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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1969
Page
5
A reader shares a fast ironing trick by placing two small T shirts side by side on the board and ironing fronts then backs to halve the work. Other tips include preserving a hairdo while removing garments with a chiffon scarf and using meat skewers to secure wigs, plus a smoother way to dispense wax or aluminum paper.
The wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Wistendahl’s daughter took place at Huntington Town House Long Island with Rabbi Axel officiating and Steven Scott Orchestra providing nuptial music. Attended by family from Ohio New York and New Jersey, the couple later honeymooned in Nassau.
A reader signs as Not So Smart but LEARNING and describes repurposing adhesive-backed paper with square guidelines to copy and enlarge small newspaper designs. The note praises witty hints and notes simple artistic transfer techniques using the backing’s grid.
Rita Byard and Bruce Davis plan an August 4 church wedding at Galbreath Chapel at 7 30 with a reception to follow. The couple will exchange vows in a ceremony befitting their future together.
A simple hot weather dish from Marian Reeder. Soak gelatin in pineapple syrup, mix with mayonnaise and cream, fold in fruit pieces, season, then freeze two hours to a firm but not icy texture. Any canned or fresh fruit may be used. Barbara Bennett becomes recipe editor for two weeks starting Aug. 3.
Mr and Mrs Ray McCune of Sunnyside Dr hosted their children and families James Riggsby of Springfield Missouri Gary McCune of Colonial Heights Virginia. Mrs Faye Ashcraft of Guysville entered St Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg Sunday for surgery and is recuperating in room 215.
Mr and Mrs Foster Jordan hosted the South family reunion on July 20 at McArthur Route 2. A basket dinner was served at noon with W H South the oldest attendee and Donald Wayne Busch the youngest. attendees included numerous South relatives from Athens Nelsonville Dayton Waverly Pleasantville Granville Grove City Pa Lancaster and other towns along with siblings and children of the families.
Mrs Mike Chakiris, a Greek immigrant from Chios who settled in Athens in 1947, plans a Sundry on Mill Street with discount goods and a Greek pastry counter. She cooks at home and bakes about 150 Easter loaves for area families each year. Her family includes husband Mike and four children.
Abigail Van Buren prints reader mail on cheating tips parental modesty and a brother who cross-dresses. The letters reveal debates over keeping quiet about infidelity, triggering family discussions, and acceptance of nonconforming gender expression within a household.
Norvella Mae Bellar and Paul Edward Cottrill wed July 12 at Sugar Creek Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Herbert Harris. The bride and groom, both local graduates, plan to live in Wilkesville after a Cedar Point honeymoon.
Dr Myers argues property owners post no trespassing signs to curb hikers who damage fences crops and land. He warns that damage to a child’s character from such behavior, especially with parental approval, is far more serious and rarely repairable.
Miss Mary Susan McKelvey and Gerard Paul Mozian wed July 26 in Philadelphia. Bride daughter of Frederick Hotchkiss McKelvey of Springfield Illinois. groom from Dobbs Ferry New York. Ceremony at Warwick Hotel followed by Greek honeymoon, then residence in Tehran Iran.
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