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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1950
Page
8
The feature showcases budget class gifts for men including designer ties from top fashion houses, a miniature cocktail shaker cologne bottle, buffalo calfskin wallet with pass-case, a lifetime spark lighter, a magnetized five-compartment fly box, and a water-repellent clan plaid sports hat.
Practical advice on cultivating thoughtfulness and courtesy in family life. Emphasizes personal example for children, mutual respect in marriage, and small gestures over lavish spending. Also notes simple, reliable home cooking ideas like fish fillets with tomato and peppers.
Mrs Earl Beckley and Mrs Jack Sweeney hosted pre Christmas bridge parties at Mrs Sweeneys University Terrace home. Five tables played last evening with dessert and five more at a luncheon today. Decorations reflected the holiday season.
Children from the primary and other departments of the First Methodist Church will rehearse Saturday at 1 p.m. at the church. All participants meet Sunday at 1 30 p.m. per Mrs A L Vandeveer, the director.
A vivid holiday menu from the New Boston Inn in the Berkshire foothills features Mrs Chapin's Oyster Bisque as the centerpiece alongside roast stuffed goose, chestnut puree, wild rice, creamed onions, vegetables, plums with rum sauce, and a festive fruit centerpiece. The menu also outlines a Christmas Day oyster bisque recipe with detailed steps and serving notes.
Mrs. Lloyd Evans of Nelsonville spoke to the Women's Association of the Alexander Presbyterian Church at Mrs. Marguerite Moore's home. She described sessions of the National Council of Presbyterian Women held in Ocean Grove New Jersey this summer. The December gathering will be at Mrs. Howard Stanley's home in Albany.
Mr and Mrs James H Finney of Shoals announce the birth of their daughter Barbara Lynn on December 5. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Co B Ballinger of Athens and Mrs Donna B Finney of Cedarville. The mother was Kath leen Aleshire before marriage.
Mr and Mrs Leslie E White of Orange Texas announce the birth of a daughter Betty Carol on November 24 He is a former Athens resident and the family notes the new arrival in this society notice
The Athens Religious Education Committee will publish Christmas material in a color page in The Sunday Messenger on Dec 10 to reach more homes. Children may submit self made booklets and view them Dec 17 at Memorial Auditorium. the Interchurch Choir will perform at 3 p.m. A community carol sing is planned at the Courthouse on Dec 23 at 7 p.m. Choirs are invited to participate. committee members and aiding women are listed.
The band concert and review scheduled for this evening at Mechanicsburg School has been postponed until after the Christmas holiday per band director Wanda McDonald. The Hollister School offers the operetta The White Gypsy tonight at 8 p.m. free admission per music instructor R. H. Essex. A tip about using a large tray to carry dishes is also advised.
The Girl Scouts Leaders Association will convene at 7 30 PM in the Junior High School office. Mrs William Stehr reports on the regional convention in Toledo. Miss Eve Winters leads the program with Christmas carols and dancing.
Plains Junior Garden Club with Joan Tipton at 2 p.m. at Clarks Chapel Church. Bake sale and bazaar at Butler Bros. Store from 9 a.m.. Pallas Club and Faculty Club meet at 2 3 p.m. with Mary Connett as hostess. Mrs. Eldon Dailey, past president of the S. E. district of Federated Clubs, speaks.
The Junior High PTA met at 7 30 p m in the Little Theater of the Senior High School. Jeannette Slocum presented a boys quartet Mark Luchs Ralph Miller Billy Glover and Jerry Tolson with Arthur Hawkins as pianist. Rev Fred Luchs spoke on harmonious living and how children learn to live with others.
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