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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1954

Page

11

Wondrous Love Excerpts Highlight WSCS Christmas Meeting

At the Athens music club performance during the WSCS Christmas gathering, a chorus presented Wondrous Love from a mountain drama by Eusebia Simpson Hawkins. The event featured readings, devotions by Mrs Clippinger, and a talk on children’s teaching for world peace by Mrs Dowler, with refreshments and a Christmas tea.

WSCS Athens Music Club Eusebia Simpson Hawkins Women's Society of Christian Service Hawkins Thelma Robinson Richard Selleck B. A. En E. H. Gay- Terror Carl Nessley E. J Richards Francis Bean Kathleen Campbell E. B. Bannon D. R. Clippinger Prince of

Mrs George L Smith Leads Higley Christmas Program

The Higley Study Circle hosts its annual Christmas party at Mrs F C Schilling's home with a Christmas prayer by Grace Nell Crowell. Suzanne Shepard sang carols, readings from Ruth Sawyer's The Long Christmas were given, and Roark Bradford’s How Come Christmas was read in dialect. After a gift exchange among 24 members, refreshments were served by hostesses. Yuletide decor and a wood fire capped the holiday scene.

Higley Study Circle F. C. Schilling Grace Nell Crowell F. L. Shoemaker George L. Smith Suzanne Shepard Katerine Milliken Christ Ruth Sawyer Smith Roark Bradford Thomas On Gang H. J. Geisendorfer E. R. Glazier

Christmas Pageant Shines At West Side PTA Meeting

Children of West Side Grade School presented a six scene Nativity and other Christmas numbers at the PTA gathering. Readers and actors included James Martin Mary Nancy Organ Joseph William Irwin and Eugene Brundige with chorus songs and student crafted decorations throughout the rooms.

West Side Grade School PTA Reader James Martin Mary Nancy Organ Joseph William Irwin Innkeeper Eugene Brundige Angels Benna Miller Linda Grafton Marsha Steele Vicki Weekly Rebecca Hamilton Shepherds Bernard Williams Pearl Tucker Earl Tucker Three Kings Jack Gilkey Herbert McClintick Phillip Russell Frederick Lynette Miller Sheila Sams Susan Sanborn Sherry Phillip Straw Bruce Kelsey Jimmy Russell Larry Hockenberry Mary Cassels West Side Santa Claus

December program of the Progressive Literary Club at Cottage Tea House

Members answered roll by naming favorite Christmas carols. Mrs. Stella Jandes led the program with Nina Styles on what if a woman was innkeeper the night Jesus was born, plus The Glory and the Child. Roy L. Peifer poem and Daniel White head Hicky Yuletide prayer followed, gift exchange and refreshments. Next meeting with Mrs. Arthur Bennett.

Progressive Literary Club Cottage Tea House George Fee Presid Fred Kittle Consumer Education Stella Jandes Nina Styles Jesus Roy L. Peifer Daniel Whitehead Hicky Arthur Bennett

Malachian Class Christmas Party at Albany Methodist

The Malachian Class of Albany Methodist Church held a Christmas party in the church social room with two lighted trees and festive windows. A gift exchange and secret pals were revealed. Gertrude Lievellen led the meeting and new officers were elected: Bernard Claywell president Ethyl Covert vice president Sylvia Castle secretary Dorothy Perry treasurer Ermel Arbaugh class teacher. Refreshments followed as members enjoyed games, a story, and a movie led by Loree and others.

Albany Methodist Church Gertrude Lievellen Bernard Claywell Ethyl Covert Sylvia Castle Dorothy Perry Ermel Arbaugh Evelyn Dearth Loree Lieve Mary Seifert Fileen Pyle

Christmas Program At Waterloo PTA Meeting

Reverend Carrol Chesser spoke on a theme Leta Keep the Child Christmas before the Waterloo PTA Monday evening. Grade School pupils performed songs poems and readings and Edna Goff presented the Nativity with high school girls glee club. The association voted $100 for the grade school's intercommunication system and served refreshments to 7 attendees.

Leta Carrol Chesser Waterloo PTA Edna Goff Carlton Margaret Hunter Doris Mace

Garden Club Meeting Tonight With Mrs Parrish Hostesses

The Friendly Garden Club will meet tonight at 8 with Mrs. H. C. Parrish. Co-hostesses are Mrs. L. M. Walden and Mrs. E. G. Ash craft. Roll call will be a suggestion for a holiday decoration.

The Friendly Garden Club H.C. Parrish L. M. Walden E. G. Ashcraft

Mothers Friendship Club Christmas Party Highlights Charity

The Mothers Friendship Club held a Wednesday Christmas party at Mrs. Harry Hoffee’s home. Members exchanged gifts around a decorated tree and organized clothing and toy donations for a needy family. Attendees included Mrs. James Allen and others as to refreshments were served.

Mothers Friendship Club Harry Hoffee James Allen Emory Allen, Jr Donald Knopp Glen Perry J. E. Stewart Donald Manafield Ted Easier Benny Henthorne Hos

Public Invited to Sunday Vespers at Christian Church

The First Christian Church presents "Little Star of Bethlehem" Sunday at 4:90 p.m. under Sherman H Owens with organist Jack Dunlap. Bob Wycoff and David Field read the scripture as the Junior and Speech Choirs perform. 40 children sing Away in a Manger with assistors listed.

Sherman H. Owens Jack Dunlap Bob Wycoff David Field Mary, Joseph Travelers Shepherds Angel Mranson George Drach Paul Neutaling Dwight Robinson

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary Plans Tea Towel Shower

The Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary met with Mrs. John W. Stewart and planned a tea towel shower for the active chapter on February 1 at Mrs. C. H. Harris's home. The gift committee presented four dinner table bowls to the active chapter, delivered by Mrs. Dwight Mutchier and others.

C. H. Harris Phi Delta Theta John W. Stewart F. D. Higgins Dwight Mutchier Higgins Lewis Ondis George Evane

Mechanicsburg PTA Sets Christmas Program Tonight

Students from Mechanicsburg Junior High School and the band will perform a Christmas program at 7:30 this evening at the school. The public is invited.

Mechanicsburg PTA

Who's Coming And Going Near Christmas Holidays

Readable fragments show numerous individuals planning holiday visits. Mrs O Terrill and sister Mrs Sarah Lawson of Lancaster expect holidays together. Georgia Bright will be with daughter. Mra C Carpenter and Mra O Payne travel to Lexington and Atlanta to visit sisters. Several others plan trips to Kentucky Detroit and Ohio universities and homes for Christmas.

Mary Mujiligan Lancaster B. J. McCeahen C. B. Patton Grover Miller Kentucky Harry C. Brashear Steubenville Loretta Cuddahy Justin G. Conklin Detroit Mich

Open House At Ron Owens Drum Major Studio

Ron Owens and the Majorette Studio hosted an open house Sunday afternoon from two to four. More than 75 attendees, including parents, visited Court Street location for a holiday themed party with decorations and refreshments.

Ron Owens Rons Ce Ee SS Court St

Lessons in Bridge Bidding and Point Counting

Analyzes hand evaluation in bridge, cautioning that high point counts overvalue queens and jacks. Explains invitational three spades and how distribution, support, and partner bids affect game chances. Concludes North could pass despite 12 points. emphasizes practical counting over pure totals.

South North Queen of Hearts Pia Jacks Cluba

Community and Club Notices for Sunday Activities

Athens Auxiliary No. 64 of the Spanish War Veterans meets at the courthouse at 2 p.m with emblem exchange and refreshments. Hetty Newton speaks at Ohio Fuel Gas Co. office at 8 p.m with refreshments and a citation exchange. Mixed Duplicate Bride Athens Country Club plans reservations by phone.

Athens United Spanish War Veterans Ohio Fuel Gas Co Hetty Newton Athena Country Ciub

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