Gifts for Yanks Who Gave United in Christmas charity drive
An American Legion effort fills the Gas Office Christmas tree with gift-wrapped packages for G I Joes and WACs at Fletcher Hospital. Mrs. M. G. Fuller oversees donations from FW Woolworth employees and local residents, including a girl who secretly added her remaining Christmas money to the drive. Volunteers report growing generosity as the holiday appeal continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
G. I. Joes
M. G. Fuller
Witiers
WACS
Fletcher Hospital
FW. Woolworth Co
Uncle Sam
Bob Blackmore
First Night At Lost Horizon Stage Cast Unveiled
The Denton M. Snyder production of James Hilton's Lost Horizon opens tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. in Ewing Auditorium with 14 actors led by Denton M. Snyder as the High Lama and Allan Gruener as Chang. The cast includes Mallingen, Carl Algor Zina, Mist Brinklow, Rosanne Talley, Barnard, Arthur Goldwyn, Rutherford, Helen Seaball, Tashi, Myra Shafer, Nelsonville, and Christopher Lane among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hc Com Tam
James Hilton
Ewing
Carto Shangri-La
Denton M. Snyder
Allan Gru‘ener
Chang
Mallingen
Carl Algor Zina
Mist Brinklow
Rosanne Talley
Barnard
Arthur Goldwyn
Rutherford
Robert Hirst
Helen
Margaret Seaball
Tashi
Myrtle LouBlauser
Al-Ling
Louise ‘Brazius
Elizabeth
Marjorie McClure
Wyland
Irwin Gillet
Christopher Lane
Myra
Elizabeth Shafer
Nelsonville
Conway
Shangri-La
London
Staffei Ye
Athenians Stay Home Amid Snow Shocks and Short Auto Supplies
Residents of Athens cope with a storm locking cars in snowdrifts as auto shops report tight stocks. locals like Darrell Toms and Lawrence Worstell navigate icy streets to reach homes and photo studios, while others walk to work or rely on telephones after tree branches snap lines. Long-time weather prophets warn of a hard winter ahead as residents reroute, assist neighbors, and adjust daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
North Hill
Darrell Toms
Columbia Ave
Lawrence Worstell
Northwood
Toms
Armbruster
C. W
Janssen
St Lawrence Worstell
Dean Armbruster
Harold’ Wise
Oth
C. C. Bird
Athens-Albany
C. U
K. Parrett
E. State F ‘St
W. H. Logan
New York City
James ‘G. "Boden
Weight gain remark turns awkward in outlying districts
A confused note observes a person seeming to have gained weight and suggests a tactful way to show concern. The writer references outlying districts and mentions a broader context of social observations on the fey streets.
New Members Initiated In Sigma Phi Tau Chapter
New members Helen Ogg Mary Thomas June Bateman Jane Hoskinson Cora Yeager and Phyllis Bean were initiated by Alpha Tau Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma at the American Legion Home Monday evening. Activities were led by Mrs Douglas Spating and Miss Sue Blair. Mrs Price Dunlap recalled the chapter history since 1929 and introduced past presidents. Refreshments followed at Hotel Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
American Legion
Helen“ Dorothy Ogg
Mary” V
Thomas
June Bateman
Jane Hoskinson
Cora May Yeager
Phyllis Bean
Douglas Spating
Sue Blair
Alpha Tau
Price Dunlap
Lawrence Herron
Ray Rose
Herman Herron
Lois Mi Iner
Berry
York Nativity Play Presented by Wesley Foundation
The Wesley Foundation will present the York Nativity Play on Sunday December 17 at 7 p.m. in the First Methodist Church. The narrative of Christ’s birth features carols sung by the Wesley Foundation choir, modern dance sequences by the Ohio University Modern Dance students, and pageantry under Miss Ruth Coffman. Cast includes Gina Weaver Mary Robert Patterson Joseph Doris Patterson Angel Dorothy Eckert Gloria Martin Mary Jane McKinley three kings Loren Ridge James Williams William Carr and Herod Edwin Powell with John Hiyre and Herbert Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hoyt
Robert Gabler
Bill Phelps
Dorie Hinman
Elaine Wood
Mary Jane Bond
Sara Thompson
Zelda Relfen
Margaret Ferguson
Ther
the Nelson
Ruth Coffman
Pauline Kruse
Charlotte Baker
Janis Poole
Elizabeth Shafer
Melissa Noel
Lois Crotty
Jeanne Young
Wesley Foundation
York
Lrst Methodist Church
Christ
Ohio’ University
Modern” Dance Stude
Wesley Players
Ime
Mary
Georgina Weaver
Joseph
Robert Patterson
the Angel
Doris Patterson
Dorothy’ Eckert
Gloria Martin
Mary Jane McKinley
Loren Ridge
James Williams
Willam Carr
Herod
Edwin Powell
John. Hiyre
Herbert Bates
Fund the
Mrs Geo Brophy Entertains With Bridge Party
Mrs Geo Brophy hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering at 79 North Congress Street with six members and two guests. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs Russell Hall and Mrs Fredric Webb, guest prize to Miss Brophy. a salad course followed play. East Side P T A to sponsor Rummage and Used Toy Sale at Athens City Hall all day Saturday Dec 16 with Mrs Edward Alsen as general chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brophy
Bridge Club
North Congress Steven
Charles D. Bill
Russell Hall
Fredric Webb
Miss Brophy
Tostess
East Side
P-T-A
Athens City Hall
Edward Alsen
Round About Town in the Pacific War Bond Letters
Extract from a wartime column featuring reader letters and commentary on war bonds, sailor slang, and Marine and Navy life. It references toads for Sixth War Loan purchases, Guadalcanal insignia, shellbacks, crossing the equator, and letters from front lines, with local reactions and small-town anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside
Battlefront
Pacific
Ae of & Woman's Magazine
Guadalcanal
Port Moresby
Pssengers Kodak
Honolulu
Hawaiian
Church Services in Athens Area Include Choir Singers
Local churches announce a busy Christmas schedule. The Athens area Presbyterians feature the Junor Chor with Luther and Grier solos at 11 o clock, directed by Bean Peterson, and Dorothy Peoples will perform as well as child baptisms and new member calls. Westminster Foundation hosts events Friday night and Sunday worship at 9 34 am. The Church of the Good Shepherd offers Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 led by Prof. George Sixbey from Marietta St Luke's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Junor
Maru Tse
Luther
Franz Grier
Ser
Bean Peterson
Jesus
Deros
Ferus
Mart Desig
Maunders Bethe
Westminster Foundation
cPridey
Varian Hentz
Sneder
Ant Guas
Pany Santa Gupper
Ope Cartan Endleige
Dren
George Sixbey
St. Luke’s
Marietta
Luhrig
Davey
Athens
Pilgrim Holiness
Corning
United Brethren
Oliver
E. Williams
O. M. Awe
Albany Baptist MacMurray
Angie M. Williams
Wil
Stephen Nenoff
Ralph Cor
Young People's Meeting
Otterbein College
Pam
Christmas Message and Church Schedules in Athens Areas
A dense, calendar heavy church page outlines Christmas messages and services across Athens area churches. It lists sermons, Sunday schools, and worship times at First Christian, Pilgrim, United Brethren, and other congregations, highlighting Christmas topics, choir plans, and seasonal programs.
G I Rights What About Furloughs By Ann Stevick
Q A look at furloughs for older soldiers and the British Baby Leave plan. Army spokesmen say no special points for seniors in homecoming scoring. points come from service time overseas medals and dependents. Q Do I have to wait for regular term to start GI Bill schooling A It depends on the school and starting five times a year with plans for短 courses for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Porterfield
Athens
Porterfield
Afren
Bersa
Neptunus Rex
Bob Hope
Court
Walter Musgrave
Daggett
Salvation ‘Army
Myon
Australia
Stonesy
Howard Mills
G. I. Rights
Ann Stevick
Christmas Party Announced By Club Groups
Current Events Club plans a Friday 6 p.m. Christmas dinner party at 193 State St with Mrs Victor D Hill and assistants. BPW Club Rooms hosts Friday 8 30 p.m. for a cent rift exchange and general meeting. WSC meets Dec 15 at 2 p.m. with talk on Christmas in Our Homes and Settlement. Three Central Ave church group holds Friday 8 p.m. Christmas party hosted by Mrs Gill Brown. Christmas cards available from Mrs Floyd Wolfe. WASCS meets Friday 7 30 p.m. with devotional leader Mrs Kate Shaver. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR hosts its annual Christmas party at Cottage Tea Room Saturday Dec 16 with Mrs P G Hibbard. members asked to bring buddy bags. Many notes give historical date context for Christmas and a Brazil coffee habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Plains Garden Club
Christine Brown Chauncey
McDonald
Mass Michael
Elva Cooper
Ruupay
Victor D. Hill
State St
Hal Rowland
Emmett Rowles
Cline Building
First Methodist Church
D. B
Green
Ciete
Central Ave. M. 2
Gill Brown
Floyd Wolfe
Nabby Lee
Ames
Dar
Cottage ‘Tea Room
P. G. Hibbard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Christian Church
Christian
Minear
Fred Ellis
Bilox
Mist
F.H. Ellis
Rafael Johnson
West Virginia Ordnance Works
Point Pleasant
W.va
Johnson
Margaret Fitzer
N. Congress
Robert Rocky
Lela Warren
Bobby
San’ Francisco
Ensign Robeert D. Rocky
Rocky
Ensign’ Rocky
Chicago
Florence Rocky
New Yor City
California
Clyde T. Warren
E Mulberry
Claude Parker
Holzer Hospital
Armory
Sigma Phi
New York
Valentines
Naomi
Plains Methodist Church
C.J. McCullough
Jngine
Zeorne
Shamel
Tinton
Rewiah Hawk
Warner Saliman
Toltawine
Tiava
Tinscatt
Westnresident
Stee Paul
Geo. Brophy
Athens Area
Bishopville
20Mm Maffett
First Christian Church
Wes Bible School
Earl
David
Jesus Christ
Pilgrim New Marshfield
Sun School
Formover
University Eion
MacNaughton
Harold
Keliogas
Tory Bincipleahip
Weeley Foundation
Shuren Chote Wil
Christman Fellowship
Carel
First Christian Bible School
Ership
Joe Bee
Hett
C. E. Heft
Will ‘Alion
Christian Endeavor
Opal Brown
Ellen McDaniel
Howell Home
N. Lancaster St
God
Church OF Christ
Richland Ave
Methodist
Alexander Presterian
Pag Rine
Ing
L. C. Staats
Oho “University
Man of Destiny
New Marshfield
Union Methodist Sunday
Bible School
Idea
Clarks Chapel
Graham Chapel
Evan Edwards
Yas
WASCS
Methoodist
Devotonal
Kate Shaver
Miss Ferris
Rome
Brazil
Bamby
Rauch’s Bakery
Ald
Pers
Crystal * Chineware
Logan’s
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