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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1937

Page

9

Eastern Star Installs Officers for Athens Chapter

The Athens Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held a December 17 installation ceremony at the Masonic Temple after a turkey dinner. Ruth Funk was named worthy matron elect, with 165 members and guests attending. officers and gifts were presented as local visitors from several towns watched the formal installation.

Athens Order of Eastern Star Ruth Funk Alma Hudson Masonic Temple Mae Huffman P. J. Huffman Earl Hall Funk Earl Funk Jimmie Westfall Ural Westfall Thomas Gibson Florence Atkinson Julia Gable Earl L. Funk Emma_ Drake W. B. Drake Emma Palmer Mary Williams Ann Leader Rea Carpenter Sarah Westfall Isabelle Snyder Marshal Vina Ruston Adda Glazier Ada Irene Worley Ruth Hilda Kalovsky Esther Mildred Giesecke Martha Nelle Barnhart Electa Mattie Jacoby Sentinel Kiltan Sang H. T. Phillips Lucille Martin Etta Laverty Ed Sells Letha McLain Evergreens Huffman Ella Miller Akron Barnesville Glouster Marietta New Marshfield New Lexington Nelsonville Oak Hill

Christmas events and a July includes list of meetings

Pocahontas Lodge meets in Red Men's Hall Wednesday at 7 30 p m A Christmas party with gift exchange and potluck dinner planned. Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles meets Thursday in Eagles Hall at 7 p m with a birthday potluck and a Christmas party and gift exchange. Ada Trout and Oliver Young marry December 11 in Athens. Columbus Athenian Club holds Christmas fest at Ina Anders home with readings music and white gifts for the needy. Don Juan Souto garden in Argentina grows cabbage over 11 feet tall.

Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall The Eagles Eagles’ Hall Henry Trout New Marshfield Ada Oliver Young Young Hiram Young Albany Neil Crawford Christian Church Athens Union St Columbus Club Columbus- Athenian Club Ina Anders Piedmont Rd Columbus Dee Don Juan Souto Velez Sarsfield Argentina

Christmas carolers meet at church despite change

Girl Scouts were set to meet Tuesday to sing carols but will now meet Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the Scout Room. Friendship Class and Choir of the Christian Church plan Christmas caroling Friday at 10 p m with basket donations requested for a needy family.

Christian Church

Mother’s do it yourself cough remedy ad

A home cough remedy claim promotes mixing two cups sugar with one cup water to create a syrup, then adding 2 1/4 ounces Pinex to make a pint. The ad argues it relieves coughs quickly, soothes membranes, and clears air passages with a three fold action. It promises money back if not satisfactory.

Children Sing At Party Of Business Women

Central Grade School children in white surplices sang Christmas carols at the Christmas party of the Business and Professional Women's Club on Thursday evening. Billy Hammerle led and read scripture with seven others. members included Jimmie Cumley James Hummel Allison Gibson Mary Geisner Marie Christian Dorothy Stadler and Louise Mason. Ted Sprague, Notre Dame student, will return home Wednesday for the holidays to Morris Ave.

Central Business and Professional Women's Club Billy Hammerle Jimmie Cumley James Hummel Allison Gibson Mary Geisner Marie Christian Dorothy Stadler Louise Mason

Greens Run Presents Christmas Operetta The Gift of Christmas

Greens Run School will stage The Gift of Christmas an operetta by Otis Carrington on Wednesday December 22 at 2 PM in the High School Auditorium. Luella Cliffton directs with faculty help. Narrators and singers include Lucile Erwin Mary Zalupski Isabelle Lucas Florence Hildebrand and others with seventh and eighth graders in the chorus. Local pastors Rev Father Stecker and Rev Gilbert Courtney will speak on the Meaning of Christmas. the public is invited.

Greens Run School Otis M. Carrington Luella Cliffton Lucile Erwin Mary Mary Zalupski Faith Isabelle Lucas Hope Florence Hildebrand Love Joseph Junior Dunn

Naomi Bible Class Holds Christmas Meeting

Twenty members attended the Naomi Bible Class Christmas gathering at Mrs. V. O. Kail home with Mrs. Guy Yates assisting. Officers elected for the coming year included President Mrs. Paul A. Tipton and Vice President Mrs. Russell Michael.

Naomi Bible Class the Plains V. O. Kail Guy Yates Paul A. Tipton Russell Michael E. T. Thompson D. R. Selby B. F. Ferrell Robert Hawk Jeanette Tipton Lillian Helen Michael C. J. McCullough P. A. Tipton L. V. Calvin

No Eggs Intact After Matador Truck Wreck

A light truck from Matador, Texas. driven by John West, carried 36 cases of eggs and cream. The vehicle skidded, rolled onto its top, but no eggs were broken.

Paducah Tex Matador John West

Lone Driller Bill Shear Dies After Major Oil Find

Cleveland reports Bill Shear a 54 year old penniless so called lone driller who died after bringing in a remarkable oil well. He had earned thousands in the past decade and his discovery was hailed by oil men as among the region as best drilled.

Cleveland Bill Shear

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