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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1952
Page
3
The Church Class held its annual Christmas party at Kate Johnson’s home, led by Mrs. Nellie Brookins. Readings and piano solos were performed by members including Hattie Hamilton Elizabeth Ferrell Alvira Shafer Myrtle Schoonover and Clara Hartley Sheren. The group sang carols and shared refreshments prepared by the social committee.
The Auxiliary of the UMWA will hold a Christmas party Tuesday at 7 30 p m. A $1 gift exchange is planned. Members should bring their own table service and a prize.
The thermometer read 22 degrees Sunday morning in Glouster. Temperatures stayed in the mid 20s through the day and fell to 20 in the early evening. Snow began as the barometer rose to 26 by 8 p.m. A thin snow cover remained at 9:30 p.m.
In Sydney an AP report states a 19 year old woman, a passenger in a car that overturned, seeks damages from New France. She won 12 600 dollars for injuries including a fractured skull and scalp wound with partial ear loss and a permanent scar. She plans to marry a man she became engaged to after the accident.
Sgt Jas r J Boyer son of Clarence or of McArthur Route 2 recently completed a six week course for construction foremen at the army s I Japan specialist school in apan. He was taught to supervise military construction and repair projects. Boyer s wife Dorothy resides at 511 E Sixth St Wellston.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dusz of Columbus Ga announce the birth of a son. Albert Dusz and Mrs Orris Boudinot were visitors with the Dusz family in Columbus recently.
The Millfield Needle Club will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Elizabeth Robinet te for a Christmas party and gift exchange. Mr and Mrs Albert Dust were recent visitors in Columbus and Dayton.
The Busybees of Glouster Methodist Church met at Mrs. Vernon Hall’s home with counselor Mrs. James Clemons assisting. Officers for the coming year were elected, gifts exchanged, refreshments served, and a social hour held. The next meeting is set for January 14 in the church social rooms with Rev. John Devol and members attending.
In El Dorado Arkansas the honey cafe features Pedro the parrot who greets patrons with varied phrases and noises depending on mood. Owners Blondie and Mrs Wells taught him to imitate an airplane motor and a fire siren and to mimic a dog’s bark.
Glouster Mr and Mrs Ivan Romine and children Sue and Janie of Athens were Sunday evening visitors to Mr and Mrs A O Hall and daughter Patty. Robert Jones has moved to Cleveland for night guard work with a commercial firm. E D McGee and wife attended a basketball game at Ohio University in Athens. Charles Hoisington and grandson Lloyd Gaston of Jacksonville were guests at the home of Ralph Hoisington and wife in Zanesville. Clarence Brown and wife of Athens have moved into their new Ambrose Gibbs Spring Street home after purchasing the property. John McGuire and family have moved to Fort Worth Texas.
The Trimble Methodist Church WSCS will host its annual Christmas party in the church social rooms on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a gift for exchange.
GLOUSTER The Auxiliary of Glouster Aerie 468 FOE will host a Christmas turkey supper at the Eagles Home Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Each member should bring a covered dish.
The WSCS of Jacksonville Methodist Church will hold a bake sale and bazaar in the Women’s Sunday school class room on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
The NT Club will meet at Mrs. Grace Zimmer's home Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. for its annual Christmas dinner and party. A gift exchange among members will take place.
In the Alpine village of Queyras, craftsmen produce tiny wooden figures and houses during long winters. A French businessman helped popularize them, placing the toys in France’s smartest shops. The effort provides economic security to the community as Pere Noel benefits from their Christmas rush.
The Past Chiefs Club of Pythian Sisters held its annual Christmas party in the K of P club rooms with 14 members present. The table featured a small tree and holly, a birthday cake on which four anniversaries were noted, and candles at each place. Mrs. Cheney led a business session opening with Silent Night and prayer, followed by several readings by members including Mrs. Kate Vaughn and Mrs. Annie Echstenkamp er, among others.
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