Seventy Five Attend A Grange Dinner And Christmas Program
Seventy five members and guests of Athens Grange gathered for the annual Christmas dinner at Grange Hall. A gift wrapping effort for Athens State Hospital earned thanks, with plans for a New Year oyster supper. Santa gave gifts to children as carols, solos, and readings from The Christmas Story filled the program in a festive White Christmas setting.
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Athens Grange
Grange Hall
Athens State Hospital
Ross Wright
R. E. Wagoner
A. T. Stewart
William Smith
Ralph Frost
George McKinniss
Ralph Straw
Peggy Gorby
Sandy Smith
Bess Jones
Pat Gorby
Lewis McBride
Exchange Y Group To Russia Selects Leader For 1961
Dr. William A. Overholt of Newton Mass a Protestant chaplain and director of the Student Christian Association at Boston University will lead a National Student YMCA YWCA exchange group to Russia in summer 1961. The six week program splits four weeks in university centers and two weeks in student work camps. Twenty five students will be chosen from colleges nationwide based on interest in international affairs and Russian language ability.
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William A. Overholt
Newton
Mass
Student Christian Association
Boston University
Ymca Ywca
Russia
Soviet Union
United States
World Day of Prayer marked 75th anniversary in 1961
Millions of Christian women worldwide prepare for the 75th World Day of Prayer observance on February 17 1961 the first Friday in Lent. Sponsored by United Church Women the event gathers prayers and offerings across 145 regions supporting overseas missions in Alaska Northern Rhodesia and migrant ministries with two new projects added.
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United Church Women
National Council of Churches
Women In Prayer
Christian Fellowship
United States
World Day of Prayer
Division of Foreign Missions
Division of Home Missions
Concert For ASH By Mothersingers Opens Holiday Program
Athens Mothersingers presented a Christmas concert at Athens State Hospital for patients. They opened with O Come Immanuel and other carols, assisted by the Athens High School dance band directed by Walter Suchanek. Soloists included Ronald Selleck Darrell Ulbrich and Barbara Suchanek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens State Hospital
Athens Mothersingers
Immanuel
Athens High School
Walter Suchanek
Jeanie
Ronald Selleck
Darrell Ulbrich
Barbara Suchanek
Mary
Mothersingers
Athens Council of
PTA
Richard Selleck
John Vickers
New 1960 Food Stars AP News predicts 1961 flavors
Food editor highlights 1960 introductions likely to persist into 1961. Cake mixes become richer with chocolate variants and coconut, lemon frosting, coffee cake options appear, nut and date breads in batter stresses, plain pan rolls and orange Danish buns in refrigerated items, a toasted oats cereal shapes up, and pudding mixes add chocolate mint pineapple and caramel flavors.
Civil War Books Top Sellers Spotlight New Centenary Titles
Publishers promote Civil War centennial themed volumes led by Horsem en Blue and Gray. The book surveys cavalry clashes with vivid images and participant quotes, offering fresh narration. Also featured are reissues on Lee’s letters with new intro by Van Doren Stern and portraits.
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Hirst Dillon Milhellen
James Ralph Johnson
Alfred Hoyt Bill
Oxford
Philip van Doren Stern
Doubleday
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Archbishop blesses new Greek School and Deaconess Hostel
Archbishop Theoklitos of Athens opens and blesses a new Greek Orthodox School and hostel for deaconesses the first of its kind in modern times. Saint Barbara’s in Athens has been under construction since 1950 and partly operating since 1957 with 12 deaconesses receiving social work training annually. The hostel houses 90 students.
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Theoklitos
Athens
Greece
Saint Barbara’s
Bucktailed Wildcats Bucktails in Civil War Pennsylvanians
Edwin A. Glover profiles the Bucktails, a Pennsylvania Civil War regiment known for buck tail hats and fierce fighting. The book portrays their individualistic character, their role in major battles, and offers a distinctive view of volunteer regiments.
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Pennsylvania
My Father General Lee by Robert E Lee Jr
A biographical sketch by Robert E Lee Jr recounts his father's life and Civil War leadership. The piece highlights General Robert E Lee's early education, military service, strategic decisions, and legacy within American history.
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General Lee
Robert E. Lee, Jr
Holiday Guests Mentioned by Local Family
Mr and Mrs Willis Johnson host holiday guests including their son in law Mr James Kollister and his wife with sons Bruce and Kenny from Mentor. Other Christmas Day visitors include Mary and Anna Williams of 25 Mill Street and George Coe with daughter Marian of 27 North College Street.
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Willis Johnson
N. Shannon Re
James Kollister
Bruce
Kenny
Mary and
Anna Williams
Mill St
George Coe
Marian
N. College St
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