DAR Chapter Gift Day Supports Ellis Island and Schools
The Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a gift day to aid Ellis Island and approved schools. About 30 members attended at Mrs. E. B. Acomb’s home. New members Mrs. H. G. Stalder and Mrs. Louis Thomas were welcomed, and the group planned collaboration with the Sons of the American Revolution for the state meeting in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nabby Lee Ames
D.A.R
Ellis Island
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
E. B. Acomb
C. M. Ferguson
A. O. Sloan
God
H. G. Stalder
W. F. Mercer
P. G. Hibbard
Louis Thomas
DAR
Sons of the American Revolution
Arthur Boyles
Olive Gard
J. T. Merwin
Higley Members Have Christmas Program
Higley Study Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. O. D. Morrison home. The program featured Christmas carols, readings, and soloist Mrs. Philip Peterson with accompaniment by Mrs. Louis Hammerle. Santa Claus, reindeer, and blue candle decorations graced the table for Yuletide refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higley Study Club
O. D. Morrison
Philip Peterson
Louis Hammerle
L. W. Russell
Mary Williams
E. B. Acomb
William S. Shepherd
Hale Pickett
Clark Williams
Santa Claus
WBA Holds Annual Christmas Party and Elections
The Woman's Benefit Association held its annual Christmas party at the I O O F Hall with a gift exchange around a decorated tree and later refreshments. Officers for the coming year were elected, including Margaret Fisher as president and Nellie Horn as vice president. A junior WBA party followed, overseen by Mrs. Ernest Baughman and Mrs. H A Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Benefit Association
I. O. O. F. Hall
Margaret Fisher
Nellie Horn
Saylor
Edith Junod
Flora Murphy
Eloise Ours
Ernest Baughman
H. A. Fisher
Tuesday Needle Club Christmas Party and Plans
The Tuesday Needle Club held its annual Christmas party at Miss Mary Connett’s home on Union Street with Mrs. A P Linscott as host. Officers for the coming year were elected: Len B McCune president W D Wilds vice president J L Wood S S Winters flower committee Maud Kittsmiller press correspondent. A Christmas contest awarded prizes to Mrs J L Wood and Mrs James Williams. Barbara Baughman performed accordion solos. nineteen members exchanged gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Connett
W. Union St
A. P. Linscott
J. B. Stiff
E. State St
L. G. Maynard
Len B. McCune
W. D. Wilds
J. L. Wood
S. S. Winters
Maud Kittsmiller
James Williams
Barbara Baughman
Christmas club calendars and meetings listed
Calendar items show Pollyanna Class at 19 Hudson Ave with ten cent gifts for a Christmas exchange. Married People's Class at 64 N Congress St hosts Rev and Mrs Crawford with Cecil and Sara Sarver assisting. Athenian Temple No 173 Py thian Sisters plan Christmas party with potluck dish. M and H Circle meets at New Marshfield Rd. Women’s Democratic Club hosts Christmas party and toy for Athens County Toy Shop. Ladies Auxiliary No 64 USWV meets Dec 20 with officer election gift exchange and grocery basket drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollyanna
Christian Church
Ethel Beekman
Hudson Ave
First Christian Church
Neil Crawford
N. Congress St
Cecil Sarver
C.F
O Women's Democratic Club
Arthur Boyles
Pine Place
Athens County
Ladies Auxiliary No. 64
United Spanish War Veterans
I. O. O. F. Hall
Audience Hears Choir In Gallipolis Service
Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis hosted a Christmas music program with more than 120 participants. Soloists included Elizabeth Shough James Wornholt and Robert Southwick violinist. The 44 member church choir led by Rev. W S Westerman performed carols and other groups sang Similar units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Elizabeth Shough
James Wornholt
Robert Southwick
W. S. Westerman
Amaryllis Blooms At Hotel Berry In Warm Window
Mrs. Alice Klingenberg grew an amaryllis from bulbs planted years ago. Ruth Klingenberg found several flowers blooming in the upstairs parlor likely forced by the hotel’s warmth. A local book club forms among Athens women to share late books, each member buying a copy and circulating it among the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Klingenberg
Ruth Klingenberg
Athens
Harold Wise
Columbus
Gasco Sewing Club Christmas Party Hostesses lead group
Mrs. Carol Beatty of Clark Sr. hosted the Gasco Sewing Club Christmas party with 26 members present. Mrs. Ira Harmon Mrs. Harold McClain and Mrs. C E Ridenour assisted. A birthday for Mrs. John McElroy was celebrated and gift exchange followed a decorated tree with seasonal refreshments. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Albert Smith’s home. The Bishop church class will meet for a business and Christmas party at 7 PM in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Beatty, Clark Sr
Gasco Sewing Club
Ira Harmon
Harold McClain
C. E. Ridenour
John McElroy
Albert Smith
Richland Avenue
Bishop
Central Ave. M. E
Special Service Expands Postal Christmas Mail Flow
Extra widow service at the local post office Sunday afternoon aided many Christmas mailers. Two full pouches of letter mail and a truck load of parcels were dispatched. Night service will be continued through the present week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edges on Ice and Skating Zeal in Charleston
Marian Bush Reeder extols afternoon skating in Charleston and Huntington West Virginia. She notes 500 nightly skaters, a $12,000 rink, and the health and social benefits of ice dancing with clubs, lessons, tea, and a heated lunchroom ambiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Bush Reeder
Charleston
W. Va
Huntington
Marriage a Sequel to Married Comrades
Adele Garrison continues Madge Graham’s tangled schemes as she plots to shield Mary Veritzen and Noel from Philip Veritzen. A bulky letter from nurse Miss Whitlock reveals observant, suspenseful details about pursuit and secret plans. The tension sharpens as a determined Veritzen closes in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Veritzen
Noel
Madge
Philip Veritzen
Madge Graham
Mary
Veritzen
Mins Whitlock
Miss Whitlock
Local Christmas Notices and Travel Plans Across Sandusky Area
Miss Mary McCune, a junior high teacher in Sandusky, will return home to Athens Tuesday night and travel to Miami for Christmas with her parents, Len and Mary McCune. Other notices mention Mrs. Hoover and others visiting Point Pleasant for a reception, Miss Stalder visiting from Kansas State College, Boris Woolley visiting from the University of Michigan, and community Christmas events at McDougal Church and the Christian Church Jr Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McCune
Sandusky
Athens
Len B. McCune
Miami
Fla
T. N. Hoover
C. C. Robinson
Roger Connor
E. A. Acomb
H. G. Stalder
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin IV
Virginia Hoover
Carter Franklin
Episcopal Church
Mary Stalder
Kansas State College of Agriculture
N. College St
Boris Woolley
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
John J. Woolley
Congress St
Christmas Work and Health Risks for Mothers
A mother warns against overdoing holiday preparations risking health and family happiness. She recalls a Christmas where excessive cleaning and painting led to illness, sleeplessness, and a desolate day, urging balance and preserving peace of mind. The piece ends with a playful gift packaging idea featuring a Jack Horner perfume pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Grippe
Fifth Avenue
Jack Horner
Jack
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By Grace McKee
Mercer
DAR News
Handbook
Robert P. Tompkins
Longfellow
Virginia Segale
Mary Gibson
Neidlinger
Woodman
Schubert
Krisler
Alice Maccombs
John Philip Sousa
F. J. Beasley
Lowell Burnell
John Cross
Melen Lawrence
Harry Cromley
J. R. Patrick
Nellie van Vorhes
Higley
WBA
Athens Ice & Storage Co
Needle Club
Margaret McHarg
New Marshfield Rd
Adele Garrison
Meddlers
New York
Lillian
Dicky
Business Letters
Bing
McDougal Church
the Christian Church
Olive Roberts Barton
Cornells
Kayser
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