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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

6

Mary Ann McKay Honored At Luncheon In Columbus

A luncheon at the University Club in Columbus honored Miss Mary Ann McKay a bride to be of December 20. Hostess Mrs Edward A Cottingham listed many guests from Columbus Xenia Dayton Athens and other locales.

Mary Ann McKay Columbus Edward A. Cottingham E. State St University Club F. M. McKay Emma Pavey H. D. Lakin Stanley Mauck M. A. Carter Mary Hobson Xenia William C. Long Dayton Mary Stalder H. G. Stalder Seth Lewis T. N. Hoover Dow Grones B. Smith M. D. Hughes H. Westcott Roach Oscar Fulton H. E. Miller R. C. Hopkins

Sans Souci Christmas Dance Celebrates Twenty Fifth Anniversary

The Sans Souci group marked its twenty fifth reunion with a silver decorated event attended by original and current members. After the dance some seniors continued celebrations at Anita Clark’s house. A new club named the Big Five was formed by Sammy Carpenter and others, known for not leaving the bench during games. Home Room 204 faces transportation woes for out of town games and seeks a school bus via petition. After school visits to Logan’s, Kroger’s, and Woolworth’s show a busy roll call of students. The driving class held its first meeting with eager participants and a future centered on study.

Anita Clark Sammy Carpenter Bob Stewart Sam Henderson Roger Sapp Don Shafer Big Five Home Room 204 Logan's Jean Baird Joan Vance Kroger's Bob Alexander Woolworth’s Jean Vance Shirley Miller Dorothy Clutter Martha Yeager Bette Hixenbaum Barbara Hope Barbara Whittington Sonny Westfall

Pallas Club Notes On Early Chinese Art Talk

Mrs. L A Hamilton hosted the Pallas Club as Mrs. Isaac Ash presented on early Chinese art from 1200 B C to A D. She described pottery faces and animal figures from tombs and claimed porcelain as a Chinese invention while noting temple architecture and the Great Wall. Edith McBee displayed curios from China including porcelain, a dragon wine cup, lacquer work, silk items, and a silk shawl.

Pallas Club J. E. Ash L. A. Hamilton Isaac Ash Temple of the Heaven Ash Edith McBee China Temple of Heaven Peking C. D. Matthews Ohio University Gilbert Knight

CCL Circle Holds Christmas Dinner Event

The Intermediate Circle of CCL hosted its annual Christmas dinner at the Cottage on December 14 with a festively decorated living room and tables bright with evergreen and red candles. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cornwell and other couples such as Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Angell Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harris Mr. and Mrs. James Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schleicher Mr. and Mrs. William Biggers Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tom Mr. and Mrs. Carl Clifford Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Blosser and Mr. and Mrs. John Cline.

CCL Walter Cornwell Boyd Angell Ralph Harris James Snyder Fred Schleicher William Biggers Carl Tom Carl Clifford Kermit Blosser John Cline

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Aid Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards offers Olive Tablets to relieve constipation with gentle action on both upper and lower bowels. The product promises natural movement with no griping and complete satisfaction. Available in 15¢ and 30¢ sizes at drugstores.

Dr. Edwards

Athens Couple Weds December 9 in Home Ceremony

Mrs. Audrey Bumgardner announces the marriage of her daughter Betty Olson to Robert E. Dicken of 297 W Union Athens. Rev J B Maffett officiated Tuesday December 9 at 730 pm in the couple's home at 23 N McKinley Ave. Guests included Marion Olson and other relatives.

Audrey Bumgardner Betty Olson Robert E. Dicken Union St Athens J. B. Maffett McKinley Ave Marlene Olson Dale Sams Worthy Dicken Florence Hysell Wendell Moore Robert Rose Williams Hazel Burke Orland Ely

Troy FHA and FFA Hold Joint Christmas Party

Troy Chapter FHA and FFA held their annual Christmas party in the high school auditorium on Thursday evening December 11 with about 80 members guests and teachers in attendance. The event featured decorations a large central Christmas tree Santa and a varied program including songs readings and gifts followed by refreshments.

Troy FHA FFA Santa Mr. Stout Louisa Cunningham Dottie Brandeberry Otis Kiracofe Mary Castle Jeanette Henderson Sarah Guthrie Colleen Nickoson Marie Moore Joe Mantle Mrs. Alden Sylvia Dobbins

Wednesday Club Calendar Promotes Christmas Parties

The calendar lists Group Two at Presbyterian Church at 1 30 p m with a comfort tied. Higley Circle at 6 Christmas party and gift exchange at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs E E Atkinson. Homemakers at 10 30 pot luck and gift exchange with Mrs Nora Frank. Pocahontas lodge 7 30 at Red Men s Hall for potluck. East Side School presents Christmas cantata Christmas Around the World at 7 p m. Rebekahs and Odd Fellows families Christmas dinner at 6 with gift exchanges. Thursday Ride-A-Wee Club Christmas party 2 p m at Mrs C D Duncan s home. Central PTA Dec 18 2 45 p m in Little Theater Athens High. Amere Needle Club Christmas party 2 p m with Mrs R H Jones Jr 26 Church St. Priscilla Needle Club Christmas luncheon 1 p m at Mrs C E Atkinson 71 N High. Bishop Class Christmas party at Mrs D L Jones 93 Second St 7 30 p m with gifts and Sunshine Sisters revealed.

Homemakers Club Nora Frank N.congress Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall East Side School Rebekahs Odd Fellows and Families Springfield C. D. Duncan Athens Central Pta Athens High School Amere Needle Club R. H. Jones, Jr Church St. Oo Priscilla

Dinner Hostess Mrs Efaw Hosts Christmas Dinner

Mrs Edmond Efaw entertained employees of Classic Beauty salon and guests at her Baker Settlement home for a December 14 turkey dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Michael Olasin Mr and Mrs Richard Smith Mr and Mrs Lee Barnes Miss Mary Lou Kittle Mr Richard Stalder and the Efaws with their young son Gary.

Edmond Efaw Baker Settlement Efaw Michael Olasin Richard Smith Lee Barnes Mary Lou Kittle Richard Stalder Gary

Local Social News Recaps Holiday Plans and Birth

Nancy Rutherford to visit East Northfield for Christmas from Northfield School for Girls. Jayne Bayless, an industrial nurse, weekend guest at Mrs. Charles Bayless home. DeMolets to spend holidays in Youngstown with relatives. Ruth Morrison hosts in Logan before Florida trip. Morrisons’ son at University of Florida, Shelton Field now in Hollywood with brother. Ailstock attends state Auxiliary meeting in Columbus. Ralph Kirkendall announces Marilyn Sue born December 16 at Poston home. grandparents listed. siblings Stevie and Martha noted.

Nancy Rutherford Dwight Rutherford Northfield School For Girls East Northfield Mass E. State St Jayne Bayless Hamilton Charles Bayless Palmer St Ruth Morrison Marietta Ave Miles Graham Logan Graham Gainesville Fla Robert Morrison Morrison University of Florida Sheila Graham Ohio University C. J. Ailstock American Legion Auxiliary Columbus Auxiliary Deshler-Wallick Hotel Ailstock Arthur Green Auxiliary Department Ralph Kirkendall Marilyn Sue Poston Hershel Kirkendall Near Chauncey G. H. Martin Athens

Junior CCL Yuletide Party at Mrs Flowers Home

The Junior CCL held its annual Christmas party at 10 Lash St. hosted by Mrs. Clarence Flowers. Attendees planned Christmas baskets with food and toys for two Athens families. Mrs. Richard Blair won the hostess prize. A dessert course was served by Mrs. Flowers with help from Mrs. R. E. Hollingsworth and Mrs. Joe Klingenberg.

Junior CCL Clarence Flowers Lash St Athens Richard Blair Flowers R. E. Hollingsworth Joe Klingenberg

Christmas party hosted by Mrs. U. L. White at OU unit

Mrs. U. L. White entertained residents of the OU organized housing unit at 95 University Terrace with a Christmas party and received a pin and earring set from twenty five OU women students. Refreshments included sandwiches cookies and hot chocolate. A church event and pageant are planned for December 21 during Bible School hour. A separate notice announces Floyd Bolin Post 3477 VFW benefit party tonight at 8 p.m. in the Armory with proceeds for disabled veterans rehabilitation and free door prizes.

U. L. White University Terrace Mrs. White Floyd Bolin VFW

Albany Grange December meeting briefs and plans

At the December Albany Grange gathering Grange Master Frank Pugh led as Ruth Carbaugh announced Christmas cards cook books available. New committee chairs were named L F Miller Elsie Walsh Margaret Russell and the Van Dykes joined the decorating committee. A Grange Installation Team practice is set for December 27 with 50 cent gifts.

Albany Grange Grange Frank Pugh Ruth Carbaugh L. F. Miller Elsie Walsh Margaret Russell Arthur van Dyke Maude Knowlton Melva Radcliffe Jean van Dyke Omia Ingram Fred Elliott Elta Miller Ingram Frank Bobo Lee Elliott Ed Rickey Dow Sanders

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