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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1941

Page

7

What Do You Do With Your Face Alexis Smith Style

Glouster churches plan special Christmas programs at Glouster Methodist Church of Christ. Santa Claus will visit after the study period and youth fellowship meets at 6 PM with a Christmas program. morning services focus on “Good Tidings of Great Joy” and a fundraiser for the Cleveland Christian Home continues all week with toy drives from Juniors and Men’s classes.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church of Christ Santa Claus C. E. Turner Ernest Parker Carson Vernon Donald Howard Youth Fellowship Cc. B. Tigner Church of Christ Stansberry Smith Nida Cleveland Christian Home Deloris Stansberry Vernon

Schools Close for Christmas Recess in Gallipolis

Gallipolis schools closed for a ten days vacation. Christmas programs were held this morning and about 200 people shared a holiday dinner at Washington School. After 3:30 p.m. grade students gathered for a Christmas program sponsored by the Washington P.T.A. and toy distribution.

Gallipolis Washington Washington P.T.A

Gallia County Pine Purchased for Paper

A Vinton buyer seeks 5,000 cords of five foot pine at seven dollars per cord loaded on railroad cars. Gallia County has abundant pine and substantial activity is expected as shipments to New York for paper making proceed.

Gallipolis Gallia County New York Vinton

Grange appoints Wood as district deputies

Mr and Mrs Stanley Wood of near Cora have been named district deputies by the Ohio State Grange succeeding Mr and Mrs O E Painter who held the posts for four years.

Gallipolis Stanley Wood Cora Ohio State Grange O. E. Painter

Marriage license filings in Marmet Hogsett Millersport

In Gallipolis the marriage license applicants include C K Allen 35 and Gladys Tardy 28 from Marmet West Virginia Albert Brown 20 and Roxie Coleman 20 from Hogsett Beatrice Burcham 21 and Herbert Miller 21 from Millersport. Residents plan Christmas and New Year dances with out of town orchestras.

Gallipolis C. K. Allen Gladys Tardy Marmet W. Va Albert Brown Roxie Coleman Hogsett Herbert Miller Beatrice Burcham Millersport Eagles Lodge

Something Blue and a Missing Marion Mystery

Letters from missing Marion Morion embedded in a childhood code, reveal a staged wedding and hidden jewels. Madge Graham's niece Mary Veritzen recalls the plan as she and Madge piece together the gang’s motive and Marion’s peril. (Continued tomorrow)

Madge Mary Marion Prom Marion Morion Madge Graham Mary Veritzen Lansfield Ise

Glouster High School Club Holiday Party Highlights New Members

Glouster High School Home Economics Club met Tuesday under sponsor Miss Doran Ervin. Two were initiated, Helen Shires and Phyllis Champlain. Helen Shires performed a solo with a portable radio, then a gift exchange followed. Members sat at a long table with Christmas decor and candles, enjoying lunch by the light of the tree.

Glouster Glouster High School Doran Ervin Helen Shires Phyllis Champlain

Christmas Program Planned at Old Kyger Church

A Christmas program is planned at Old Kyger Church this Sunday at 7 30 p m local time. The event invites the community to join in seasonal songs and readings.

Gallipolis Old Kyger

Study Club Meeting Is Held Tuesday

Mrs. M. M. Bryson hosted the Progressive Study Club on Main St Tuesday evening. The group sang Christmas carols led by Mrs. Harriette Weymueller. The club voted to donate to the Community Christmas tree fund after a note from the finance committee. Mrs. E. E. Munden read Henry Van Dyke’s The Mans ion. Members answered roll call with Christmas sayings. Refreshments for 16 members followed.

Glouster M. M. Bryson Progressive Study Club Main St Harriette Weymueller Henry van Dyke E. E. Munden

J T Student Wins Second in County Essay Contest

At Jacksonville Trimble High School an assembly honored Bernice Stoltz a junior for winning second place in Athens County in an essay contest on Why Does America Need a Food for Defense Program. Six schools entered fifteen essays with sponsorship by the English Department.

Ames-Bern Rome-Canaan English Department

Euchre Club Christmas Party At Dunlap Home

GLOUSTER Thursday Euchre Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Delmer Dunlap’s home on Braun Street. Thirteen members and three guests attended, with a festive dinner and gift exchange. Prizes went to Mrs. Vern Lamborn for high score, Mrs. Louise Zimmer for second, Mrs. Crawford for consolation, and Miss Kasler for high guest score.

Go Ahead Girls Say You Miss Him Letter Advice

A cautionary article warns against chatty letters to soldiers advising a “chatty” tone that lists trivial details. It contrasts sincere affection phrases with experts who say avoid sentimental lines and moonlit imagery.

Chatty Letters Not for soldiers at Camp

A reminiscence argues that cheerful chatty notes from lovers may not lift spirits of servicemen away at camp. It asserts the best news is a simple miss you message, and suggests even mothers and maiden aunts may be the only ones to send such chatty letters to Uncle Sam's soldiers.

Mary Sam

Christmas Program Planned by First Baptist Church Band

The Children's Band of the First Baptist Church sponsors a Christmas program at the church on December 24 at 7 o'clock. Miss Bernadine Goodman, band president, and Mrs. Gladys Viney, subdistrict supervisor, lead the event. The Marcellite Rebekah Lodge degree work is postponed to the third Saturday in January, with a regular meeting at the usual time.

Glouster The First Baptist Church Bernadine Goodman Gladys Viney Marcellite Rebekah

Christmas Party Held By Church Sunday School Classes

The Sunday School classes of Miss Margaret Gamwell and Miss Anna Louise Logue hosted a Christmas party in the church social rooms on Tuesday evening. Gifts were exchanged and games enjoyed. Freda Summers won the contests. Refreshments were served to 38 young people.

Glouster Margaret Gamwell Anna Louise Logue Freda Summers

Grace Methodist Church Open All Day Sunday

Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis will be open all day Sunday for prayer and meditation. Rev. W. S. Westerman says the holiday decorations, including the Nativity scene, will be preserved and the public may visit the sanctuary at any time on Christmas Day.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church W. S. Westerman

Paint Creek Baptist Church Plans Christmas Choir Broadcasts

Pre Christmas musical programs by Paint Creek Baptist Church choral assembly begin Sunday night and run through Christmas Eve. An amplifier in the church tower will project the music to nearby neighborhoods.

Gallipolis Choral Assembly of Paint Creek

Mardi Gras Cancelled Over War Impact

The Mardi Gras celebration is canceled due to the war. Reservations on the steamer Gordon C. Greene are being refunded by the owners as New Orleans festivities do not take place this February.

Gallipolis New Orleans Gordon C. Greene

Caroler painting by James Egner honored at public library

Gallipolis public library displays a large colored poster of three carolers painted by James Egner. Librarian Mrs Kenneth Davis assigns the work a place of honor in the library foyer.

Gallipolis James Egner Kenneth Davis

Marine recalls Gallipolis native Kay Richards for duty

Kay Richards of Ventura California and son of Mrs Blake Strait of Gallipolis has been recalled for U S Marines duty. He previously served in the Far East with the Marines.

Gallipolis Kay Richards Ventura Calif Blake Strait U. S. Marines Far East

Seek Clothing for School Children

Gallia county appeals for donations of children's clothing and shoes as a school nurse urges communities to provide wearables for pupils. Irene Schanz asks residents to contribute garments for the upcoming term.

Gallipolis Sehool Irene Schanz

Christmas Vacation Declared by Local School Districts

Glouster Hollister J.T. and Greens Run schools were dismissed this afternoon for a two week Christmas vacation following county custom.

Glouster Hollister J.T Greens Run

How They Are Measured Distances to stars by Earth orbit

Scientists measure a star by viewing from two Earth positions six months apart as the planet travels across an 185 million mile diameter orbit. They plot the star, wait for the opposite side of the orbit, then plot again to gauge distance.

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