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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1950
Page
8
Major and Mrs E E Carmichael of Whittier Alaska report six feet of snow on Christmas morning contradicting earlier six inch estimates The message came via their son and daughter in law Also noted are remarks about youngsters preferring chopped salted peanuts in raisin oat cookies.
The Paganini Quartet performs Thursday at 8 15 p m in Memorial Auditorium funded by the Ohio University School of Music Convocation Committee and the Coolidge Foundation with community admission free. A long list of patrons includes Dr and Mrs Ralph M Albaugh Miss Amy Allen Mr and Mrs Sam Altman Miss Mary Antonine Dean and Mrs A H Armbruster and many others.
A baby shower Monday at the Fenzel Apartments honored Mrs. Charles Lewis. Guests included Mrs. John Mitchell, Mrs. W. A. Yauch, Mrs. Roger Connor, Mrs. H. C. Dorman, and Mrs. H. W. Roach with out-of-town attendees Mrs. M. A. Urbach of Los Angeles and Mrs. Jules Davis of Jacksonville Florida.
Hollywood gossip notes Deanna Durbin says 125 pound frame at 5 foot 6 suits her and she has no agent, plans Europe trip, while Joe Pasternak has hinted at a comeback, but no call or offer. Shirley Temple cancels auto biography over unhappy ending and Margaret O'Brien has a busy year with radio film TV offers and a Broadway role possibility.
Wednesday events include PEO with Mrs Hughes on Strathmore Blvd at 7 30 p m Pocahontas Lodge Novel Bridge Club and AKS Stagion Auxiliary events with refreshments and entertainment at Chauncey and other venues. Thursday features Needle Club and Ladies Auxiliary with various hosts and times. Friday lists Civil War observances and Friday sewing clubs. Saturday highlights Children s Theater at East Side School and multiple installations and rummage sales at City Hall and high school venues.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service held a Tuesday afternoon meeting led by president Mrs. John Dowler. A devotional and readings were given by several members, with Mrs. Karl Kasten discussing world illiteracy and Dr Lawbach’s literacy work in 40 countries and 68 dialects over 20 years. A social hour and tea followed hosted by Mrs. Harry Benz' Circle.
Mrs Glen Hanes hosted the Lydia Lash Evans Club gathering at Utah Place with Mrs Earl Davis and Mrs Jerome Fenske as program chairs. Members enjoyed games and exchanged white elephant gifts while the hostess served refreshments. A tip notes steamed puddings reheat quickly if sliced before reheating.
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