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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1961

Page

8

Bridal Shower Planned for Nancy Jean Hunkins

Mrs E J Taylor of 144 Columbia will host a miscellaneous bridal shower tomorrow at 2 p m for Nancy Jean Hunkins who will wed Gerald Smith Thomas of Huntington W Va on January 20 at St Pauls Catholic Church A Madonna centerpiece by Mrs Joseph B Trepp will grace the table with Christmas ornaments candles and evergreens Hungarian and French pastries will be served The guest list includes numerous local ladies led by Mrs Maurel Hawkins and Mrs Bernard Black along with Mrs Theodore Paige and Mrs Karl Ahrendt.

E. J. Taylor Columbia Nancy Jean Hunkins Hunkins Gerald Smith Thomas Huntington W.va St. Paul’s Catholic Church Maurel Hawkins Bernard Black Gilbert Stephenson Donald Clippinger John C. Baker John Cady Rush Elliott George Hill Trepp Theodore Paige Gaige Paulsen Harry Crewson Jan Bixler L. C. Mitchell Claude

WSCS REPORTS MYF WORK IN ALBANY COMMUNITY

Albany WSCS heard seven MYF members visit 70 rest homes to distribute favors and fruit, with caroling by Albany and Alexander youth groups. Afterward, they enjoyed refreshments and a film strip at the Albany church, with Mrs. Guy Wingett in charge and guests present.

Albany Wscs W. W. Baughman Woodrow Barnes Methodist Youth Fellowship Albany MYF WSCS Harold Dodd Alexander Guy Wingett Baughman Barnes Arthur Enlow Waldo Poston Bess Musser Terri Russell Enlow

Lecturer Writes Play For Grange

An original Christmas play written and directed by Ervin Merrick was presented at the December Rome Grange meeting. The cast included Mrs James Miller and Mike, Mr and Mrs Garry Parsons and Jacquelyn, Herbert Sanger and Richard and Mr Merrick. Parsons sang two solos and led a carol sing. Debut remarks came from Deputy Master Waldo Poston. Gift exchanges and visits to shut ins were noted, with a January debate planned and a doughnut reminder for the next meeting. Capt and Mrs Richard L Williams of Fort Benning spent holidays with relatives here.

Ervin Merrick Rome James Miller Mike Garry Parsons Jacquelyn Herbert Sanger Richard Mr. Merrick Mr. Parsons Grange Waldo Poston Albany

Crepe Fashion Fits Teens and Elders in Holiday Hues

Crepe fabrics in pale pastel shades and deeper hues dominate this season, with colors like turquoise desert pink sea blue opal white and melon. Beiges and capucine tones offer warmth, the fabrics travel light require little ironing and suit summer plans for all ages.

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New Canapes Intro and Festive Party Recipes

Alice Denhoff presents holiday canapes and a festive menu with easy prep. Includes pattern offer for Misses' vest and skirt, plus two shaped canape ideas Braunschweiger balls and pickle clam canapes with proportions and serving tips.

Chauncey Personal Visits and Holiday Dinner Gatherings

Russell Tippett on a 10 day furlough from Fort Knox Kentucky visited family in Chauncey Thornville Millfield The Plains and Rushville with spouses and relatives including the Tippett Carr Hanna Lones Antle and Verity families Several Sunday and Christmas dinners were held at Chauncey and Antle households with relatives present from nearby towns.

Russell Tippett Fort Knox Jean Carroll Tippett William Carr Millfield Ernie Hanna Rushville Leland Lones Gene Brenda Thornville William Verity Clarence Saffel Ruth Ann Ricky Cecil Antle Merle Kelzenberg Jack Antle Chauncey Bob Antle Richard Lasure Melinda the Plains

4-H Club Christmas Party at Smiths with New Advisor

Members and guests of the Bit and Spur 4-H Club gathered at Ann and Marie Smiths Coolville Ridge for a Christmas party featuring movies and group singing. James Letty praised advisors Robert Bishop and Paul McVey, with Ray Elliott welcomed as a new advisor. Plans for trail rides county fair projects and community activities were announced. Bernard Withers and five daughters and families plus several local couples joined in Christmas day and dinner at various homes in the area.

Ann and Marie Smith Coolville Ridge James Letty Robert Bishop Paul McVey Ray Elliott Bernard Withers New Marshfield Billy Neal Bruce Lisa Nelsonville Jerry Jagers Tim Athens Russell Flint Karen Linda Paula Columbus Boyd Bob Eric Paul Milligan Mike Phil Johnstown John Withers

Athens Grange Oyster Supper At Grange Hall

Saturday evening event at Grange Hall starts 6 30 p m with Athens Grange Oyster Supper. The notice mentions Mrs Myrtle Stover Shade and visiting guests from multiple Ohio towns including Columbus Amesville Canal Winchester and Washington D C. Also a Christmas visit by Mr and Mrs John Parfitt to Shade.

Harlen Harris Sunset Dr William Sharp David Dan Denny Kay Homer Eckard Amesville John Parfitt Blanche Eckard Herb Harris Gloria Herb Sharp Athens Robert Barnett Washington, D. C Athens Grange Grange Hall N. Congress Cindy Bobby Barnetts Charles Barnett Tom and Susie Columbus Mary Hanna Canal Winchester

Miss Hogan Weds Charles Gardner in Ann Arbor

Dr and Mrs Maurice T Hogan of Bad Axe announce the marriage of Kathleen Hogan to Charles Stewart Gardner. The ceremony was held at the Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor with attendants and best man named. Kathleen is a University of Michigan junior in Kappa Kappa Gamma, Charles is a University of Michigan dentistry student and Delta Tau Delta member. The couple will reside at 811 East Ann Street.

Jim Gardner Harvard University G. A. Gardner Grosvenor St Gardner Charles Gardner Ann Arbor Mich Maurice T. Hogan Bad Axe Kathleen Charles Stewart Gardner Presbyterian James Gardner

Cub Scouts Hold Christmas Party at Athens Grange Hall

Cub Scout Pack 53 hosted a Christmas party at the Athens Grange Hall with a gift exchange and carols. Scout Master Dale Kyle awarded pocket pieces inscribed with the Cub promise and recognized Chris Martin, Tip and Tyke Weekly, Barry Linscott, Dennis Cutler, Robert and Richard Essex, Steve Efaw, David Lenzer, Larry Lambert, Monte Sanborn, Mike Wakefield, and Dan Carmichael. Morrison Elementary School sponsors the pack.

Athens Grange Hall Dale Kyle Chris Martin Tip Tyke Barry Linscott Dennis Cutler Robert and Richard Essex Steve Efaw David Lenzer Larry Lambert Monte Sanborn Mike Wakefield Dan Carmichael Morrison Elementary School

Teens Work In Charity Drive

The Athens High School Tri-Hi-Y will join a March of Dimes charity drive on January 20, decided at a recent Tri-Hi-Y meeting. Entertainment at the Christmas party was by Karen Heffelfinger Phyllis Lausche and Cheryl Kimes. Gift exchange was organized by Kay Verity Loretta McGlone with refreshments by the social committee.

Athens High School Karen Heffelfinger Phyllis Lausche Cheryl Kimes Kay Verity Loretta McGlone Sonia Nanna Miss Verity Miss McGlone Bev Bowen Nancy Garrett Pat Conant

New Members welcomed to Junior Circle CCL Christmas meeting

Mrs Edward Robbins Mrs Larry Curl and Mrs Ivan Sander joined the Junior Circle CCL at its Christmas gathering hosted by Mrs Herman Herron. Mrs Robert Guinn reported on the Thanksgiving basket project and plans to repeat it at Christmas. Mrs John Able led the entertainment and Mrs Ralph Shaw won the hostess prize.

Edward Robbins Larry Curl Ivan Sander Junior Circle CCL Herman Herron Robert Guinn John Able Ralph Shaw

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