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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1957

Page

10

Differences in Yugoslavia and Mexico Christmas Customs

Ohio University exchange students describe Yugoslavia’s dual calendar tradition with Orthodox and Catholic communities celebrating on Dec 25 or Jan 7 and Jan 14, and Mexico’s family centered holiday beginning nine days before Christmas with Pasadas and Three Kings Day gifts on Jan 6.

Yugoslavia Mexico Ohio University Phyllis Hunter Sierra Fria Mex Joseph Christ Bethlehem Mary and United States

Easy to Sew Printed Pattern 4646 for Misses Waist Sizes

Classic winter skirt pattern 4646 with pleated front for Misses waist 24 to 32. Size 28 uses 15% yards of 54 inch fabric. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents more for first class mailing to Anne Adams at The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York NY 11. Include name address zone size and style number.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Albany WSCS Holds Yuletide Meeting

The Albany Woman's Society of Christian Service held a Christmas gathering at the church with hostesses decorating the space. Mrs. Glenn Tewksbury led a devotional on the Christmas story from Luke, followed by carols, a nativity film, and reports on the Jr. Department party mitten tree and gifts for shut ins. Mrs. Frank Radcliff closed with the story How the Great Guest Came.

Albany Woman's Society of Christian Service A BN Aan Vernon Vanny Guy Wingett Glenn Tewksbury Woodrow Barnes Frank Radcliff WSCS

Needlework Pattern for Swan Centerpiece in Pineapple Design

Crochet directions for a graceful swan centerpiece with body described as 642 by 12 inches. Pattern 796 requires heavy jiffy cotton and starch for stiffness. Send 35 cents for pattern and 5 more cents for first class mail to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. Old Chelsea Station NY. Include PATTERN NUMBER name address and zone.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Table Decorations Brighten Athens State Hospital Christmas

Garden club members from Athens and surrounding areas created eighteen table arrangements for Christmas Day at Athens State Hospital. The Albany Garden Club delivered these blossoms after a workshop hosted by Mrs. Frank Pugh, with Irene Wingett Bessie Stout S Bean and Etta Bean assisting.

Athens State Hospital Athens Albany Garden Club Frank Pugh Irene Wingett Bessie Stout S. Bean Etta Bean

Guysville Church Set For Christmas Program And Gifts

A Christmas program will be presented Sunday night at seven at the Guysville Methodist Church. A party will follow at the Masonic Hall. Mothers are asked to bring cookies and gifts for their children. Santa Claus will distribute gifts.

Guysville Methodist Church Masonic Hall Santa Claus

Ham Growing Popular As Christmas Day Feature

Prices for turkey are steady from last year thanks to an 80 million bird crop. Smoked and canned hams gain popularity as Christmas dinner becomes more ham centered. Eggs move irregularly with small gains and losses. Citrus fruit including tangerines and temple oranges see sharp price rises due to a Florida freeze.

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