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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1934
Page
5
A charity ball Saturday night at Geert Ball drew more than 100 couples, with Walt Bowewes orchestra and vocalists providing music from 9 to 1. The event supported local lodge Christmas basket plans. money totals were undecided, but baskets would aid needy families in and near Maple.
A birthday surprise was held Thursday evening at 14 Stewart Street for Mrs Clyde Littler hosted by her bridge club the Jolly Rounders. Refreshments by Mr Littler were served and the guests enjoyed bridge and music. The 12 member club presented a birthday gift to Mrs Littler.
Miss Edith Grosvenor of Washington DC and Mr George L Curr ier brother of Mrs Charles H Grosvenor of Washington DC returned home after attending the funeral in Athens for Mrs Louise Grosvenor Leete. Guests included Mrs Harvey Roach Beverly and Mrs Edwin Jones Jackson who were weekend visitors for the service.
Theta Upsilon held its Christmas Dance at the K of P Hall with Dutch Zimmers’ orchestra Saturday night. Forty couples led the grand march, blue lighting highlighted the blue and silver theme, guests included Dean Irma Voigt and housemother Mrs Barbara Smith.
Dorothy Kishler Dance Studio pupils, about 75 children, perform a Christmas program at Athens High School Auditorium Wed evening before Christmas. The show titled A Waif's Dream of Christmas Eve and Snowflakes Ballet includes Shirley Rose as the waif and Betty Griswald as the doll, with toy soldiers and other child roles plus ballet and tap numbers.
Old Saint Nick visited the Zeta Tau Alpha House on South College Street to surprise 40 couples at the Holly Hop. The event featured holly wreaths and lights, a Christmas program by Miss Helyn Jones, and was organized by the sorority pledges as a gift to the actives.
A series on beauty for mature women discusses how real beauty grows with maturity and inner feelings. It argues lines come from living fully, not merely aging, and that inner kindness matters as much as outward skin care. Next: makeup for older women.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Williams of 170 Second Street hosted a Sunday dinner to honor Mrs Williams birthday anniversary celebrated the previous Saturday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Steve Brown of McArthur visiting relatives, Mr and Mrs J H Walburn and son Joe Jr, Mr and Mrs Francis Colley, Mrs I N McHarg of New Marshfield Road, and the hosts.
Mrs. O C Moorehead serves as president with Mrs John J Woolley as secretary and Mrs F D Forsyth as treasurer. Mrs Gordon K Bush retires from the presidency while Forsyth retains treasurer duties for another year. The group plans a dinner at the chapter house early in the year.
The Albany Grade School with the High School Chorus under Miss Mary Helen Lee will stage the Christmas operetta What Happened to Santa Claus Tuesday at 8 pm in the Albany High School Building.
Mrs Fred Swyers and daughter Mrs J A Ekstrand of Athens attended the funeral of Mrs John Swyers in Murray City on Tuesday. Also present were Mrs Ella Russell and her son Orville, Mrs Morris Curran, Marion Swyers Ludrig, Mrs Robert Swyers and Mrs Edgar Wilson of Salem.
The Standard Bearers will meet with Miss Ruth Orr at 98 Sunnyside Drive on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Members are asked to bring a Christmas offering.
A reader quiz asks six questions about Athens including the 1935 license number series for Athens County and local landmarks. It mentions Grosvenor's Row and a jeweler on EB R Lash Sr's site and the First and Last Chance saloon, with answers to appear on page 42.
The Ames Berne Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The program features the Amesville School second through fifth grades with recitations, plays, a pageant, song, and Rhythm Band music.
The fourth annual Christmas party for members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church in Guysville will be held Monday evening December 17 at the home of President Mrs. Freda M Bean. Each member is to bring a gift for exchange. Mr. and Mrs J Harrison Allen of Columbus visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs B S Carpenter on North Congress Street.
Members of the Close Close of the Presbyterian Church will hold the annual Christmas party with Mable Olson and her sister Mrs Meighen East Hill Tuesday evening at 6 oclock. Members are reminded to bring toys for Miss Irene McDowells work.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Jenkinson announce the birth of a daughter named Billa Rae on Sunday December 16 in Lancaster. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C H Cox.
A quote attributed to Dame Sybil Thorndike notes success is fleeting but living matters more. It reflects on middle age and a long career at work you love, arguing happiness comes from purposeful labor rather than accolades.
Sunday night the Westminster Fellowship and Presbyterian Church held a candle lit Christmas service. Twelve students performed the Ritual for Christmas with scripture and poetry, portraying the Nativity and Christ's message. Names listed include Robert Layer, Winnetta Westlake, Vivian Thompson, Jack Meister, Ode De Voll, Chester Evans, Wilma Piper, Betty Milles, Webster Lallon, Helen Campbell, Eddie Ransor, Florence Harper.
The Athens Grange will meet at the Grange Hall on Thursday December 20 with a short program and gift exchange. Members should bring a gift not exceeding ten cents. On Friday December 21 Jackville and Factory Schools join for a Christmas program and tree with a party for children of the schools and the Grange.
Mr and Mrs Bert Fierry and daughter and Mr and Mrs William Wingman Jr attended a show in Nelsonville Tuesday Light. Mr and Mrs Hobart Smart and daughter were guests of Mr Smart's parents in Haydenville. Mr and Mrs Charlies Horn Dar lene Sower visited the latter's parents at Jobs. Mrs Ben Bailey visited her sister Miss Edith Mahoney in Murray City.
A 40-voice choir performed a French carol program in Memorial Auditorium shaped like a cathedral scene. The service included Brillante Etoile, Oraison Dominicale, Versets et Repons, and pieces by Cesar Frank. Adrienne Right opened with Aubade Provençale. Miss Hedden and Miss Merritt sung Le Vierge a la Creche. Dorothy Cosgrave closed with a solo.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Athens sponsor the musical drama Love Time at the Ohio Theater to raise funds for leadership training and summer camp supervision. Ten percent of proceeds go to the Scouts. a citywide drive supports 200 Boy Scouts and 108 Girl Scouts.
Wednesday events include Daughters of Union Veterans at 7:00 p.m. with refreshments and a Christmas party, Higley Study Circle at 7:30 p.m. at 668 East Side, P.T.A. at 2:45 p.m., and a library talk on The Library An Open Door. Other gatherings span Child Study Club, Presbyterian Bible Class, Lydia Lash Evans Club Christmas party, U C D Christmas party, Home Missionary Society, M and H Circle turkey dinner with gifts for Old Ladies Home.
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