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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1964
Page
6
A survey of Christmas customs notes the stock ing legend tied to St Nicholas and the gift of gold, candles lighting the Bethlehem scene, Advent wreaths, the Christmas tree origins in 1776 Hessian soldiers scene, and open house traditions in Merrie Olde England with festive feasts and decor.
Reader tips cover inexpensive egg nog from store products, boxed ice cream mix for eggnog, blanket edge stitching, yellow coloring for pale eggs in dressings, sponge rubber as car floor moisture absorber, and carpet burn repairs using white glue and thread pieces.
The First Presbyterian Church will present its annual Christmas Pageant during the 9:45 worship service on Sunday December 20. Church school children and youth choirs directed by Mrs Thomas Niccolls will take part with Cheri O'Brien as narrator. Mary and Joseph are Barbara Butler and Randy Darnton. The Wise Men are Daniel Dadisman John Niccolls and Raymond Strickmaker. Shepherds are Steve Jagers Don Ward and David Sargeant. Angels include Janice Butner Alice Clark Heidi La John Christy Gilbert Sondra Sander and Diana Marquardt. Pages are Brenda Flowers Anne Roberts and Carol Savage. James Scott and Caroline Auer portray the Inn keeper and his wife. Cast members should meet at the church Saturday at 9 am for rehearsal.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. White of 2936 Halstead Road announce the birth of a son, Scott Lee, on Navy 30. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dilley of Athens and Mr. VA. L. White of Stuart, Florida. The infant has a brother Steven and sisters Laurie and Cathy.
Miss Cheryl Nisley of Athens Route 5 has been chosen as a prize winner in the Maidenform Teen Dream contest. She will receive a 17 jewel wrist watch for submitting one of the fifth place entries. The Athens Grange annual Christmas party is set for Thursday at 6 30 with a covered dish dinner and a 50 cent gift exchange. Members are asked to bring food for a family basket.
The piece lists five cook book nominations for holiday gifts. Libby Hillman’s Lessons in Gourmet Cooking supports classroom teaching experiences in New York suburbs. Diane Lucas with Darlene Geis presents The Gourmet Cooking School Cookbook with French menus and serving ideas. Craig Claiborne’s An Herb and Spice Cook Book explains herbs and spices with practical recipes. Ladies' Home Journal Dessert Cookbook collects magazine recipes edited by Carol Truax. Robert Carrier’s Great Dishes of the World targets travelers with international dishes.
The Adult Fellowship Class at The Plains Methodist Church gathered in the Education Building for its annual Christmas Dinner led by Rev. Mr. and Mrs. David Bryson. A brief program and gift exchanges followed as many members attended.
Sugar Creek PTO meets at 7 p.m. with potluck and gift exchange. NALC Auxiliary at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Hedges and a gift exchange. Lodi Grange holds a 7 p.m. potluck Christmas party and gift swap to stock Christmas baskets. Hobson Study Circle at 7:30 p.m. with gifts for the State Hospital.
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