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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1950

Page

6

Christmas Tea Held by Luchs at Presbyterian Church

Reverend and Mrs. Fred E. Luchs hosted a Sunday tea for the Young Adult Class and the Christmas class with over 50 attendees. Helpers included Mrs. James Boden, Mrs. Harold Howell, and Mrs. Robert Dennis. Later the couple welcomed campus students from foreign lands for carols and a late supper.

Fred E. Luchs The Presbyterian Church Luchs James Boden Harold Howell Robert Dennis

Who's Coming and Going This Holiday Season

Local social notes list several families visiting relatives and hosting guests around Christmas. Names include Rauch, Baker, Black, Holmes, Hudson, Williams, Sedwick, Chapman, Kelley, Pheanies, St Clair, Walsh, Van Dyke, and Coley. Travelers head to Florida, Alaska, Columbus, and McKeesport, with students earning honors at Notre Dame.

Grange to Install Officers Saturday Evening

The Albany Grange will install officers Saturday evening at 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and the public is invited. The Athens Presbyterian Church potluck for parents and teachers, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed until after the holidays.

Athens Presbyterian Church O & Grange Albany Grange P.m

Albany Grange awards presented at Christmas meeting

Mr and Mrs Harry Henry deputy master and juvenile matron were present and gave Grange bands as awards for the National Community Contest. Albany Grange ranked fourth in the state. Master Roy Walsh presided as gifts were exchanged. Installation of officers is planned for the following Saturday with a sandwiches gathering for invited guests.

Harry Henry Albany Grange Roy Walsh

Accessories Sparkle Hair With Rhinestone Fishnet Cap

During the holiday rush women seek simple versatile hairstyles. Jean de Chant proposes a longer bob that adapts from page boy to glamorous updo with a rhinestone fishnet cap and velvet frame highlighting the locks.

Alicia Hart Jean de Chant de Chant

Hollywood Notes on Bergman Stork Date and Paris Ballet Film

Hollywood whispers that Ingrid Bergman awaits a stork date from Rossellinis and that Europe 1951 will be a revised Rossellini project once intended as a Marlene Dietrich starrer. Ann Southern’s MGM contract winds down amid health scares as she rests between Kildare scripts.

Hollywood NEA Ingrid Bergman Rossellinis Europe Ingrid Rossellini Marlene Dietrich Ann Southern MGM Ann Maisie England Lana Turner Betty Grable Paris George Gershwin Gene Kelly

Leftover Ham Recipes Offer Quick Meal Ideas

Three recipes using leftover cooked ham are outlined: Ham Balls in Sour Cream Gravy with browned ham balls in a sour cream gravy. Ham With Spiced Sauce baked ham with applesauce raisins brown sugar cinnamon nutmeg and honey. Ham n Bleu Sandwich Spread blending ground ham bleu cheese spread sweet pickle and lemon juice. Also included are breakfast lunch and dinner serving suggestions and a note on optional horseradish or mustard.

Engagement announced for Louise Skinner and Floyd Beougher

The Plains announces the engagement of Louise Skinner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McClelland, to Floyd Beougher, son of Mrs. Charles Loomis of Logan. Skinner works in the art department at McBee Co. Beougher is affiliated with Sears Roebuck and Co. No wedding date set.

Sam McClelland the Plains Louise Skinner Floyd Beougher Charles Loomis Logan Art The McBee Co Beougher Sears, Roebuck and Co

Mothers and Experts Clash on Spanking and Parenting

The letter argues that experts guilt parents for child misbehavior and that parents, though imperfect, deserve empathy. Miss Jessie Stanton, with 25 years in progressive education, says spanking is an easy but harmful reflex and urges understanding of tired, cross parents.

Johnny Jessie Stanton Miss Stanton Mama Papa

Rebekah Lodge Christmas Program Presented

Mrs. C. J. Ailstock chaired the pre Christmas session of the Rebekah Lodge. Lillian Cokenougher sang The Story of Jesus, a reading The Night Before Christmas, Eva Van Dyke and Cokenougher sang Silver Bells, with Frank Harvey on piano. Alma Davis received the lodge quilt as gifts were exchanged and carols closed the program.

C. J. Ailstock Rebekah Lodge Jesus Lillian Cokenougher Ailstock Eva van Dyke Cokenougher Frank Harvey H. E. Jones

Proper farewell to guest of honor at hostess party

The correct etiquette says say goodbye to the guest of honor and express enjoyment of meeting them. Do not ignore the guest as you depart.

Gem-Trimmed Hose Adds Sparkle by Willys of Hollywood

Decorative stockings traced with jewels and embroidery, designed for day and evening wear. Patterns are permanently appliqued to nylons with electric current. Stockings feature two color tracings, floral designs like pansies and lilies of the valley, and flowers slipped by small eyelets for costume changes.

Gaile Dugas New York NEA Willys Hollywood Jlily-Of-The-Valley Morning Glory Ceil Chapman

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Frank Rauch, Jr Vicki Riveria Beach Fla J. R. Baker Richland Ave Bowen and Quincy Bernard Black Franklin Ave Black Robert Holmes Alan Holmes Wallace Holmes Oak Park Ill Marion Holmes Fairbanks Alaska Holmes University of Alaska Harry Hudson Charles Betty Columbus Hudson J. W. Hudson S. High St Paul Hudson Champaign Paul E. Williams Ohio State University Robert L. Williams W. Leo Williams Canaan Road Robert Williams Ross Wright H. O. Sedwick Morris Ave Robert Sedwick J. A. Peters Cleveland Horace Rigel Doug Ronnie H. R. Sedwick Athens Richard Chapman McKeesport Chapman O. C. Chapman Mill St Irvin Works Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp J. L. C. Kelley Elliott St Richard Kelley Lakeside A. L. Kelley J. W. Kelley Charles Pheanies Greenfield Pearl Buck T. R. St. Clair Richard Mr. St. Clair Herb Hawk Rodger Paul Walsh Frances van Dyke Paul R Harold Barberton Paul Coley Parker van Dyke van Dyke Agnes Wallace James Wallace Walbridge LIFE Jaynes New Guinea E. State Neds Hollywood Report Nelson Eddy Jeanette MacDonald Robert Walker Ida Lupino Martha Vickers Mickey Rooney Milt Ebbins Billy Eckstine Warners Leslie Caron van Gogh Rousseau Renoir Luther Adler Hitler Barbara Bel Geddes Just Out Mark Robson Gus Edwards Kirk Douglas Marilyn Maxwell Ruth Rowan Uds Clifford Odets Don Hartman Ezio Pinza Basso Don Corinne Calvet Hal Wallis Thunderbolt Pedro Armendariz Mary Pickford Gigi Perrau Richard Goelet Margaret Sullivan Columbia Ruth Chatterton Ruth Millett Lean E Barry Stauffer E. State St W. State Street Kroger Court Street C.V. Yaw Chesterhill, Ohio Lal Quick's
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