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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1961

Page

6

Exchange students share Christmas in Albany FHA meeting

Ohio University exchange students Elsa Svensson Tebersh Woldegabriel and Lucila Romero spoke at the Albany Future Homemakers of America chapter about Christmas traditions, education systems, and their homelands. Members and mothers attended as decorations, foods, and carols added holiday cheer.

Ohio University Albany Future Homemakers of America Elsa Svensson Stockholm Sweden Tebersh Woldegabriel Adna Ethiopia Lucila Romero Uruguay FHA Judy van Dyke Karen Stanley Dale Stanley Walter Gold Earl Seel O. C. Horner Scott Willock England Mexico

Edna Smith Reads Christmas Story at Chase Circle Meeting

Edna Smith read the Christmas story at a Chase Circle of Ruth meeting held at Mrs. George Gilham’s home. Mary Chase, Ethel Williams, Ladonna Haning and Ruth Carbaugh also spoke. Gifts were collected for Athens State Hospital and a door prize awarded to Mrs. Kate Wood.

Edna Smith Chase Circle Ruth George Gilham Mary Chase Ethel Williams Ladonna Haning Ruth Carbaugh Athens State Hospital Kate Wood Minnie Chase Gilham Don Haning John Smith Merrill Chase Charles Chase Aura French Wood Grace Woodyard H. H. Carbaugh Joe Vanity Joe Pedigo Carol Linda Chase Lennie Randy Haning Joan Jennie Pedigo John Jenifer Vanity

Christmas program at Athens Emblem Club meeting

Mrs Henry president of the Athens Emblem Club organized a Christmas program at the Elks Club room. Mayme Richardson told the Nativity story and Aileen Kyle read animal legends. Prizes were awarded to several members and gifts were exchanged around a white Christmas tree.

Tom Henry Athens Emblem Club Elks Club Mayme Richardson Aileen Kyle Mabel Martin Greta Moler Boots Hampton Louise Coon Ruth Young Marjorie Wingett Mrs. Henry Mary Hanger Beatrix Rosser Helen Bickle Verna Jones

Gifts Exchanged At Happy Hour Club Christmas Party

Mrs. Laile McBride Opal McBride and Della Blaker received gifts at the Happy Hour Club Christmas party hosted by Mrs. J. W. McBride. Members wrapped for their adopted family, a door prize went to Marjorie Wyman, and roll call cited a Christmas thought. The January meeting is set at Mrs. Helen Bickel’s home. In hospital Mrs. Lee Smith is in Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus room 714.

Laile McBride Opal McBride Della Blaker Happy Hour Club J. W. McBride Marjorie Wyman Helen Bickel Lee Smith Grace Fields Athens Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus

Yule Play Planned at Albany Baptist Youth Group

Albany Baptist Youth Group will present Grandmother's Christmas Story Sunday at 7 30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Cast includes Bonnie Cumbo Jeanie McComas Ricky McDaniel Lucille Gambill Mick McComas Kevin Young Gerald Hacker Gregg Blessing Joe Reeves Jeff McDaniel Willy Gambill Ella May Cumbo Melody McComas and Christy McComas.

Albany Baptist Youth Group Bonnie Cumbo Jeanie McComas Ricky McDaniel Lucille Gambill Mick McComas Kevin Young Gerald Hacker Gregg Blessing Joe Reeves Jeff McDaniel Willy Gambill Ella May Cumbo Melody McComas Christy McComas

Mrs. Kittle Elected President Of Athens Shrinettes Club

Mrs. Lloyd Kittle was elected president of the Athens Shrinet tes Club at a meeting at Mrs. Jerry Jagers home. Other officers include D K Seward vice president Harold Winefordner recording secretary W C Rose corresponding secretary and David Hughes treasurer. Installations planned for January. Tellers were Mrs. Richard Fought and Mrs Bernards Spaulding. Gift exchange and refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Jagers with Mrs. Fought to host January meeting. Mr and Mrs R C Orr, The Plains, Nebraska visitors in Bellevue for Christmas with Capt Charles L Orr and family and Randy.

Lloyd Kittle Athens Shrinettes Club Jerry Jagers D. K. Seward Harold Winefordner W. C. Rose David Hughes R. C. Orr the Plains Bellevue Neb Capt Charles L. Orr Randy

Popcorn Centerpiece Looks And Tastes Good

A snowy white popcorn tree centerpiece with green sugar and silver dragons, built in tiers for easy handling. Instructions include a 12 to 14 inch wooden post trunk, waxed circles, green sugar, and a second batch for a top ornament, designed as a holiday table feature that stays crisp for post meal snacking.

Circle Has Yule Party

Mrs. Paul Williams hosted the Christmas meeting of the Mothers Circle. Members recalled the Christmas they remembered most. Mrs. Roy Cline led the business meeting and Christmas program. A gift exchange occurred. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Cline’s home with Mrs. Ruth Day as topic leader.

Paul Williams The Mothers Circle Rell Roy Cline Cline Ruth Day

Mrs. Ervin Wins Plains Christmas Decoration Contest

Mrs Walter Ervin won the Plains Christmas decoration contest sponsored by The Plains Garden Club and judged by Mrs E E Algeo of Athens. Other winners were Mrs Clarence Fuller second Mrs Carl Michael third with honorable mentions for Mrs Arthur Mc Coy and Mrs Howard McLaughlin.

Walter Ervin The Plains Garden Club E. E. Algeo Athens Clarence Fuller Carl Michael Arthur McCoy Howard McLaughlin

Christmas Party At New Marshfield WSCS

The New Marshfield WSCS hosted a Christmas party at Mattie Gabriel’s home with Elsie Whitlatch directing devotions and program on The Christmas Card theme. A gift box for Athens State Hospital was collected and fruit boxes planned for local shut ins.

New Marshfield WSCS Mattie Gabriel Elsie Whitlatch Athens State Hospital New Marshfield Shutins Freda Kennard Helen Stright Blanche Lovsey Edna Hayman Maneva Rose Blanche Mace Gertrude Andrews Edith Weekley Mary Catherine Kennard

Ames Bern School presents Christmas program at PTA meeting

The Ames Bern School music department showcased carols songs a short play and a community sing at a PTA gathering. Participants included Gene Hanning Pat Cone Carolyn Marquis Richard Lucas Robert Witham Linda Linscott Timmy Mayle Thurman Lackey Jimmie Linscott Don Sharp Craig Jago Jo Fisher Sharon Johnson Jean Carpenter Judy Smith Rosilea Nadroski with Mrs Robert Burson as music teacher. Santa Claus and helper visited with treats for children. Stage managers were Winton Chadwell and Bill Cooper with Virginia Eddy handling art and costumes. Beatrice Winchel assisted first grade motions and Hattie Inman designed costumes. Sue Linscott organized programs and Mrs Louis Hanning managed Santa’s suit.

Ames-Bern School PTA Gene Hanning Pat Cone Carolyn Marquis Richard Lucas Robert Witham Linda Linscott Timmy Mayle Thurman Lackey Jimmie Linscott Don Sharp Craig Jago Jo Fisher Sharon Johnson Jean Carpenter Judy Smith Rosilea Nadroski Robert Burson Santa Claus Winton Chadwell Bill Cooper Virginia Eddy Beatrice Winchell Hattie Inman Sue Linscott Louis Hanning Santa

Plains VFW Auxiliary Christmas Party Highlights

The Plains VFW Ladies Auxiliary held its December meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. Lloyd Kittle’s home. Members sang carols opened gifts and observed Mrs. Clarence Fuller’s birthday. Eleven members attended with signings for a former member and a hostess gift for Mrs. Ziegler. The January meeting moves to Mrs. Dale Goldsberry’s home.

the Plains The Plains VFW Ladies Auxiliary Lloyd Kittle Clarence Fuller Kittle

Jolly Chatters Visit Mrs Thompson and Local Notices

Mrs Ruth Thompson hosted The Jolly Chatters at Hartman Road. Amesville Grange plans turkey and fish dinners on Dec 30 from 5 to 8 pm with prices 1.50 and 1.25. reservations to Hillcrest 82117. Chauncey hosts cottage prayer meeting Dec 22 7:30 pm at Rev Helen Tatman’s home with Dorothy Lanning leader. Christmas program practice Dec 22 6 pm at church. Gloria Ferrell presided and prizes awarded for Crazy Bridge. next meeting Jan 17 at Phyllis Romanouski’s home.

Plains Ruth Thompson Hartman Road Amesville Grange Grange Hall Hillecrest Chauncey Morristown Cottage Helen Tatman Dorothy Lanning Betty Cline Jo Ann Mansfield

Vinyl Leathers Soap Water Care By Eleanor Ross

Simulated vinyl leather garments and accessories for men women and children are stylish and practical and need only suds and water for cleaning. Do not dry clean or immerse. wash on a table with warm suds, wipe with clear water, polish, and treat seams carefully with a soft brush or cotton under edges of welted seams.

Eleanor Ross

Christmas Services and Schedules Across Churches

The notice lists multiple churches with Sunday school times, worship hours, Christmas programs, and midweek prayer meetings. Chauncey Churches, Pilgrim Holiness, Chauncey Methodist, Concord, Millfield, Morristown, Church of Christ Taylor Ridge, Greens Run, Trimble, and Millfield assignments appear with specific times and leaders. Includes a special Christmas service at 8:00 p.m. and various Bible studies.

Church of God Pilgrim Holiness Chauncey Methodist Concord A.m Millfield Methodist Morristown Church of Christ Taylor Ridge K. D. Sedgwick Greens Run J. A. Long Trimble P. Robinson Chauncey

Evangelistic Service Set at Church of God

A special Evangelistic service will be held Sunday evening December 24 at the Church of God from 6 30 to 7 30 p m local time. The event invites all residents to attend and participate in the hour long session.

Chauncey The Chauncey Church of God Church of God

Care Tips for Kids Garments and Surfaces

The guide advises extra care with children’s clothes and pockets, shake pockets to remove crumbs, use a brush or vacuum crevice tool to clean, wipe pockets with soapy cloth, rinse and dry, and air dry simulated leather garments away from heat. If vinyl leather is damaged, apply paste wax to restore gloss.

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