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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1961

Page

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North Church Holly Shoppe Slated For Dec 5 and 6

The North Church Women’s Guild hosts the Holly Shoppe December 5 and 6 at the parish house on Middle Street. Tuesday hours 10:20 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The sale features crafts, baked goods, greens, knitting, novelties, a silent auction, and a Christmas luncheon Tuesday. Santa Claus attends Tuesday afternoon. a candlelight buffet closes Wednesday. Reservations required for the Wednesday dinner.

Middle Street

Pi Kappa Delta To Serve Lunch At Church Fair

Pi Kappa Delta Society of the Union Congregational Church met in the church vestry with Mrs. Temes Morgan presiding. Members plan a 7:15 p.m. gathering on Dec to attend Gower arrangements and on Dec 12 will run the luncheon for children at the annual Ladies Aid fair. Committee members include Mrs. James Boardman Mrs. Fred Hilton Mrs. James Morgan and Mrs. Richard Wig at. Christmas table chaired by Mrs. James Pecking. Next meeting is a Christmas party Dec 32 hosted by Mrs. Edward Ellis Mrs. E S Laughton and Mrs. Donald Reid. refreshments served by Mrs. Howard Duks hire Jr. Mrs. Ruby Records and Res. Donald Mathews.

York Beach Pi Kappa Delta Society Union Congregational Church Temes Morgan Gower James Boardman Fred Hilton James Morgan Richard Wigat James Pecking Edward Ellis S. Laughton Donald Reid Howard Dukeshire Jr Ruby Records Donald Mathews

Area Church Guild Greens Sale Plan in New Castle

A New Castle Congregational Church Guild outlines its annual Christmas greens sale and morning coffee at the town hall on December 3 30. Work nights are Monday Tuesday Thursday with Mrs Frederick Rotye calling members. Mrs Walter Hayden and Mrs Wareo White organize weeds grasses and supplies. Mrs Stanley W. Pridiam directs the morning coffee. A Christmas gift table is planned. The faction fundraiser netted about $69.

New Castle New Catie Stanley W. Pridiam

Exeter DAR Meeting Set at Templeton Home

The December Exeter Chapter DAR will meet at Mrs. Ernest Templeton 15 Case St Monday at 2 30 p.m. Hostesses include Mrs. Norman McWilliams Miss Clara Macomber Mrs. Charles Knibbe Miss Martha Whitney and Miss Fattin Green. The program covers American Indians and members should bring Christmas gifts for Bacone Orphanage children. Attendees may display Indian crafts.

Ereter Exeter Chapter D.A.R Arnest Templeton Case St Norman Mmcwilliams Clara. Macomber Charles. Knibbe Martha Whitney Fattin Green Bacone

Auxiliary Holds Harvest Dance For Teenagers

YORK The Boardman Elis VEW Auxiliary held a harvest dance for Grades 6 7 and. Candy and Jonle were provided. Carl ter Wing of Frisbee School in Kittery visited and discussed new and old dances with members. Whig invited Auxiliary to attend Frisbee School dances. parents and teachers invited to visit. Members present included Mrs Phyllis Pratt, Mrs Margaret Albee, Mrs Patricia Beltey, Mrs Alicia Veres. Chaperones from WEIF Post were Commander Veres, Waren Albee and Albert Ferrin.

York Elis Vew Candy Jonle Carl Ter Wing Frisbee School Kittery Tsis Phyllis Pratt Margaret Albee Airs Patricia Beltey Alicia Veres WEIF Commander Veres Waren Albee Albert Ferrin

Christmas Party for Piscataqua BPW Club

The Piscataqua BPW Club will hold its annual Christmas party at the Rockinghat Hotel on Wednesday December 6. A past presidents reception starts at 6 30 p.m. with a buffet supper at 7. Entertainment will be the Carolettes. Members should bring canned goods for Salvation Army gifts for underprivileged children and a donation for the Portmouth Rehabilitation Center. Reservations by December 4. Call GE 68301 or 100108 after 5 30 p.m.

Tre Piststaqua Business and Professional Women's Club Rockinghat Hotel Portamouth Rehabilitation Center

Rye Junior Women plan Night at the Hye Bethany Church

The Rye Junior Women announce a Monday 6 pm gathering at Bethany Church with a Christmas theme. Members should bring wrapping paper for Laconia State Hospital and items for a needy family basket. Dues are due at the December meeting.

RYE Hye Hye Bethany Church Laconia State Hospital Cnntes Howard Noves

Birthday Dinner for Anklican Legion Post Member

An Anglican Legion Post hosts a birthday anniversary dinner Saturday evening starting at 7:30 pm at the member’s home in the village. Community members are invited to attend and share in the event.

Wailingferdis Anklican Legion Post

Volunteers Name Library Workers For Exeter School

ExeterRte mentary School announces monthly library hours with named volunteers for Tuesdays and Wednesdays. List includes Mrs Irving Brewster Mrs Sheldon Towle Mrs Wilton Moody and others as regulars. substitutes named.

Exeter School James Wilns Exeter Rtementary School Library Irving Brewster Sheldon Towle Wilton Moody Mudley Tall Buster Zopp Fred Tattersall Ar 4Ther Robert Astley Hubert Kaelcom David Vaughter John Heath George Herelk John Raynes Stuart Brodgell Arthur Jameson Donald Litesfield Hlehwrdl Raybutt Dexter Butterfield David Coffin Reuben Geldnad William Harmon Ewing Irons Moger Kellogg Edmund Lewis

Extension Group Completes Upholstery Classes in Exeter

Exeter, Miss Ruth Stimson, county home demonstration agent, led a finishing class for upholstery as part of the Extension Group efforts. The course was popular, with requests for a repeat session. there will be a supply hall and a follow up date announced by the Rockingham County Extension Office.

Exeter Exeter Home Ruth Stimson County Home Betty de Peter Rockingham County J Oe Dee Neney Thompson County Home Demonstration

Yale Season Auxiliary States Coming Events Update

YORK The VFW Auxiliary met recently at the past home Cage Neddick with Mrs. Doris Chase presiding Three new members were welcomed Ruth A Jones Ruth D Jones and Elaine Brown Char le Rhodes was reinstated A donation was voted for the Salvation Army Plans were made for a Christmas supper and gift exchange for the members with Elsie Elis as chairwoman A Christmas dance for Grades 6 7 and 8 was planned for Friday Dec 15 Commander Charles Veres paid a surprise visit Refreshments were served by Mrs Albert Ferrin and Mrs Joy Grant

York VFW Cage Neddick Doris Chase Ruth A. Jones Ruth D. Jones Elaine Brown Charelle Rhodes Salvation Army Elsie Elis Charles Veres Albert Ferrin Joy Grant

Emblem Club Plans Yule Party

Exeter Hampton Emblem Club No. 341 met at the Elks Lodge on Exeter Road. Secretary Alice Palmer read the minutes then set the Christmas party for Monday evening December 18 at Celia Rocco’s Exeter home with gift exchange. Roy Lewmard entertained. refreshments were provided by committee members Shirles Palmer Alice Warner and Eleanor Dennett.

Hampton Exeter Hampton Emblem Club No. 341 Elks Lodge Exeter Road Alice Palmer Celia Rocco Exeter Roy Lewmard Shirles Palmer Alice Wariner Eleanor Dennett

York Rainbow Assembly Chooses Hospital Gift Drive

York Rainbow Assembly met recently and balloted several girls for duties. Nancy Reyneds was named project chairman and urged all Rainbow gifts to contact York HBV for gift preparation instructions as a coop­erative project for the holidays.

York York Assembly Shriner's Hospital Ralidays Nancy Reyneds All Rainbow Gifts Hbv

Irye Fellowship Plans Greens Sale Tea Event

The Irye Fellowship discussed a Christmas greens sale and tea on December 18 at the church. Decorations, candy, and a bake sale will support Christmas giving. A guest speaker from Concord spoke on New Hampshire matters.

Irye Fellowship Irye Bethany Ba Circle Buford Petty Sire John Pillsbury Concord New Hampshire Maynard Young Wom. Service

Exeter Hospital Plans Christmas Dance Dec 22

Exeter Hospital Associates regular meeting notes gifts shop loss in October due to Christmas purchases. Volunteers to hold a Christmas sale December 8 at the hospital lobby. Christmas dance announced for December 2 at Rockingham Ballroom Wentworth Junction to benefit the Exeter Hospital. Next board meeting December 11.

Nampton Cottes

Auxiliary Slates Christmas Fair Tomorrow in Wells

Wells women of the Wells Branch Fire auxiliary host their annual Christmas fair with a 1940s theme Back To The 80s at the Wells Branch Community hall from 10 a.m. to noon. The event features traditional decorations, home-based foods, stuffed toys, pillows, aprons, candy and table centerpieces, wreaths and greens. Co chairs Mildred MacDonald and Huta Steward lead a committee including Jean Goodwin and others.

Wells Wells Branch Firenen‘s Spain Wells Branch Jae Mildred MacDonald Huta Steward Jean Goodwin Fenwick Clark Natale Searles Elsie Taylor Judy LeHarge Florence Goll Vera Beachett Robert Bryant Davidl. Craig

Eliot Garden Clubs Slates Silver Tea

Eliot Garden Club schedules a Tuesday afternoon silver tea at South Eliot Methodist Church at 2 p.m. slides on wildflowers filmed by Gardner Gregory will be shown, with garden club items on display and a short executive board meeting at 1 p.m. Local public and area club members are invited.

Eliot South Eliot Methodist Church Eliot Garden Club Gardner Gregory Long Island, Noy St Eliot Igh School Garden Club

Exeter OES to Elect Officers at Wednesday Meeting

Mrs. Robert Kien of Hampton announces Orient Chapter No. 27 OES will elect officers for 1952 at the Wednesday meeting at 7 30 pm. Associate matron Mrs Olive Ring and committee will serve a banquet at 6 30 pm, followed by a Christmas party and Star Points led degrees.

Exeter Robert Kien Onl Hampton Orient OES Olive Ring

Beacon Light OES Holds Inspection

Beacon Light Chapter OFS held an inspection at a special meeting in NORTH DERWICK. A covered dish supper was served before the meeting by several members. The worthy grand matron, Mrs. Mildred B. McIntosh of Houlton, presided. Degrees were worked on two candidates with guests from multiple towns and states.

North Derwick Beacon Light OFS Cently Jane Eldridge Mia Laura ‘Butts Rita Littlefield Florence Pickett Esther White Mildred B. McIntosh Houlton Agnes Swett Benwick Esther Linscott Kittery Old Orchard Sanford Sato Kittesy Kennebunk South L Berwick Houston Wallaston Mass

Birthday Party Celebrates Sixth Birthday in Brentwood

Steven Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Staney Wilson of Mill Road celebrated his sixth birthday on Saturday. Guests included Richard Berner Manchester Nelly Hutchinson Steidi Hutchinson Bonnie Debbie Shuffleton Billie Gary Tuck Debbie Noel Leeper Sandy Pare and Dudley Heynolds all of Brentwood. The children played games and were served refreshments.

Crabtey Falls Steven] Wilson Sit Staney Wilson Mill Road Richard Berner Manchester Nelly Steidi Hutchinson Bonnie Debbie Shuffleton Billie Gary Tuck Debbie Noel Leeper Sandy Pare Dudley Heynolds Brentwood Feu

Santa Claus to Visit CYO Christmas Bazaar Tomorrow

The annual CYO Adult 7 Council bazaar of the Church of the Immaculate Conception will be held in the newly decorated parish hall on Austin Street. Santa Claus will visit from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 2 to 4 p.m. A snack bar will be open all day and lunch served at noon.

CYO Vineet MacDonald Cyo Connell Mary Stone Eileen Foley Thomas Crompton Portsmouth Herald CYO Adult 7 Council Church of the In Tmsaculate Conception Austin St Santa Claus

Area Ladies Circle Plans Holiday Fair For Wednesday

The La dies Circle of the Baptist Church in Lampton Falls will stage its annual fair and Christmas fete on Wednesday starting at noon with lunch served. A chicken pie luncheon is planned with numerous tables featuring religious articles crafts and homemade foods. Proceeds support church activities as volunteers list many organizers and donation lines. Donations and pickup are arranged by contact numbers.

Charles Emery Abbott Geyer Women's Guild of the Church Frederick Webber Paul Brown Sr Home Bakery Willis Underhill Marjorie Hartford Frank Fate Ewes Lalla Weston George Rach Alvin Johnson Lampton Falls Ladies’ Circle of the Baptist Church J. Lester Paras George King J. Lester Parks Philip Trainer Everett Nelson Eugene Nickerson Alys Catherine Young Enrl Warfield Inez Fowler George Pond Nathan Dodge Hernard ‘Mari Carleton Edgerly Gordon Wetherell Louis Jan Vrin Grantley Lovely Agnes Tower Gordon Allen Forrest Chase Waller John Shillater Connie Cresta Ger Bridie Peiseilia

UNH Students Slated to Speak at Christmas Event

UNH students Moen Wook Kim of Korea and Marian Sargho of Sierra Leone will share their country’s Christmas traditions as part of the Christ mas program at the Portsmouth College Women’s Club meet ing at the City Club. Hospitality chair Mrs Townsend Byrne leads the evening.

Portsmouth College Christ Nas Peter Beck WML University of New Hampshire Moen Wook Kim Orea Beral Arts Sear Marian Sargho Sierra Leone Africa Colege of Liberal Arts Igat Sear Miltell Townsend Byrne

Philomath Club Meeting In North Berwick

Mrs. Irene Allen hosted the Philomath Club at Elm Street. Elizabeth Jefferson spoke on Werner Von Braun and Miriam Booker presented Astronauts Story. Seventeen members and the Gilest attended. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for December 18 at Miss Edith Musturns home with a Christmas program planned.

North Berwick Irene Allen Philomath Club Elm St Werner von Braun Elizabeth Jefferson Miriam Booker Allen Cariyn Wormwood Edith J Musturn

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