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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1976
Page
9
A personal reminiscence on Halloween traditions in upstate New York with ghostly tales and family antics. The piece mentions haunted house visits by Jaycees, seasonal decorations, and house rules for trick or treat. It then shifts to community notices about the Twig Bazaar, Quota Club speakers, and Albany Grange activities.
At the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum in Hyde Park a 1957 Dutchess County permit grants Eleanor Roosevelt license to carry a pistol. The display also shows her various cards, a UN press card, a slightly defective driving license, prayers, poetry, and notes from the Secret Service about a pistol kept in her car glove compartment.
Child Guidance Circle of CCL held a guest night at Zeta Tau Alpha with 14 past alumni attending. Eight sorority members joined including house mother Gloria Molchar who assisted during the evening and a tour of the sorority house was given.
Mrs. Gary Bumgarner and guests held a layette shower at her mother’s home with co hostesses. Athens history noted by Connie Sands and Elizabeth Beatty. Lodi Grange installed officers and discussed hall redecoration. Clyde Smith earned second in men’s apron sewing. Chi Omega Alumnae planned November 14 art festival at 10 S College St.
Parents Without Partners in Athens hosts an adult Halloween party at Jim Braselton 68 Mill St Saturday at 9 p.m. A children’s party for single parents' kids is in Albany at Betty Jarvis 13 State St Sunday at 2 p.m. Call Virginia Willie at 7972107 to coordinate refreshments. Costumes required at both events.
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