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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1940

Page

7

Hobson Study Circle Hosts Christmas Party

Hobson Study Circle gathered at Mrs. Wilson Norris’s home on East State Street for its annual Christmas party. Nineteen members answered roll call with Christmas quotations, the program featured Ohio Christmas Tree Industry by Mrs. E. G. Burt and a Christmas story by Mrs. D. M. Clutter. Guests included Mrs. J. W. Danford and Mrs. Peoples of Pomeroy.

Wilson Norris E. State St Hobson Study Circle E. G. Burt Ohio D. M. Clutter J. W. Danford

Double dangers loom as Lillian and Harry face Marion’s fate

In New York a distraught Lillian resists Harry Underwood's plan to go after Marion fearing the torture and betrayal her plea stirs. Harry, torn between safety and a past oath, postpones action and seeks Miss Whitlock's aid while Dicky lies asleep, the lovers torn as they await tomorrow.

New York Lillian Marion Harry Underwood Madge Graham Edge Lief Underworld Dicky Harry

Mrs L B McCune Hosts Sayre Study Club Christmas Party

The Sayre Study Circle met Tuesday at Mrs. L B McCune's Maplewood Place home. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. O E McClure Mrs. H J Ong and Mrs W E Clark. Mrs McClure led the program with Mrs Hartman reading two Christmas stories. Mrs Gard entertained with whistling numbers and piano by Mrs Studer while Mrs Ruston played piano selections. Winners were Mrs Elery Michael Mrs E S Haller and Mrs D B Green. A new member Mrs J R Sprague was welcomed.

Sayre L. B. McCune Maplewood Place O. E. McClure H. J. Ong W. E. Clark S. C. Hartman W. L. Gard R. J. Studer William Ruston Elery Michael E. S. Haller D. B. Green J. R. Sprague

Christmas Party At Mrs. Fred White Home

The Child Study Club met Thursday at 191 E State St to celebrate Christmas. Mystery package went to Mrs. Howard Wright and the club observed the birthday of Mrs. Clyde Littler with a gift. Contest prizes were awarded to six members and gifts were exchanged by a decorated tree. Mrs. Harry Fisher read The Master Is Coming as refreshments were served.

Child Study Club Fred White E. State St Howard Wright Clyde Littler Paul Silvas Carol Beatty Harry Swank Clyde Mansfield Harry Fisher Hilber Littler Ernest Baughman

Gifts at Alpha Gamma Xmas Party Benefit Underprivileged Children

Alpha Gamma Delta members held their annual Christmas party after a buffet dinner on Monday night and exchanged gifts. The gifts will be donated to underprivileged children at Alpha Gamma Delta summer camps in Jackson, Michigan and Welland, Ontario.

Alpha Gamma Deltas Pha Gama Alpha Gamma Delta Jackson Mich Welland Ontario

Juliette Low Troop Hosts Tea Honoring Mrs Paul Fontaine

The Juliette Low Troop of Girl Scouts held a Sunday afternoon tea from 3 to 5 o clock to honor their leader Mrs Paul Fontaine. Council members and their husbands, the parents of the girls, and Miss Ruth Hammerle assistant to Mrs Fontaine attended the event.

Juliette Low Paul Fontaine Ruth Hammerle

Christmas Program At Bates Church Scheduled

A Bates Christmas program titled Christmas at Skeeters Corners featuring recitations songs and a short play will be held at Bates Church Sunday December 22 at 7 30 p m A tree and gifts will accompany the event The public is invited

Skeeters Corners Bates Church

Calendar of Club Events Highlights Weekly Socials

The notice lists multiple holiday gatherings from East Side Brownies Pocahontas Lodge Higley Study Circle W B A to NALC Auxiliary and others. Meetings occur Wednesday Thursday and Friday with Christmas parties gift exchanges and fundraisers at various locations including Red Men’s Hall ICCF Hall and First Methodist Church. A Progressive Benefit Party is also scheduled for tonight at 191 W Washington St.

East Side Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Washington St

Favorite Holiday Plants Dominant in Seasonal Displays

Scarlet poinsettias top the holiday plant list with cyclamen Jerusalem cherries heater and gardenia plants also popular. Fresh flowers and growing plants last twice as long when kept away from drafts hot radiators and lamps, watered regularly and foliage kept clean.

Surprise Shower for Mr and Mrs Norman C Welch Athens

A surprise wedding shower honored Mr and Mrs Norman C Welch of Athens during a visit to the Sayers home in Concord. Guests, refreshments, and gifts accompanied the event, with both honorees employed at Athens State Hospital. The Plains society notes two upcoming meetings for charity and church groups.

Norman C. Welch Ruth Sayers Athens S. J. Sayers Concord Harmon Keirns Norma Gene Eldon Easier Wyllie Ardeth Helen Wolfe Miles Vern Eldon Wahneta Roger James John Bobbie Sayers Ralph Chester Jack Billy Sanders Margaret Opal Myers Johnny Marcella Davis Rodney Phillips Jack Mingus Philip Powell Darrel Antle Philip Linscott John Tignor Eddie Weiss Iris Simpson Howard Taylor Dorothy Smith

Albany Club gathers at JanOD Cabin for Christmas program

Albany Community Garden Club members meet Friday at the JanOD cabin with 20 attendees. Mrs. Paul Barnes presides as the club votes to sponsor a community Christmas and to place street decorations under Mrs. Harley Ayler. Winter poems, the Christmas Rose tale, antiques history sketch, andMusic Box selections highlight the program. Gift exchange follows. M and H Circle Christmas party postponed.

Albany Community Garden Club Paul Barnes Harley Ayler

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