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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1976
Page
8
Dear Abby columns discuss office Christmas parties increasingly becoming family affairs and the social pressure on employees to attend. The columnist notes that in many cases a vote determines attendance and that no one should be forced to participate.
A Kentucky native shares Jean Koch's Cheese Ball recipe with cheddar cream cheese sour cream parsley and spices. Mix shape chill and roll in parsley for serving with crackers nuts olives and carrot curls.
The Woman's Music Club of Athens discussed Music Therapy directions at Mrs. Carl Denbow's home with Martha Nessley as program chair and Michael Kellogg Pat Lair and Geralyn Presti providing selections. The Athens Junior Music Club featured many students performing piano solos at First United Methodist Church. Senior Citizens held a Christmas party with 48 attendees, and new officers were elected. Chase Circle welcomed Mrs. Ronald Rife as a new member and planned a Dec 21 Christmas dinner with a two dollar gift exchange.
The United Methodist Women will assist the Salvation Army with Christmas projects at their December meeting hosted by Marjorie Coakley. They will staff Salvation Army stockings, prepare 15 fruit plates for shut-ins, and donate 100 to aid for Turkey. Frances Henderson and Mrs. Coakley hosted, with 15 members and two guests present.
Miss Susie Andrews and Mr Roger Karr were honored with a shower at the home of Mrs Purley Karr. Hosts were Mrs Pat Morrissey and Mrs Ron Spencer. Attendees included several Andrews and Karr family members and friends.
Beatrix Rosser of 19 Park Place dressed as Santa at the Athens County Children's Home as the Eagles Lodge had bought gifts for the children. She teased the youngsters about washing behind their ears and good behavior, bringing cheer during the World War I era visit.
Beatrix, age 85 on January 17, has played Santa for the American Legion Auxiliary for decades. She tows an antique sleigh bell gear and a 200 year old handbell from her great grandmother through year after year of community events. A World War I Red Cross volunteer and WWII Gray Lady, she sewed bandages and baby clothes and helped thread sewing machines. Her humor and memory persist as she plans a January jig, while daughter Nancy Milliran notes her enduring smile and talent.
The Plains United Methodist Church hosts its annual Christmas program Saturday evening with recitations and songs by children from pre school to fifth grade. A play titled A Child Shall Lead Them will be offered by junior and senior high students, with special singing and Santa giving treats to children.
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