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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1957
Page
11
The Hi Lo Home Demonstration Club and families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wrights Long Run Road home for a potluck dinner a Christmas program and carols. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gilson the Phillips and Carsey families and numerous others.
Fourteen members joined the Maecenas Literary Club for a turkey luncheon at the Cottage Tea House hosted by Mrs. Clarence Laughlin with assistance from Mrs. John McElroy. A Christmas program followed featuring readings by Mrs. George Ford, Mrs. Homer Brown, and Mrs. James Josten.
For their next meeting the Special Pet With Gift group will gather at Mrs Harold Oggs home on Second Street on January 14.
The Plains High School hosted a Christmas themed FHA meeting as Athens County Future Homemakers of America discussed the State Homemaker's Degree. Mrs. Clarabelle Burns of Rome Canaan High led the degree requirements with representation from Rome Canaan The Plains Shade Athens and Albany schools. Betty Mackey of The Plains presided at the refreshment table.
Residents of Albany and surrounding areas anticipate a Christmas pageant at the Albany Methodist Church next Sunday. The service opens to the public at 7 30 p m and features pageant scenes plus special music recitations and a children s treat.
At the Cottage Tea House on N Lancaster St the Current Events Club held a Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs. William Pierce who led the dinner committee. After a business meeting led by Mrs. L. L. Lovett a Christmas program featured "Candle in the Forest" read by Mrs. J. W. Stewart, games, carol singing, and a meditation by Mrs. Moffett.
Glass fiber curtains are the simplest type to keep spotless as they resist dirt. Frequent sudsing removes dust and they retain their new look almost forever. When washing by hand avoid wringing, and in a machine use short cycles with a light load to prevent wrinkles. Let them drip dry for straight, ready to hang curtains.
The Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society held a Christmas meeting at Mrs. Frank Maerker’s home with co hostess Mrs. Everett Rosser. Members heard devotional talks on Luke’s Christmas story and a Columbia, South America overview. A medical mission chapter, press influence talk, and Christmas readings followed with carols, committee notes, and a white gift for Medellin Church.
Miss Irene Hand an Athens High School instructor will leave Thursday for Jackson Mississippi to spend the Christmas holidays with her mother. She will be joined there by her sister who lives at Gulfport.
If asked to leave a phone number during a call go ahead and leave it unless you will be away from the telephone. This helps everyone stay informed and avoids repeated calling.
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