Social Calendar Highlights Christmas Events and Grange Gatherings
Community listings show events across churches granges and clubs. Pocahontas council dinner at Red Man's Park. First Christian Church CWF meets. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR hosts a 2 p.m. gathering. Albany Grange Christmas program at 6:45. Canaan Grange 8 p.m. with 50c gift exchange. New Marshfield Summit Grange 7:30 with basket items. Sunday features Albany Riding Club 8 p.m. and Vanderhoof Baptist Church Christmas program at 7:30 celebrating Spirit of Christmas.
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White Swan
Pocahontas
Nabby Lee Ames
Dar
Olive
New Marshfield Summit
Albany Riding Club
Vanderhoof Baptist Church
Batteries Included Toys And A Floral Wish List
A column notes the importance of including batteries with battery operated toys at Christmas and highlights a new high drain long lasting battery. It also discusses a London published guide The League of Flowers detailing meanings for flowers and the sentiments they express. The piece ends with reflections on December and living in the present day.
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Lynn Tedrick
League of Flowers
London
Cora
It’s a Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Robert Webster
Mr and Mrs Robert Webster announce the birth of a son named Jay Robert Dee in Maitland Florida. The infant’s maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Luster Cooley of Albany Route 1. They plan to visit during the holidays.
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Robert Webster
Barbara Cooley
Maitland, Fla
Jay Robert. Dee
Mrs. Luster Cooley
Albany
Happiness Is A Christmas Puppy by Lynn Tedrick
A columnist advises gifting pets for the in between stage child. It argues dogs cats and birds teach responsibility through care and training. It suggests involving kids with reading making pet items and planning a pet show to cement the bond.
Engaged: Linda Lou Elswick to Wayne Rhodes
Mr and Mrs Fred Elswick of Athens Route 4 announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Lou to Wayne Rhodes son of Mr Roy Rhodes of Racine and the late Inez Rhodes. Miss Elswick is a Shade High School graduate and Ohio University employee. Rhodes attended Racine High School and also works at Ohio University. They plan to marry December 21.
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Fred Elswick
Athens
Jones Begg Wedding Set For December Twenty Eighth
Miss Diana Sue Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Jones will marry Mr Ronald Begg son of Mrs Helen Begg December 28 at 6 30 PM at the First Christian Church The Rev Joe Maffett will preside An open reception will follow Jones is a senior at Ohio University majoring in accounting The groom is associated with Swearingen's Sporting Goods Shop
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Diana Sue Jones
Elmer Jones
Riverview Dr
Ronald Begg
Helen Begg
Marietta Ave
Harry Begg
First Christian Church
Joe Maffett
Home Tips and Quick Fixes From Dear Heloise
Practical household hints from readers cover potato discoloration in cold water rinses and stainless steel knife use, ironing with foil, repelling pigeons with pepper bags, anti sliding bed covers, sterilizing hard boiled eggs with bottle sterilizers, and a salt to pepper mix labeled for quick seasoning.
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Gals
Junior
Heloise
Christmas Market Picks Spark Seasonal Menu Ideas
Shopping guides highlight an array of holiday foods with beef, pork, veal, lamb, and poultry featured at shops nationwide. Turkeys price near last year while pork offers varied hams and loins. Fresh vegetables include cabbage and carrots, and fruits cover cranberries apples grapes and citrus.
Pecans Spice Pancakes for Busy Mornings
A breakfast recipe for pecan pancakes uses boxed buttermilk mix with 42 cup chopped pecans. Prepare batter ahead, cook 2 to 3 pancakes per stack, and top with maple syrup heated with powdered cardamom and butter for a quick, flavorful morning meal.
Athens Emblem Club Holds Christmas Meeting at Elks Club
Members attended the Athens Emblem Club Christmas gathering at the Elks Club on West Union Street with program chair Mrs Kenneth Steward and guests Mrs Rodney Schultz Mrs P B Beckler and Mrs Enid Leeth. Gifts were exchanged around a lighted tree and refreshments served by Mrs Kenneth Jones and her committee. Fraternal Order of Eagles No 529 hosts an annual Christmas party for Eagle family children at 3 pm at the Aerie House on North Court Street.
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Athens Emblem Club
Elks Club
W. Union St
Kenneth Steward
Rodney Schultz
P. B Beckler
Enid Leeth
Kenneth Jones
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Aerie House
N. Court St
Speaking Personally Speaking Personally
Midshipman Peter Seibert arrives in Athens from the U S Naval Academy to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Henri C Seibert. Mrs George K Seibert of Baltimore Md accompanies her grandson to join the family. The Seiberts other son Michael W is home from Notre Dame. Dr and Mrs Frank Dilley and Dr James Dilley will host guests for Christmas week including the Dilley families of Madison Wis and Decatur Ill.
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Peter Seibert
Athens
U. S. Naval Academy
Henri C. Seibert
Earich Rd
George K. Seibert
Baltimore
Seibert
Michael W
Notre Dame
Frank Dilley
James Dilley
Columbia Ave
Joe
Dilley
Beth
Grant
Karen
Madison
Wis
Brian
Carol
Kathryn
Decatur, Ill
Marvin White
Ann Dilley
Laurie
Steven
Cathy
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