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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
7
Mrs. James D. Knight visits Columbus to attend her son in law Mr. Lyman Gunyou’s graduation from Ohio State University College of Engineering.
Murray City unit 420 of the American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at the K of P Hall. December is rehabilitation month and chair Sadie Foster reported on the activity. Gifts were exchanged from unidentified sources.
Refreshments were served at a long table decorated with Santa Claus and lit by Christmas candles, creating a warm holiday display.
Singing of Christmas carols a reading by Mrs. Sarah E Wiseman and a discussion led by Lowell Cole on the youth study topic What It Takes To Be Popular highlighted the Nelsonville High School PTA December gathering at the high school building. Mrs Glen Thomas presided as president with Mrs Raymond Brown presenting the program.
An investiture ceremony for Girl Scouts of Troop 9 took place at the Little House on Thursday. Sixteen girls received pins after completing the Ten derfoot requirements and a Christmas party with a three course turkey dinner, carols, and gifts followed.
Mrs Mary Lines and Mrs Myrtle Linscott attended the Venus Chapter installation of officers last Thursday night at the Masonic Temple in Logan.
The Esther Class gathered in the church social rooms for the annual Christmas dinner with nineteen members and one guest present. Mrs. Frank Betts led devotions as Christmas poems were read by Mrs. J. A. Long and Mrs. Edna Scott. Class president Mrs. Vaughn Cox conducted a brief business session electing new officers. Cash gifts went to the Children's Home and the Home for the Aged. A gift exchange occurred and a bouquet was given to the retiring president.
The Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church plans its annual Christmas party Thursday at the home of Mrs. Harold Frank 697 Poplar St. Each member brings a gift for the Children's Home and a 50 cent gift for exchange. Program committee includes Mrs. Bertha Ashby and Mrs. Mary K. Backus with assistants Mrs. Orlando Howson Mrs. Julia Reeves and Mrs. Helen Brown.
Monday evening, Tri Psi sorority members held their annual Christmas dinner meeting and party in a W. Washington Street apartment. The committee in charge included Mrs. Jerrold L. Wheaton, Miss Margaret Warren, and Miss Joan Carter.
Nelsonville shareholders of Cable Company, formerly a partnership, met Dec 13 to finalize incorporation. From Jan 1, 1949 the business operates as The Cable Company. The store began April 27, 1849 and marks its 100th anniversary June 1, 1949. Directors: Raymond A. Dean, Benjamin Raybould, George W. Barrows, Philip B. Weller, Clara Galvin Reed. Officers: Dean president and general manager, Barrows vice president and treasurer, Weller secretary.
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