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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1946

Page

6

President Baker hosts Christmas open house at Ohio University

John C. Baker and Mrs. Baker welcomed faculty and town friends to a Sunday afternoon Christmas open house at their East Union Street home. Assistants presided at the tea table for two hours while decorations of evergreens, holly, and candles created a festive setting. About 150 guests attended. this was the first of three holiday events.

John C. Baker Ohio University Raymer McQuiston Gordon K. Bush Baker

Social and Personal News Families visit during holidays

Mr and Mrs P F Good attended a Columbus Christmas party hosted by John Reay of Braden Suttin Ink Cleveland. The Atkinsons plan a Cincinnati visit with in laws S C Harshman Evelyth Atkinson and son Bill. Harshmans host Dr and Mrs F E Harshman Nutley NJ. Radfords drive to Columbus Christmas Eve to join the Corradini family. Dixon and Lois spend Christmas in Lancaster with Blaine family. Ohio Education Association meeting follows. Clyde Vincent family guests in Zanesville. Mrs Joe Miller ill at Richland Ave.

P. F. Good Columbus John Reay Braden-Suttin Ink Company Cleveland Reid Vance C. E. Atkinson N. High St Cincinnati S. C. Harshman Evelyth Atkinson Bill Harshman F. E. Harshman Nutley N. J Athens Nutley, N. J J. Floyd Dixon Lois Dixon Lancaster Charles R. Blaine Judy Dixon Ohio University Ohio Education Association Clyde Vincent Zanesville Joe Miller Richland Ave

Christmas Table Decorations for a Formal Dinner Party

This guide outlines a sophisticated holiday table setting featuring a tall white candle, gilt-edged holly and pine sprays, wired gardenias, and a lustrous Irish linen damask cloth. Designers suggest alternatives like roses or poinsettias and advise using silver glitter on leaf edges to finish the festive centerpiece.

Society of American Florists

Married Peoples' Class Meets At D. W. Burt Home

Thirty members of the Married People's Class of the First Christian Church met at the home of Dr and Mrs D W Burt in the 223 East State Street residence. The meeting included group singing a devotional reading a calendar and committee appointments for the year followed by an entertaining contest a gift exchange and refreshments.

First Christian Church D. W. Burt E. State St Garnet McBride Gwen Tolson Pearl Chase Jones Odessa Howell J. B. Maffett Bertha Beverage M. T. Vermillion H. T. Phillips Lewis McBride George Fee Chas. Jump Gloria Byard

Athens County Library opens new branch location

Athens Branch of the Athens County Library Service announces its new base on South Court Street and urges prior card registrants before December 10 1946 to call in. Open weekdays 2 30 to 5 30 and 7 to 9 pm, Saturdays 1 to 5 pm. Open to all Athens County residents including University students. Mrs. Robert Mize librarian.

Athens Athens County Library Service Ohio University Library South Court Street Athens County Robert Mize

Christmas Programs Hit Glouster Churches in Six Night Series

The Church of Christ led the first program at American Legion Hall Friday night followed by the First Baptist Church on Saturday. Due to cold weather many residents attended from cars on High Street. Holy Cross Catholic Church will host tonight and Tuesday’sKiwanis Club sponsored closing program ends the six night series.

Glouster Church of Christ American Legion Hall First Baptist Church High St. Holy Cross Catholic Church Kiwanis Club

Persinger Rites Held at Trimble Funeral

Lawrence T. Persinger 73 of Trimble died Saturday at his niece Helen Willeke's home. He had lived with her recently. his wife and a son are deceased. Trimble Lodge 557 F A M led Masonic services and funeral rites were held at the Trimble Methodist Church with burial in Sands Cemetery.

Glouster Lawrence T. Persinger Trimble Helen Willeke Willeke Trimble Lodge 557 C. F. Wallace Trimble Methodist Church Carl Wetherell Sands Cemetery

Primary Department Party Conducted by Church of Christ Group

Mrs Felda Stansberry hosted the primary department party of the Church of Christ Saturday afternoon in the church social rooms. Activities included carols, games, and a reading of the Biblical Christmas story followed by ice cream sandwiches and marshmallow candy for a long list of attendees.

Mary Ellen Shepard Dean Jean Oskey Jerry Molnar Terry Dennison Michael Kittle Harley Gerald Kittle Richard Gladen Duane Douglas Charlene Douglas Grace Evelyn Davis Jannice Reynolds Judith Parks Sharon Forgoress Linda Forgoress Danny Teater Timmie Teater Roberta Zimmers Kate Kelly Barbara Kelly Jane Faires Tommy Clemons Terry Halbert Ronny

Orpah Class Has Party At Hotel Gordon

The Orpah Class of the Methodist Church held its Christmas party with 21 members at Hotel Gordon. After dinner the group returned to Mrs. John Blowers home on Main Street for a program directed by Mrs. Irene Williams and Mrs. Royal Turner featuring prayers, solos, a Christmas story, devotions, and games.

Glouster Methodist Church Hotel Gordon John S. Blower Main Street Irene Williams Royal Turner Eugene Brown Isabel Vernon Poinsettia Ethel Blower

Young Adult Class Christmas Party at Trimble Church

The Trimble Church of Christ Young Adult Class held a Christmas party in the church social rooms last Wednesday. A short program preceded a gift exchange. Refreshments were served to teacher Mrs. Pearl Christman substitute Mrs. Zoe Harrold and members including Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Harley Blower Mr. and Mrs. Bob Border Mrs. Alberta Morrison Mrs. Ocie Sharp Mrs. Faye Johnson and children Roberta Jimmy Border Terry Gwen Harvey Monte Blower Yvonne Sharp Leroy Billy Johnson Michael Morrison.

Glouster Trimble Pearl Christman Zoe Harrold Bob Harvey Harley Blower Bob Border Alberta Morrison Ocie Sharp Faye Johnson Roberta Jimmy Border Terry Gwen Harvey Monte Blower Yvonne Sharp Leroy Billy Johnson Michael Morrison

B and C 4 H Club Hosts Christmas Party

The Greens Run B and C 4 H Club met at the advisor's home on Thursday evening for a Christmas party. Members exchanged gifts after games and singing, then enjoyed refreshments for a list of attendees, and the group ended with caroling.

Glouster B. & C. 4-H Club Greens Run Advisor Margie Mary Jane Tate Virginia Hanley Leota Mary Belle Erwin Dartle Fierce Juliana Lillian Kochis Wiona Reeves Betty Russell Lola Gillett

Mrs Isaac Vaughn of Trimble Visits Columbus for Grange

Mrs Isaac Vaughn of Trimble spent the early week in Columbus as guest of her daughters Dorothy and Violet Vaughan. She attended the state Grange reception with them. Mr Harry Vaughan also traveled to Columbus where he expects to find employment.

Glouster Isaac Vaughan Trimble Columbus Dorothy Violet Vaughan State Grange Harry Vaughan

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J. C. Baker W.H. Radford Inlaw Carl E. Radford Henry Corradini Margaret Radford Ron Barbara Beverly Eagles Eagles Hall Eastern Star Millie Horn Logan Betty Hadyn McCaskill Albany R. A. Wines HBF Dean Russell Marietta L. B. Davidson E.R. Jacoby New Marshfield Road D. W. Burt Home County Shanks G. O. Shanks Coolville Louis Muzio Lucy Ann Delores Millfield Jennie Price Berea John Heffken Teddy and Lynn Gabriel Guerra Ann Marie Blanche Price Ben Davis Lucille Davis Tinleys Shoe Store Dad Tires Holy Cross Ralph Pritz Shadyside Pritz Trimble ‘Township Toledo Blackboards TOY Mutual Stores, Inc Glouster, Ohio
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