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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1954

Page

9

Moose Club Hosts 13th Christmas Party for 190 Children

More than 190 children attended the Moose Club Yuletide party at the Moose Home from 2 to 5 pm. An Huntington theatrical act entertained 126 children, with 24 sponsored by members or groups. The event featured sock gifts, 55 presents, unicycle clown acts, animal acts, and refreshments as committees led by Earl Thomas and others organized the day.

Point Pleasant Moose Club Moose The Huntington Earl Thomas Wadear Tabet Charles van Matre Michael Whale

Tree Fire Precautions Warn for Christmas Decor

West Virginia University Agricultural Extension specialists urge caution with Christmas decorations. Use candles away from inflammables, keep trees away from drapes, keep trees watered, replace frayed cords, and ensure electrical toys have safety labels with chemicals used per instructions.

Point Pleasant Agricultural Extension Service West Virginia University

Hemlock Grove Community Notes At Hemlock Grove Church

Hemlock Grove Church children’s classes perform after Sunday school. Carroll visitors include Mr and Mrs Blake Curtis and Mr and Mrs Sam Curtis. Mrs Earl Smith returns from Holzer Hospital. The Cub Scouts host a family night with a Christmas program for parents. Continuous social visits among local families are listed.

Hemlock Grove Blake Curtis Carroll Sam Curtis Plumie Curtis Brooks Folk Jackson Dorse Smith Earl Smith Holzer Hospital Frances Romine Charlies Smith Doyle Sargent Homer Baxter Pomeroy Ziba Midkiff Robert Hawk Edmund Schultheiss Sam Curtiss Jewell Curtis Holzers Hospital Cub Scouts Bert Romine Porter Midkiff

DAV Chapter First To Fill Its Quota

DAV Chapter 27 in Point Pleasant reports it is the first in the state to meet its membership quota for the second year. Dolph Hill led the drive in Point Pleasant and Ed Reuter oversaw Mason and The Bend. A combined DAV and auxiliary meeting is set at the Mason Fire Department with food baskets for needy families and donated medical items available to borrow. Call Wandell Pancake or Ed Reuter for details.

Point Pleasant Disabled American Veterans Chapter Wandell Pancake Dolph Hill Ed Reuter Mason Bend Mason Fire Department DAV Pomeroy

Eagles Class Plans Door Demonstration at Methodist Church

Syracuse segment reports the Eagles Class of the Methodist Church meeting to view interior door demonstrations for purchase. An informal dinner followed for attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Millard VanMeter Dane Winebrenner Eleanor Robson Mrs. Paul Lives Franklin Rizer Carol Norris Howard Cozart Mrs. William Francis and Mrs. John Bowen.

Syracuse Eagles Methodist Church Millard VanMeter Dane Winebrenner Eleanor Robson Paul Lives Franklin Rizer Carol Norris Howard Cozart William Francis John Bowen

Christmas Gatherings Across Pomeroy Churches and Groups

Past Councilors of D A R guiding Star Council held their annual Christmas dinner at Riverview Lunch Room Pomeroy exchanging gifts. Sunshine Makers Class of Presbyterian Church met at Mrs George Schneiders home with president Mrs Don Cottrill leading devotions and a birthday for Mrs Naomi London. Loyal Helpers Class of Methodist Church hosted a Christmas room in church basement with many attendees. Syracuse Garden Club held its annual chicken dinner at Presbyterian annex with gift exchange and business session. Attendees included Ada Slack Clara Sellers Nellie Weese Mattie Springer Elizabeth Duckworth Mary Hubard Ora Nease Norma Lisle Hazel Hayes Seopha Wagner Fannie Guinther Florence Harden Ural Thomas Sylvia Zwilling. Weekend guests included Paul Branch Maud Branch and daughter Helen visiting Lawrence Whitelatch and Mattie Springer. Frances Ritter Ada Slack visited Frank Morgan in Portsmouth. Claude Quillen returned home from Hoizer Hospital. Ada Slack.

Daughters of American Guiding Star Council Riverview Pomeroy Albert Duckworth Elizabeth Duckworth Owen Watson Sam Sellers Walter Cook Luther Friend Ernest Duffy William Thuener Royal Thomas Robert Harden Frances Mumaw Alice Capehart Donald Lisle Norma Lisle Donald Cottrill Thomas Clark Sunshine Makers Presbyterian Church George Schneider Don Cottrill Cottrill Naomi London Eddie Guinther Morris Harden Walter Harris Edison Hubbard Methodist Church Nora Houdashelt Grace Jiiden Gladys Robson Doris Friend Christina Grim Rizer Elizabeth Hysell Nellie Weese Margaret Eichinger Ural Thomas Sadie Therner Freda Duffy Dorothy Holmes Syracuse Elizabeth Quick Fannie Guinther Florence Harden Sylvia Zwilling Paul Branch Maud Branch Helen Lawrence Whitelatch Mattie Springer Frances Ritter Ada Slack Frank Morgan Portsmouth Claude Quillen Hoizer Hospital

Poplar Ridge News Notes

Grace Lemley is under doctors care after a fall causing fractured ribs. Many local visits and weekend guests are listed from Poplar Ridge and surrounding towns. A Christmas program is scheduled at the Poplar Ridge Church on the 22nd at 7 20 p.m.

Poplar Ridge Grace Lemley Ora Rothgeb Max Elton Ben Steppe Vinton Tony Elkins Bill Peck Laura Beck Athens Corbie James Clinton Jones Cheshire James Thompson Corahgeb R. S. Grant Don Grant Huntington Barbara Sue Grant Wayne McCulty Waverly Clyde Davis Everett Robie Clarence Jones Junior Taylor Addison Laster Lemsey Jack Coughenour Wanda Coughenour Columbus Arthur Coughenour Leslie Lemsey Luther Lemley Robert Persons John D. Thoma Thorma Fonzo Taylor

Community Clubs Share Holiday Gatherings in New Straitsville

Mrs Josie Stobbs hosted a Kit and Kin dinner with guests including Mrs William Bell and son Edna Rawlins Anna Kemper Mary Morgan Myrtie Wallace Helen Sayre and the hostess The American Legion Auxiliary McAleer Million Unit 519 met at the Legion Hall with Margaret Sherrard presiding and brief talks on rehabilitation by Sarah Rawlins and by C J Allstock and J O Steenrod Also present were Mrs Charlies Orme Alma Nicols Chastine Spicer and Betty Grandy Lunch followed a gift exchange Forest Rose Temple 84 Pythian Sisters held its Christmas party with a Methodist junior choir readings and gifts Other social visits referenced include Mr and Mrs Ralph Hearing of Newark visiting Mr and Mrs Ernest Wilson and Klan Sister Christmas party Mrs Roy Grandy and Mrs Walter Grandy Lancaster visitors.

New Straitsville Josie Stobbs Kit and Kin Club William Bell and Son Wellston Edna Rawlins Anna Kemper Mary Morgan Myrtie Wallace Helen Sayre Kemper American Legion Auxiliary McAleer-Million Unit the Legion Hall Margaret Sherrard Sarah Rawlins Department C. J. Allstock Athens J. O Steenrod Charlies Orme Jacksonville District 8 Alma Nicols Lancaster Chastine Spicer Betty Grandy Lena Grandy Nellie Shuttleworth Lena Butterfield Onndill Wilson Myrtle Wallace Delphus Miller Iva Dishon Hazel Heid Newark Ernest Wilson Hearing John Thompson Columbus Pythian Roy Grandy Walter Grandy

Main Street Baptist Women Hold Christmas Missionary Party

The Women’s Missionary Society of Main Street Baptist Church held its annual Christmas party with a combined circle meeting. Music, readings, and a child talent segment highlighted the program followed by social refreshments in the church social rooms.

Women's Missionary Society of Main Street Baptist Charen

Eisenhower Outlines Conservation Projects

President Eisenhower laid down rules for administering a new law enabling federal sharing with local interests on water and soil conservation projects. The White House called the order an important step toward a national program for development use and conservation of the nation's soil and water resources.

Washington Eisenhower White House

Christmas Party of Daughters of America Held in Home

The annual Christmas party for Council 3 of Daughters of America occurred Friday at the home of Mrs. Orna Stover. Mrs. Wayne Oliver led duties with Mrs. Stover reading a Christmas story. A duet by Mrs. Velma Mueller and Mrs. Elizabeth Pullina was featured, and the table centerpiece featured candies and ornaments. Guests registered included Mrs. Leuveral Perasoil, Mrs. Alice Hoschar, Mrs. Canna Chase, Mrs. Anita Lanier and her son Lewis, and Mrs. Fannie Johnson among others.

Council 3 of Daughters of America Orna Stover Wayne Oliver Stover Velma Mueller Iwabeth Pullina Leuveral Perasoil Alice Hoschar

Unclear Names List From Historical Notice

A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names including Mra Maliah Mra, Myers, Roshell, Lewis, Oma Stover, Reerdean, Carrie Cadi, Higgins, Deora Kapp Mees Core, Reverly, Jones, Kathy, Mabel Githe, Virgie McKenny, Jennie Lou Fiffie, Cullda Rue, Viv en Marie Pentel, Mavis Orew, Jaina Oliver, Valentise Mueller, and related fragments.

Maliah Flere Myers Mewtoon Roshell Romans Lewis Mere Oma Stover M Reerdean Con Denale Carrie Cadi Sean Ore Higgins Deora Kapp Core M Ter Reverly Inle Jones Dorothy Kent Kathy Re Mabel Githe Virgie McKenny Jennie Lou Fiffie Mies

Christmas Meeting of Sand Hill Club Selects Projects

Mrs Gay Casto hosts a Sand Hill gathering with George Fowler as devotional chair. Readings include Christmas Light and a benediction. Mrs Fowler leads the business session, projects for the new club year are chosen, and officers report. Hosts served punch and cookies to members and guest Mrs Phytile Kincade.

George Fowler Mra. D.C Mra. Stephenson Fowler Marshall Fowler Onn Thomas Mra Fowler Mra. Smith Mra. Fowler Mra. Purdy WD. Steele Mise Phytile Kincade

Tu EndieWei council meeting of Daughters of America

The Tu EndieWei council three of the Daughters of America met Thursday evening at the Eagles Mall. A pot-luck dinner was served and gifts were exchanged. Members present included Mrs Dicke McKinny Mrs Emma Marrow Mrs Mae Adkins Mrs Pror ence Metjuffin Mrs Mabel McConihay Mrs Lottie Roach Mrs Sarah Redman Mrs Elisabeth Thomas Mrs Carrie Forshee Mrs Eurina Smith Mrs Carrie Greer Mrs Nellie Hennett Mrs Fernson Mrs Margaret Wogan Mrs Helen Harmon Mrs Eileen Kelly Mrs Ruth Meek Mrs Janie Hamm Mrs Lucille Fowler Mrs T L Morrison and guest Mrs Riva Carne.

Tu EndieWei Council 3 of Daughters of America Eagles Mall Dicke McKinny Emma Marrow Mae Adkins Prorence Metjuffin Mabel Mc Conihay Lottie Roach Sarah Redman Elisabeth Thomas Carrie Forshee Eurina Smith Carrie Greer Nellie Hennett Fernson Margaret Wogan Helen Harmon Eileen Kelly Ruth Meek Janie Hamm Lucille Fowler T. L. Morrison Riva Carne

American Leaders Club to Convene Tuesday Evening

The American Leaders 11 Club will meet Tuesday evening at the Roosevelt Second A Christmas program will be presented by members of the program class.

Roosevelt Corm

Committee Members Named for Athens Event

The Athens Messenger lists committee members for a local event including Judy Mitchell Betty Oats Mary Kay Stephenson and Sir Frevier with details pending final arrangements.

Mittee Judy Mitchell Betty Oats Mary Kay Stephenson Sir Frevier

Roosevelt PTA Meeting Postponed to Tuesday Evening

Mrs James Dent announces Roosevelt School students will present a Christmas program at the PTA gathering Tuesday evening at the school auditorium. The notice calls parents and teachers to attend and support the school events.

Roosevelt School Toewlay Ewhaol Mra James Dent

Leon PTA Promotes Christmas Program By Students

The Leon PTA plans a Christmas program staged by students as Milton Burdette presides over the evening business meeting. The event aims to engage attendees with the school community and participate in the planned activities.

Leon Pta Milton Burdette Studenta

Women of the Moose Ell Host Tuesday Christie Party

The Women of the Moose Ell plan a Christies party Tuesday evening at the Moose Wome facility to socialize and raise funds. local members invite attendees and emphasize community spirit.

The Moose Wome

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