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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1934

Page

6

Christmas Parties Spread Holiday Spirit in Clubs and Organizations

Athens area clubs and schools host festive events as Sayre Study Club holds a Christmas program at Mrs. F D Kittle home with songs, readings, and a Mendelssohn piano piece. Athens High School Auditorium hosts a 75-child dance festival featuring The Walt’s Dream of Christmas and Snowflake Ballet with multiple tap and comedy numbers.

Sayre Study Club F. D. Kittle Henry Atvinson Hertman Dorothy Kishler Athens High School Lotus Elkins Martha Hoisington Anna Matters Joan Seipel Doris Fair Virginia Murphy Jolly Old Santa Claus Martha Lou Dowler Ruth Ann Grover Ann Peden Elaine Hess Mary Carolyn Hopve Sally Link Lois Baughman Mary Louise Brown Betty Lou Wycoff Juanita Norris Barbara Danford

Freshmen Y.W.C.A. Play Tonight Aids Needy Girls

Ohio University freshmen of the YWCA present The Holly Shop at 7 30 tonight in Memorial Auditorium to raise funds for Christmas gifts and cheer for 350 needy district girls. The play is directed by Dean of Women Irma E Voigt.

Ohio University Y.W.C.A Memorial Auditorium Irma E. Voigt

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Ben Brown at Richland Avenue

Mrs Ben Brown is honored with a stork shower hosted by Miss Mabel Carr and Mrs Pearl Carr on Richland Avenue. Blue and silver decor, a lighted tree, and a bassinet with a blue bow set a festive tone. Prizes went to Anna Marie Davis and Mrs Jane Wadley among guests listed.

Ben Brown Ethel Chappell Mabel Carr Pearl Carr Richland Avenue Anna Marie Davis Jan Wadley Mire E. F Maurer Stewart Bei Charles Ley A. D. Phillips Stes. Herold Linscott Mise Vera McConkey Charles Narvey Sara Orr Julia Wadley Mary Collins Herbert Kelley D. ©. Chappell Clarence Roach William Walsh A. R. Sprague Robert Keenan Frank Watkins George Marcinco John Ewing Clyde Metcalf

Pledges Hold House Dance At Alpha Delta Pi Chapter

Alpha Delta Pi pledge members hosted a Christmas dance at the sorority house. The grand march featured Mary Louise Wente and Walter Harvey, with music by William Wilson and his orchestra. Guests included numerous couples and faculty members, plus house mother Mrs Hode Mason and several professors.

Alpha Delta Pi Mary Louise Wente Walter Harvey William Wilson Shirley Vesey Paul Mortimer Jesse Ramiley Job Burdette Doris Henderson Ralph Arnold Grace Clinton Bud van Fos Jean Porter Wendell Burton Jane Bartjiett Tex Gorham Wile Patsy Gwinn Bob Henry Josephine Smith Bill Quinn Ruth Murphy Charles Shaw Grace Crow Blue Barr Jane Bartlett Mary “Louise Wente Myrtle Holdren Hode Mason Taylor Peterson McMasters

Christmas Party At First Christian Church Hosts Members

Elien Stokoe and several ladies attend a Young Married People's Class Christmas gathering at the Thomas Gibson home with a gift exchange, seasonal games, and refreshments. Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary hosts pledge chapter and active chapter with a buffet supper at the sorority house and presents linen tea napkins and an occasional chair. Mrs. Glen Staneart presided as auxiliary president among those in attendance.

Miriam The Christian Church Elen Stokoe Smith Street Garnet McBride Edith Pierre Doris Cullums E. W. Bingman Lucile Ardeth Westfall Audrey Shame Helen Root Goldie Ayers Lena Ross Thomas Gibson First Christian Church Alpha Delta Pi Chi Utas Auxiliary Mason Glen Staneart

Journalism Sorority Announces New Members

The Journalism Sorority Sigma Rho initiates Betty Guilum Joyce Gregg Marsha Goss horn Louise Bonner and Millicent Jagzeard. A Christmas party at Phyllis Pettit Ross home preceded the ceremony with gifts for the YWCA Share-a-Christmas project and Greta Lash as guest patroness.

Sigma Rho Betty Guilum Joyce Gregg Marsha Gosshorn Louise Bonner Millicent Jagzeard Phyllis Pettit Ross Congress Apartments Greta Lash

Christmas Party At Young Married People's Class

The Christmas party for the Young Methodist Episcopal Church class was held Monday evening in the Martgolff Class room. Guests played games and shared a lunch. Hosts and hostesses included Mr. and Mrs. J L R Allen, Mr. and Mrs. L Bingman, Professor and Mrs Ceorie Clark, and Professor and Mrs Don Clippinger.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Martgolff JL. R. Allen L. Bingman Ceorie Clark Don Clippinger

Fellowship Members Hold Christmas Party at Miss Kesler's

Westminster Fellowship Council members gathered at Miss Rowena Kesler's apartment on South Congress Street for a Christmas party. Twenty two members enjoyed games music and popcorn balls around a tree then sang carols and heard a Christmas story before exchanging gifts. Dr William E Alderman recently lost his father and plans a Beloit Wisconsin move. Mrs Ethel Wade of Rock Riffie Road is improving after five weeks with tularemia.

Westminster Fellowship Council Presbyterian Church Ethel Wade Rock Riffie Road

Mature Women Must Guard Against Waves and Coiffures

Alicia Hart advises mature women to keep a dignified, flattering hairstyle that suits age and wardrobe. She contrasts chic grooming with overdone makeup and debutante curls, urging regular care, dye retouching, and monthly hot oil treatments to preserve a polished look. White hair can soften features and allow softer color choices.

Alicia Hart

Grange deputy to report at Athens Grange meeting

The county deputy of the Athens County Grange will attend the regular Athens Grange meeting on Thursday December 20 to report on the state grange gathering in Columbus last week. He will present laurels won by the group during the year and a short program with a ten cent gift exchange. Refreshments will be served.

Athens County Grange Athens Grange State Grange Columbus

Alpha Gamma Delta pledges Helen Hampshire of Utica

The Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority announces the pledging of Helen Hampshire from Utica last night marking her entry into the sorority.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Helen Hampshire Utica

Women's Missionary Society Meet Led by Mrs Maynard

The Women's Missionary Society of the Christian Church will gather at 2 p m on Thursday at the Maplewood Drive home of Mrs L G Maynard to discuss planned activities.

Women's Missionary Society of the Christian Church L. G. Maynard Maplewood Drive

Christmas Assembly at Athens Junior High Invites Parents

Parents of students at Athens Junior High School are invited to attend the Christmas assembly in the Senior High School auditorium on Friday morning at 9 40.

Athens Junior High School

Relief Corps to Meet for Christmas Party

Columbus Golden Women’s Relief Corps will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the Red Men’s Hall. A brief business session will be followed by a Christmas party and gift exchange. A Christmas basket will also be filled.

Columbus Golden Women’s Relief Corps Io the Red

Hollister School Notes Semester Ends Amid Exams

Hollister reports the semester closes this week with exams set for Thursday and Friday. The second semester begins on January 2 with students returning to classes.

Hollister Hollister School as@ Tresut

Red Spotlights For H. S. Party

Athens Senior High School held its annual Christmas party with a large red lit tree in the gym. Russ Deans Orchestra played as students danced. Leslie Fultz and Betty Hoyt McCoy led the grand march while Phyllis Logan and Jack Fulton handed out programs. About 300 attendees enjoyed gifts from Santa letters.

Athens Senior High School Russ Dean Leslie Fultz Betty Hoyt McCoy Phyllis Logan Jack Fulton

Pie Social at Columbia School Auditorium Friday

An old fashioned pie social will be held at the Columbia School Auditorium on Friday December 21. Everyone is invited to attend and bring a pie to share.

Columbia School Auditorium

The True Light Christmas Program at Salem Church

A Christmas program titled The True Light will be performed at Salem M E Church on Sunday at 7 30 p m. Theodore Lonse directs with assistance from the church youth group.

Salem M. E Theodore Lonse

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