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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1939

Page

6

Thanksgiving reunions brighten Athens as families gather

Athens residents plan Thanksgiving dinners with relatives from Rocky River Lakewood Cincinnati and Pasadena. Hosts include the Roberts Beasley Bjornstad and Jones families sharing meals at homes in Athens with guests from Cleveland Beaver Falls and Baltimore. Notable events include university staff and student visitors and a birthday dinner in addition to traditional family feasts.

Athens Carl H. Roberts Beeches Albany Roberts Mr. Roberts Rocky River Lakewood Oscar Roberts Charles Bredt Phyllis Jack Ted Roberts Allington Jones Cincinenati Frank Cross the Roberts Grosvenor St Paul Kimée Arminda FE. W. Kimes

Athens Toy Matinee to Aid Santa’s Toy Shop Fund

Athens residents are urged to bring a new or used toy to a Saturday morning matinee at the Athena Theater. The Dec 2 show features Mad About Music with Deanna Durbin plus two animated cartoons. Proceeds fund Santa’s Toy Shop run by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and local merchants.

Santa Claus Athens Frank Nolan Chine Athena Theater Deanna Durbin Junior Chamber of Commerce

Thanksgiving Morning Wedding at First Christian Church

Geraldine Chism and Robert Essex will wed Thanksgiving morning in Athens at the First Christian Church with Rev. Neil Crawford officiating. Attendants include Mrs. William Osterholt and Mr. Oliver Wood. attendees wear Burgundy and Dragon Fly Blue, a three-tier cake and a wedding breakfast follow at the Chism home. The couple will reside at 21 Marietta Ave after a short wedding trip.

Geraldine Chism Robert Essex First Christian Church Forrest D. Chiam William Osterholt Roberta Chiam Eesex Oliver Wood Osterholt Neil Crawford Lofts William A. Ruston Jorgan Lohengrin Phyllis Logan Mendelssohn Forrest D. Chism Elizabeth Pissex New Straitaville Chism Stewart St Patty Mackinnhon Alma Acomb Athens High School San Souci Sorority Essex Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Marietta Ave

Woman's Bible Class Plans Christmas Potluck at Church

The Presbyterian Church Woman's Bible Class at the Presbyterian Manse held a meeting hosted by Rev and Mrs Frederick Luchs. Plans were made for a Christmas six o'clock potluck supper at the church and a program featuring vocal solos by Gaston Cheney and accordion selections by Paul Gilbert. Guests Adda and Ollie Hastings attended.

Frederick Luchs Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Manse W. E. Peters Gaston Cheney Paul Gilbert Adda Ollie Hastings Mrs. Lachs

Beaux Geste Adventure Drama Tops New Paramount Screenings

A notable new Beau Geste adaption stars Gary Cooper Ray Milland and Robert Preston as three brothers who join the French Foreign Legion in an action filled tale. Brian Donlevy San scene by Wellman and Susan Hayward provide strong supporting roles. Donald O'Connor appears as young Beau. The Athena Theater hosts the local premiere Thursday.

Gary Cooper Ray Milland Robert Preston Gallant Brothers French Foreign Legion Paramount Athena Theater Cooper Milland Preston Coopér Tchnique Markoff Susan Hayward J. Carrol Naish Rasinoff Donald O'Connor Beau

Engagement notice for Esther Secoy and Reverend Beryl Burr

Mr and Mrs Marvin Secoy of 3 Woodland Ave announce the engagement of their daughter Esther to Rev Beryl Burr of Illinois. Rev Burr, son of Mr and Mrs Lois Burr of Cleveland, is a graduate of Ohio University and studies at Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston. He serves as pastor of Winthrop Harbor Methodist Church in Illinois.

Thomas N. Hoover Elmwood Place Benjamin Franklin IV Franklin V Point Pleasant W. Va Hoover Esther Secoy Beryl Burr Illinois Marvin Secoy Woodland Ave Esther Lois BH. Burr Cleveland Burr Ohio Universit Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston, I Winthrop Harbor Methodist Church Ilbiois

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests In Many Homes

Local notices list hostesses and families hosting Thanksgiving dinners across Columbus and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Wamsley Mrs. Parmeter Ensign Lloyd Thomas Mrs. Fisher and others, with travels to Glendale Canton and Honolua noted for planned visits and military assignments.

John Parmeter Marjory Thomas Ensign Lloyd Thomas Lillie Jones Glendale Calif Clem Wameley Race St Parmeter Pearl St California James W. Fisher Ensign Thomas Honolua Upetis

Thanksgiving Visit to Cleveland Family

Mrs. Algeo and her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Algeo with their son Jimmy traveled by automobile on Wednesday from 123 N. Lancaster St. to spend Thanksgiving in Cleveland, where they will remain until Sunday.

Lloyd B. Bjornstad Stewart St B. A. Taylor Stephen Gaige B. Paulsen Marilyn Gay Biornstad Columbus Galvin Walker Baltimore Evans. Jones, Jr James R. Gilmore Martha James Gilmore Pan-American Airways Company Vernor St James M. Brown Beaver Falls Penna Cleveland M. FB Twiss State St William EF. Lucas Anne Lucnas Des Moines Iowa Flora M. Luena Luenas Jack Swanson Bainbridge High School Dayton J. B. Swanson W. Union St L. B. McCune Maplewood Drive Lloyd C. Black Charleston W. Va Barley Gilbert LA Verne Mérs Dorothy Patricia Canton Gilbert Brther-Ite Law John Grim O. F. Peoples Congress St Milo Ford Billy and Sage Upper Arlington Calummsv Sally Foster Peoples C. H. Bryson Harry Bryson Franklin Ave Hightstown N. J Wey Benn Bernarda Bry Pharsday Algeo James Walsh J. E. Algeo N. Lancaster St Jimmy

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