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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1962
Page
6
American Fashion Views reports a broad survey of wives students and career girls. Jewelry and watches led choices at 36 percent with books and sweaters close behind. Money clothing and luxury items also featured. The piece notes cautions for gift givers and includes sizing guidance and personal touch preferences.
Linda Wolfe cofounds The Literary Gourmet, combining complete dinner scenes with recipes from 19th century cookbooks. The book charts how writers reveal character and society through food, from Esau’s lentil potage to Canterbury Tales meat pie and Steinbeck breakfast. Santa Claus visits New Marshfield VFW Hall Saturday at 7 p.m. for children.
The Women's Benefit Association installed new officers at a Cottage Tea House meeting. Officers include Mrs Charles Farrow president, Mrs Ern est Baughman acting past president, Mrs E M Walcott vice president, Mrs Harry Cakenougher secretary treasurer, Mrs Edward Mizicko chaplain, Mrs James Josten lady of ceremonies, and Mrs Mizicko third auditing member. Installing officer was Mrs Frieda Willock who has been named financial secretary by supreme headquarters in Port Huron. Mrs Ward Swartz hosted the annual Christmas dinner.
Mrs. Ben Dorsey hosted the Christmas gathering with fifteen members. Plans were made for table decorations at Athens State Hospital during the business session led by Mrs. Guy Wingett, and a Christmas program was presented by Mrs. C. E. Stout.
The young people of the Free Will Baptist Church present The First Christmas Morn this Sunday at 7 30 p.m. at the church. Following an evening of Christmas caroling, attendees meet at Mrs Ernest Rosser’s home for refreshments.
Foreign students from several countries visiting U S homes this Christmas learn and share traditions. Danish visitors bring Santa insights with Christmas pudding wishes. Greek Saint Basil appears Jan 1 and New Year card games signal luck. Austrian carolling and house cleaning customs differ, yet the spirit unites all celebrations.
Sayre Study Circle met at Mrs. F. F. Kittle’s home with Mrs. Ross Davis presiding. Mrs. J. D. Cooper led devotions. Kathryn Brandt’s Listen to the Bells was presented by Mrs. C. R. White, showing bells from different countries. New member Hattie Mingus welcomed. guests Mrs. Fred Lee Tom and Mrs. William J. Davidson attended.
The Athens Country Club schedules three youth events for members during the coming week. Santa Claus will greet children tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. with cartoons and refreshments. Junior high students may bring guests and 45 rpm records to the Holly Hop on Wednesday night from 8 to 11, and a senior high dance Thursday evening from 8 to 11 with music by the Paul Lewis Combo.
The Ladies Willing Workers Class of the Free Will Baptist Church on W State St met at Mrs. W E Dickens home for a Christmas party and gift exchange. Mrs Nancy Gibbs received a gift for her past year as president. Mrs June Collins read a Christmas story and led the group in prayer.
Saturday events include Trimble Grange at 1830 with potluck dinner a 50 cent gift exchange and literary program Albany Grange at 7 p m with an oyster and fish supper Quarterly birthday supper and Christmas program Also mentions a 50 cent gift exchange
At the birthday potluck supper Lodi Grange welcomed two new members Mr and Mrs Wayne France. Master Mrs Wayne Wingett announced Lodi Grange will host Pomo Na Grange on January 10. Santa Claus attended the gift exchange after the dinner and meeting. The Ames Bern junior class sponsors a sock hop tomorrow from 7 30 to 11 30 p m in the high school gym admission 35 cents.
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