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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1939
Page
12
League leaders Palace Theater bowlers dropped three straight games to City Gasco. Bryan Gormley starred with 609 on 202 207 200 while Athens Gas Co. eyes a first-half title as Union Lunch looms at 8 30 tomorrow needing three wins for sole prize and two for a tie.
Glouster last Saturday hosted the Methodist Church Social Notes annual Christmas party with Dorothy Skinner presiding and lessons by Edith Summers and Anna Louise Logue. Sharon Gamwell and Genevieve Dunlevy won prizes for biblical trivia. refreshments served to listed members and three visitors. Grace Sayre to host Ladies Aid in Trimble on December 20 with a gift exchange and seasonal program.
Twenty four members and guests of the Young Married People's Class of the Church of Christ held their annual Christmas dinner at the Hotel Gordon. The event featured a three course meal and activities in the church social rooms including contests carols and a gift exchange around a decorated tree. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Delmar Gladden Mrs. Ralph Nida Max Martin and Ralph Nida. Homemade candy was shared by numerous couples at the close.
Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church held a Friday Christmas party at Mrs. John Wallace home. Mrs. Bessie Taylor and Mrs. Bertie Brunton assisted. A candle light two course dinner for 37 members and guests. A gift exchange and a gift to Mrs. E. E. Munden, the class teacher, followed by Christmas carols.
Peter Rutter aged 87 died Monday at his daughter Anna McKee's home on Little Greens Run. He is survived by his wife Rose and two daughters Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Abbie Mellinger of Dillonvale. Funeral arrangements are tentative for Wednesday afternoon with burial at The Plains.
Chester notes record several Christmas events and birthdays this week. Lowell Beaver marks eleventh birthday with Sunday School classmates Betty Dean Marlene Wolfe Betty Kimes Irene Hartung Harry Lodwick Harold Parker Bobbie Wood in attendance and gifts. The Chester Grange held its annual Christmas party with fifty five members present and Char les Pyles Howard Wolfe James Eis elstein Roy Parker Donna Wolfe Jeraldine Wood Bonna Sue Beaver among attendees. Daughters of America plan their annual Christmas celebration at the Lodge Hall on Tuesday December 19 and Christmas Eve services and M E Church program are noted along with M E Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Vern Cleland home Thursday afternoon.
Logan James Dennison of Maxville was admitted to Cherrington Hospital Saturday for several weeks of illness. Nelsonville resident Mrs. Lawrence Klinebrier returned home Monday after two weeks of hospital treatment. Mrs. Susan Anderson, injured weeks ago in an automobile accident on E Front St., is reported improving.
Mrs. Lovel Brunton hosted a sewing club gathering at her Main Street home on Wednesday evening. Sevening was social with prizes won by Mrs. Frank Price and Mrs. Enlon Grubbs. Christmas gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to a list of attendees.
The Loyal Workers Class of the Hollister A. B. Church will meet Wednesday December 20 at the school starting with a six o'clock dinner. Members should bring a covered dish and a ten cent gift for a gift exchange following dinner.
Ed Matthews visits from Sidney Ohio while Lucille Richardson attends Ohio University and stays with relatives in Columbus. Hugh Stephenson group from New England Ohio visits Isaac Price as he falls ill. George Norris Akron travels to Athens to see his father Laf e Norris with Mrs Norris visiting Vernon and Wharff families. CCC veterans Robert Carter Walter Faine and Franklin Vernon return from Montana for winter plans. Joyce Gardner Washington DC relatives visit Faye Jauchius and Phyllis Ann Kinney in Columbus. H L Jauchius and Beverly Sue Galloway visit Hendersons Coal Run. An average one year old has seven words.
A five and a half ton armored car from Troop A First Cavalry Mechanized, Fort Knox, was shown on Court Street Athens as Sgt R E Knowles explained its operation to residents. The crew will stay through Thursday as part of a recruiting drive in the Fifth Corps Area that has already recruited over 7,000 men.
Laurel Cliff residents share visits with family and friends across Pomeroy Harrisonville and Charleston. Highlights include Miss Leena Russell staying with her mother Mrs. Letha Russell, and multiple Sunday visits among Howell, Poulton, Finlan, Jacobs, Deihl, and Burdette households. A school program directed by Mrs. Ailshire is set for Thursday morning at 10. A Christmas Eve church program is planned.
Shade Thimble Club held an all day quilting gathering at the homes of Mrs. Sadie Hawk and Mrs. Primrose Green on Thursday December 14. Two quilts were worked on and a potluck noon dinner was served. Mrs. Gordon Ruth won the surprise gift guessing contest. The next meeting is set for January 4 1940 at Mildred Nighgemeyer’s home due to Christmas holidays.
In Sag Harbor Madge Grahams and her allies confront Charles Spencer over the blackmail plot against Dicky. Lillian reveals Edith Fairfax aided the rescue, and Edith is brought to the farm under protection. Spencer questions Edith’s restraint while Lillian assures her reform and possible retribution to come.
Amesville reports a crowded Young Men's Farming Association meeting at the high school with a pasture improvement discussion led by the agriculture teacher. Albany’s short course basketball team beat local players 22 to 21. A Eu phe mia Chapter No. 200 OES installation followed, with Mrs. Birchie Thompson as installing officer and Mrs. Flossie Kiltan as grand marshal guest. Families announce Mary Elizabeth Wires and Frederick L. Wires Jr.'s Aug 13, 1938 Parkersburg nuptials.
Adele Garrison notes tension over Edith and past actions. A Leopard spreads wariness about a trusted ally, while Lillian and Dicky act to monitor risks. The narrator and family prepare to debate the next steps away from prying ears as plans continue.
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