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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1946
Page
14
Diverse organizations in Athens host Christmas gatherings from Dec 16 to 22. Alpha Delta Pi, Kappa Phi Alumnae, Womans Council groups, Daughters of 1812 and American Legion Auxiliary join holiday parties with gift exchanges, potlucks, and special programs at homes, churches, and lodges. Public notices include church services and vesper event at the Presbyterian Church.
More than 200 couples attend the Ohio University Men's Dormitory Christmas Ball featuring Bobby Byrne and his orchestra. The event showcases a festive theme with a large tree, iridescent ceiling stars, snowballs, Saint Nick displays, and a ballroom lounge decor.
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Association met Thursday evening with Mrs. C. E. Heft for the annual Christmas party. Marlinda Heft greeted guests. Decor featured red candles a snow man evergreens and a colorful centerpiece. A Christmas check was sent to Sheltering Arms Hospital for nursery articles and sweaters were sent to Athens County Children's Home. Miss Margaret Burt reported on pledges. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Harry Foster in January 1947.
Boyd Hall hosted a Snowflake Swirl semi formal in the Women’s Gymnas ium Friday night featuring a large Christmas tree and snowman centerpiece. Rex Koons led music with his orchestra while Gerry Kavalli and Sherrie Traverse oversaw arrangements and guests included Dean Erma Voigt and several faculty members.
Lydia Lash Evans Club held a 6 o'clock dinner at the Cottage Tea House with evergreen decor and a Christmas program. Members approved a five dollar Christmas fund gift to the Boys Industrial School and planned a seasonal aid project for a seven person family. Mrs Alvin Lamborn to host next meeting on January 16. Athena Roller Club set a 6:30 pm meeting at the Rollercade. Dr A T Volwiler spoke at the Indiana History Conference in Indianapolis, hosted by Indiana pioneers groups.
The Mrs John Ellis Wool Tent No 100 Daughters of Veterans of the Civil War elected officers for the year after a Christmas dinner at the E of C club rooms The roster includes May Smith as president Flossie Smith senior vice president Mary Dicken junior vice president Osee Snyder treasurer Kate Shaver chaplain Blanche Mills patriotic instructor and council members Ann Super Blanche Dean Beatrix Rosser Installations will occur January 9 1947 with committees named for decorations and hosting duties.
Mrs Isabel Snider hosted a yuletide gathering Wednesday for Athens Chapter 175 of the order of Eastern Star with officers and families at 291 E State St. Guests included Ural Westfall Eugene Jacoby Donald Johnson and others. a gift exchange and refreshments followed. A Christmas music program directed by Phillip L Peterson will be sung Sunday at 9 and 11 at the Presbyterian Church with soloists Elizabeth Krecker William Alfred Patty Denton Joe Claunch Donald McFarland and Nelle Foster.
Jimmy and Ann Smith, children of Prof. and Mrs. Wilfred J. Smith, stay with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ebersbach in Pomeroy. The professors plan a drive to Pomeroy today, and the children will join them on the trip home.
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