Familiar Face Peg Gorby Keeps Busy in The Plains
Peg Gorby, long time Athens native and former Stiffler’s Shoe Store staffer, works as a Baker Center Ohio Room cashier. She and husband Darrel run Gorby’s Trailer Court at The Plains, owning three trailers and renting spaces to residents. Peg cherishes Grange work, church, and family, and she collects bottles from roadsides and water, boasting 101 pieces and a rocking bottle favorite.
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Peg Gorby
Stiffler’s
Baker Center
Ohio Room
Athens
Peg
Darrel
Gorby
Plains
Gorby’s
New Marshfield
Bonnie
John
Wanda
Ron Llewellyn
Carol
P.T.A
Athens Grange
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Cherry Meringue Torte Ideal Holiday Fare
A festive 9 inch torte with meringue top and whipped cherry cream filling. Layered cake uses pecan topping, maraschino cherries, and light vanilla flavors baked at 350 degrees for 25 minutes per layer.
Mayonnaise Cake Recipe From Helmsmen Guides
Hel lman suggests a chocolate cake made from scratch without eggs or shortening. Mix three cups unsifted flour one to two cups cocoa one and a half cups sugar one and a half teaspoons baking powder one and a fourth teaspoons baking soda one and a fourth cups mayonnaise one and a quarter cups water one to two teaspoons vanilla. Bake in two greased pans at 350 degrees about 30 minutes. Cool and frost with ready mix.
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Hellman
Hellman’s
Athens Junior Music Club Christmas Recital Highlights
In Recital Hall the Athens Junior Music Club presented Christmas music with piano solos by Joy and Kathy Harberson and Sandra McKibben, a violin solo by Eric Jennings, and performances by First United Methodist Church elementary and junior choirs under Mrs. Sarah Spofforth. A violin ensemble included Sam Spofforth, Mary Seelhorst, Susan Klock and Barbara Russell. Carols were accompanied by Tammy Frum, Greta Conover, Linnea Johannsson, Nancy Klock and Laura Crabtree. Mrs. Barry Thomas chaired the program. Mrs. Richard Selleck is club counselor. Athens Emblem Club met at the Elks Club and planned to fund a needy family’s Christmas, with canned goods from each member to the December 15 gathering featuring a Christmas program and $1 gift exchange. Alpha Tau Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma met in November to fill Christmas stockings for men at Lockbourne Air Base, and held a pledging service for Miss Judy Mahler at the president’s home, Mrs. Sally Jagers. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Peggy Jagers and Mrs. Betty Poston.
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Athens
Joy
Kathy Harberson
Sandra McKibben
Eric Jennings
United Methodist Church
Sarah Spofforth
Sam Spofforth
Mary Seelhorst
Susan Klock
Barbara Russell
Tammy Frum
Greta Conover
Linnea Johaansson
Nancy Klock
Laura Crabtree
Barry Thomas
Richard Selleck
Alpha Tau Chapter
Sigma Phi Gamma
Lockbourne Air Base
Murray City Civic-Ettes Plan Christmas Party
The Murray City Civic-Ettes announce a Christmas party on December 22 at 7 p.m. in the Murray City civic center with a $2 gift exchange and a potluck supper. A Christmas caroling tour is planned. Ronnie Wend of Nelsonville won $100 at the recent Civic-Ettes event.
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Murray City
Civic-Ettes
Murray City Civic Center
Ronnie Wend
Nelsonville
Retta Howe Class Dines at First United Methodist
The Retta Howe Class of the First United Methodist Church in Nelsonville held a Christmas party on December 2 with 16 members and a guest, the Rev. Carroll Chesser. A six o clock dinner served by Circle One preceded the party and carol singing followed. Mrs. Flossie Whitmore read two chapters of St. Mark.
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Nelsonville
Retta Howe
First United Methodist Church
Carroll Chesser
Circle One
Flossie Whitmore
St. Mark
Doanville Bake Sale For Community Action Center
Nel sonville reports Doanville Community Action Center will hold a bake sale to raise funds. Orders for candy cookies cakes bread and pies are being taken until December 22 with delivery on December 23. Call 753-3643 753-2304 or 592-1831 to place orders.
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Nelsonville
Doanville
Brother and Sister Fight Over Mother's House
Abigail Van Buren advises that the mother needs a different lawyer to resolve the family dispute. The brother and his wife have moved into the mother's home and now refuse to leave, locking her out and causing family upheaval. The writer seeks help to regain access and possession.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Mama
Unwanted Guest Sparks Family Advice Column Debate
The reader asks how to wake up a sister who defends a problematic guest. The Brains and Brass column argues she acts from emotion, not reason, and warns that pressuring her may push her to defend the guest further while she continues to spend resources.
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Brass
Athens High Chorus Plans Carol Sing
The Athens High School chorus will perform Christmas carols in front of the courthouse at 3 p.m. Saturday and on WTAP TV at 7 p.m. December 14. They will also sing for the Athens Education Association on December 16 at the Middle School dinner.
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Athens High School
Wtap-Tv
Athens Education Association
Sandra Forbes Weds Larry E Coen in Athens Nuptials
Mr and Mrs Edward Forbes of Nelsonville announce the marriage of their daughter Sandra to Larry E Coen son of Mr and Mrs Jack Coen of Athens. The Nov 14 double ring ceremony at Athens was officiated by Rev Lloyd Bowers. Sandra works at Ohio University Hudson Health Center. Larry works for The McBee Company. The couple resides at Athens Route 5.
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Edward Forbes
Nelsonville
Sandra
Larry E. Coen
Jack Coen
Athens
Lloyd Bowers
Ohio University
Hudson Health Center
The
McBee Company
Coen
Athens Route 5
Dear Abby letter questions sister’s relationship with unemployed suitor
A brother warns Abby about his 18 year old sister’s romance with a suave, jobless boyfriend who is supported by the family. He notes the man avoids steady work while enjoying meals, rides, and outings funded by relatives, and asks for guidance.
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Abby
Personal advice column prompts readers to write
An advice request urges readers to mail their problems to ABBY at Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 with a self addressed stamped envelope for a personal reply. The note reflects classic newspaper help column practice inviting reader interaction.
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Abby
Los Angeles
Cal
Christmas Dinner Of Queen Esther Class At Church
Fifteen members and one guest attended the Queen Esther Class Christmas dinner at First United Methodist Church in Nelsonville. Tables featured a holiday theme as members sang carols and played games. Prizes went to Melle Elliott Jane Heintzelman and Dorothy Kunzman. The next meeting on January 5 will host a coke party at Mrs Terry Tignor s home on Poplar Street.
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Nelsonville
First United Methodist Church
Melle Elliott
Jane Heintzelman
Dorothy Kunzman
Terry Tignor
Poplar Street
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Retta Howe Class
Nelsonville—Valley
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Mason County Sheriff’s Department
Tribble Road
TNT
George Halley
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Bruzz
Athens High Chorus
Sandra Forbes
Maine
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KRAFT
Folger’s
Pillsbury
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van Camp
Stockton Tomatoes
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del Monte
Seaman’s Foodliner
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