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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1949

Page

6

Christmas Concert Showcases Athens Youth Groups

Athens high school and interchurch choirs join Masquers' Club for a 2:30 pm Sunday performance in the high school auditorium. The program features a Christ tableau directed by Mrs. Christopher Lane, carol selections led by Dr. Neal Glenn, and multiple soloists, with Judge John F. Newcomb giving greetings. Sponsoring Athens Council of Churches.

Masquers’ Club of Athens High School Interchurch Masquers’ Club Christopher Lane Christ Yvonne Sherow Bill Wolfe Carolyn Kellogg Jim Mitchell Richard Robe John Glancy Peter Goedicke Shepherds Patsy Wolfe Nancy Householder Jo Ellen Goddard Frances Paterna Eileen Ahart Barbara Jukes Helen Lehman Neal Glenn Town of Bethlehem Herald Angels Charles Frank Jim Dilley Frank Dilley Richard Barker Ruth Ann Bell Nancy Brooks Sydney Clark Nancy Ellis Margene Gilson Clark Higgins Larry Irvin David Jones Robert Krebs Dixie Lewis Lewis Lacis Marilyn Morris Roderick Oadis Elaine Overly Phyllis Peterson George Sands Suzanne Sheppard Joy Ann Steward Jo Ann Sylvester Ellen Tullis Ruth Ward Patricia William Athens Praestorius Sharon Oldfield Rogers Watson Burnfield David White Cornelius Katy Carpenter Don McPherson Infant Jesus Gavaert

Esther Class Elects New President at Christmas Meeting

Mrs. A. N. Johnson was chosen president of the Esther Class of First Christian Church during the Christmas gathering held Monday evening. Mrs. D. A. Bardin presided. devotions and program led by Mrs. T. L. Swan featured a Christmas play. A trio and a piano duet performed as others shared carols and a Christmas story. An offering benefited the Cleveland Christian Home, with a refreshment committee listed.

A. N. Johnson Esther First Christian Church D. A. Bardin T. L. Swan Swan Fred Stauffer E. A. Davis Mona Graham Daisy Watkins Slyvia Gilfilen Goldie Person Ethel Beekman Clara Davis Miss Davis Mania Vermillion E. L. Church Cleveland Christian Home Clara Andrews Guy Gardner Floyd Shafer John Francis William Connett Muriel Spaulding Margaret Morrison

Needle Club Christmas Party Highlights At Home

Mrs. Robert Jones Jr hosted the Amere Needle Club Christmas party at 26 Church Street. A Christmas story was read by Mrs. Margaret Shrout, with carols sung and Mrs. Carrie Harvey on piano. Guests included Mrs. Carl Freisinger, Lima, Mrs. Hunter Hope, Paula Cotton, and Bobbie Norris. A Christmas fund for needy children was collected. The house featured greenery and candles and refreshments were served from decorated trays.

Robert Jones, Jr Church St Amere Needle Club Margaret Shrout Carrie Harvey Carl Freisinger Lima Hunter Hope Paula Cotton Bobbie Norris

Miss Doris Johnson Weds Mr. P. L. Will in Athens Church

Miss Doris Johnson married Mr. P. L. Will on November 26 at Athens Baptist Church in Athens West Virginia. Officiant Rev. George L. Cutlip led a candlelit ceremony with music by harpist Mrs. Ralph Klingensmith and pianist Miss Alice Ferrell. The couple, residing at 1309 Turley Road, Athens, plan a wedding trip following the reception.

Doris Johnson P. L. Will Athens Baptist Church Athens W. Va George L. Cutlip W. H. Johnson G. O. Will Rutland Ralph Klingensmith Alice Ferrell Velma Johnson Betty Brayes Mervil Allman Charleston Jimmy Thompson Elton Eskew Will Turley Rd Concord College duPont Belle Ohio University

Polish Student Addresses PTA on Christmas in Poland

Polish student Tadeusz Danieleswski spoke to Central PTA about Christmas customs and shared hopeful thoughts on America. He urged faith as the only future, noting Christ and the star of God. The PTA approved five dollars for Christmas pamphlets and discussed a Jan. 25 potluck meeting. Summit Grange also meets Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

America Poland Tadeusz Danieleswski Central Pta Mr. Danieleswski God Gall Watkins WCTU William Robinson PTA Marietta Navy

Zodiac Club Dance in Armory Saturday Night

Armory hosts Zodiac Club dance starting 9 30 p m with Dick Bissett s combo providing music Members urged to bring friends Also Nabby Lee Ames chapter DAR meets with Mrs H G Stalder at 40 N College St Saturday WIA to ITV entertains husbands at Albany Grange Christmas meeting Saturday evening Fifty cent gift exchange Pot luck refreshments and carol practice for primary department grades 1 2 3 Presbyterian Church Saturday 1 p m WSCS Central Ave Methodist bake sale Christmas bazaar Carpenter Hardware Saturday morning Athens Presbyterian Church School vesper service with social hour Sunday Dec 18 4 pm Dan Merrick to present The Littlest Angel

Zodiac Armory Dick Bissett Nabby Lee Ames Dar H. G. Stalder College St ITV Albany Grange WSCS Central Ave Methodist Carpenter Hardware Athens Presbyterian Church School Dan Merrick

Right Way to Introduce Guests at Social Gatherings

The text argues for introducing guests in the order they stand rather than separating by gender. It suggests naming individuals as they appear, for example Miss Smith, Mrs Jones, Mr Brown, Mrs Brown, and so on, to preserve natural flow.

Miss Smith Jones Brown

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