Fashions, food and lots of prizes highlighted the Jefferson County Democratic Women's Club annual style show and luncheon at the Stratton Municipal building.

Fashions were by Phyllis' Fashions of Washington, Pa.

The store owner, who narrated the show said purple reigns but black is back and brown has staged a return.

She said there is an emphasis on jackets, scarves and collars, animal prints have become a staple and its a "feminine year, lots of skirts and dresses."

Mix-and-match featuring a series of colorful printed skirts was included in the show that concluded with holiday wear in black and bright red.

Barbara Wilinski was in charge of the style show, doing her usual flawless job.

There were lots of women there whom I know. Esther McCoy traveled to Stratton with me and we sat across from Carm Gentile and her sister, Jo Jo Tarquinio, and Theresa Coppa.

I saw a couple of reminders from my Bantam Ridge childhood. Shirley Main Ohalek, a childhood playmate, and Ruby Haught, who is related to Hudson and Bertie Emler and Janice Brown, all familiar figures in my early life, attended. Shirley's mother, Tilly, had the most wonderful laugh. She laughed when I tried to sell her a rose bouquet I had plucked from her rosebush. She was one of the most kind-hearted people I have ever known and a fast friend of my mother's.

They all live in my memories.

Among the others in attendance were the Losey sisters, Barbara and Lillian; Betty Masters, Lorraine Hazlett, Rosemary Fitzgerald, Ruth Gump, Margaret Frederick, Lil Ferguson, Janice Kliner, Judy Anastasia, Holly Pate and Eileen Krupinski.

Daisy Twig show

The Daisy Twig of Trinity Health System will hold its annual holiday craft show by Caroline's Collectibles from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 at Trinity West and Nov. 20 at Trinity East.

Twig members helping with the sale at both hospitals are Mary Louise Morgan, Beverly Mayhew, Marilyn Mosti, Betty Masters, Carole Montgomery, Noreen Peterson and Kay Gorby, owner of Caroline's Collectibles.

Proceeds will benefit the health system.

Gyro sale Tuesday

The Philoptochos Society of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will hold its next gyro and pastry sale Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.

Gyros sell for $5 each. Pastries will include baklava, $2; Finikia, $1; apidakia, $1.25; galatobouriko and spanakopita, $2; and koulourakia, $4.50 a dozen.

Pastry orders should be called in by Sunday to Kalope Diniaco at (740) 282-1170. Other orders can be placed by calling that number before Tuesday or 282-9835 Tuesday; Orders can be faxed to 282-2091. Walk-ins also are welcome. A minimum of 20 minutes should be allowed for phone or fax orders.

There is free delivery for orders of four or more gyros.

Three Arts meets

The Three Arts Club of Toronto met at the home of Sue Davidson with Phyllis Hagy presiding.

Liz Clark reviewed a book on President Herbert Hoover's wife, "The Life of Lou Henry Hoover," for the program. Bridget Daugherty also gave a review of a book by author Alice Hoffman.

Romayne Care introduced Clark.

Fred Burns, Toronto city schools superintendent, spoke on the school levy.

Virginia Mayhew won the fall theme basket.

Hostesses were Davidson, Pat Burns, Virginia Mayhew and Phyllis Leasure.

Rotary programs

November programs for the Steubenville Rotary Club include a talk on the H1N1 pandemic by Lisa Cooper, a registered nurse, today; John Stasiulewicz, chief detective on the Steubenville Police Force, speaking on modern crime issues, particularly identify theft, Nov. 13; and Nick Trombetta, chief executive officer of Pa. Cyber Charter School in Midland, Pa., Nov. 20.

There will be no Nov. 27 meeting due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Keith Murdock is November program chairman.

Country Cousins

Nova Miller hosted the Country Cousins Advisory Council meeting at Eat n' Park Restaurant.

Miller read "The Path to Faith" and "God's Paintbrush."

Bob Ramsey led the discussion on the importance of Issue 2. He said many consumers weren't aware of the importance of passing the issue that would crate a Livestock Standards Care Board and ensure the humane treatment of farm animals, safe production and consumption of locally grown food and maintain agriculture as a primary industry in Ohio.

Cora Kirk will host the November meeting.

Christmas sale

Myrtle McHendry Class of Cove Presbyterian Church, Weirton, will hold a "Christmas in November" Nov. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.

It will feature holiday decorations, jewelry, small gift items, handmade centerpieces, wreaths and swags.

A soup, sandwich and bake sale will be held Nov. 13.