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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1973
Page
15
A nostalgic look at a 19th century English countryside Christmas with feasting, churchgoing, and festive customs. It recalls turkey, mincemeat, plum pudding, boar heads, Tudor pikes, and carols, along with mulled ale, holly, evergreens, and annual jokes at the table.
The Welcome Book Club met at 900 Middleton for its December gathering with president Mrs. W. S. Garnett presiding. Mrs. John Clark presented Keeping Christmas in Song and Story, featuring The Word Made Fresh. Refreshments were served after the program, with Mrs. E. J. Robbins at the punch table and several members and guests in attendance.
The Our Lady of Fatima Parents Club hosted its annual Christmas party with readings from Pour LeChef Cookbook. Norma Hutsell announced the Fatima Pep Squad earned a parade trophy and they plan a December 19 Christmas party for all Fatima children. Charles Pizarro outlined plans to improve the school driveway with One Way signs and renewed parking markings.
Descriptive passage notes winter darkness and conversion to Christianity as the season’s spirit. It mentions coaches bound for holiday visits loaded with food hampers game and hare braces. Carols and laughter lighten long cold trips and even strangers become friends. A self promotional line invites mail for a spinal exercise booklet.
Newcomers Club at Mon Amie held its Christmas luncheon at Highland Park Country Club. Officers for 1974 were installed by Parliamentarian Mrs Lewis Hill, with David McGee as president and several other officers named. The event featured holiday decor, games, and door prize gifts.
New York reports that silver flatware embodies elegance and practicality for holiday hosting and year end celebrations. The Jewelry Industry Council notes silver fits as a refined gift for women who love its timeless beauty and versatile use in hospitality.
President Mrs Wilkins chaired a Christmas gathering where members exchanged gifts and sang carols. The next Mon Amie luncheon is set for January 10, 1974 with the new officers presiding. There will be no Card-O-Rama this month.
A lively piece describes how a new bride balances home maker career and teen years with silverware starter sets. It outlines a typical six piece place setting for eight or twelve and lists essential serving pieces for entertaining, emphasizing practical yet stylish choices for special occasions.
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