Gerald King and children, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kelley and children, Mrs. D. C. Parker and daughter, Herbert Dixon, Harry Dixon, I. M. Haning, and the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Dixon
Athens
Dixon
H. A. Dixon
George Fulton
Gerald King
Earl Kelley
D. C. Parker
Herbert Dixon
Harry Dixon
I. M. Haning
H. A Dixon
Three Wise Men Inspire Athens Nativity Pageant
A colorful nativity pageant featured three wise men in robes bearing tributes to the Babe. The 500 voice chorus from Central Eastside and Westside Elementary Schools sang We Three Kings Silent Night Joy To The World and O Come All Ye Faithful. Miss Clara Kuenzli directed with Miss Helen Freyermuth and Miss Virginia Segale assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kuenzli
Athens
Central
Eastside
Westside
Helen Freyermuth
Central School
Virginia Segale
Mildred Murphy
Calendar of Club Meetings In Athens and Nearby Areas
Athens AAU W meeting Thursday 7 30 p m First Methodist Church with Judge Henry Robison head of Public Assistance speaking on Social Security Act effects on Southern Ohio counties. League of Women Voters and Business and Professional Women's Club guests. Other listings include Christmas parties and meetings at Rufus Putnam School Mrs Littler home 14 Stewart St New Marshfield Road postponement to Dec 20 and various church and lodge gatherings with gift exchanges and devotional leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
A.A.U.W
First Methodist Church
Henry Robison
Division of Public Assistance
Columbus
Ohio
League of Women Voters
Business and Professional Women's Club
Clyde Littler
Stewart St
Rufus Putnam
Harry Swank
Joe Vance
Mrs Edward Lockard Hostess At Luncheon Event
Mrs. Edward Lockard hosted an Athens Needle Club luncheon at The Eastwood at 1 PM on Wednesday. Officers elected were Hal H. Rowland president Lizzie Hackman vice president Carl Porter secretary and P. G. Hibbard treasurer. Guests included Mrs. Slaughter Mrs. Cable and Mrs. Smith. January meeting will be a casserole luncheon at 216 East State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lockard
Athens Needle Club
Eastwood
Lockard
Elmwood Place
J. R. Harvey
Hal H. Rowland
Lizzie Hackman
Carl Porter
P. G. Hibbard
Fred Slaughter
William Cable
James Smith
E. State St
Mrs Rosser Hosts Christmas Party for Child Conservation League
Mrs. Thomas Rosser entertained the Child Conservation League for its annual Christmas party after a brief business meeting. Guests enjoyed carols and readings by Virginia Seagale, Alice Maccombs, and Alice Lafferty, with performances from Nancy Rosser and Frederick Rosser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rosser
Child Conservation League
Frank Cone
Frebault
Virginia Seagale
Alice Maccombs
Alice Lafferty
School of Dramatic Art
Santa Claus
Booth Tarkington
Miss Seagale
Nevin
Schubert
Miss Maccombs
Nancy Rosser
Frederick Rosser
Arthur Michaels
Ruth Nelson
Janet Martin
Alva Hanning
Glen Pratt
Charles Wood
Faculty Wives Club Hosts Christmas Dinner for Husbands
Ohio Universitys Faculty Wives Club held its third annual Christmas party at the Country Club on Saturday night. About 190 guests enjoyed candlelit buffet seating, carols led by Mrs C C Robinson and Professor Robinson, and dancing the Virginia Reel. Donations and gifts supported the Toy Shop and local Christmas charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faculty Wives Club
Ohio University
Country Club
C. C. Robinson
Professor Robinson
J. Homer Caskey
H. E. Benz
W. J. Trautwein
Toy Shop
Alpha Gamma Delta Hosts Faculty Dinner At Sorority House
Alpha Gamma Delta held a buffet dinner for faculty guests at the sorority house on Wednesday night. A white Christmas tree adorned in blue lights and blue white decor graced the table. Guests included Prof. and Mrs. Beckett Rev. and Mrs. Luchs Mrs. Gubitz Prof. and Mrs. Hoover Prof. and Mrs. Mackinnon Prof. Harrison Miss Florence Wagner Prof. Lembeck Prof. Kendell Dr. and Mrs. Dow Dr. and Mrs. Hansen Miss Helen Miller Miss Dorothy Hoyle Miss Virginia Harger Dr. and Mrs. Frey and Prof. McCade. The piece notes a Calot with earmuffs returning this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gamma Delta
Sorority
Beckett
Luchs
Gubitz
Hoover
Mackinnon
Harrison
Florence Wagner
Lembeck
Kendell
Dow
Hansen
Helen Miller
Dorothy Hoyle
Virginia Harger
Frey
McCade
Naomi Bible Class Meeting in The Plains
Naomi Bible Class of The Plains will meet Friday night December 16 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Russell Michael home with Mrs D R Selby assisting hostess. There will be a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the
Richland Ave. M. P
William Smith
Dollas Wooster
John Ator
Wesleyan Needle Club
L. D. Main
N. Shannon Ave
Russell Bayliff
The
Presbyterian Church
Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Eagles
Art and Thimble Club
Gasco Sewing Club
Carol Beatty
Cor. Clark
Shafer
National Association of Letter Carriers
Frank Higgins
Maplewood Dr
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Richland Ave
Beerson
M. & H. Circle
Naomi Bible Class
the Plains
Russell Michael
D. R. Selby
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Drake
Inbetweensters
Peters
Milldeck’'s Shoe Store
N, Court St
Athens, Ohio
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Eleanor Glide
Maynus Chaney
Edward Fox
White House
Margaret McHarg
New Marshfield Road
University
XMAS
Corner
State & Court Sts
Alpha Gam
Heap Corps
Vicks VA
Goopess
Jacob's Jeweler
Optometrist
Poppa
PRP RT
Katherine Iss
South Court Street
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