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B.RCKLRY posT-iiRKALn, RRTKLEY, w. PIUOAY DECEMBER 5, FTVB Christmas Customs And Music Featured In Themes For DAR Chapter Program ar- A Chrislmas program rallied by John K. was presented at the Dec-ember meeting of Capt. Allen Daughters of a the American Revolution, in the home of Mrs. Morton A.

Johnson on Dogwood Lane. Before introducing guests who were to present the program, Mrs. McKenzie spoke briefly on from our hearts and cieale a garden with the gate open, where only love and kindness existed, then we really would be keeping Christmas." T1IHEK from the Monday Music Club, George L. Piper, Mrs. Grover C.

Hedrick and Eugene a a i who presented the program, were introduced. how to make Christmas more! The program was opened with meaningful "not for but for always." She said, "If we would erase Ugly thoughts, evil and hatred Printed Pattern a day, singing "0 Litlle Town of Bethlehem" with Mrs. Piper playing the accompaniment. This familiar carol was a prelude to a descriptive story on "The Christmas City of America" located in Bethlehem, told by Mrs. Hedrick.

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'Mrs. a a i explained a sheaf of wheat was placed under the greatly-revered icon as a symbol of the life-giving bread. Also the 12 dishes prepared in advance symbolized fruits of the good earth or the life-giving substance to a There was no meat In any of the 12 dishes. TO CONCLUDE her program, Mrs. Warvariv sang a Ukranian Piper.

Of special interest to song, accompanied by Mrs. the Piper. group was an exhibit of articles Mrs. 'M. Murrill Ralston read which Mrs.

Warvariv brought the president general's message from Russia, where she was born, and lived for some time. She spoke of early customs She said, "T'was the night practiced in her native country arior to the revolution, and gave a description of Christmas observance at that lime. She said Christmas preparations jegan early after harvest and continued for weeks. Spinning wheels hummed away as busy lands prepared yarn for weav- efore Christmas two hundred years ago when a small group of Moravian missionaries met in a crude log cabin in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to christen their new world home for the birthplace of the Prince of Peace Bethlehem. "THE OLD-TIME spirit of hristmas in its traditional purity and genuineness still prevails," Mrs.

Hedrick said. "However some of the customs that were in vogue during the arly days of the community have disappeared. But generally speaking, Moravian Christmas in Bethlehem embodies many characteristics that assist in making the holiday season in that city a time of unique significance." Mrs. Hedrick described the weeks of preparation for the Yuletide celebration beginning early in October. Pure beeswax candles are poured, and the oldest apothecary shop in the United States, known as Rau Drugstore, is the scene of the candle making.

Candles are characterized by the same methods and molds used in the Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem alone. BAKING OF Christmas cakes and cookies also is a serious and 'happy business in all Moravian homes. They are baked in many sizes and shapes from recipes handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Hedrick spoke of the "putz," a Moravian version of the Christmas tree, which consists of a miniature portrayal of the nativity with scenes grouped under a i Christmas tree or many trees.

No electrical or mechanical toys are used in the true Moravian putz, whose main purpose is to tell the children nictorially the story of the little Christ Child. In closing, Mrs. Hedrick ing. Everyone had a particular from the DAR magazine, after the ritual was conducted by Mrs. A.

P. Stevenson, the chapter regent. Mrs. A. G.

Raleigh, N.C., a Stevenson, and Barefoot of sister of Mrs. Mrs. Corrie Graff of Mount Hope, a member, were introduced. Assistant hostesses for the Tuesday afternoon meeting were Mrs. Roy Milliron and Mrs.

Charles S. Lewis Jr. GIFTS FOR her first home at 2025 Harper Road, were presented ft Mrs. Peter (Vicki) Michalowski (second from left) at a bridal shower Tuesday night. She is pictured Women's Sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46.

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Y. 10011. NAME, ADDRESS with ZIP, SIZE and STYLE NEW FALL-WINTER TERN CATALOG--over 100 from 2-6 p.m. The 253-T32L Daily Calendar-: MEMBERS OF Coal City a Homeroom Mothers i display holiday articles at the Christmas bazaar which will take place Tuesday night at the December meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association at the school. Displaying their handwork are from left, Mrs.

Don Keen, Mrs. Albert Cole Mrs. Wesley Carpenter and Mrs. Calvin Pack, who helped arrange the bazaar. Diminate Last-Minute Frenzy To Enjoy Holiday Festivities Prepare your home for theinapldns.

They were probably holidays at a i pace--not with a last-minute that leavc laundered before being put away last year but another quick sudsing will bring out u. Notices of meetings to come win you limp and unable to enjoy the Herald. until 5 p.m. to day's Issue of Nottcei for the Monday issue may be teleohoncd Sunday styles, free pattern coupon. 50 cents.

INSTANT SEWING BOOK sew today, wear tomorrow. SI. I A A I BOOK--what-to-wear answers, accessory, figure tips! Only $1. Association, at Community Washington 7 p.m. Youth Department of District o.

3 Singers League, musical program, at Gospel Tabernacle, Simpkins Street, 7:30 p.m. Socio Civettes, home of Mrs. Dorothy Martin, 601 Terrell 7:30 p.m. Just A Mere Club, home of Mrs. Nathaniel Braxton.

1303 7:30 p.m. Members asked bring items for food baskets. Mrs. Ralph Davis, hostess. FRIDAY up on extra napkins festivities.

If you start ear-jin red or green to harmonize ly, proceed systematically, it with holiday prints. full of hot suds or a run through the dishwasher. With ready, home with (from left) Mrs. Carmen Setliff, Mrs. a Cook and Mrs.

B. L. (Elizabeth) Williams, her mother, near the gift table which was arranged with an umbrella and bride doll. Seventy-five guests attended the shower hosted in the Coca-Cola Social Room by Mrs. Setliff and Mrs.

Cook. Married Nov. 15 in Sparta, S. the honoree's parents live at 310 Pike and her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Peter Michalowski, live in Haledon, N. J. The newlyweds are students at Eeckley College, and he is employed part time at J. C. Penny Co.

Items under this heading are of wide general interest We invite our friends to us about them phone 253-3321, extension 47. Mrs. Lee Frazier, 109 Headows is a patient in Raleigh General i a where she was admitted Thursday to undergo treatment. Holiday guests and relatives in the home of Mr. and Mrs.

R. E. Adkins of Ghent were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Titta and daughter, Mary Margaret, Mullens; John Tice won't seem like work at all; in fact, it will be fun to see the holiday things again.

East Park Community Action good place to start is the First Church of God Women's linen closet. Check the holiday towel supply. Are holly-sprigged guest towels and dishtowels in good condition? They probably look- dull and dusty after a year "on the shelf so toss them into the washer to freshen them up. Terrycloth items need only to be folded when dry; however, any linen towels will need some ironing while still damp. Undoubtedly, there will be overnight guests holidays--possibly during the unexpected guests--so be ready! Make sure that the sheet and pillow-case situation is well in hand.

Now's the time to weed out' torn, linens--which make fine Now look over tablecloths and Missionary Circle, Christmas dusting and polishing cloths, so dinner and bazaar, at the save them for this purpose, church, 526 South Valley Drive, 6 to 8 p.m. Christmas Workshop, spon-j sored by City Recreation Department, New River Park recreation room, 7-10 p.m. Have you several pretty aprons for use by the extra help you'll have in the kitchen? Don't risk splashes and splatters on guests' holiday best, or your own for that matter! Now, on to kitchen cabinets. Those a i a Christmas dishes and platters, Tom and Jerry cups, crystal goblets, and wine glasses inevitably have a coating of dust (it happens in the best of households), so bring out their sparkle again in a dishpan all the remember that itself will be accessories your the background for this holiday sparkle. If it isn't immaculate, the tinsely glitter is dulled.

Look your house over with a critical eye. Check those little things you've been neglecting unintentionally--perhaps picture and mirror frames are grimy, or a bookcase and its contents Mullens, a student at Virginia i Institute, Blacksburg; Mr. and Mrs. Gail Britton and sons, Mark and Eric, Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Penturff and daughters, Mona and Barbara.

Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Titta and daughter, Don na, St. Peters'ourg, Mr. and Mrs.

Randy Titta and son, Jeff, Charleston; Mrs. Sara Daniels and son, Stephen, and Mrs. Barbara Wilson, all of Roanoke, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Daniels of Beckley.

Barbara Hannah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Beezalue Hannah of Stanaford, has returned home from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, where she underwent a tonsillectomy. Howard Tyler of Chicago, 111., has returned home after spending the holidays with his sister, Mrs. Leva Smith of Jeckley: his uncle and aunt, Mr.

and Mrs. Dewitt Scales, and his cousin, Mrs. Evelyn Richardson, all of Raleigh. Alan Imboden, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.

Morris Imboden, 209 South Vance Drive, returned home Wednesday from Raleigh General Hospital. Mrs. W. R. Yost of Rural Acres Drive and Mrs.

Nellie Walker of Daniels, returned home Sunday from Wrnston- Salem, N.C., where they visited Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lovecamp, and Mrs.

Lovecamp's mother, Mrs. C. C. (Margaret) Davis, formerly of Beckley, who is a patient in the Mary Stuart Nursing Home at Clemmons, N.C. After undergoing surgery in Raleigh Hospital, Mrs.

Edward Snuffer is now at her Dry Hill Road home. plastic DENTURTflB refits loose in five minutes. Tbis Cushion of Comfort" eases sore earns. You eat anything, laugh, talk, even sneeze without embarrassment. No more food particles DENTURITE lasti for daily bother of powder, paste or cushions, lost ranort when refit is needed.

Ttsttlm. Money back goumnttt. At all drug need clear cleaning. Are and brilliant windows as they should he? Take care before those of these last few things hectic days, then you'll he able to enjoy Christmas with the serene spirit which this holiday deserves. 1 BECKLEY.

OAK HILL fUS HI COS Queen Esther Court No. 53, Fairdale Items FA1RDALE (RNS) Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bailey of Arlington, have returned home after spending the holidays with his Heroines of Jericho home onjP al nts Mr and Mrs Cannon Street, 5:30 p. m.

Ann Rose Class of First Baptist Church, cancelled. East Park Community Action Bniicy. Mr. and Mrs. James Zeithaml' and sons, Jimmy and Billy, or Bridgeport, were guests of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. C. W. Walker, her brother! Association, community center and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

on Washington Avenue, 7 p.m. Men's SATURDAY Chorus of Central Baptist p.m. Church, at church, 6 C. W. Walker and Charles, and her sister-in-law.

Mrs. Willard Walker and children, David and Cindy. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Coldiron, Peoria, III.

have been guests! i of his mother, Mrs. Aulsie Cold- 1 Social Saving Club, home of ror and nis brother-in-law! Give a little girl hours of joy with a doll plus wardrobe. Lively 9-inch doll has a Mrs. Henry Carter, 503 Sylvia 7 p.m. I A morous, shorts, shirt.

sequin-trimmed coat, pajamas, petticoat. Fun to make for pennies. Pattern 877: pattern pieces, directions. Gulf Women's Social Savings Club, special meeting, home of Mrs. Evelyn Griffith, East Gulf, 7:30 p.m.

Christmas I sponsored by City Recreation Fiftv cents in coins for each Department. New River Park pattern--add 15 cents for eaclv recreation room, 9 a.m. pattern for ist-class mailing p.m. and special handling to 4 Send to Laura' Wheeler. Beckley Post- Herald, Nccdlccraft Dcpt.

149, Box 161, Old Chelsea Station, New York, N. Y. 10011. Prim Pattern Number, Name, Ad- Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club, regular workshop. and sister.

Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Barrett, all of Glen Daniel. Mr. and Mrs.

Ted Stover and children have returned to Dayton, Ohio, after a holiday visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Stover and Mrs. Blanche Burlcson. Charles Walker, a junior at West Virginia i i Morgantown, has resumed his studies after spending the holi-! days with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. C. W. Walker Jr. Mrs.

ITortcnse Whitenack. 1 dress, Zip. New dramatic 1970, SUNDAY on every page! Over 200 i American Legion designs, 3 free patterns! jregular meeting. New River recreation room, 81 who has been a patient for p.m. Hal Washington, guest! several weeks in Beckley Ap- caller.

i palachian Regional Hospital. has returned home. Miss Debra Stover. a Post 70, freshman at West Virginia P- spent the holidays followed by joint meeting of h. ith her'parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Unit 70 and Post 70 at 4 p. Eugene Stover of Lester, sewing, I 319 S. Fayette st.

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