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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1945

Page

6

Social and Personal Fishel Eyster wed in York ceremony

Miss Martha J. Fishel daughter of the late Dr and Mrs L W Fishel of York Pa and Ensign Paul M Eyster U S N son of Dr and Mrs William Eyster of Lewisburg Pa were married Wednesday evening December 12 at 6 30 in St James Lutheran Church York The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev G E Miller The bride wore a satin gown with seed pearls and carried a white prayer book with gardenias and baby's breath The groom's mother wore a black embroidered dress A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs M L Myers The bride is a graduate of West York High School and a Bucknell University senior The groom is a Bucknell graduate and Phi Gamma Delta member

Martha J. Fishel L. W. Fishel York Paul M. Eyster U.S.N William Eyster Lewisburg St. James Lutheran Church G. E. Miller M. L. Myers Jean Clendinen Mousseline de Soie Skirtwell University Josie ©. Davis Eyster West York High School Bucknell University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Mary Parrish Mockingport Road Phi Gamma Delta Fraternit

Bishop Class Party at Central Ave Methodist Church

The Central Ave Methodist Church Class of 22 members and 3 guests met at Mrs D L Jones home 93 Second St for a Christmas party. Mrs Bishop led devotions and told the Christmas story followed by a gift exchange and refreshments. The group presented Rev and Mrs Roessner with a gift. Pvt Daniel J Cav invaugh Cav anville Va is visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Andrew Cavanaugh and returns to Quantico on Dec 27.

Bishop Central Ave. Methodist Church D. L. Jones Second St Roessner Daniel J Jerry) Cavvanaugh Quantico Andrew Cavanaugh Cavaanville

Needle Club Elects 1946 Officers

The Christmas meeting of the Tuesday Needle Club elected new officers for 1946 at Mrs. Len McCune’s home. Officers include President Mrs. Will Reading, Vice President Mrs. W. W. Totman, Secretary Mrs. W. H. Jewett, Treasurer Mrs. J. R. Woods, Press Correspondent Mrs. Carl Porter, Flower Committee Chair Mrs. Frank Cross. Thirteen members and guest Mrs. H. T. Phillips attended. Members will prepare Christmas boxes for girls at the children’s home. Hostesses were Mrs. H. T. Phillips and Mrs. W. E. Clark. Next meeting is January at Mrs. Frank Cross’s home.

Tuesday Needle Club Len McCune Maplewood Dr Will Reading W. W. Totman W. H. Jewett J. R. Woods Carl Porter Frank Cross H. T. Phillips H.T. Phillips W. E. Clark W. Union

Miss Harvey to Wed Mr. John Van Dyke

A personal shower honoring Florence Harvey was given on December 13 by Mrs. Fred Swearingen at 2534 Race Street. Guests included Mrs. Robert Blackmore Mrs. Frank Chapman Mrs. Don Harvey Miss Kathleen McDaniel Lucille McDaniel and Mrs. Howard Eschenbacher. The wedding is set for December 30.

Florence Harvey Fred Swearingen Robert Blackmore Frank Chapman Don Harvey Kathleen McDaniel Lucille McDaniel Howard Eschenbacher Harvey John van Dyke

Miraclex Medicated Squid Claims Pimples Vanish

An advertisement touts a medicated squid product Miraclex that allegedly dries pimples overnight. It promises a money back guarantee if first use fails and pitches quick, visible results to boost confidence.

Colonial Christmas Told by Hobson Study Circle

Mrs N S Iwelk hosted Hobson Study Circle with a Christmas program led by Mrs Frank Cross. Reports covered the white elephant sale and candy donation to the County Home, which also needs a piano. the group voted ten dollars for the Children's Home and collected gifts for the State Hospital inmates.

N. S. Lwelk Hobson Study Circle Frank Cross State Hospital Janes Householder Institution of the Blind Clarence Wyckoff

June Bateman Weds Raymond Gibson in Lancaster

Announcement of the marriage of June Bateman to Raymond Gibson. The ceremony occurred December 15 in Lancaster at the Methodist Church parsonage with nonfamily attendees Helen Quest and Glen Junod. The bride, Nelsonville High School class of 1942 graduate, works as secretary at F. J. Beasley Company. The groom, Athens High School 1937 graduate, recently discharged from the Army, works at Rex Gorham Service Station. They reside at 312 East State Street.

June Bateman Raymond Gibson Lancaster Church George Bateman Washington June Dell Gibson Methodist Church Parsonage Lancaster Helen Quest Glen Junod Athens Nelsonville High School F. J. Beasley Company Athens High School Rex Gorham E. State St

Women s Council Sings Carols at December Meeting

The Women s Council of Christian Service of the First Christian Church opened December with Christmas carols led by Mrs. C. Roy Cline. Devotions by Mrs. Paul Porter used Luke s Christmas story. Beverly Davis sang O Holy Night. Mrs. M. T. Vermillion spoke on What If. Silent Night closed the gathering. Isabelle Brown hosted Pi Beta Phi seniors for a Christmas party at University Terrace.

Women's Council of Christian Service First Christian Church C. Roy Cline Paul Porter St. Luke Beverly Davis M. T. Vermillion Isabelle Brown University Terrace Pi Beta Phi Sorority

New Marshfield Girl Scouts Hold Christmas Party

The Senior Girl Scouts of New Marshfield held their party Monday at Donna Liggett's home. They sang carols exchanged gifts and enjoyed refreshments. Members listed include Donna Jane Beveridge Donna Lee Beveridge Virginia Kennard Grace Dicken Marilyn Jones Freda Collins Lenore Dinsmore Patty Kennard Barbara Kennard and leaders Mrs Orpha Dinsmore Mrs Mildred Sickles.

Girl Scouts New Marshfield Gore Donna Liggett Donna Jane Beveridge Donna Lee Beveridge Virginia Kennard Grace Dicken Marilyn Jones Freda Collins Lenore Dinsmore Patty Kennard Barbara Kennard Orpha Dinsmore Mildred Sickles

Athens area churches plan carols and Christmas services

The Athens churches announce a series of Christmas services and carols. The Presbyterian congregation will hold 11 am communion and baptism for children, with a carol procession at 7:30 pm. Other churches schedule revival services, Sunday schools, and Christmas programs led by pastors and lay leaders through December 23.

Presbyterian iChildren Edith Beecher Our Church Athens E. State St Morris Ave P.L. Peterson E. State 1St John Jagers Moran Q Chesterhill Amesville Sthoois Chesterh Nill Athens Circuit New Marshfield Union Clarks Chapel Richland Ave Bates Pieasanton

Murray City Social News Highlights Local Clergy and Visitors

Local society items record Army service notes for Sgts. Donald Lee Johnson and Ralph Nida with relocations to New York and Santa Anita California. Various residents visit, travel, or assist family members in Murray City while church listings note Christmas programs and service times at multiple congregations including Albany Baptist First Christian Church and Church of God.

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