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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1951

Page

5

Bride Elect Honored At Supper In Yuletide Style

Miss Carol Nessley, a bride elect, was guest of honor at a supper and shower hosted by Miss Mary Morton Patrick and her mother at their home on Northwood Drive. Gifts were placed beneath a lighted Christmas tree with Yuletide decorations. Attending guests included Mrs. Carl Nessley and several named Misses from the community.

Carol Nessley Mary Morton Patrick James Patrick Northwood Drive Carl Nessley Meriam Clippinger Dorothy Clutter Jean Vance Flora Armbruster Nancy Rutherford Sharon Oldfield Nancy Householder Connie Herbert Yvonne Sherow Alice Newcomb Virginia Cottingham Mary Mitchell

Plan Sunday Christmas Pageant at Church of the Good Shepherd

A Sunday morning pageant at 9 o’clock by the church school tells the Christmas story with carols and solos. The junior choir features Charlotte Lane Dixie Hardy Eleanor Thackery Cecily Jukes Kenneth Clifford Carlton Denbow John Paddock. Angels include Stephanie Denbow Eileen Jukes Joanna Webb Juanita Hardy Eva Malone James Biggers Eric Gustavson. Shepherds Colton Malone Curtis Clifford Raymond Bullock William Biggers Mary Claire Arment Joseph Jonathon Thackery Narrator Edwin James Taylor Jr. Kings Richard Taylor Curtis Malone Dixon Arment and manger visitors Susan Webb Judith Porter Andrew Porter Pamela Paddock Peter Couradis Elaine Arment Robert Biggers Teresa Hardy.

Church School Church of the Good Shepherd Charlotte Lane Dixie Hardy Eleanor Thackery Cecily Jukes Kenneth Clifford Carlton Denbow John Paddock Stephanie Denbow Eileen Jukes Joanna Webb Juanita

Canaanville WSCS Hosts Christmas Party and Meeting

The Canaanville Woman's Society of Christian Service held their regular meeting and annual Christmas party at the church. Hostesses included Mrs. Virgene Wood and Mrs. Forrest Coffman among others. A gift exchange and secret sisters were unveiled. Refreshments followed for Rev. Frederick Haley and many members. The next gathering is planned for January 15 with hostesses including Mrs. Nellie McAfee.

Canaanville WSCS Virgene Wood Forrest Coffman Doris Dorr Grace Haley P. B. Seel Nellie McAfee Phyllis Jackson Frances South Frederick Haley Julia, Stephen and Terry Patty Coffman Reawana Johnson Maude Marks Cecia Clark Anna Wade Edna Rose Bettie Storer McAfee Seel Dolores Rose Jessie Essex Jessie Jacoby Ruth Rose Maxine

Church Group Christmas Dinner Plans 1952 Officers Named

Twenty five members of Group 6 of the Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church held a Christmas dinner at Miss Mary Connnetts home. Devotions were by Genevieve Apgar and carols led by Mary Blayney. Members voted to donate to the Children's Home wards and the Salvation Army. 1952 officers elected: chairman Mary Blayney vice chairman Margaret Ducan secretary E H Gaylord treasurer L J Addicott. Next meeting January 11.

Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church Mary Connett L. J. Addicott Freda Smith Genevieve Apgar Mary Blayney Salvation Army Margaret Ducan E. H. Gaylord

Canaan Grange Hosts Supper and Secures New Members

The Canaan Grange met at the Grange hall Monday for a potluck supper. Five new members received third and fourth degree obligations. A program by lecturer Rachael Lawson featured scripture, a saxophone duet by Connie Spencer and Delores McInturf, a reading by Doris Dillinger, music by the Williams family, and a monologue by Nita Williams followed by a Christmas gift exchange.

Canaan Grange Grange Hall Rachael Lawson Connie Spencer Delores McInturf Doris Dillinger Williams Family Nita Williams

Golden Wedding Observed by Dupler Family

Plan Open House honoring Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Dupler of 537 Richland Ave for their 50th anniversary this Sunday December 28. A noon family dinner at son Ralph Dupler’s home precedes an open house at the Dupler residence. They married December 24 1901 in Logan United Brethren Church officiated by Rev W S Baker. They have two sons Ralph and Lawrence of Athens five grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Mr Dupler formerly supervised composing at The Messenger and retired four years ago. Visitors invited 2 to 5 p m Sunday.

Roy L. Dupler Richland Ave Ralph Dupler Dupler Bertha Blosser United Brethren Church

Senior 4 H Club Renamed Young Men and Women Club

Senior 4 H Club meets at Athens Grange Hall to wrap and deliver Christmas cookies to residents at the Athens County Home. The group renames itself the Young Men and Women's Club and elects Alvin Swinehart president and officers for the year. An officers meeting is set for Jan 2 at Ross Wright's home to plan next year. Girl Scouts Troop 12 held a Christmas party at Mrs C H Musser's home with gifts and refreshments.

Athens County Athens Grange Hall Alvin Swinehart Margaret Braley Evelyn Braley Mary Hedges Ross Wright Girl Scouts Troop 12 C. H. Musser Kenny Kerr

Albany Grange Christmas Party and Community Treat

Saturday events include Albany Grange Christmas party at 8 p.m with gift exchange and bring peanuts candy or popcorn. Albany VFW hosts a community tree treat at 7 30 p.m. for children. Good Neighbors Club meets at Sharpsburg Methodist Church at 8 p.m with gift exchange and secret sisters.

Albany Grange Albany Albany Vfw Good Neighbors Club Sharpsburg Methodist Church

Six Women Pledged Sigma Phi Gamma at Athens Hotel

Six girls pledged to Alpha Tau Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority at the Athens Hotel Monday night. Pledges are Dorothy Brown, Shirley Henderson, Blanche Jeffers, Pat Robinson, Barbara Wagner, and Maxine Sapp. Actives and pledges celebrated the chapter's 23rd anniversary with a brief program and history. Refreshments followed.

Alpha Tau Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Athens Emagene Davis Edna Kasler Cora Mae Hooper Sally Waller Dorothy Brown Shirley Henderson Blanche Jeffers Pat Robinson Barbara Wagner Maxine Sapp Rosa Mae Dewey Ray Rose

When to Wait in the Car During a Husband’s Visit

Advice contrasts staying in the car with waiting at the door. The recommended practice is to wait in the car while he handles the business matter rather than entering the residence uninvited.

Crochet sleeveless jacket pattern from Anne Cabot

Portrait of a crocheted sleeveless jacket designed for larger figures. Pattern No. 2739 provides sizes 38 40 42 with complete crochet instructions material needs stitch diagrams and finishing directions. Advertises 25 cent pattern copy and Anne Cabot needlework album with additional designs.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Coming and Going for Holidays Across States

Mrs. O F Peoples sails to Charleston then Lynchburg to spend Christmas with daughter Ed Harris. Yale sophomores George Starcher and Robert OBrien return for holidays. they’ll head back January 7. McCaskills travel to Indianapolis with Denver relatives and Tokyo plans loom for Mr. Smith. Musgraves visit Athens and Toledo before returning home. Bricker House luncheon draws county leaders. Atkinson attends Bricker dinner with state committeemen.

O. F. Peoples S. Congress St Charleston W. Va Lynchburg Ed Harris George Starcher Yale University Robert O'Brien Yale George Os Dean George W. Starcher Northwood Drive Bob Paul R. O’brien Fort St New Haven Conn H. A. McCaskill Indianapolis Ind Mr. McCaskill L. C. McCaskill W. J. Smith, Jr Traci Lee Smith San Francisco Tokyo Athens Budd Brubaker Barberton Musgrave Denver Public Service Company Ray Bobo W. H. Wakefield Nora Atkinson Columbus Neil House John Bricker Supreme Court

Child Study Circle Meets With Holiday Theme

The Child Study Circle of the Child Conservation League met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Philip Froelich on Mulberry Street. Mrs. Robert Rood spoke on whether a child will be a good marriage partner. Guest Mrs. Myron Sturgeon attended. A dessert course was served and decorations matched the season.

Child Study Circle The Child Conservation League Philip Froelich Mulberry St Robert Rood Myron Sturgeon

Miracle Vitamins With Iron Solu Seals Ad

An Athens Ohio advertisement touts Miracle Vitamins With Iron Solu Seals 100 tablets for 250 to relieve nerves stomach trouble rough skin and improve blood. Sold at Quick's Drug Store with 2 cents extra for wrapping postage and sales tax. Mail orders filled. On the way to the post office.

Quick’s Athens Ohio

Dr Cranes Clinic Advice on Writing Job Letters

Case Record C-323 shows student Donald J aged 22 seeking a job. The piece advises concise one page letters, emphasizes focusing on experience over age, and outlines structure from opening with job target to closing with three well titled references.

Donald J Colege

December Meeting Of First Christian Church Group

Mrs Carl Phillips hosted the Christian Women's Fellowship gathering with devotions by Mrs Charles Weber and Mrs Tom Gibson. Cassie Sidders led the program with Christmas readings and reflections. Other attendees included Mrs Guy Gardner Mrs William Giesicke Mrs Jennie Klingenberg Mrs H T Phillips and Mrs Marie Spaulding. A Yuletide social followed. A miscellaneous shower is planned for December 27 at the Masonic Hall in Amesville at 7:30 p.m. honoring Mr and Mrs Roy J Mosher formerly Marcella Calentine.

Carl Phillips N. Shannon Ave Spaulding Christian Women's Fellowship The First Christian Church Charles Weber Tom Gibson Cassie Sidders Guy Gardner William Giesicke Jennie Klingenberg H. T. Phillips Marie Spaulding Masonic Hall Amesville Roy J. Mosher Marcella Calentine

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