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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1941

Page

6

Higley Study Circle Christmas Party Highlights

Decorations of holly wreaths and evergreens adorned the Higley Study Circle annual Christmas party at 18 Morris Ave hosted by Mrs. Louis Hammerie. Mrs. Charles Evans led a program including a Christmas poem by Mrs. R. D. Williams and carols sung with pianist Mrs. R. C. Alexander. The event featured contests run by the entertainment committee led by Mrs. Evans and committee members. Refreshments with a Christmas season theme were served at a buffet by president Mrs. A. C. Anderson, with assistants Mrs. Gertrude Wolfe, Mrs. P. G. Hibbard, and Mrs. D. W. Gilmore.

Higley Study Circle Louis R. D. Williams A. C. Anderson Gertrude Wolfe P. G. Hibbard D. W. Gilmore

Legion Auxiliary Hosts Turkey Dinner And Christmas Party

December meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary featured a turkey dinner for forty, five new members presented, and plans for Christmas baskets for veterans families. A skit The Night Before Christmas and a Santa gift distribution followed, with January hosts named.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion

Round About the Town wartime Christmas plans and travels

Wartime changes shape Christmas plans as Athens High staff and residents recount brothers in Budapest and Belgrade, a teacher visiting Camp Shelby, and a Los Angeles cousin detailing Pacific Coast air raids. Travel orders and labor shifts reflect the era’s impact on daily life.

Pearle Jennings Los Angeles Florence Lash Pacific Coast Jennings Athens California Edward Boston

Personal notices of Howard Hively and visitors in Columbus

Howard Hively, fresh from a Canadian Air Force refresher course at Bakersfield California, arrived in Columbus Wednesday night to stay with Mrs. Hively and Davis at 153 Morris Ave until December 29. He will report to New York December 30 and then head to Ottawa as a civilian instructor. Also visiting are Dr Frances Hellebrandt from Wisconsin visiting relatives at 153 Morris Ave before heading to St Petersburg Florida, Mrs George Thurn of South Bend staying with Mr and Mrs Earl Nye, and Ted Sprague a first year med student at Ohio State University arriving for Christmas with his parents at 53 Morris Ave. Amy L Allen of Ohio University Library heads to Troy for Christmas with her parents.

Gladys Moore Athens High John Allen Moore Budapest Hungary Moore Yugoslavia Howard Hively Ottawa Canada Hivelys Norman Oklahoma Frances Hellebrandt University of Wisconsin E. T. Hellebrandt Morris Ave St. Petersburg Fla Frank J. Hellebrandt George Thurn South Bend Ind Earl Nye Fort St Nye The Messenger Cooking School Ted Sprague Ohio State University School of Medicine John R. Sprague Amy L. Allen Ohio University Library Troy

Unusual Stellar Influences Prompt Intense Year Ahead

The Stars Say upheaval and high energy may affect all life areas today, urging self control to avoid reckless acts. Those born on this day face a lively year with risks from impulsive behavior, yet discipline could yield notable rewards and achievements.

Homemade lollipops bring festive whimsy to Christmas

This snippet describes homemade lollipop crafts for kids featuring marshallow pixie faces, fuzzy pipe cleaner limbs, straw necks, and cornucopia bodies filled with small candies wrapped in transparent film. Holly sprays add decorations, offering inexpensive seasonal gifts for holiday visits.

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Dinner Presided at Greta Lash Home

Alpha Gamma Alumnae at Lash home decorated tables with red candles and poinsettias for a dinner before the Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club meeting on Wednesday night. Mrs. John A. Stewart led the business session in the absent president's stead, thirteen members attended, and a donation to the Red Cross was voted.

Alpha Gamma Delta Greta Lash University Terrace John A. Stewart The Red Cross

Yale Professors Elected to Connecticut Office Since 1910

Two Yale University faculty members achieved state office since 1910 Simeon E Baldwin a law professor elected lieutenant governor and Wilbur L Cross dean of the Yale graduate school who served as governor from 1930 to 1938.

Yale University Connecticut Simeon E. Baldwin Wilbur L. Cross Yale Graduate School

Hobson Study Circle Gifts End-of-Year Exchange

The Hobson Study Circle met December 16 at 11 N Lancaster St with Mrs. H G Householder hosting. President Mrs. Wilson Norris led as Mrs. L P Eblin discussed Christmas legends and read A Typical American Christmas Story. Gifts were donated to a local institution instead of a member exchange.

Hobson Study Circle H. G. Householder Lancaster St Wilson Norris L. P. Eblin James Householder Frank Cross

O. U. Business Women Christmas Dinner

The Ohio University Business Women held a Christmas dinner at The Eastwood on Wednesday night. Decorations and candleholder favors set a seasonal tone. Rosemary McHale and Martha Stafford acted as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus distributing gifts, with Mary Propp as social chairman guiding the arrangements assisted by Eileen Wilson Mary Chapman Constance Andrews Martha Stafford and Leona Hughes. Twenty six members attended.

Ohio University Business Eastwood Rosemary McHale Martha Stafford Santa Claus Mary Propp Eileen Wilson Mary Chapman Constance Andrews Leona Hughes

Shown Dec 24 Shower for Robert Carsey Couple

Friday items note a kitchen and beling shower to be held Wednesday night at Mrs. Leo Carsey home Athens Route Four honoring Mr and Mrs Robert Carsey. Also W S C S meeting and Christmas party December 22 at Mrs Foster Beans Guysville. Bates Church Christmas program Sunday 7 p m with tree and gift exchange. Quick luncheon sandwich recipe offered with sardines cheese tomato butter salt and pepper.

Leo Carsey Athens Route Four Robert Carsey Guysville W.S.C.S BATES Bates Church

Local Club Calendar and Gift Advice

Calendar notes list Past Noble Grands Club Faithful Few Club and WSCS meetings with Christmas parties and gift exchanges at various addresses. Eagles Auxiliary and Central Ave Methodist prepare December gatherings. Crafting wax removal tips follow, then a gift suggestion urging subscriptions to the hometown newspaper for soldiers and sailors.

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