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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1947

Page

5

WOUN Fifth Birthday Party At Memorial Auditorium

Ohio University campus radio station WOUN celebrated its fifth anniversary with "Prize for the Wise" won by Marty Blau for top points. Faculty team members Kendall Smart Pickard and Mar tino received gift certificates and records. The program featured skits, music by Willie McKay and band, sound effects by Bob Mager, and a finale montage.

Wise Woun Memorial Auditorium Marty Blau Paul Kendall Charles Allen Smart Fred Pickard Daniel L. Martino Ohio University Bill Minch Bill Robbins Willie McKay Bob Mager Magér Chet Haddox Haddox Edith Ettinger Tyrone Miles Rubber Band Cartel Frank J. Tate WCOL Columbus Wcol-Fm Johnny Metzger

Christmas Program Brought Cheer to Children's Home

The Community Recreation Class of Ohio University directed by Miss Charlotte LaTourrette held a Sunday Christmas program at the Children's Home. Children enjoyed oranges and balloons and joined in carol singing. A puppet show featured Miss Marcie Lonergan Miss Peggy Cline and Miss Mary Lou McCullough.

Ohio University Charlotte LaTourrette Marcie Lonergan Peggy Cline Mary Lou McCullough

Dupler Couple Feted Before Florida Winter Trip

Honoring Mr and Mrs Roy L Dupler the couple leave today for Indian Rock Beach Florida. A dinner party at the Athens Pomeroy Road home hosted by son in law Ralph Dupler marked the occasion. Guests included Lawrence Dupler Nor man Knoll Jimmie Alexis and the Haynes family with Norma Jean Dry and Ava Thompson calling to say goodbye.

Mrs Roy L. Dupler Indian Rock Beach Florida Ralph Dupler Athens-Pomeroy Road Lawrence Dupler Knoll and Norman Clarence Haynes Alexis Jimmie Dupler Norma Jean Dry Ava Thompson

Phi Delta Theta Formal Features Yuletide Setting

The Phi Delta Theta Winter Formal at the Athens Armory decorates with a huge Christmas tree, wreaths, and a Santa display. About 350 attended with Al Cassady orchestra providing music. Guests included Ohio University officials and others. social committee and auxiliary plans noted. Gilham-Frank Auxiliary meeting rescheduled for a Christmas stocking drive.

Phi Delta Theta Athens Armory al Cassady Cincinnati

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Help Constipation Relief

For over 40 years Dr F M Edwards of Ohio treated constipation and its headaches with Olive Tablets. Purely vegetable and gentle, they ease sluggish bowels both upper and lower, offering comfortable natural bowel movements without griping. Available at drugstores for 15 and 30 cents.

F. M. Edwards Ohio Dr. Edwards

Studio of Music Recital Presented by Mrs Millikan

The pupils of Mrs Katherine Millikan presented a Sunday afternoon recital at the Millikan Studio 107 E State St. Piano numbers were played by Helen Runkle Marilyn Vickers Barbara Morris Susan Stepherd Marilyn Morris and Kay Woogerd. Vocal numbers by Sharon Oldfield Connie Koehler Kathleen Downey who also sang as a trio. Mary Kate Sidders played an accordion solo. Refreshments were served and gifts exchanged. Mrs Millikan is chairman of the Southeastern District of Ohio Music Teachers Association.

Katherine Millikan Millikan E. State St Helen Runkle Marilyn Vickers Barbara Morris Susan Stepherd Marilyn Morris Kay Woogerd Sharon Oldfield Connie Koehler Kathleen Downey Mary Kate Sidders

OES Officers Are Installed in New Marshfield Chapter

Worthy Grand Matron selects blue and yellow colors as New Marshfield Chapter 346 Eastern Star installs 1948 officers. Seventy members and guests from New Marshfield Athens and nearby West Virginia chapters attend. Officers include Olive Baughman Dwight Scott Lucille Bobo William Ervin Wilma Williams Margaret Russell Helen Scott Nettie Barron Eva Van Dyke Dina Hoodlett Lenna Welch Josie Scott Alma Young Eva Carter Bertha Weigal Edith Bresser and Fannie Burt unable to attend will be installed next meeting. Esther Daily sang In the Garden and cor sages were presented by Nora Frank. Installing officers received gifts and a refreshment."

New Marshfield Order of the Eastern Star Athens West Virginia Olive Baughman Dwight Scott Lucille Bobo William Ervin Wilma Williams Margaret Russell Helen Scott Nettie Barron Edith Pollock Eva van Dyke Ruth Dina Hoodlett Esther Lenna Welch Martha Josie Scott Electa Alma Young Eva Carter Sentinel Bertha Weigal Fannie Burt Adah Edith Bresser Esther Daily Nora Frank

Martzolff Class Christmas Party at First Methodist Church

Mrs Ralph Woods led the Martzolff class December meeting with a Christmas program featuring a quartet singing Christmas Lullaby and a trio performing Jesus Is Born. Other readings covered Christmas customs and the Luke story devotional prepared by Mrs Dennis Jones. Santa Claus distributed gifts as social hour hostesses Georgia Hickman and Ethel Dean organized refreshments.

Ralph Woods Martzolff First Methodist Church Carl Gorham A. L. Jandes Aura Bolen Jesus Alma Hudson Gertrude Wolfe Luke Dennis Jones Santa Claus Georgia Hickman Ethel Dean

Mrs Huffman Hosts Mothers Circle Christmas Party

Mrs. John Huffman entertained 18 Mothers Circle members at the club's annual Christmas party on Wednesday night. Readings by Mrs. Seward and caroling followed by gifts and food donations for a needy family. Refreshments served by Mrs. Huffman and her daughter with Mrs. Bernice Andrews assisting. OVERSHOES FOR CHILDREN Athens Council of Church Women collect shoes for needy children at Medium Shoe Store with size needs funded by donations.

John Huffman Second St Mothers’ Circle Hazel Morrison Virginia Seward Pearl Lee Seward Huffman Bernice Andrews Roy Robinson Athens

Ladies Day Christmas Party at Country Club

The Country Club hosts a Wednesday afternoon Ladies Day bridge lunch with Mrs. C. M. Bowman as arrangements chair. Attendees should bring fifty cent gifts for exchange and reserve by 9 p.m. Winners from last two parties include Mrs. Richard Phillips and Mrs. Edmond Efaw in first place, with Mrs. John Algeo and Mrs. George Merchant second, and Mrs. Jessie McClain and Mrs. John Algeo third. Door prizes went to Mrs. Ernest Algeo and Mrs. Ray Ek Cavenee.

C. M. Bowman Country Club Richard Phillips Edmond Efaw John Algeo George Merchant Jessie McClain Ernest Algeo Ray Ek. Cavenee

Mrs Cleland Guest of Mrs Rex Koons In Athens

Mrs. W. A. Cleland of Atlanta Ga the twin sister of Mrs Rex Koons was the guest last week of Mr and Mrs Koons and accompanied her husband home this weekend Mr Cleland was in Cleveland on business during her visit in Athens she was entertained at social events including a party Friday night hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Queenan University Terrace

W. A. Cleland Atlanta Rex Koons Cleland Cleveland Koons Athens Frank Queenan Bette Maxwell University Terrace J. P. Williams D. C. Parker Jane Maccombs Washington, D. C McCaskill- Smith Cincinnatian Walter Maccombs Ann Maccombs Washington Parkersburg E. C. Hensch Alice Maccombs Laura

Christmas party calendar spans Legion Auxiliary to PTA events

Community groups hold Christmas gatherings across Athens including American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Home and Girl Scout caroling at various campus gates. Also scheduled are Tuesday Club dinner, Higley and Homemakers parties, and Central PTA meeting December 18 at Athens High School Little Theater.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Scout Council Central Pta Little Theater Athens High School

Yule Party Hosted by Naomi Bible Class in Chauncey

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party and gifts exchange at Mrs. Constance Scott’s home with 24 members attending. Presiding officer Mrs. Carrie Nida led devotionals, Alta Cooper gave the Christmas Story, and gifts were exchanged among attendees.

Methodist Sunday School Grange Hall Chauncey Constance Scott Zelma Matson Naomi Bible Plains Methodist Church Scott Carrie Nida Dorothy McDonald Alta Cooper Garnet Cullison Marie Michael Pauline Knowlton Mary Horn Mary Evans Jeanette Tipton Elizabeth McCullough Ola Shamel Olga Looney Loretta Henry Martha Caffrey Cynthia Lucy McDonald Jane Nida Dean Nida Elva Cooper Violet Bryan Clara Wallace Altha Snyder Zelana Matson

Athens County 4-H Christmas Party Planned

The Athens County Senior 4 H Club sets its annual Christmas party at Mr and Mrs Ross Wrights 16 North May Avenue on Wednesday December 17 at 8 p m Social committee includes Mr and Mrs Everett Carbaugh Miss Villa Tippie and Kermit Hanning Members should bring a fifty cent gift for exchange Ronald F E Good and Ruth Greenlees announce birth of son James Greenlees Good December 11 at Marietta Memorial Hospital Grandparents listed James F Good William T Greenlees and others The American auto industry produced 92073643 vehicles from 1900 to 1946.

Athens County Ross Wright May Ave Everett Carbaugh Villa Tippie Kermit Hanning Ronald FE. Good Ravenswood W.va James Greenlees Good Marietta Memorial Hospital Good Ruth Greenlees Ohio University William T. Greenlees Fourth St Marietta James F. Good Kenna

Wemmer Rites Held For Millfield Resident

Funeral services for William H. Wemmer 86 lifelong Millfield resident were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Millfield Church of Christ with ministers Gilbert Courtney and Dick Wilcox officiating. A singing trio included Christine Brown Charles Bradfield and Helen Courtney. Interment followed in Greenlawn Cemetery Mausoleum with grandsons and nephews acting as pallbearers.

Chauncey William H. Wemmer Millfield Millfield Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Dick Wilcox Christine Brown Charles Bradfield Helen Courtney Greenlawn

Loyal Women Plan Chauncey Christmas Party

The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ in Chauncey hosts its annual Christmas party Thursday at 1 30 p m at Mrs Carl Shafer's home on Ellis Avenue. A Christmas program and caroling are planned along with officer elections and refreshments by the hostess committee.

Chauncey Loyal Women's Class Church of Christ Carl Shafer Ellis Ave

Friendship Bible Class Plans Potluck Dinner

Mrs. Margery Bennett will host the Friendship Bible Class in Chauncey for the annual Christmas potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Mrs. Helen Courtney will lead devotions and there will be a gift exchange.

Chauncey Margery Bennett Friendship Bible Class Church of Christ Helen Courtney

Yale Party Arranged at Millfield for CHAUNCEY Members

Members of the Millfield Needle Club will host a Christmas party Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Eda Heffken in Millfield. The event will feature a program and a gift exchange.

Chauncey Thursday Bridge Club Florence Howard Millfield Needle Club Eda Heffken

Williamson Visit to Columbus Parents Sunday

Mr and Mrs George Williamson spent Sunday in Columbus visiting the latter's parents Mr and Mrs James Williamson Sr.

Chauncey George Williamson Columbus Mrs James Williamson

Betty Heffkin Weekend Visit At Millfield Home

Betty Heffkin of Columbus spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Heffkin in Millfield.

Chauncey Betty Heffkin Columbus Millfield Mrs Henry Heffkin

Chauncey Marshal Marie Pencelli Reported Ill

Chauncey Marshal Marie Pencelli is reported to be at his home last week with a cold and an ear infection. The bulletin notes no further complications and no official statements from family at this time.

Chauncey Marshal Marie Pencelli

Q-99 Herbal Mineral Tonic Promises Quick Comfort

The ad promotes Q-99 with Vitamin B-1 for nervousness digestion and sleep. It claims relief from gas constipation and lazy bowels, acts as a laxative and diuretic, and improves appetite and energy. Available in two sizes at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store with mail-order options and pricing.

Quick’s Cut Rate

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