Indoor-Outdoor Tree Brings Nature Inside for Christmas
John and Lillian Millar blend rustic nature with modern space on Cable Lane. An indoor-outdoor Christmas tree uses two back-to-back trees set against glass walls. White birds and delicate white flowers decorate the minimalist, natural tree with tiny lights. A 12-acre watershed babbles outside as the deck circles the back of the house.
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Messenger
Mary Stright
Cable Lane
John
Lillian Millar
Millars
Lillian
Santa
Nancy
Court St
Salvation Army
Army
Presbyterian Church
Seamstress suffers harsh tips to handle dirty clothes
Dear Abby columns reveal a seamstress asking how to refuse Agnes, a friend of Mildred, for alterations due to foul smelling clothes. Abby suggests Mildred tell Agnes to dry clean first or let Mildred handle the request. The second letter from a mother contemplates legal action over her daughter hosting a boyfriend and child in one room, with Abby deeming it inappropriate and risky.
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Abby
Mildred
Agnes
B.O
Weaving a Christmas tapestry on Athens streets 1975
Sally Walters reflects on a downtown Athens Christmas scene in 1975. She sees December activities around Court and Washington Streets as an honest American tapestry, with Santa, a wagon, and a Christmas tree shaping family wonder.
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Court
Washington Streets
Athens
Santa
Court Street
Santa Claus
Amesville Elementary Christmas Program Shines
The Amesville Elementary Christmas program featured kindergarten to fifth grade performances plus the school band. Unusual numbers included African Noel by fifth graders and a fife and drum piece by a fourth grader. Singers included Jody Calentine Charlene Mulford Jeryl Simons Lori Stover and others.
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Amesville
Jody Calentine
Charlene Mulford
Jeryl Simons
Lori Stover
Peggy Wilson
Heather Wright
Brenda Boyer
Irene Bennett
Shelley Quinn
Paula Stobard
Penney Coen
Vickie Matlack
Terri Sheridan
Teresa Welch
Area Club News and Christmas Observances Summary
Area clubs report recent Christmas activities. Carrie Hall Club hosted a potluck with Fern Hooper presenting poems and stories, plus members sharing family customs and a Christmas story read by Alice Pennell. A gift exchange concluded. Community notes praise muffins tips and local church, Salvation Army, and school activities as Christmas music fills the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Hall Club
Ida Kearns
Fern Hooper
Alice Pennell
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Nelsonville
By Sally Walters
Area Club News
Athens Garden Club
P. J. Woodworth
Utah Place
Howard Stout
Paul Readen
Joe Chapman
C. A. Slater
Baker Center
Paul Beckley
St. Paul's Catholic Women’s Club
Dessie Sheridan
Kevin Morgan
Methodist Church
Tapestry
Larry DeVal
E. 5Th St
Williamstown, W.va
Market Street
Parkersburg
W. Va
Sharif
S. Court St. Athens
Coats
Butte
Junior
Missy
Flexnit Sale
BankAmericard
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