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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
5
The columnist wishes readers and families a merry Christmas before sharing requests. The piece begins with Mrs Garnet Withraw of the reader list and proceeds to address holiday queries and homemaking tips.
Readers request recipes for ribbon gelatin and simple papier mache, plus a repeat of carrot cake with crushed pineapple. Included are detailed carrot cake and blackberry cake recipes with cream cheese frosting and baking tips, as well as notes on meringue and a blackberry glaze.
A Christmas reunion dinner for present and former Owens-Hlincis employees and their spouses is set for 6 30 p.m. Monday at the Rose City Cafeteria Lee Street at Summers. No reservations are needed. Guests may select from the regular cafeteria menu.
Woodrums showcases a long standing annual display with a 15 foot artificial tree bought three years ago for 700 dollars and stored in its carton. John Curatola curates this year’s peace themed setup with white birds and mechanized figures of Santa and Mrs. Claus. A 19th century tableau on the third floor completes the fantasy scene.
Readers ask how to revive dull black felt hats and remove rain spots through steaming and buffing with a soft brush or felt. A page offers methods for dealing with washbasin discoloration by rubbing a paste of cream of tartar and peroxide or using vinegar. It also guides fixing icing on a cake with warm milk and coconut and hiding fine scratches on marble with putty powder, noting persistence.
Public notices for the Sunday Home and Family section must arrive by 7 p.m. Wednesday. Other items await noon Thursday. Postal card submissions welcome. Weddings must occur on Friday or Saturday for Sunday printing.
Miss Susan Karen Richmond daughter of Mr and Mrs H G Hamilton of South Charleston and Vernon Lloyd Lambert son of Mr and Mrs W L Lambert Mullens were married at Humphreys Memorial United Methodist Church Rev J C Fisher officiated Organist was Mrs Max Kyyk vocalist Bill Rainey The bridal gown featured Venise lace and an illusion veil The couple attended by family friends and classmates were celebrated with a church reception The bride planned to work at Primary Communications and the groom a Mullens High School and West Virginia University graduate set to be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army after graduation
Sunrise Trees of the Nations exhibit runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and will be closed Friday and Saturday. It reopens Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. and will be open Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the final day of this year’s showing.
Miss Julia Catherine Hartman and Douglass Edwin Haymond Bobbitt wed at Christ Church United Methodist Chapel with Rev. Truman Potter officiating. The couple, both WVU graduates, plan to live in Morgantown after he completes his degree and is commissioned at Fort Benning. Rehearsal dinner hosted by Mrs Nay D. Bobbitt.
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