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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1949

Page

8

Social Side New Year Open House at Davis Home

Mr and Mrs Earl G Davis hosted New Year open houses from 3 to 5 pm and 8 to 10 pm at 6 Marietta Ave Holly wreaths red candles and pine boughs decorated the home Sixty five guests attended Mrs Robert Bullock and Mrs C M Ferguson served at the punch bowls in the afternoon and evening Marian Vanity helped in service in both sessions

Earl G. Davis Davis Marietta Ave Robert Bullock C. M. Ferguson Marian Vanity

Holiday Teas by Ohio University Dean Draw Guests

Dean Irma Voigt hosted New Year tea events at 35 Park Place, entertaining 75 guests on Saturday and 35 on Sunday as part of a season that has seen about 500 visitors. The home featured a sunlit organ mantel piece, a large Christmas tree with tinsel, electric candles, and illuminated evergreens. Faculty members and spouses attended Saturday, while unmarried faculty were present Sunday, with Edith Wray and Mrs. George R. Starcher serving Bohemian tea and refreshments.

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Park Place Dean Voigt Edith Wray George R. Starcher Dean Kaie Oor

Let Children Scribble Art Advice From a Student

An Ohio University art student argues parents should let children scribble freely to develop self expression. The piece urges no prompting or directing, allowing kids to narrate their own stories through marks and motions for confident individuality.

Johnny

Personalities Return Home for Holidays Across Ohio and Beyond

Several Columbus residents return from holiday visits including Mrs. Evan J. Jones and her son Evan from Douglaston New York to resume Ohio State University classes. Others travel from Findlay Pietane Baton Rouge and Meadville Pa to Columbus and Athens for reunions and work. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae gather for sales tax receipt collection.

Evan J. Jones Evan Douglaston Long Island N.Y J. R. Gilmore Columbus Ohio State University Baton Rouge Elmer F. Jones Grosvenor St Athens Capitol City Capitol State University U. S Huey P. Long Capitol Grounds Alpha Gamma Alpha Gamma Delta Margaret Burt Elliot St

Hostess Mary Bartlett Hosts Athens Shrine Past Officers Club

Mrs. Mary E. Bartlett hosted the Past Officers Club of Athens Shrine No. 6 at their January meeting in Nelsonville. After a 4 o'clock dinner, a brief business session followed.

Mary E. Bartlett Officers Club Athens Shrine No. 6 Nelsonville Sayre Study Circle Mamie Steele Child “Guidance cc Circle A. C. Anderson Ohio Universe Federation Circle C.C.L Richard Phillips Ohio Ave Rosenberg Athens Shrine IOC Athens

Realizing the value of unasked advice

The text notes that people often dislike unsolicited guidance and that different individuals have distinct approaches. It also mentions a cooking tip: add a little dry mustard to the flour, salt, and pepper used to season Swiss steak.

Gullum Collects Century Glass Patterns At Dinner Table

Mrs Gullum is a collector of antique glass patterns. Her Thousand Eye glass set features candleholders and jelly glasses in vaseline amber blue and green hues. She also owns a Moon and Star pressed glass pattern once made by Adams and Co in Pittsburgh, highlighting the old glass center of the region.

Frank B. Gullum Ass University Gullum Richards and Hartley Taretum Adams and Co Pittsburgh Wheeling Ohio

Community Club Calendar and Meetings Schedule

Local groups list postponed and upcoming meetings across Monday through Friday. Wesleyan Service Guild rescheduled to Monday. WBA Review meets 7:30 p.m. in IOOF Hall. several church and women’s clubs hold Monday through Friday sessions at homes, restaurants, and schools with guest speakers, installations, and book reviews noted.

Wesleyan Service Guild WBA Review Ioof Hall

Local residents share Christmas visits across Ohio towns

Mrs. Henry Euhler and family spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Romine in Hemlock Grove. Several couples and relatives from Springfield Steubenville Pomeroy Athens and Cincinnati gathered for holidays with family in Racine and nearby communities. Bobbie Joe Adams in the Army Air Force returned on furlough to join kin near Racine.

Racine Henry Euhler Carroll Sayre Pittsburgh James Stewart Steubenville Walter Stewart Cummins Pomeroy Athens Road James Jividen Point Pleasant Harold Weatherholt Gallipolis Manning Grand Rapid Mich Ted Hilldare T. A. Galbreath Coolville William McKelvey Portland Dillon Cross Paul Cross Marietta Wilma Roush Clifford Roush Paul Hilldare Arm Air Force Otis McClintock George Simpson Marian Clara Laughlin Owen Watson Robert Roush Marian Simpson Christ Hospital Cincinnati

Christmas Events and Family News From Radcliff Area

Christmas season brings visits from Wellston and Point Rock families. C E Pierce and Raymond Barnes reported about 300 bushels of corn lost to flood damage. Schools closed for Christmas featured a operetta and pageant directed by grade teachers and Mrs Barton. Community groups held parties with many relatives attending. George Morris receives spinal treatment in Columbus while his mother stays nearby. Pvt Jack Jeffers spends furlough with his mother after Army Air Corps duty in Texas.

Radcliff C. E. Pierce Raymond Barnes Barton J. M. Jackson Schaad Wellston Lucille Charles Williams Harry Clyde Morris Point Rock F. E. Price J. B. Palmer Lacey Kyger Lois Ann Lynne Luella Scheerschmidt Charles Carol Kathy Kay South Vienna James Palmer Columbus Alva Collins Union Ridge Chidren J. Palmer Kenneth Price U. S. Army Guadalcanal Arnot Jeffers Minnie Mae Robert Burns George Morris Childrens’ Hospital Ramon Morris Daisy Conn Edith Trotter Mary Betty Thivener Carl Jack) Trotter Emory Canade McLaughlin Sisters Jack Jeffers

Clifton visitors and family gatherings noted

Clifton and Nitro households share holiday visits. Everett Dudding and son Ray of Nitro spent Christmas with the Wil liams and Riley families. Floyd Roach of Dayton visited his parents, and Larry Fox of East Liverpool joined Hoy Fox family. Mrs Kennedy of Bellaire stayed with George Humphries. Maud Van Meter hosted grandchildren David and Darryel Knopp with Fred Johnson’s daughter Dorothy Van Meter. Sgt Cecil Smith of Columbus visited his parents.

George Humphries Maud van Meter David Darryel Knopp Fred Johnson Cecil Smith Columbus A. Smith Harold Vogieson Middleport Alan Knopp Dorothy van Meter

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