Community Pageant Wednesday at Athens Methodist Church
A community Christmas pageant will be presented at the Athens Methodist Church by the church school on Wednesday evening December 22. The Old English Nativity pageant directed by Denton M. Snyder of Ohio University will unfold in ten scenes with music and carols by the Women's Music Club under Mrs. C. E. Heft.
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Methodist Church
Church School of Athens
Denton M. Snyder
Ohio University
Women’s Music Club
C. E. Heft
Officers Elected By M H Circle In Christmas Social
Mrs. Gracia Pratt was named president with Bea trix Rosser as vice president and Be Wallace as secretary in the M H Circle for the new year. Eight members attended with Christmas quotations, games, prizes, and a decorated home for the social hour. Guests included Parker Vandyke of Columbus and J Vandyke of Barberton, visiting as he enters the U S Engineers at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana.
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Lenna Wood
M and H
Garnet Engh
Gracia Pratt
Beatrix Rosser
Be Wallace
Garnet Magh
Margaret McHarg
Rosser
Mary Barbig
Woods
Ay EA
Shera
Cottage
Paul Coley
Shafer St
Parker Vandyke
Columbus
Paul Walsh
Paul, Raymond
Harold
Barberton
U.S. Engineers
Camp Claibourne
Emmitt
Dick) McDonald
Ee van Dorn
Miss
Camp van Dorn
Cleveland
the Plains
H. L. McDonald
Nylon Set To Dominate Postwar Fashion Parade
Nylon, the versatile postwar fabric, is shown in models for dresses gowns and accessories. It offers draping, durability and easy care, with nylon neckwear, bathing suits, rainwear, umbrellas and bags part of a broad lineup.
Money Used for Subscriptions by Women’s Club
The Marine Army and Navy Women’s Club used benefit money to subscribe three leading magazines for men at Fletcher Hospital Cambridge and Veterans Hospitals. Richard Atkins, club president, received a letter from Fletcher Hospital thanking them for the gift. A first lieutenant noted no names of men without families could be provided for Christmas aid. Members of the M A M Club are asked to attend a Christmas Eve reception at 9:30 p m at the Presbyterian Church to host ASTP students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine, Army and Navy Women's Club
Fletcher Hospital
Cambridge
Veterans Hosars
Richard Mra. Atkins
Michael J. Caughlin
Special Service Office
Presbyterian Church
ASTP
One Woman to Another at Fletchers Hospital for Combat Casualties
In Cambridge on a business visit, a tour of the new Fletchers Hospital for combat casualties reveals a sprawling one story complex covering over a square mile. About 1300 men from war zones are cared for in sunny corridors, maroon fatigue suits, and bright library lounges. The facility offers post exchange, post office, recreation hall, dances, and rest areas as it serves patients from Guadalcanal to Sicily in a peaceful Ohio environment.
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Cambridge
Fletchers Hospital
Rol Hill Coun
Hospital Post Office
Guadalcanal
North Africa
Sicily
Ohio
Macon
Sur
Christmas social events fill Tuesday calendar
The American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 8 p m in the American Legion Home with a Christmas party and gift exchange. The Tuesday Club gathers December 21 at 6 30 p m at Mr and Mrs John J Woolley 169 N Congress St for a holiday get together. Sunset Garden Club meets 7 30 p m at Mechanicsburg School with Willa Tippie speaking on decorating mantels for Christmas. C M C meets 7 p m at Donna Ayres home for a Christmas party and gift exchange.
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Ooo
John J. Woolley
N. Congress St
Sunset Garden Club
Mechanicsburg
Willa Tippie
Central Ave., Methodist Church
Spirit of Christmas This Year
War time changes give new meaning to Christmas as mothers and families cope with separations. A mother prays for her son serving abroad while helping others in need, realizing gifts pale beside faith and care. Also reports a local Army guard member’s home visit and two church events with a gift exchange.
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Ruth
Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddlers
In the Hotel Lansfield suite Madge Graham explains to her niece Mary Versteen that her father Charles Spencer urges her to see Steve Redfield, a secret member of a foreign espionage ring, to threaten his arrest unless he quits the cast. Madge plans to manipulate Steve through Mary while deciphering a coded page full of names, numbers, and street codes, hinting at broader espionage links. (Continued tomorrow)
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Lansfield
Madge Graham
Mary Versteen
Madge
Charles Spencer
Secret Service
Steve Redfield
Marion Morton
Eatie
Noel
Steve
Milner
Ring
Mary
Redfield
Nancy Carew
Richard
Room Service
Dicky
Ronald
Carolyn
M Father
Jack
Hollywood newcomer Galil Russell touts leg exercises
The piece highlights Galil Russell promoting two stretching routines to improve walking grace. Exercise one uses a bed and footboard to stretch leg tendons, while exercise two alternates leg positions to work both legs. It advises walking with toe lead and springy strides, timing steps like a drum major.
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Nimble Galil Russell
Hollywood
Gall
ITU Auxiliary Hosts Christmas Dinner At Member Homes
The Women's International Auxiliary to the ITU held its annual Christmas dinner Thursday evening at Carl's. Festive decorations, a tree, and red boot favors set a yuletide mood. Prizes were awarded to several members and guests, with a gift exchange benefiting the Children's Home. Sunday visitors to the Fleming home included multiple Ellis families and friends from Amesville and Athens route two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's International Auxiliary
Carl's
Betty Helm
John Kelly
Earl Funk
Paul Heyde
Clint Chadwick
Rose Price
Blanche Price
Karl Funk
Miss Rose Price
George Fleming
Mill St
Frank Ellis
Bartlett
Fred Ellis
Athens R. D
Robert Ellis
Bobbie
Athens
Arthur Ellis
the Plains
Dean Easler
Paul and
Phillip
Amesville
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M.H. Circle
Wer Bonds & Stomp
Cetera Ey Ed
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Courthouse
Athens, Ohio
Pinaud
Dr. West
Similac
Alka Seltzer
Ae Sarr
Ron
Rexall
A. C.M.C
Donna Ayres
E. Mulberry Sr
Odd Fellows Hall
Adele Garrison
Marion
Alexander Terian
Bible School
H. Evans
H. T. van Dyke
Spruce Gallipolis
Gad
Russell
Alicia Hart
Nyo TR
Gidd
Fatend
New Orleans
Molates
ITU
Lou McCoy
Jerry Lee
Lancaster
Henry Tedrow
Theodore Potts
Wolverine
Stanley
Shoe Store
South Court St
Logan's
Logan
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