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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1941

Page

6

Teachers and friends gather for Merritt tribute in Columbus

In Columbus at the home of Mr and Mrs Will C Merritt fifty friends and former education associates met for the eighth annual get together. Speakers included Dr Floyd Faust and Kenneth C Ray former education director with reminiscences from Ohio University and area educators.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Steven Will C. Merritt Columbus Columbus, C Garfield Ave Floyd Faust Kenneth C. Ray Ixtuerd Pomeroy H. B. Scott T. C. Finnegin J. R. Morton Ohio University Buckwheat Meigs County Merritt DP. Weth Ormer Industriae

Social Corner Christmas visitors flock to Athens area families

Christmas social notes list Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wittoff with children visiting Mrs. Wittoff's parents on N. Congress St while Mr. Wittoff returns to Akron. Several Columbus and local guests join families at 133 N. Congress St and other addresses for festive days.

Walter Wittoff Stall Thomas Mathews Columbus Haliday Earnest Gross N. Congress St Gross Charles Brown Crookeville F. E Goldsberry State St. Hed Byron Bish Alice John Mera Jane Chillicothe Blaine R. Golteberry Athens

Miss Watts Honored At Christmas Dessert Bridge

A dessert bridge celebration honors Miss Joan Watts visiting from Cincinnati for holidays. The table for twelve featured pine and Christmas tree decor, gold place cards, and festive favors. Guests include Mary Virginia Bingman, Jane Pinsterwalt, Patricia Rherrard, Raley, Hulse Ashton, Ser Reird, Betty Pealkner, Bernadine Dresher, and Charlotte De Molet.

Joan Woolley Joan Watts Crrtet Cincinhati the & Tehking Mary Virginia Bingman Trateme School Columbus Jane Pinsterwalt Patricia Rherrard Mie Raley Hulse Ashton Sere Reird Betty Pealkner Bernadine Dresher Mise Charlotte de Molet

Christmas Guests and Local Social Highlights Cross City

In a densely written social note, Hopkins residents host a flurry of visitors over the weekend. Bruce Cooper of Bente Pe NM and Anne May McClean Cooper celebrate a marriage while James R. Gilmore arrives from Lang Se tend to spend time with his family. Other guests include Ven Dyke family from Renemme and Indiemapedian, and a party at Fort Logan with the Air Corps Steund. A planned trip to New York City and several familiar names appear in the cluttered social column, marking a busy holiday season in the community.

Ant Morris Ave Bruce Cooper Bente Pe M. Otte University Sherman Mra Cooper Anne May McClean Otte University Gretuste Q Cooper Rete Thete PM Ever Chrteteen Hareld Renemme Cart Vern Dyke Indiemapedian Ind Jobe Canton Treskewer Greenfield Agnes Jorten Thie City Arey Air Corps Fort Lagan Denver Cele

Canaanville Class At Burch Home During Christmas

Mrs. Fred Burch hosted the Young People’s School Class of Canaanville Methodist Church on Wednesday with a Christmas party, gift exchange, and refreshments. Attendees listed include Dean Williams Joe South Fred Burch and others. one member Ellis South could not attend. Corporal Robert P Granne in Camp is spending time away. Fr iday December 26 1941 celebrated golden wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Robert Embree Gilbert Arizona guests of Mr and Mrs W C Carr.

Tiffin Er. W. McCormick Merritt Fle Uc Ralph M. Gants Mifflin Fred Burch Canaanville Methodist Church Mary Esther Dean Williams Joe South Ray Rose B Mcafee Rebecca Smith 3 South Jean Crawford McAfee Smith Leota Hill Harvey South Cecia Clark Robert Embree Gilbert Arizona W. Cc. Carr N. Lancaster St Carrs Ohio Zanesville West Ward White Carr Stockport Ann White Mrs. Carr Mary Margaret Frances

Party Profits From 1940 Presidential Birthday Event

The 1940 presidential birthday party celebration raised a total of 1 A23 924 87 dollars. Of the sum, 779 592 16 dollars remained with the fundraising committees and 644 332 71 dollars flowed to the Warm Springs Foundation fund. Oldest national flag in certain district remains noted.

Warm Springs Foundation

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