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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1968
Page
6
A columnist discusses how young children freely spin imaginative stories without worrying about spelling, while teachers later focus on accuracy. Parents seek methods to nurture creativity without stifling expression, advocating home practice to record and learn spellings while supporting ongoing writing flair.
A dessert idea from a nationally known flour company presents a walnut brownie crust filled with cherry fruit filling and topped with vanilla flavored whipped cream. The recipe notes it fits busy homemakers balancing work and home duties and is exclusive to the city.
Athens High School’s senior class plans its annual Senior Follies Thursday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium with the theme Class of 68 Crevulates featuring parodies of Dragnet The Smothers Brothers Traffic Court and Rowan and Martin An original student produced movie and a variety show with vocal and instrumental numbers are also included Social and political commentary will be woven through parts directed by Mrs. Lewis Barsky Senior class advisors are Mrs. Ruby Dalton and Mr. Don Anderson.
Practical tips from Heloise offer DIY ideas. A nylon net hoop keeps earring posts secure without fraying. A cottage cheese carton lid becomes a visible, airtight leftover container with wrap stretched across. Advice covers jersey sewing tips to avoid loose seams and preventing shine from ironing.
Mrs Esther Watkins of Athens works for Earl Athens Insurance Company after a ten year career in dress shops Foster's and Katharine Figg. She and husband Daryl, both long-time residents and First Christian Church members, enjoy bridge with two sons Daryl and Frank. They plan a May West Coast vacation to visit Frank in Los Angeles.
Athens High School home economics students will present a Parade of Fashions at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the high school cafeteria. Girls will model outfits they have made during the year including sports and school clothes evening gowns and children s clothes. Ninth grade hosts and Sondra Skrotzky as commentator with Lynn Kessler as music.
Athens High School Band Boosters elected Robert J. Liffey Jr. president with Gilbert Stephenson as vice president Ralph Wigal treasurer and Jess Weekly secretary. A band banquet at Country Club on April 27 and a May auction at Chauncey Elementary were announced with reservation deadlines for April 19.
A party hosted by Mr and Mrs David Gould drew many guests from the region to celebrate their daughter Mary Jane turning one year old. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alfred Brooks from The Plains, Mr and Mrs Robert Brooks Athens Route 2, Mary Ann Baker, Mr Ronnie Gould New Marshfield, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Maffin New Marshfield Route 1, Goldie Russell Columbus, Phylis Caro lyn and Linda Murphy Athens Route 2, Mr and Mrs W M Coakley Logan, and Mr and Mrs C C Brooks.
Eight area women received certificates for completing a five week standard first aid course offered by the Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Instructor was Miss Charlotte LaTourrette, chapter first aid chairman. Recipients include Mrs. Charles Brient, Mrs. Charles Chen, Mrs. Earl A. Knies, Mrs. Richard D. Koshel, Mrs. Raymond O. Lane, Mrs. David Onley, Mrs. Edward R. Sanford, and Mrs. C. A. Rupe of Jacksonville.
Abigail Van Buren answers letters about a 16 year old grounded for associating with a 24 year old man, a 73 year old couple with a picture of a first wife, and a husband lamenting his wife’s nightly wear. She urges tougher discipline, legal input for ending the marriage, and hopeful realism about spousal expectations.
A confidential note urges the reader to consult another physician for illness rather than attempting self treatment, warning that a doctor who treats himself is a fool for a patient and advising seeking professional help.
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