Trailblazer Jeannette Piccard supports women priesthood stance
At 80 Dr. Jeannette Piccard remains busy as a pioneer for women in the Episcopal Church. Once a ballooning aviator and space pioneer, she helped spark a push for ordaining women in 1970s church debate. Her biblically grounded view contrasts with lingering canon concerns, and she preserves a banner quoting Paul about equality in Christ.
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Jeannette Piccard
Episcopal Church
Minneapolis
Minn
Piccard
Jean
Auguste
Apostle Paul
Christ Jesus
Woman cleric faces church pushback and praise
Dr. Jeanette Piccard, ordained Episcopal deacon, describes church leaders opposing women in ministry while noting canons allow brief officiating in other dioceses. She cites hundreds of letters from supporters, emphasizes her lifelong call, and continues active preaching and speaking engagements across cities.
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Piccard
Bach
Elors
General Theological Seminary
New York
National Aeronautical and Space Administration
Manned Spacecraft Center
Houston
Space Agency
Lincoln
Neb
New York City
Richmond, Va
St. Phil
Dear Abby Advice on Relationships and IDs
A Valentine dating dilemma asks to level up romance or stay friends. Parents press for engagement questions in law and etiquette. A note warns about sharing IDs and future consequences.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
School Announces Plans for Christmas Program
Third, fourth and fifth graders at The Plains Elementary School will perform a Christmas program Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Special numbers feature soloists Paul Brinkley Debbie Cook Dana Kasler and Julie Skinner with additional performers Anette Braley Rod Coon Kelly Doyle Eve St John Trent Lovett David Hughes Hargie George Becky Shamblin Rob Conant Chuck Gilkey Melissa Cochran Jackie Easterling and Jerry.
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the Plains
Paul Brinkley
Debbie Cook
Dana Kasler
Julie Skinner
Anette Braley
Rod Coon
Kelly Doyle
Eve St. John
Trent Lovett
David Hughes
Hargie George
Becky Shamblin
Rob Conant
Chuck Gilkey
Melissa Cochran
Jackie Easterling
Jerry
Night Before Christmas program showcases student dancers and soloists
Fifth graders John Johnson Shaui Easler and Tom Parsons star in the night program 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' with holding the Food Line Smathers Todd Barnhart Dawn Burgie and Rhonda Adams among dancers. The production features numerous soloists and is directed by Mrs. Mary Pat Carinci with teachers Mrs. Karen Ruth Mrs. Carole Spring Mrs. Sue Chapman and Mrs. Borchert.
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Dee Cook
Alexis Scurlock
Mike Williams
Kim Cremeans
Paul George
Danetta Coots
George van Dyke
Jacque Hart
Don Puckett
Mark Metcalf
Michelle David
Lisé Willoughby
Joh McDonald
Karend Baldwin
Mary E. Borchert
Mary Pat Carinci
Karen Ruth
Carole Spring
Sue Chapman
Borchert
Johnsons welcome Shannon Lynn in Marietta birth notice
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Johnson announce a daughter Shannon Lynn born December 5 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Grandparents Pearl Scott Virginia Wallace Ron Johnson all of Marietta and Mrs. June Ritenour of Beverly. Great grandparents listed from Athens and Marietta.
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Steven Johnson
Shannon Lynn
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Pearl Scott
Virginia Wallace
Ron Johnson
Marietta
June Ritenour
Beverly
Edward Scott
Virgil Stanley
Athens
T. W. Johnson
W. Milam
Ella Windland
Rodney W. Blackford
Ervin Read
Joshua Joe
Selby Memorial Hospital
Shad
Ray D. Conboy
Alan F. Croy
the Plains
J. E. Conboy
Portland
Ore
E. K. Berrong
White Salmon
Wash
Dorothy Wagner
Truman Wagner
Waterford
Area Club News Highlights Christmas Carols Program
Pallas Club met at 34 Elmwood Place with Mrs. Lorrin Kreider for a program on the origin and history of Christmas carols. Mrs. Ernest Stricklin presented carols from Latin to American backgrounds, with recordings and group singing. The 1976 77 literary committee includes Miss Catherine Nelson and others. new member Mrs. Mary Durnton attended, with guest Elise Ruly. January meeting will be with Mrs. John Evans at 45 Graham Drive.
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Pallas Club
Lorrin Kreider
Elmwood Place
Ernest Stricklin
Catherine Nelson
William Betcher
Mary Durnton
Elise Ruly
John Evans
Graham Drive
Hal Rowland
Gertrude Stewart
Catherine Hartley
Mae Burnfield
International Wives Club Christmas Trim Meeting
The International Wives Club will meet Thursday from 1 to 2 30 p m at Christ the King Student Center. Members will trim a tree make naments string popcorn and cranberries and craft paper chains. Connie Winters will play dulcimer songs as tea and cookies are served. Athens women and children are invited and rides will be provided from Wolfe Street at 12 45 p m.
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International Wives Club
Christ the King Student Center
Connie Winters
International Wives
Athens
Wolfe Street
Reuben Turnovers Rise From Classic Sandwich Influence
A Cornell food department lecturer’s Reuben turnover recipe recreates the iconic corned beef Swiss cheese sauerkraut and Russian dressing in pastry. The dish pairs with soup or salad for a hearty lunch or supper and yields eight large turnovers.
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Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press
Reuben’s Restaurant
New York City
Reuben’s
Food and Beverage
School of Hotel Administration
Cornell
Reuben
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