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TEN NEW CASTLE NEWS, TUESDAY. DECEMBER tl, ISJS Add-an-ornament ffi Koslow tradition By ROBIN MCCIUTH News Staff Writer When guests arrive al the Robert Koslow home each, year about a week before Christmas, the aroma oi a home-cooked buflel dinner greets their noses, and an almosl-naked, seven-fool high pine tree meets their eyes, Koslows have strung the electric tigbta and provided A FE GOOD Tl PS I eon Nolo (pi crureti I it ttl I nd, George Nolle cenlc) how delicious gaoled hese on burlerc-d breed- He Iried it, LiVed it. Ate oi least Ihree slices cis Brenner iooVi on. ONE FOR EACH GIRl The ornaments above represent each of the Koslow girls for Christmas ol 1P69. The locomotive belongs lo Naonelte, ihe chyrfh Is for Denise ond the banjo is for 5heHy A A Holiday Notebook me ornaments the rest is up to then friends, in exchange for that supper they sniff.

Every year Koslows buy a dozen or so new ormmerili which aire added ceremoniously to Use Christmas tree; each one carries- the label of the person who placed It so carefully on the branches Alter the new ones are situated and duly admired, the ornaments from years past are hung. Each one represents a Wend, a particular holiday get-together, and a prec ions memory. The add-an-ornament custom began 19 years ago, with the advent of Shelly Kcslow's first Christmas. Mom and Dsd Koslow bought a special ornament for their first daughter, labeled it appropriately and placed it among Ihe fragrant boughs with the greatest of care. This year there's an ornament of some sort for every one of Shelly's 19 years, plus one for each ol the 16 Christ-mases shared by her sister Denise, and 14 ornaments representing Nanneite, Koslows' youngest.

Add all those a total of 49 to the doans added over the years by friends of the family, and you get, "i can't even estimate how many," admitted Mrs, Koslow. All she knows is thai they fill a seven-foot tree which, is so full it barely squeezes through the doorway. Decorations, labeled 1971 are handmade, hand-painted wooden angels and snowmen which came from New Orleans. New and sparkling additions to this year's tree are glass stars and snowllakes which were handmade in Burlington, Vt. Mom and Dad and the girls take turns each year Inviting their friends to the tree-decorating festivities.

But no matter who shows up, Mrs. Koslow always makes her specialty Angel Pie. She's been gracious enough to share the recipe with FeMaleFocus readers, so for cooks on the look for a new holiday treat, here it Is: Killing; pint whipping cream. Tablespoon powdered sugar I small can crushed pineapple small jar marachino cherries, chopped Whip cream until stiff, add powdered sugar and fold In drained pineapple and chopped cherries. Fold this mis-tuie into pie shell and refrigerate for one hour belore serving.

Pie shell: 4 egg whites cup granulated sugar I Tablespoon white vinegar Pinch of salt Va teaspoon cream of tartar Beat egg white until stiff. Slowly add sugar, salt, cream of larlar and vinegar. Fold ingredients into greased and floured nine-inch pie pan and bake at 300 degrees for one hour. Shell will be brawn and shiny. Cool for an hour before filling.

HAPPY HOLIDAY! AARP Preilde.il Robin King wfihes lucky winner Ruth Oeon, a happy holiday as Ke a r.d i her a beoldul red poinseitic. ONE FOR AIL The handmade Christmas Use ornament above represents all members of 1rve Robert Koslow family ior the year 1970. Bible class Residents celebrate ALL IN TKE FAMILY The "Forbes Family Trio" presented enierlcinment accompanied by pianist, Anila Kosek. Smcsrs are: Hugh Fobes, and his daughters, Lc-rrenfie WcKtbhiniandA'iarilyii Ferguion. marks holiday Skwjew TowerS The Ethel Hurst Bible Class of 1 VIVjT VICVV IvYYCIO Club installs Retirees enjoy holiday the First Baptist Church met at the Emmanuel Methodist Church where their Christmas dinner was new officers New officers were installed when the- Willowbrook Harden Club met Dec.

14 at the Elk Club (or the its Christmas dinn sr. Mrs. Edward Badger installed the following officers: Mrs. Eugene Drown, president; George Milnes, vice presdident; Bernard Jaworowskl, retarding secretary; Mrs. William William, corresponding secretary and Mis.

John Ingham, treasurer. A short business meeting was conducted and secret sisters were revealed by an exchange of gifts. Mrs. William Allen was welcomed as a new member. Prize winner was Mrs.

William Smith. The nest meeting will be held "Jan. 25 in the horn of Mrs. Edward Badger, 2830 EUwood Road. was inspirational.

The musical "Forbes Family Trio' rendered the following selections: "Ivferry Christmas," "Silver Bells," a Little Talk With Jesus," "The King is Coming," "How Long Has ft Been," "White Christmas," and "Silent Might." AARP voices joined them in singing the last two carols. Program Chairman Mrs. Ellen McKinley culminated the afternoon of fun with a visil from that grand old guy, St. Nicholas. His laugh was hearty as he gave candy bars to all attending.

Poinsettlas decorating (he tables were awarded to the following lucky winners: Dolores Ramsey, Doris Marie Kclliher, James DeGennaro, James Carano, Marian Strawbridge, Sylvia Greer, Ruth Dean, Martha Williams, Edith Jelfrles, Edna Maxwell, Jane Johnson, Bertha Shoaff, Wanda Hughes, Josephine Damiek and Mary Zieglcr, This portion of the program was headed by Mrs. Ellen McKinley. Mrs. Howard Reynolds was the speaker for the evening. She told a real Christmas story of a boy with no family and the man who adopted bira.

The boy, who had received love from the man, had a Christmas for to or 50 children each year and passed on the love and joy he had received. Centerpieces, made by Laura Cut, with a money gift enclosed, were presented to the two leachers, Linda Seymour and KalherrneChilds, The net meeting will be at the First Baptist Church Jan. II when the installation of officers will lake place. Christmas tree safety Don't leave children alone when 3 Christmas liee is lighted. RyMAXIXEE.

CARLSON FeMile Focus Editor "All the world is young at Christ-riiaslime." Besides. Birthdays don't reveal age, the heart does. American Association of Retired Persons members from Lawrence County numbered 210 whe-r, they gathered for their Christmas luncheon at Troggio's Hestaurant. Colorful decorations vyed for attention as holiday garbed party-goers with smiles on their flees and a twinkle in their eyes stole the show. Known as a gentleman who never neglects anyone, The Kev.

Juhn Acieiman bowed his head as he asked God's blessing in a Jewish, a Catholic and a Protestant prayer. A personally written reading, "The Second Christmas," given by First Lady of New Castle 1971 Mrs, C. H. (Nita) Brenner, Members of tile Skyvlew Social Club met Dec. 13 in their Community Rooms for the annual Christmas dinner.

The G2 members attending sang Christmas carols accompanied by Mis. Frances Dougherty at the piano. Favors were made by Mrs John Hromyak. Door riles were awarded to Mrs. Betty Bauder, Mrs.

John Vitelli, Mrs. Kacliael Snead, Jesse Harriott and John Vitelli. Mrs. Nellie Valuta and her daughter, formerly of Skyview Towers, were special guests. New members are Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. John Schenber. New officers for 1977-78 are Mrs.

Raymond Fessler, ptesidenl; Gail Burst, vice president; Mrs. Thelnia Berstler, secretary and Mrs. Alice McQeery, treasurer. The neit meeting will be Jan. 10 in the Skyview Towers Community Rooms.

Bessemer women see musical nativity pageant Mrs. Leo Fetd presented an audience participation pageant when the Bessemer Woman's Club met Dec. 14 in the Bessemer United Preshylerian Church. The organ music, which provided ihe background for the narration and accompaniment for Ihe carol singing, was provided by Miss Mary Beth Feld. The pageant, representing the nativity, had as its cast uf characters members of Ihe club: Mrs.

Joseph D'Amico, Mrs, Russell Cracraft Mrs, Hartley C. (Men, Miss Mary Nord, Mrs. Kenneth Ramsey, Mrs. Boris Zatkovic, Mrs. William Navarra and Mrs.

Paul Young. i Club members who comprised the choir were: Mrs. William Boughner, Mrs. Harold Johnson, Mrs. Edwin Kuhn and Mrs.

Edwiq Shogrcfl. Mrs. Pyoung Sung was guest soloist. Program chairman was Mrs. ZaIXovic and the refreshments were served by the social committee chairman, Mrs.

Joseph' Mohorichandhercommittee. The next meeting of the dub will be Jan. 11 when Mrs. Ed Uptegralf will he (he speaker. Her topic will be "Flower Arrangements." GAVE READING Mrs.

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