Christmas Vesper Service At Athens Presbyterian
About 300 children and parents attended the annual Christmas vesper at the Athens Presbyterian Church on Friday. The program featured a pageant by Mrs. Paul Beckley and church school departments, carols led by the senior high choir under Prof. P. L. Peterson, and readings by Kay Woogerd and Arthur Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Presbyterian Church
Paul Beckley
Church School
H. P. Curry
P. L. Peterson
P. J. Woodworth
Scrip
Ture
Kay Woogerd
Arthur Hawkins
Fred Luchs
Yvonne Sherow
Mrs. Sherow
Kathleen Kelly
Robert Sylvester
Jane Luchs
Judy Fleck
John Cline
Gregory Sherow
Angel
Martha Mohl
Vickie Rauch
Carla Sherow
Patty Witzler
Eddie West
New Officers Elected at Women’s Benefit Association Meeting
New officers were elected and installed at the Women’s Benefit Association meeting in the IOOF Hall. Officers include Betty Mizicko as president Geneva Masterton as vice president Zola Walcott secretary Ruth Baughman chaplain Margaret Frost lady of ceremonies and third auditing member. Frieda Wilock served as install officer. Christmas gifts were exchanged around the tree at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting is Tuesday January 9 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Benefit Association
IOOF
Betty Mizicko
Geneva Masterton
Zola Walcott
Ruth Baughman
Margaret Frost
Frieda Wilock
Ohio University Bands Director Attends National Convention Panel
Charles E. Gilbert travels to Chicago for three days to attend the National College Bands convention and joins a panel with Prof. William D. Reveilli of Michigan who visited Ohio University two years ago. Meanwhile Earnest Coe and family plan Christmas visits in Kent and Marion with relatives A B Briggs R W Coe Betty Bobby Johnny Linda. Faye Eslocker returns from Washington DC visiting her son Don Eslocker daughter-in-law and grandchildren Faye Joan and also plans time with Sam Curtis at Homecraft Drive Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Gilbert
Ohio University
Chicago
National College Bands
Gilbert
William D. Reveilli
Michigan
Earnest Coe
Park Place
Kent
A. B. Briggs
Betty
Bobby
Mrs
Faye Eslocker
Columbus
Washington, D.C
Don Eslocker
Faye
Joan
Joseph Eslocker
Eslocker
Sam Curtis
Homecraft Drive
Officers Elected At Meeting
New officers were elected at the Tuesday meeting of the Married Peoples' Class of the First Christian Church. Im. W. Burt presided. Mrs. M. T. Vermillion led devotions with Christmas as the theme and Rev. Joe B. Maffett offered prayer. Gifts were exchanged among members.
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First Christian Church
Im. W. Burt
M. T. Vermillion
Joe B. Maffett
Holiday table settings with oversized goblets and greenery
Guide to festive table décor using oversized goblets filled with tinsel and greens, glow of candles, and a green theme. Recommends ivyware, white coupe plates, red and green accents, and simple DIY touches like wire trees and red berries for a cohesive Christmas tablescape.
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New York
Brownie Troops Share Christmas Party Details and Members
Brownie Troop 26 East Side School led by Mrs. Lackey and assistant Mrs. Cox held a Christmas party with carols a story reading and gifts. Refreshments were provided by troop mothers and two guests attended, the Trout twins Lynn and Lee. Members named include Devens Agnone Patty Barnhouse Linda Black Beverly Baird and many others. The girls made beanbags for the Children's Home and decorated them with button eyes. Brownie Troop 20 also hosted a Christmas party with piano selections carols a tree and Santa duties. Members listed include Sandra Anderson Robin Border Linda Chambers and several others. Dan J. Cavanaugh arrived to spend Christmas vacation with family and serves as assistant coach at Youngstown East.
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Brownie
East Side School
Robert Lackey
Joseph Cox
Cox
Eugene Cole
William Trout
James Snyder
Terry Trout
Lynn
Lee Trout
Devens Agnone
Patty Barnhouse
Linda Black
Beverly Baird
Margene Cole
Sandra Grubb
Connie Helwig
Patty Lee
Jane McBee
Julianne Roberts
Elizabeth Robinson
Meredith Rowe
Sharon Schloss
Pamela Sue Snyder
Carolyn Smith
Sandy Thompson
Terry Ann Trout
Mary Ruth Jump
Jan Lee Tom
Betty Lou Ulrich
Judy Posten
Barbara Cone
Carl Roberts
Charles Jump
Harold Lee
Brownie Troop 20
J. E. Jenkins
Richard Rutkoskie
Santa Claus
Sandra Anderson
Robin Border
Linda Chambers
Linda Lee Conkey
Mary Cox
Carol Frey
Ellen Goodrich
Sandra Holt
Mary Jenkins
Margaret Karr
Marie Kirchner
Carolyn Mulford
Betty Jean
Calendar of Events for Tuesday through Wednesday
Albany Farm Bureau Council meets with Mrs Blanche Cline at 8 p.m. Gift exchange. Child Study Circle of CCL with Mrs Maxwell Ferguson at 69 Grosvenor St at 8 p.m. Gift exchange. Tuesday Club at Thackeray House 6 30 p.m. Regrets to 20164. Lodi Grange hosts 25c gift exchange. Take towel or wash cloth. American Legion Auxiliary gift exchange with Delilah Rebleah New Marshfield at 7 30 p.m. 50c gift exchange. Take candy or nuts. Wednesday Athens Country Club bridge luncheon at 1 p.m. Reservations by 7 p.m. Tuesday to Mrs C E Nunemaker 27634. 1 gift exchange. Pocahontas dinner at 6 p.m. 1 gift exchange. Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae with Mrs John Clark Stewart St 7 30 p.m. Take tax stamps and towel. New Marshfield Canasta Club with Mrs Donna Fultz at 7 30 p.m. Nannie Allum Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p.m. IOOF hall 30c gift exchange. Pals revealed take pie or sandwiches 6 00 Plains Garden Club with Mrs Herman Humphrey 7 30 p.m. Take Christmas arrangements.
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CCL
Maxwell Ferguson
Grosvenor St
Thackery House
Lodi Grange
American Legion Auxiliary
Delilah Rebelah
New Marshfield
Athens Country Club Bridge
Zeta Tau Alpha
John Clark
Stewart St
Nannie Allum
Rebekah Lodge
We Women By The Clock At Christmas Shopping
A column analyzes how indecision slows holiday shopping and urges women to preselect gifts at home. It contrasts shopper hesitation with a brisk, decisive approach like a man buying last minute gifts, and ends with advice to tidy up after chores before heading out.
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Aunt Susie
Sculpture in Wood by John Rood A Minnesota Artist
Former Athens resident and noted American sculptor John Rood publishes Sculpture in Wood explaining sculpting fundamentals for beginners and blending arts education. The book reflects his career in New York galleries, residence at Ohio University and the University of Minnesota, and his pioneering use of color in wood sculpture.
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John Rood
Athens
United States
Rood
New York
Joseph
New Members Initiated into B and PW Club in Candlelight Service
Three new members joined the Business and Professional Women's Club during a candlelight initiation themed around the club emblem. New members include Mrs. Howard Bobo Miss Kathleen McAfee and Mrs. Francis Packard with another member Mrs. George Marshall a nurse at Guysville. A Christmas party followed with decorations readings carols and a coffee hour hosted by the president and helpers.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Howard Bobo
Athens County Red Cross
Kathleen McAfee
Athens City
Francis Packard
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
George Marshall
Guysville
Robbin Boshop
Paul Dean
Jack Kern
Lucille Duffee
Kathryn Enlow
Maybelle Durst
John Jagers
C. A. Fishinger
Edna Kennedy
Arvilla van Dyke
Ray Johnson
Naomi Black
Kathleen Campbell
VanMeters deny sale of restaurant on State Street
Mr and Mrs George VanMeter announced they have not sold their restaurant on West State Street as reported in The Sunday Messenger. They will continue to operate both the restaurant and the dining hall of the Athens Country Club.
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George VanMeter
W. State St
Sunday Messenger
Athens Country Club
Literary Club Meeting Discusses Mothers of Biblical Literature
Mrs. Ralph Woods spoke on Mothers of Biblical Literature at the Progressive Literary Club gathering held at her home on W State Street. Mrs. Wendell Rose led the business portion as gifts were exchanged and Christmas carols sung. Decorations and refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for January 9 at Mrs. Elmer Finsterwald’s home.
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Ralph Woods
Mothers of Biblical Literature
Progressive Literary Club
W. State St
Wendell Rose
Elmer Finsterwald
Stewart WSCS Christmas Meeting at Mertha Byron Home
Stewart WSCS met at Mertha Byron’s home for the annual Christmas program and gift exchange. Addie Balderson assisted hostess with a Mary the Mother of Jesus devotion led by Mrs Grace Haley. Refreshments followed for Rev Haley and family plus listed attendees.
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Stewart Wscs
Mertha Byron
Addie Balderson
Mary
Mother of Jesus
Grace Haley
How to refresh a vanity with sheet fabric
If the skirt of your vanity table is bedraggled try replacing it with a new one made of sheets. Cut away worn parts of the sheets and dye the remaining material a shade that matches your bedroom decor.
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Foodbank
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Hamburg
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the Foodbank
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Lowman
By Anne Larsen
Dan J. Cavanaugh
R. R. Baur
Andrew Cavanaugh
S. Congress
Youngstown East
Albany Farm Bureau Council
Blanche Cline
C. E. Nunemaker
Plains Garden Club
Herman Humphrey
Ruth Millett
Papa
Dispatch
Pat Miller
B and
Stimson
Acme Dry Cleaners
Athena Theatre
Athens, Ohio
Gullal
Quick's
RA Raat
Willett
Heywood
Wakefield
Madden
Norwalk
General Electric
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Assas
Chesterhill, Ohio
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