Young Women Bring Fresh Ideas to WCTU
Editor notes new energy in the Women's Christian Temperance Union with Rosalita Leonard among youthful activists. The piece traces WCTU history from Prohibition to the present and notes rising public interest in temperance amid nationwide alcohol consumption and addiction statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
Rosalita Leonard
Chris J. Harper
Associated Press
Evanston, Ill
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
WCTU President Edith Stanley Sees U S Alcohol Problem
Edith Stanley new head of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union says alcohol touches crime violence home life and child abuse and notes parallels to 1873 saloon protests. she predicts limited chance of a liquor ban while urging younger leadership and continued temperance education nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Edith Stanley
WCTU
Stanley
Rosalia Leonard
Evanston
Youth Temperance Council
Miss Leonard
Dear Abby columns reveal marriage worries and advice
Abigail Van Buren addresses three reader questions about past relationships and trust in marriage. A fiancée avoids discussing a possible pregnancy, a wife uncovers an old affair causing strain, and a husband asks why his wife dismisses compliments. The column urges counseling and restraint.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Lasky Dr
Beverly Hills
Calif
Athens Senior Citizens Hold Turkey Dinner Meeting
Athens senior group gathered for a turkey dinner with 52 attendees. The program featured carol singing and a gift exchange with door prizes. President Mrs Jerome Fenske noted a year start procedure rotating committees quarterly increased participation and new officers were elected for January: Mrs Jennings Fout president, Mrs Forest Coffman first vice president, Mrs Blanche Cline second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jerome Fenske
Jennings Fout
Forest Coffman
Blanche Cline
Dorothy Wil
Richland Garden Club Hosts Christmas Party Report
Richland Garden Club members including Mrs. Ruth Baughman and Mrs. Margaret Camp gathered at Mrs. Edward Mizicko’s home for a Christmas gathering. Mrs. Mizicko outlined the Good Luck Garden Club Christmas party and the January 13 meeting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liams
Ruth Baughman
Margaret Camp
Richland Garden Club
Edward Mizicko
Mizicko
Garden Club
Archie Greer
Longview Heights
Harry Cakenougher
Carol Singing Returning to Favor in Homes This Christmas
Kalamazoo Michigan AP report notes the American Music Conference finds carol singing making a strong comeback as families decorate trees and sing around the piano. Educators advise engaging children with records radio and simple instruments to ease shy singers and suggest kids stage simple carol performances at tree trimming parties or in school settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
American Music Conference
Frosty the
Four H Activities Celebrate With Culbert Home Meeting
Putnam Pioneers finished sand and chunk candles during a recent Culbert home gathering. The event included a Christmas party with music notes from Gloria McClannahan. The piece suggests involving children in caroling by using round songs and inviting amateur musicians to bring instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Culbert Home
Gloria McClannahan
Willie
Robin
Parish family announces birth of Erin Justine
Mr and Mrs James A Parish Jr announce the birth of their first child a daughter Erin Justine born November 15 at OBleness Memorial Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John J Downs and Mr and Mrs James A Parish Sr Great grandmothers are Mrs Lulu McBride of Jacksonville and Mrs Helen Downs of Logan
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James A. Parish Jr
Erin Justine
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
John J. Downs
James A. Parish
Lulu McBride
Jacksonville
Helen Downs
Logan
William Lee Jr
Chauncey
Brian Lewis
Shelly Renee
Richard Stanley Jr
William Lee
Athens
Athens OES Installs New Officers
The Athens Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed officers in the Athens High School Auditorium. Dr. Howard Shull served as installing officer with Mary Shull assisting. New Worthy Patron and Matron are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Manning. Other officers include James Wallace Carrie Atkinson Bernice Spaulding Donna McLean Linda Russell Roger Wiseman Sally Martin Ruth Bateman Elouise Watson Margaret Hamer Margaret Ann Thompson Martha Ruby Newman Elec ta Dorothy Van Dyke Phillip Russell. The first meeting with the new slate is 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Albany Temple with an obligation night and reception for 1975 initiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Order of Eastern Star
Athens High School
Howard Shull
Grand Chapter of
Ohio
Mary Shull
Oklahoma
Harry Manning
Zanesville
James Wallace
the Plains
Carrie Atkinson
Bernice Spaulding
Donna McLean
Linda Russell
Roger Wiseman
Wilbur McLean
Marshal
Sally Martin
Ruth Bateman
Adah
Elouise Watson
Ruth
Margaret Hamer
Esther
Margaret Ann Thompson
Martha
Ruby Newman
Electa
Dorothy van Dyke
Warder
Phillip Russell
Sentinel
Albany
Three Quick Holiday Candies From Amy Vanderbilt’s Cookbook
Three simple candy recipes listed in Amy Vanderbilt’s files include Black Bottoms Dip marshmallows and shrimp tips. The piece also notes Dr. and Mrs. Fred Luchs returning to Athens after a six month pastorate and highlights a Los Angeles Ebell Club appearance by Dr. Luchs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Reeder
Amy Vanderbilt
Fred Luchs
Wonder Hills Drive
Athens
United Church of Christ
Rockford
Luchs
Dr. Luchs
Ebell Club
Los Angeles
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Hollis Stalder
James Josten
Gail Griffin
Bertha Fee
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Cloyce Martin
Griffin
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Marie Zimmerman
Fern Hooper
Mary Pearman
Hazel Trout
Harold Ator
Charles Carsey
Mary Rhollans
Edith Baughman
Arthur Rhollans
Waldo Poston
Clyde Hooper
Ed McCann
Glenn Tewksbury
Walter Jones
Merrill Chase
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