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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1950

Page

6

Stocking Appeal Aids Chillicothe Veterans Hospital

Ninety one clubs and individuals contributed to a Christmas Stocking appeal for Chillicothe Veterans Hospital. The effort produced 250 stockings and 200 nut cups, with 58 evergreen decorations. Ohio University students supplied 60 gifts for the hospital gift shop. Sponsors include Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae, American Legion Auxiliary, Kiwanis, Daughters of Union Veterans, various church groups, and many individuals from Athens and surrounding towns.

Chillicothe Veterans Hospital Hunter E. Hope Red Cross Albany Amesville New Marshfield Rome Nelsonville Coolville Guysville Chainbuster Millfield Trimble Parkersburg W. Va Rufus Putnam Athens West the Plains Chauncey Ohio University Edna Mae Overholt Hope Community Service Council Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae American Association of University Women Amere Needle Club American Legion Auxiliary Athena Delphian Society Athens Art and Thimble Club Athens Grange No. 1689 Athens High School Presidents’ Club Athens Needle Club Chi Omega Alumnae Club Athens Colony of New England Athens Business & Professional Women’s Club Business Women's Group Women’s Council First Christian Church Catholic Ladies of Columbia Daughters of Union Veterans Faithful Few Bridge Club Higley Hobson Study Circle Kiwanis Club Lydia Lash Evans Maecenas Nabby Lee Ames DAR National Letter Carriers’ Auxiliary Pallas Club PEO Sisterhood Presbyterian Circle No. 38

Activities of Children's Theater Resuming Saturday

The group will resume Saturday January 14 in the auditorium at Fast Side School. All members should attend the meeting at 2 p.m.

Fast Side School

Grange Group Elects Officers

Canaan Grange met in Canaanville electing Nita Dillinger master and Roger Williams overseer for the coming year. Other officers include Rachel Lawson lecturer Floyd Dillinger steward Lloyd Dillinger assistant steward Joan Montel chaplain Merwin Mansfield treasurer Mabel Mansfield secretary Oscar Dillinger gatekeeper Edna Williams Ceres Nelle Halbirt Pomona Lucy Sutton Flora Doris Dillinger and Louis Williams executive. committees named include Lucy Sutton home economics Roger Williams temperance Joan Mantle youth Wilda Patterson health. Social hour followed in the Town Hall with gifts exchanged and refreshments served.

Canaan Grange Canaanville Nita Dillinger Roger Williams Rachel Margaret Lawson Floyd Dillinger Lloyd Dillinger Joan Montel Merwin Mansfield Mabel Mansfield Oscar Dillinger Edna Williams Ceres Nelle Halbirt Pomona Lucy Sutton Flora Doris Dillinger Louis Williams Wendell Wright Lutie Wright Joan Mantle Wilda Patterson

Hollywood Gossip Bids Clark Gable Wedding Stir

Hollywood buzz centers on Clark Gable and Lady Sylvia Stanley marriage a flash misidentified as widow of Doug Fairbanks. McGwire press agent jokes about a honeymoon motorbike trip in the High Sierras. Kirk Douglas thanks the Hollywood Women’s Press Club with orchids. Bogart teased as uncooperative. Betsy Hutton vows more noise. Frank Morgan’s last film appearance in Key to the City shown. Guy Madison exits with Selznick. Helen Ainsworth predicts major film announcements for the reimagined star.

Hollywood NEA Clark Gable Sylvia Stanley Alderly Doug Fairbanks M-G-M Gable Joan Harrison Joan Clark Doug Carole Lombard High Sierras Kirk Douglas Hollywood Women’s Press Club H. Bogart Betty Hutton Frank Morgan

Guests From Albany Visit Dayton Holiday Event

Mr and Mrs Daniel A Pierce of 3 W Stimson Ave and Mr and Mrs L D Conkey of Albany traveled to Dayton for weekend and New Year visits with Mr and Mrs Owen Griswold, their relatives. They attended a 6 pm dinner and New Year's Eve party at Mr and Mrs Howard Sheets home where television was shown. During the Dayton stay they called on several Griswolds and related families.

Daniel A. Pierce W. Stimson Ave L. D. Conkey Albany Dayton Owen Griswold Conkeys Pierces Howard Sheets Harry Griswold Willard Griswold Minnie Griswold Helen

Miracle Vitamins With Iron Solu Seals Ad

Joseph H. Staley and Mrs Catherine Baughman endorse Miracle Vitamins With Iron Solu Seals. They claim benefits for frayed nerves stomach trouble and rough skin plus better blood. Sold at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store for 100 tablets $2.50 with mail order option.

Quick’s Cut Rate

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