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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1959

Page

9

Albany Grange Holds Yule Party Dinner and Program

Albany Grange members and families held a Christmas party on December 19 with a dinner led by Master Waldo Poston. Certificates and gifts were awarded to members, and a varied program included readings, carols, solos, a one act play, and a skit, ending with Christmas greetings.

Albany Grange Waldo Poston Lee Elliott Ray Knowlton Frank Pugh Emmet Wingett Lucile Wingett E. M. Baughman Frank Radcliffe Gaylord Cooke Donald Mace J. A. Graham Winifred Tac Theresa Poston Women of the Grange Maud Knowlton Pearl

Carrie Hall Club Hosts Yule Meeting in Albany

Mrs. Dale Scott hosted the Carne Hall Club of Albany Grange for a Christmas gathering on December 17 at her home. Genevieve Grinstead led the business meeting, with a program by Maud Knowlton Mae Radford and Nora Scott. Holiday game winners were Marguerite Scott Maud Knowlton and Winifred Hooper. Kate Brooks received the hostess gift. The home was decorated with greens and a Christmas tree. The January meeting will be with Mrs. Sam Scott. Mrs. E. M. Baughman will present the program.

Dale Scott Albany Grange Genevieve Grinstead Norma Kselle Maud Knowlton Mae Radford Nora Scott Marguerite Scott Winifred Hooper Kate Brooks Scott Sam Scott E. M. Baughman

4-H Club Yule Party Held At Elliott Home

A Hilltop 4-H Club Christmas party took place at Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Elliott's New Marshfield home. Attendees included Martha Lenizar Linda Martha Mary Beal Martha Margaret Scott Jackie Jodie Faye Boggs James Belinda Garnet Lightfritz Kathy Jackie Crow Billie Jean Carter and the Elliott children Karen Clara Joelyn Kenda and Billy. The program featured a gift exchange.

Kenneth Elliott New Marshfield Hilltop 4-H Club Martha Lenizar Linda Marsha Mary Beal Martha Margaret Scott Jackie Jodie Faye Boggs James Belinda Garnet Lightfritz Kathy Jackie Crow Billie Jean Carter

Royal-McBee Department Christmas Party Report

The Wright Department women gathered at the home of Mrs. Orvil Miller for a Christmas party and gift exchange. Attendees included Miss Bessie Bailey Miss Helen Russell Mrs Lewis Everett Mrs James Mullins Mrs Marian Miller Mrs Pearl McClean Mrs Vernon Weddle Mrs Ann Paskievitch Mrs Caustic Romaniowski Mrs William Beveridge Mrs Howard Guest and Mrs William Cline.

Royal-MceBee Wright Department Orvil Miller Bessie Bailey Helen Russell Lewis Everett James Mullins Marian Miller Pearl McClean Vernon Weddle Ann Paskievitch Caustic Romanowski William Beveridge Howard Guest William Cline

Walter Hawks Have Dinner in Athens on Holiday

Mr and Mrs Walter Hawk of Athens Route 1 hosted a December 20 dinner with guests Clyde Whitlatch and family Judy Robert Gary Jeff Carla Carl Jr Ernest Whitlatch Calvin Efaw and visitors William Snyder from Lancaster and Richard Scott Coo. The article notes the first American clock built in 1754 by Benjamin Banneker, a Black man who had never seen a clock, and claims it operated accurately for 20 years.

Walter Hawk Athens Clyde Whitlatch Judy Robert Gary Jeff Carl Whitlatch Carla Carl, Jr Ernest Whitlatch Calvin Efaw William Snyder Lancaster Richard Scott America Benjamin Banneker

Three Apron Patterns and New Laura Wheeler Book

Woman can own many aprons with small remnant fabrics. Pattern 758 offers three pretty practical aprons with embroidery transfers. Each pattern costs 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class mail. Also promotion for the 1960 Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with free quilt patterns, order details included.

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

Intermediate CCL Holds Christmas Party at Athens Club

Members and their husbands of the Intermediate CCL gathered at the Athens Country Club for a Christmas party. Attendees included numerous couples such as Mr and Mrs Arthur Blckle, Mr and Mrs John Cline, and others. Hostesses were Mrs Tom, Mrs Kerr, and Mrs Clifford. Five Ohio University drama students performed a skit. Plans were finalized for Christmas baskets and toys for a needy family.

Intermediate CCL Athens Country Club Arthur Blckle John Cline Arthur Cornwell Walter Cornwell Carl Gustavson Martin Hecht Clifford Heffelfinger Roger Jones Kenneth Kerr Frank Richey Fred Schleicher Cheryl Seeland Guest Henri Seibert Ralph Smeck James Snyder Gerald Stauffer Carl Tom Tom Kerr Clifford Athens Ohio University

Auxiliary Inspected by Edith Cochran at Gilham VFW Post

Mrs Edith Cochran senior vice president of the 12th district inspected the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 8804 as members met. A Senior Citizens Committee was created with Kathy Llewellyn named chairwoman. Mary MacFadden presided. trip to Chillicothe Veterans Hospital reported holiday gifts given to patients.

Edith Cochran Gilham-Frank VFW Cochran Senior Citizens Committee Mary MacFadden Kathy Llewellyn Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Ann Dicken Wanda Dicken Freda Conkey Marna Lopez Aiinesses Ann Nlalinn

Grange Members Meet For Yale Event

Athens Grange held its Christmas party with eighty five attendees on Thursday evening. A Christmas basket was prepared for a needy family. Mae Smith lectured and led the program with Dickey Fulton Sandy Smith Linda Dixson Verna Marquis Wanda Gorby in attendance. A Christmas tableau featured Ross Wright Peggy Gorby and Scott Neutzling with Wanda Rose as soloist. Other participants included William Smith Rolland Wagoner and Frank Hughes. Annamatlan planning and an oyster supper on New Year’s Eve were discussed. The next Grange meeting is January 7.

Athens Grange George Ford Roy Radford Ross Wright Mae Smith Dickey Fulton Sandy Smith Linda Dixson Verna Marquis Wanda Gorby Peggy Gorby Scott Neutzling Wanda Rose William Smith Rolland Wagoner Frank Hughes Hester Collins

Yule Dinner at Plains Methodist Church

The Plains Methodist Adult Fellowship Class held a Christmas dinner with husbands as guests. Tables featured evergreen decor and miniature reindeer. Afterward a program and gift exchange followed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Linscott, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hawk, and others.

Plains Methodist Church Charles Linscott

Engles Athens County Home Demonstration Club Christmas Dinner

The Athens County Home Demonstration Club met at 96 Morris Ave with Mrs. Norman Engh for a Christmas dinner. Guests included many members and their spouses, a program with greetings, a Gift Wish contest won by Mrs. J B White, and carol singing led by Mrs. Frank Hughes. The next meeting is January 28 hosted by Mrs. C J Ailstock. project is Freezer to Oven led by Mrs. Lewis McBride.

Athens County Home Demonstration Club Norman Engh Morris Ave D. FE. Marquis Harold McGrath Ira Burnfield John Huffman Frank Hughes Ray Smith J. B. White Cokenougher Orville Wyman C. J. Ailstock Marquis Enghe Grosvenor St Lewis McBride

Holiday Belle Needs Beauty Break

The piece urges tired holiday socialites to rest with quick naps baths foot-baths and quiet activities to preserve energy and charm for festive duties. It notes Pocahontas Lodge 131 will host a 6:30 p m dinner at Redman’s Hall on West Washington Street.

Pocahontas Lodge 131 Redman’s Hall W. Washington St

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