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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

Page

8

Catholic Ladies of Columbia Hold Annual Christmas Banquet

Eighty members of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and guests met at the Knights of Columbus Hall for the annual Christmas banquet. The evening featured decorated tables, music by the Ohio University Quartet, carols, and a gift exchange with Santa Claus. New officers were elected and a large volunteer committee organized the event. A children's program at Central Avenue Methodist Church was announced for Wednesday December 22 with practice Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia E. of C. Hall Knights of Columbus Hall Santa Claus William G. Doud St. Paul’s Catholic Church Helen Cavanaugh Ohio University Quartet Robert King Judith Ann King Agnes Clark Frances Noon Getta Ley Mary Smith Florence Baker Helena Keck Helen Frebault Walter Smith Bertha Daggett Monitor Bertha Hawk Rose Sweeney F. A. Lavelle Clara Weller Mary McCann Mary Clark Ann Laczko Jane Gleason Agnes Paddon Alice Rowan Francina Gross

Gayly Lighted Tree Creates Christmas Air at Club Party

The Child Study Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Ada Swank’s home 154 Mill St. Gifts were exchanged and games with prizes went to Bernice Humphrey Swank and Edna Harmon. Lucille Ayers won the mystery box and guest Vern Kempton attended. The group filled a fruit basket for a needy family and closed with carols.

Child Study Club Ada Swank Mill St Margaret Fisher Earnestine Beatty Bernice Humphrey Swank Edna Harmon Lucille Ayers Vern Kempton

East Side Pupils and Teachers Sing to Shut-Ins

East Side School fifth and sixth graders accompanied by Miss Clara Kuenzli and Miss Bernice Kayser visited the Children's Home and shut-ins in Athens. They sang Christmas carols learned for school programs at homes of local officials and residents. WILL HOLD SALE Clarks Chapel Ladies' Aid will hold a sale at C. V. Strawn store 72 N Court St Saturday 9 a m.

East Side Clara Kuenzli Bernice Kayser East Side School Athens Harper C. Pendry O. L. Wood Wayne L. Matthews P. B. Sidders Frank Kayser Clarks Chapel Ladies’ Aid C. V. Strawn N. Court St

Presidents Club Hosts Christmas Dance at AHS

Athens High School pupils danced in the gymnasium last night from 7 30 to 11 o clock to recordings by Henry Busse Clyde Mc Coy and Duke Ellington. The Presidents Club sponsored the informal party with chaperons and a grand march led by Sue Woolley and Dick Kircher.

Henry Busse Clyde McCoy Duke Ellington Athens High School Presidents Club Mary Connett Sue Woolley Dick Kircher Bob Stratton Buddy Stauffer Dow Grones Robert Genter Clifford Cornell O. L. Wood Floyd K. Prince A. A. Nellis Jack Biddison Alice Carpenter Ruth Hammerle Warren Hope Harriet Musgrave Jean Finsterwald Ann Morrison Phil Swanson Dan Bardin Betty Bird Paul Hall Jim Cox

Meddlers My Eyes Sequel in Noel and Mary’s Tangle

Adele Garrison sketches a domestic tangle as Mary pleads for forgiveness from Noel Veritzen after a fraught scene with her grandmother. Dicky King’s wit surfaces while looming trouble with a missing family and a potential father’s desperate flight plans loom, hinting at a cliffhanger.

Noel Veritzen Mary Noel Dicky

Progressive Class Special Meeting Plans Christmas Party

Progressive Class of Central Ave. M. E. Church held a special session at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Wolfe. They planned the annual Christmas party for Tuesday at 7 30 p m with gifts from Santa and a 25 cent gift exchange. Members will bring food for a needy family basket and lumber racks were distributed to be sold.

Central Ave. M. E Alton Wolfe Second St Santa Claus

Christmas events and gatherings listed for local clubs

Calendar items note a Progres sive Class Christmas party at Richland Ave M P Church with 6 p m potluck and ten cent gift exchange. M and H Circle and Athens Chapter Order Eastern Star install and meet with dinners and gift swaps. Women’s Relief Corps hosts a potluck and Christmas basket collection. DAR Christmas party at Eastwood features multiple hostesses and a request for old stockings. Elks Charity Ball funds food boxes for needy families.

Local students perform plays at Playshop and Workhouse Ward

Local girls Miss Beatrice Kloepfer and Miss Susan Lash appeared in Playshop's The Bathroom Door directed by Miss Margaret Guthrie. Miss Genevieve James acted in The Workhouse Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Hatch of Madison, guests of Mrs. Bardin, depart for Florida for the winter. Services tonight feature the Missionary Board of the Ohio Conference at Rine Memorial in Baker Settlement with speakers K. M. Lewis and Rev. Priddy.

Beatrice Kloepfer N. Court St Susan Lash W. State Playshop Margaret Alice Guthrie N. Congress Genevieve James E. Union Workhouse H H. Hatch Madison Dan Bardin Florida Athens Mrs. Hatch Hatch Edith Beckler Hiram Missionary Board of the Ohio Conference of the Wesleyan Church Rine Memorial Mission Baker Settlement M. Lewis Dayton Priddy Coshoeton Fred Fields

Christmas Visit Plans From Local Families

Miss Betty Biddison will arrive from Colum bus to spend Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Biddison at 96 E State St. Mrs. Florence Rokey will spend the holidays with her son Leonard, once with the Great Waltz, now studying voice in New York City. Mrs. A. S. Farnam arrived from La Crosse to visit daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Forsyth at East State St. Forsyth met Farnam in Columbus Thursday morning.

Betty Biddison Columbus E. M. Biddison State St Florence’ Rokey North Court St Leonard New York City A. S. Farnam la Crosse Wis F. D. Forsyth East State St

Nelsonville Briefs Holiday Visits Reported

Mrs. Frank Knox has gone to Yellow Springs Ohio to stay with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Baldwin and family for Christmas. Miss Helena Kouri a Bridgeport teacher will arrive home tonight to spend Christmas vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs George Kour.

Nelsonville Frank Knox Yellow Springs Robert Baldwin Helena Kouri Bridgeport George Kour

Martzolff Class Sees Christmas Gift Exchange Fun

The Martzolff Sunday School Class held a Christmas party with carols led by Violet Thomas and a piano program by M G Decker and Virginia Seagal e. The group enjoyed a handmade gift exchange and candles to heighten the holiday mood.

Rebekahs to Hold Christmas Party and Gift Exchange

The Rebekahs will host a Christmas party at their regular meeting this Saturday evening with a potluck supper. Attendees should bring a ten cent gift for the gift exchange. The Married Peoples' Class of the Christian Church meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Rev Neil Crawford and Mrs Crawford's home 64 N Congress St with a ten cent gift exchange.

The Christian Church Neil Crawford Congress St

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