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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1933

Page

8

Santa To Pass Out Candy To Glouster Kiddies Friday

Kiwanis Club set final plans for a community Christmas Tree event at the depot square in Glouster. Santa Claus will supervise candy distribution Friday at 7 p.m. The tree will be decorated for the occasion. Attendance prize went to H. F. Kittle and a fruit cake prize to George W. Rose, with additional treats from L. E. Richardson.

Glouster Depot Square Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Santa Claus Mike Beshara H. F. Kittle

Loyal Daughters Christmas Gift Party in sLOUSTER

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ gathered at Mrs. Irene Martin's Spring Street home for a pretmas party. Bible study by Mrs. Jennie Jones preceded the exchange of gifts and social hour. The group sent toys to a Cleveland Christian orphanage and named officers for the coming year.

Slouster Church of Christ Irene Martin Spring Street Jennie Jones Christian Orphanage Cleveland Ruth Watkins Cassie Vaughn Vera Kinney Lalla Danford

Loyal Women's Class Entertained In Glouster

The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ was entertained at the home of Mrs G W Kinney on Spring Street with hostesses Mrs Kinney Mrs Wallace Mrs Gessell Mrs Eddy Mrs LeFavor and Mrs Handley. After the business session Miss Beta Cunningham and Mrs F D Kinney sang duets and Miss Cunningham read a Christmas piece. A lunch followed and Santa Claus gave each member a gift.

Funeral Guests From Wide Vicinity Attend Pedicord Rites

Out-of-town relatives gathered for the funeral of J A Pedicord in Glouster on Monday. Present were Mr and Mrs Herb Lent of Lancaster, Mr and Mrs George Lent of Amesville, Mr and Mrs Riley Price of McConnelsville, Mr and Mrs Ernest Price and Donna of Maria, Mr and Mrs HP Michener of Chesterhill, Mr and Mrs Dwight Wilson of Columbus, and Mr and Mrs O C Leadinghaus of Trimble.

Legion Auxiliary Holds Christmas Program in Glouster

The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion Building with Mrs. Jesse McDonald in charge. The program featured two Christmas carols, violin and vocal solos by Verna Sayre Betty Clark Lois Kinney and Theresa Heck, a recitation, and Santa Claus who distributed popcorn balls. Gifts were exchanged and a light lunch served.

Glouster Dec. C American Legion Auxiliary Legion Jesse McDonald Hark Herald Angels Verna Sayre Betty Clark Lois Kinney Theresa Heck Santa Claus

Lucky 12 Club elects officers at Glouster High

The Lucky 12 Club of Glouster High School elected officers for the next two weeks at a Monday meeting. President Donna Mae Dodson and Vice President Gladys Sikorski will lead, with Selma Jonas as secretary treasurer and Mary Cunningham as sergeant at arms. Thurman Boyer was named critic and Caryl Hoffman reporter. The club plans a Christmas program Friday.

Glouster Lucky 12 Club Glouster High School Donna Mae Dodson Gladys Sikorski Selma Jonas Mary Cunningham Thurman Boyer Caryl Hoffman

N. T. Club Holds Christmas Party At Hazel Street Home

The N. T. Club gathered at Mrs. Dena Morris's Locust Street home for its annual Christmas party. Hazel Janchius read the Luke story, carols sung, readings shared, games played, prizes awarded to Grace Holzschule, Grace Zimmer, Kate Winn, and Sylvia Maxwell, then gift exchange and refreshments for 12 members.

Gloubter Dec. C N. T. Club Dena Morris Locust Street Hazel Janchius Luke Grace Holzschule Grace Zimmer Kate Winn Sylvia Maxwell

Christmas Program at Church On Saturday

A Christmas program will be held at the church Saturday evening at 7:30. The Junior and Beginners Classes perform while the Young People's Class presents a pageant. Each child gets candy and nuts, baskets of fruit go to the sick, and an offering supports the Cleveland Children's Christian Home.

Taylor Ridge Cleveland John Davis Elmer Davis Chillicothe Kingston Lancaster Minnie Keckits James Helen Julia Kilcoski Glouster John Wenger Athens

Wemmer couple announce birth of Laura La Vern

Mr and Mrs Vern Wemmer announce the birth of a baby girl on Sunday December 17. The child will be named Laura La Vern.

Jacksonville Vern Wemmer Clelline Collins Laura la Vern

Jubilee draws crowds despite bad weather at community event

The Community Chest Jubilee at the Armory, directed by H. N Burgett, runs nightly this week with free admission. Patsy Winters orchestra entertains each night while Thor Olson hosts a show with wrestlers boxers tumblers and fencers. Prizes in bingo and games plus daily cake donations from Women of the City draw attendance prizes.

Armory H. N Burgett Patsy Wintera Thor Olson

Salvation Army Seeks Food Clothing for Christmas Aid

Salvation Army appeals for food clothing and toys for Christmas activities. Adjt. Joseph Heard asks the public to contribute and provides a contact number 21022 for pickup.

Salvation Army Adjt Joseph Heard

Starts Tax Collection In Gallia County

Gallia County begins collecting real estate taxes outside Gallipolis City starting December 16. County treasurer E. E. Myers reports early receipts meet expectations. City tax bills will be issued this week and city collections will start in December.

Gallipolis Gallia County E. E. Myers

Maple Leaf Star Bailey Enters Second Week Of Fight For Life

Boston December 20 Irvin Ace Bailey Maple Leaf hockey star began the second week of his fight for life doctors more optimistic about his recovery after a comfortable night the first since he was injured in the game.

Boston U.P Irvin Ace) Bailey Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Star

Edwin C. Curtin Dies in Marietta At 2 A M

Edwin C. Curtin formerly of Zanesville died at his Marietta home at 2 o'clock this morning. Funeral services will be held in Marietta at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.

Edwin C. Curtin Zanesville Marietta

Moorish Mode Inspires Coral Gables Fashion Display

Greta Granstedt, the Swedish film star, showcases Moorish mode accessories at Coral Gables Fila. Her sash, hat, bag, and sandals form a coordinated look described as Moorish style.

Greta Granstedt Coral Gables Fila

Public Forum Letter Urges Support for Roosevelt Before Holidays

A reader from Akron proposes a nationwide greeting to President Roosevelt before Christmas and New Year’s Day. The letter asks every American to write cards or letters to bolster morale as the country seeks recovery and unity in a time of crisis.

Roosevelt R. E. Powers

Bolin Named To Committee Of Prosecutors In Ohio

Athens County Prosecuting Attorney John W. Bolin was named to a statewide committee of county prosecutors to expand powers of the state attorney general for active criminal prosecutions. The Columbus meeting included Bricker Goddard and others as speakers. A plan seeks extradition treaties and private witness procedures to aid prosecutions across state lines.

John W. Bolin Athens County Columbus Ohio John W. Bricker Calvin Goddard Northwestern University Bureau of Criminal Investigation of City of Chicago Copeland Racketeer and Crime Investigation Committee United States Senate

Rain Brings Relief to Athens District Farmers

Drizzling rain on December nineteenth into the Athens District was welcomed by many farmers as streams rose and land thirst was eased. The colder air cooled conditions with a 37 degree low and a 49 degree high, offering relief ahead of Christmas.

Athens

Dempsey Returns to Ring in Suburban Bout Knockout

Still potent at age, former heavyweight great Dempsey used his famed right to subdue wrestler Tex Wright in a suburban arena match. He warned Wright, Wright reacted, Dempsey connected a right cross to the jaw, Wright was knocked out, Cox won on the decision.

Lack Dempsey Dempsey Tex Wright Wright Myron Cox

Holiday entertaining ideas for a busy season

Rebecca Yauger advises planning ahead for Christmas and New Year gatherings. Set inviting options from welcome-home parties to open houses, teas, and open celebrations. Make advance menus to avoid last minute rush and ensure hosts are ready for guests.

Eve of a Great Event Chicken Roll with Cream Sauce

Menu item details a chicken roll with creamy sauce and crisps, plus jellied chicken and stuffed tomato garnish. Includes biscuit dough method, mushroom sauce, and parsley garnish. Also describes delicate plum pudding, fruit salads, and cream sauce preparations.

Pendergrasss Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Chauncey December 20 Mr and Mrs Lloyd H Pendergrass observed their twenty fifth anniversary with a dinner at the home of Mrs Pendergrass sister Mrs Ralph Brown on High Street Attending were their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul Theisen and son Paul Tyrus Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Brown and son Ralph.

Christmas programs at Sand Ridge and Bailey Run schools

Pupils at Sand Ridge school under Miss Helen Patton present a Christmas entertainment tonight at 7 30 at the school building. Bailey Run school pupils plan a Christmas program Friday afternoon with Charlies Minister in charge.

Chauncey Sand Ridge School Sand Ridge Helen Patton Millfield Bailey Run Charlies

Ten Mines in Chauncey District Operate. Hocking Idle

Ten mines in the Chauncey district reported work today December 20 with Hocking idle again. Active sites include Chauncey No. 25 Poston No. 6 Luhrig Black Diamond Ohio No. 1 No. 255 No. 267 No. 107 No. 28 and No. 68.

Chauncey Hocking Poston No Millfield Chauncey No Luhrig Black Diamond Ohio

Sherife’s Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

Sheriff Charles Stratton will auction real estate in Glouster and Millfield on January 20 1934 at 1 p.m. The properties include tract parcels in J R Allens Addition and P M Pratts East Millfield Addition with coal mineral rights excepted. Appraised at 1700 dollars, minimum sale price two thirds. Cash only.

George Shaner, Jr Athens Ohio Towit J. R. Allen Glouster Athens County P. M. Pratt Millfield Mages N. W J. R. Weethe Ebenezer Pratt Charles Stratton Co. R. Cline

Chauncey Braces for Greens Run In Basketball Clash

Chauncey hosts Greens Run tonight after both Dover squads won two straight. Girls win 19 to 6 and boys 24 to 19. Greens Run showed improvement by beating Hollister. Plains teams visit Chauncey Friday and two alumni teams will also play.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Greens Albany Hollister Plains

Pocahontas Council Christmas Party Held in Millfield

Chauncey December 20 The Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas will host a Christmas party Thursday night in the lodge hall Millfield with a potluck supper and an exchange of gifts. A good program is planned.

Chauncey Mazon Council Pocahontas Lodge Millfield

Mrs. Riley Tedrick Celebrates 65th Birthday in Chauncey

Mrs. Riley Tedrick of Chauncey marked her sixty fifth birthday with a Sunday chicken dinner at her Mill Street home. The cake was baked and given by Mrs. Denver Bricker. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Riley Tedrick, Mr. and Mrs. Denver Bricker and daughter Mary Carolyn.

Chauncey Riley Tedrick Mill Street Denver Bricker Mrs Mary Carolyn

Victim Injured In Crash Near Millfield Hospital

A two-vehicle crash near Millfield left one severely injured man from Monsa and another hurt resident, with Elmer Russell taken to She Hospital in Athens after his car was demolished. The victims are connected to Mr. and Mrs. Newt.

Millfield Monsa Millfield Elmer Russell She Hospital Athens Newt

Chauncey Pex and Local Figures in Plains Area Notes

Chauncey called here Mrs Kranyik's father gardner The Plains Mrs Elizabeth Kned Miss Helen Howard in Athens Saturday to A R meeting at the George Putnam. Ellen is the name given daughter born Monday Mayor and Mrs J Nelsonville at Cherrin Logan. Mrs Hickman Lauretta Fielder day B H Fielder Chaunc

Chauncey Dec John Kranyik Kranyik Gardner the Plains Elizabeth Kned Helen Howard Athens A. R George Putnam Amos Luster Ellen J. Nelsonville Cherrin Logan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Santa Cornwell Athens Jewelers Legion Organization H. &. Group Christ Mas Faylor Ridge Mrs. Dwight Smith Mrs. P. M. Smith Bishopville Wemmers Hooi Mon Leauty Dorothy Lee Hollywood Dorothy Myers Bailey Akron Fed National Committee For Economy In Government Bolin Senate Banking Committee Seaboard Air Line Charles 8. McCain New York Chase National Bank Washington Los Angeles Rebecca Yauger Noel Charlotte Russe Gable Josephine Dillon Clark Gable Sherife State of Blue Devil Chauncey Pex Hickmans Isaa Wilso Chauncey, Ohio Price Cline Bidg
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