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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1961
Page
7
JOAN O SULLIVAN describes options for Christmas trees including glass fiber fire safe models from 12 inches to 80 inches, tiny glittering tabletop trees, and DIY cone and topiary creations. It offers tips on materials, safe spraying methods, and kid friendly crafts to brighten homes this season.
Nancy Pierce was elected noble grand of the Delilah Rebekah Lodge at a recent meeting. Other officers named include Laura Betts vice grand Elsie Stephenson recording secretary Ethel Elliott financial secretary Maud Judy treasurer and Captain Conkey degree captain. The charter was draped in memory of Nellie Baker and the group donated to the IOOF Home Christmas fund. Birthday members were honored with gifts and a cake made by Maude Judy was served. Virginia Carter attended.
The Albany WCTU hosted eight Athens WCTU members at Mrs. D. L. McVay’s home. County president Dan Downey reported on the 89th State Convention. Loyalty Legion leader Bessie Strong and Miss Mary Noss spoke on youth work and a speech contest evaluation.
Local groups from the Athens area publish a sequence of Monday and Tuesday gatherings. Mentally health association, PEO chapter, Catholic ladies, Grange, CES chapter, garden clubs, and a Presbyterian women’s group announce meetings, potlucks, Christmas parties, gift exchanges, and program chairmen at various venues.
Local groups schedule meetings and events including Baker Neighborhood Council 8 p.m. with Mr and Mrs Leo Frost and Senior CCL 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Tom Gibson. Also lists cancellations luncheons programs and Christmas parties with gift exchanges and potlucks across several organizations.
Charles Minelli director of Ohio University Bands and associate professor of music leaves for Joliet Illinois to represent the College Band Directors National Association at the International Band Directors Congress. He serves a tenth year as national secretary of the 550 member group and will guest conduct in Chicago at the 15th Mid West National Band Clinic leading the Sterling Colorado High School Band before 4000 high school directors from across the nation.
Gift a doll pattern featuring a coat dress blouse skirt bolero lounge outfit dance dress robe nightgown petticoat pants for 10 18 20 22 inch dolls. Include size. Send 35 cents plus 10 cents per pattern for first class mailing to Ann Adams Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York NY 11. Include name address zone size style number.
The Child Guidance CCL held its Christmas party at Mrs. Paul Jones home and commended Mrs. Charles Hayes for helping plan Athens Youth Center. The group pledged $100 toward a $6000 goal, wrapped toys for the adopted family, and planned a January meeting at Mrs. Kenneth Reeder's home with a white elephant sale.
The December meeting of the Daughters of Union Veterans convened at Mrs. Billa Rose home in Columbus with last year’s officers reelected. A Christmas program featured readings by Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Pohling while Mrs. Super offered prayers. Attendees exchanged gifts and planned cards for shut-ins. More than 200 steamship lines maintain San Francisco port offices.
The Phi Mu Auxiliary met at 73 Elmwood Pl to hold its annual Christmas party with co hosts Mrs. Wade Burk and Mrs. Karl Witzler. President Mrs. James Rice led a brief meeting and social gift exchange. next gathering set for February at Mrs. G. E. Smith's home.
Mrs Elma Randall's piano students performed a mid year recital at the Murphy home on Roosevelt Drive. Selections included works by Brahms Chopin Grieg Handel Tchaikowsky Beethoven Clementi and Schumann.
The Auxiliary met at Mrs. Downard's home with Mrs. William Davidson as co host. They voted to purchase two dozen plates for the chapter and planned February hostesses and a Christmas gift chair. The group served cookies for underprivileged children and hosted 22 Athens County Children’s Home youths at a Sunday party with gifts and games.
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