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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1948

Page

2

Athens State Hospital Prepares Giant Christmas Turkey Feast

D L Marsh notes 1700 patients and 500 staff at Athens State Hospital will receive a Christmas dinner featuring a ton of turkey and sides. Decorations, carols by Wellston Rotary Singers, films, and gift distributions accompany the day, with a large 14 by 12 by 10 foot gas oven expected to cook 2600 pounds of fowl.

Athens State Hospital William W. Alfeld D. L. Marsh Wellston Rotary Choral Singers Pauline Gillen Marsh Cr. W. Fishinger Leora Winders Winders

North Pole Santa Talks To Athens Girl By Phone

Seven year old Karen Olson of Athens used the Home Telephone Co. to reach a North Pole Santa. She identified herself, asked for a doll baby and bassinet, and even placed a request for an electric train for a friend. Santa assured promises, mentioning last year's cookies and future gifts.

Athens Santa Alta Douglas Athens Home Telephone Co Santa Claus Karen Olson Woodward Ave Thor Olson Karen Nathan Robe

White Christmas Signs Still Absent in Frigid Weather

A predicted White Christmas failed to appear as this morning stayed below freezing. Under cloudy skies the temperature was 28 degrees, one degree above last night’s low, with Thursday’s high at 36 reported by weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.

C. N. France

Merry Christmas Mixup Delivers Turkey Dinner to Children’s Home

A kitchen mixup sent a turkey dinner meant for 30 Steppe’s Beauty Shop employees to the Children’s Home. Claude Steppe arranged the restaurant party, while Blanche Steppe cooked at home, resulting in the entire meal being received as a gift by the children.

Steppe Claude Steppe Blanche N. College St

Petition for divorce and name restoration in Holsinger case

A divorce petition was filed in Common Pleas Court by Hilda P. Holsinger against Clin ton R. Holsinger. The petition seeks restoration of her maiden name Hilda Pringle citing gross neglect of duty. The couple married in Pomeroy in 1946 and have no children.

Clinton R. Holsinger Common Pleas Court Hilda P. Holsinger Hilda Pringle Holsinger Pomeroy Holsingers

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