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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1968
Page
9
A long reader letter edition shows creative travel hacks and chores tips. Eva Badgers shares color flag signals for caravans, with cloth scraps as alternatives, plus quick rug drying, crumb reuse in pudding, blueprint dreaming for discouraged readers, and mattress pad tidying.
Doris Childress of Chauncey returns to a sport she loves as the Athens recreation department adds a 2 women softball league. She plays shortstop for House of Glamour with praise from friends while her husband Dennis works for Columbia and daughters Jody and Debra live at 11 High St. Her son Lou serves with the Marine Corps at El Toro. She values home and family over material things and keeps workouts within home and school clubs.
A historical notice explains hay fever is a wind pollination issue not caused by hay and that goldenrod is a misnomer. It notes ragweed as a major irritant and advises medical consultation for treatment along with a local pharmacy contact for prescriptions.
A countywide meeting of the Athens County Republican Club is set for 1 39 p m Monday at GOP headquarters in Bromley Hall. The item notes chicken breasts prepared with butter and deep fried, served with pineapple rings and bacon strips.
A make ahead chicken mousse recipe serves eight or more. Beat eggs with milk, cook to coat a spoon, dissolve gelatin in cold water then add chicken broth. Mix in shredded chicken, heat carefully, fold in cream, chill overnight in a ring mold or serve in squares on lettuce.
New York reports that by year end 1968 about 4.5 million people will suffer home accidents with nearly 30 percent in kitchens. Hazards include ovens ranges boiling liquids and sharp objects. A wobbling chair invites falls. use a lightweight non skid ladder and keep heavy items on easy reach shelves.
Ten contestants from 4H clubs and FHA vie for Athens County Junior Fair Queen. The winner will be crowned August 7 at 5 30 p.m. at the fair grandstand before the Junior Fair Parade, with escort Al Mantle. Contestants judged on activities poise appearance and personality by judges Arthur Easler and Mrs Niccalls. The queen may compete in the Ohio State Fair finals on August 23 at Al Mande Youth Center after a tea at the Electric Co.
Four Athens Rainbow Girls and two advisory board members traveled to Toronto Canada for the 22nd biennial supreme assembly session. Debbie Clark Cindy Mattmiller Ann Lynn and Becky Min from Athens Assembly 91 joined representatives from several states and four foreign countries. Mrs E P Lynn and Mildred Banks also attended. The weeklong session emphasized faith hope charity fidelity patriotism and service.
Dear Abby explains that parents often distrust enlisted men though they can be as worthy as officers. The column urges recognizing enlisted servicemen as valuable, noting they may be the nation’s cream even if in uniform for a time.
The wedding at the bride’s home in Pomeroy joined Mara daughter of Donald C. ra Camere s, and Earl Forneels of Mason, Wa. Va. Rev. Pearh A. Casto officiated the one hour service with greenery and white gladioli decorations. The bride wore a light brocade dress with seed pearl veil and carried white rosebuds. Pat Skinner of Waterford was maid of honor and Larry Bose of Parkersburg served as best man. A reception followed. the couple will live on West Main Street in Pomeroy after a short honeymoon.
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