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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1940

Page

7

Monday Night Bridge Club Christmas Party at Eastwood

The Monday Night Bridge Club held its annual Christmas dinner at The Eastwood with a miniature Santa sleigh centerpiece and festive tables. After dinner two guests Mrs H W McKinstry and Mrs C O Burnett joined contract bridge with club members including Mrs E W Coe Mrs E C Bibbee Mrs L L Deissle Mrs C W Gross and others.

Eastwood Santa Claus Monday Night Bridge Club H. W. McKinstry C. O. Burnett E. W. Coe E. C. Bibbee L. L. Deissle C. W. Gross C. O. Pickering Lydia Fenzel W. G. Danford Scott Haney J. R. Sprague

Plans Completed for Dec 22 Wedding of Anna Belle Howard

Final plans for the December 22 wedding of Anna Belle Howard and Vernon Carl Trout are set. The ceremony at Wesleyan Methodist Church will be at six o'clock with 100 guests and several pre nup showers.

Anna Belle Howard Vernon Trout Vernon Carl Trout Harry Trout City H. V. Howard Trimble Ohio University Gordon Dow Joe McKenna Miss Howard Berry

Eastern Star Installation and Yuletide Ceremony in Athens

Athens Chapter Order of Eastern Star held an open meeting Friday night December 13 installing elective and appointive officers before about 175 members and guests. A turkey dinner preceded the ceremony with decorations of Christmas greenery candles and flowers in the Masonic Temple dining room. Leaders announced included Worthy Matron Mrs Rea Carpenter and Mrs Adda Glazier installing officer. Visitors from surrounding towns attended the event.

Athens Order of Eastern Star Alma Hudson Masonic Tem Rea Carpenter Mattie Jacoby Isabelle Snyder Hattie Webb Bethlehem W. B. Drake Charles Cameron Ruth Funk Florence Atkinson Roberta Mindling Grand Chapter of Ohio Ella Miller Gladys Carpenter Logan Orlan Houck Letha McLain Eugene Jacoby Emma Palmer Grace Riley Mildred ~ Giesecké Grace Walker Sarah Westfall Irene Worley Marshal Leah Alexander Rosella Wagner Adah Louise Wamsley Ruth Lulu Chapman Esther Edna Harmon Martha Florence Houck Electa Nellie Horn Ural Westfall Sentinel Mindling Miller Emma Drake Adda Glazier Ara] Westfall Marietta Beverly Logan, Glouster, Amesville Guysville

D A R Ellis Island Day Meeting Planned at The Eastwood

D A R Ellis Island Day by Nabby Lee Ames gathers Saturday at 2 p m in The Eastwood with hostesses Mrs R L Morton Mrs E B Acomb Miss Mildred Chatter Mrs V G Danford Miss Mary Kahlar Dr Lenore Stack Miss Florence Lash and Mrs O D Dailey Members bring favorite antiques for display and are to give short sketches of their ancestors.

D.A.R. Ellis Island Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Ellis Island Eastwood R. L. Morton E. B. Acomb Mildred Chatter V. G. Danford Mary Kahlar Lenore Stack Florence Lash O. D. Dailey

Astrological Read on Year Ahead for Stars and Plans

The text outlines a lively but conflicted state of affairs with expansion and delays pulling in opposite directions. It notes birthdays may bring clever tactics to avert disputes with elders and superiors. Publication and vocations flourish while confidential intrigues thrive in culture, intellect, drama, and emotion.

Miss Barbara Olson To Wed Delaware Man In December

Announcement of Miss Barbara Olson’s marriage to Mr. Thomas G. Thompson of Delaware was made at a surprise shower hosted by Athens City Schools teachers at The Eastwood. The December ceremony was set for Thursday December 19 with a three tier cake and a gift electric clock. A post shower breakfast and other honors followed by local teachers.

Barbara Olson Thomas G. Thompson Delaware Eastwood Athens City Betty Warren Mildred Murphy Bernice Kayser Louisa Steele Mabel Durst Pauline Kimes Miss Olson

Evelyn Bartlett Weds Melvin Grubb in Ashland Ceremony

Evelyn Marie Bartlett and Melvin Cecil Grubb Jr. wed in Ashland Kentucky with Rev. M A Peters officiating. Attendants were Clarence and Evelyn Bartlett. Grubb works for McBee Company and the couple will reside with his mother. Priscilla Kay Whan was born December 17 in Athens. The Past Noble Grands Club meets Friday at 7:30 PM at 7212 N Court St with gift exchange.

Evelyn Bartlett Melvin Grubb Ashland Dan Bartlett Mill St Evelyn Marie Melvin Cecil Grubb, Jr Dora Grubb Hudson Ave M. A. Peters Clarence Bartlett Mr. Grubb

Marshfield Class Meet at Marshfield Christian Church

The Young Peoples Class No. 3 at Marshfield Christian Church meets at Delores Elliott's home Thursday at 7 p.m. Members bring potluck dishes. A Christmas program will be presented and gifts exchanged. Guests may be invited.

Young Peoples New Marshfield Christian Church Delores Elliott

Marion's Disappearance Probed In Tangled Family Saga

In a New York City apartment, Harry Underwood reads a letter from Helena Brixton accusing Marion Morton of causing a string of misfortunes. Madge Graham recounts the feud and the chain of blame as Dicky Agency's pursuit and family tensions unfold amid Marion's vanishing.

Harry Underwood New York City Lillian Madge Graham Marion Morton Madge Helena Brixton Helena Ronald Marion Harry

Overheard Interrogation Echoes in Ticer Case

A narrator recalls a tense moment as a man interrupts a pursuit and orders an imitation of a suspect. Lillian debates repeating the crude commands while Mrs. Ticer’s description is recited, revealing underground tension in a family scene.

Lillian

Carrie Hall Sewing Club Holds Festive Buffet Luncheon

The Carrie Hall Sewing Club of the Albany Grange was entertained at Mrs. E. H. Lash's home with poinsettias, candlelight, and a buffet luncheon for twenty seven members and four guests. Gifts were exchanged and Silent Night sung as Carrie Hall Sisters learned past members. January hostess planned by Mrs. A. D. Cline. Athens Grange to meet Thursday at 8 pm with program and gift exchange.

Carrie Hall Sewing Club Albany Grange E. H. Lash Carrie Hall Robert Coates Eileen Ashcraft Ed Brooks Joe Burdette E. H. Carbaugh Maynard Coates C. L. Cunningham E. M. Baughman Bred Elliott Belle Fought Edith Humphrey Dayton Hoffee Orland Hooper Ray Knowlton L. F. Miller A. D. Cline Leo Hooper Frank Pugh Ed Rickey Sam Scott Charles Shaver Vance Springer J. W. Whaley E. C. Wingett A. E. Graham A. E. Potter

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers Reveals Mysterious Stranger

A dialogue scene unfolds as a man recalls a past figure linked to Marion. The tension builds as the group wonders if the mysterious “tall dark and handsome” man holds Marion captive. The unnamed narrator and Lillian watch through careful intrigue as the man contemplates pursuing clues.

Alpha Gamma Delta Christmas Dance at Sorority House

The Alpha Gamma Delta sorority held its annual Christmas dance Saturday night at the chapter house on University Terrace. Jimmy Littler's orchestra provided the music as the house featured red candy decorations, green hemlock sprays, and a red lighted tree. Chaperons included Mrs Blanch Lutz Rev Fred Luchs and others. committee members were Marjorie Helman Jean Wilson Mary Lee Burriss Marcella Wilt and Mary Jane Beeler.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority House Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority University Terrace Jimmy Littler Blanch Lutz Fred Luchs F. D. Forsyth S. G. Foster Marjorie Helman Jean Wilson Mary Lee Burriss Marcella Wilt Mary Jane Beeler

Miss Irene L Devlin Hosts Christmas Tea at Ohio University

Miss Irene L Devlin of Beckley Apartments hosted a Sunday afternoon tea for employees in the president’s office at Ohio University. The informal party ran from 3 30 to 5 with President and Mrs. Herman G James and Miss Doris Sponsellor assisting in receiving guests.

Miss Devlin Irene L. Devlin Beckley Apartments Ohio University Herman G. James Doris Sponsellor

Christmas Hour Program At University Elementary School

Calendar lists a Tuesday 7 15 p m Christmas Hour for parents of grades 3 4 5 6 and special education with admission by tickets only.

University Elementary School

Christmas Party of Athens Business Club

Athens Business and Professional Women's Club held its annual Christmas party Thursday night at the club rooms, decorated for the season. President Geraldine Hope led a group of forty-two members and one guest, Mrs. Jean Wilson of Toledo, as members shared carols and Christmas stories. The Emblem Committee planned the program and the arrangements were handled by Freda Smith, Dorothy Duncan, Ruth Herbert, and Nona George.

Athens

Mrs Baker Young Hosts Christmas Buffet Supper

A formal Christmas season party was hosted by Mrs. Baker Young at 71 E Mulberry St Saturday evening. Guests included Misses June Martin Jeanne Webber Amelia Cox Stephene Ullman Eunice Cooker Helen Hendrick Margaret Dussell Betty Batsch Ingrid Olson. The buffet was candlelit with holly and pine cone decor. Candy cane place cards marked seats. Prizes for bridge went to Helen Hendrick and Ingrid Olson.

Baker Young E. Mulberry St June Martin Jeanne Webber Amelia Cox Stephene Ullman Eunice Cooker Helen Hendrick Margaret Dussell Betty Batsch Ingrid Olson

Rev Hobson to Speak at Carbondale Christmas Festival

The Rt. Rev. Henry W. Hobson bishop of the Diocese of Southern Ohio will be guest speaker at Christ Church Neighborhood House Christmas Festival in Carbondale on Thursday December 19 at 730 p m. Neighborhood House groups will sing carols along with a short dramatization Love Came Down at Christmas and a Santa visit will close the program.

Henry W. Hobson Diocese of Southern Ohio Christ Church Carbondale Santa

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Wesleyan Methodist Church Mary Maxwell Mary Margaret Trout Virginia Mercer Newark Don Rittersbaugh Canton Eastern Star Owee Genevieve Kemble THE OPERA Met New York Amanda A. Cecil Charles W. Nichols, Jr Metropolitan Opera McBee Company Paul Whan Priscilla Kay Lizzie McKibben William Whan C. C. Brooks Mineral PAST Noble Grands Club C. V. Strawn N. Court St Herbert Rice Lillian Porter Marshfield Carolyn Mrs. Ticer Dicky Dicky-bird Carrie Hall Club Athens Grange Ly Adele Garrison Gallaher S. Court St Norma Jean Kyle Ralph Kyle Hudson St Joan Ours Mary Elinor Bradfield Erma Connett Jean Ong Mary Jane Beasley Judy Schenz Joan Vance Jane Dew Mary Jean Wilson Marilyn McLeod Emily McCune Erman Connett Jane Hamilton Joan Ong Miss Ber Kayser East Side School McDougal W.S.C.S. Women’s Society of Christian Service of McDougal Church Central Methodist Church Ooo Higley Study Circle R. C. Alexander Lancaster St L.C.C.F American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home John McElroy C. E., Dupler E. W. Bailey Clifford Radebaugh Hobson Study Circle Wilson Norris E. State St Eagles Hall Woman's Association Presbyterian Church L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place East Side Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Business Club Mrs. Baker Young Hobson Carbondale House Cornells the Friendly Christmas Store Montreal Fur Trading Co Silver Fox Red Fox Alaska China M. M. Barnett
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