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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1962
Page
7
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Tent 100 met at Mrs. Billa Rose's home for a Christmas gathering and election. New officers include Mrs. George Ford president and Mrs. Raymond Lee senior vice president. A short program followed with refreshments and gifts. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Athene Barracks VFW meeting was postponed to January 10.
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Mr and Mrs Frank Howson of Athens Route 2 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at a dinner party hosted by their children in New Marshfield They were married November 21 1912 The couple have six children 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren Present relatives included Wade Sidders Henry Brown Mont Howson and many others with grandchildren and great grandchildren listed The reception featured a three tier wedding cake
The Athens County Red Cross chapter distributed 314 gifts for the Christmas Gift Shop at Chillicothe VA Hospital with local volunteers aiding in planning and mailing. It also provides 50 Christmas stockings for Lockbourne AFB hospital wards and 400 gift tags plus 500 candy cups for Athens State Hospital in partnership with the American Legion Auxiliary. An additional 1600 candy cups were supplied for year round holidays. The chapter aids Operation Santa Claus through pickup and delivery of gifts from groups.
Mr and Mrs William Ervin of 414 Swigart Street New Lexington celebrate sixty years of marriage they wed on December 15 1902 in New Lexington The couple will observe the day quietly due to poor health and welcome greetings from friends and relatives
Beverly Byard and James Russell Wines plan a 2 30 pm ceremony in First Christian Church with Rev Joe B Maffett officiating. Miss Byard is daughter of Mrs Glenn Byard. Mr Wines is son of Mrs Berniece Wines.
A dense list of December activities across Athens includes Women's Gasco Club at 7:30 p m on Ca naanville Rd with token gifts for a needy family, Junior Circle of CCL and Christ mas party, Trinity Fellowship potluck and Christmas program, and multiple clubs hosting dinners, gift exchanges, and doorways projects at local venues.
The 90th birthday of Sam Bolin was marked Sunday at his Hudson Avenue home. Family present included Mr. and Mrs. Bolin with six children four living two sons four grandchildren eight great grandchildren and Mrs Bolin’s brother and wife. Mr. Bolin was born in Meigs County and has long resided in the area.
Morrison School students present an original Christmas Means Giving at Friday evening program after the PTA meeting at 7 15 p m. Mrs Joy Edwards music teacher directs the music and narration with six grades singing and a student band accompanying.
Shade Camp 6990 of Modern Woodsmen of America invites members and families to a Saturday 7 PM Christmas party at Lodi Grange Hall. Turkey coffee served. participants should bring a covered dish. A gift exchange will be held for children under 16.
Paula Sue Boyer celebrated her fourth birthday at grandmother Mrs. Henry Ayers home on Peach Ridge Road. Attendees included Phillip Boyer Phyllis Boyer Tara Lynn Boyer and several Ayers Keller and Bald family members. A Federation Circle of CCL sponsored children’s party is planned for Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Electric Co.
A traditional wassail punch recipe is shared for Christmas celebrations. It mixes orange and grapefruit juice with cider and spices, then simmers and serves hot. The article notes the festive garnish of orange slices with candied cherries and angelica holly and yields about 25 servings.
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