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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1960

Page

12

Mountain Climber Sir Edmund Aids New Zealand Alpine Quest

In New Zealand the mountain climber Sir Edmund pursues ascent in the Southern Alps. The Port of New York Authority notes 169 steamship lines run regular services into the port. Two U S Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson were awarded Nobel Peace Prizes.

Sir Edmund Mount Everest Alps New Zealand Port of New York Authority United States Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson

To Aid TB Victims Holiday Party At Trimble Home

Eight or Forty chapter members met for a Christmas party at Mrs. C. E. Haskins home in Trimble. A chicken dinner preceded gift exchange and secret pals. They voted to aid a veteran family affected by tuberculosis and donated to the Jewish Hospital for tubercular children in Denver. Mrs. Irma Powers of Logan will host in January.

C. E. Haskins Trimble Kate Parks Nelsonville State Hospital Denver Irma Powers Logan

Plains Garden Club Hosts Christmas Dinner and Decor Plans

The Plains Garden Club met Friday at Mrs. Lloyd Kittle’s home with buffet dinner and gift exchange. Mrs. Elmo Scott urged Christmas decorations for Athens State Hospital and the decoration committee announced judging plans for Dec 22. A large Christmas tree was placed near The Plains Road and W First St with contributions from local groups.

Plains Garden Club Lloyd Kittle Elmo Scott Athens State Hospital Francis Lee H. W. Humphrey M. O. Bryan

Pretty Aprons Dress Up Any Party Wardrobe

discussion of decorative party aprons in nylon tulle lace and organza, washable with care, plus how to launder and press for repeated wear. The Canaan Grange meeting and Christmas program, originally set for Tuesday, moves to next Tuesday December 27 with a Christmas program a 50 cent gift exchange a potluck and birthday honors for October November December.

Canaan Grange

Literature Of Nativity Topic Of DAR Speaker

Rev. Laurence N. Woodruff spoke at Nabby Lee Ames chapter DAR on a varied program of Christmas stories poems essays and editorials in secular literature. Mrs. D. E. Beatty led devotions with the New Testament birth story and Mrs. Harry Lackey gave the national defense report. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and several members at 17 Franklin Ave.

Laurence N. Woodruff Nabby Lee Ames Dar Gordon B. Gray Franklin Ave D. E. Beatty Christ Harry Lackey H. G. Stalder J. E. Cline F. J. Chester E. J. Taylor H. T. Beatty H. L. Atkinson Mary Stalder

Chase Circle Of Ruth Holds December Meeting

The Chase Circle of Ruth met at Mrs Muriel Chase home for a pot luck dinner and gift exchange. A shower for Mrs Charles Travis of Columbus was held as well as Christmas cards for Mrs Hattie Reeves and Paul Howard Brooks.

Muriel Chase Chase Circle of Ruth Charles Travis Columbus H. H. Carbaugh Hattie Reeves Paul Howard Brooks Grace Woodyard John Smith

Christmas Eve and Special Services Listed

Calendar notes events at South Canaan Baptist Christ mas program at the church at 7 30 p m. Clarks Chapel hosts a special worship service set for Christmas Eve from the originally planned Sunday morning 7 30 p m. First Presbyterian Church holds a Christmas Eve Service at 10 30 p m.

South Canaan Clarks Chapel First Presbyterian Church

Emblem Club Sponsors Christmas Gift Exchange

The Athens Emblem Club held a Christmas party Monday evening at the Elks Club rooms with gift wrapping and carols sung by the group and Mrs Mayme Richardson. The club wrapped gifts for a needy family of nine children who wrote letters to Santa.

Mayme Richardson Athens Emblem Club Elks Club Rooms Santa Claus Frances Pontious

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