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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1971
Page
5
A reader asks how to handle a sister and brother in law who want a nearby summer home near their family with seven children. Abby says the relatives are not selfish but warns that too much togetherness can strain relationships and urges tactful limits.
A trio of Dear Abby submissions discuss graduation announcements misread as invites to ceremonies with few tickets, a bride in a new office learning tact after a widow’s rebuke, and a reader lamenting seating at restaurants for heavier frames. Each entry seeks Abby’s guidance on social missteps.
Saddle Slickers met at Shade School for showmanship and horsemanship demos by Karl Meeks Kenny Meeks Steve Kane Jim Jones Laura Webb Joyce Webb and Jeanie Boggs. Final plans for a Rainbow Lake trial ride and a fair float discussed.
The FTC charged Amstar Corp with false nutrition claims for Domino and Spreckels sugars marketed as the official sugar of the NFL and MLB. Ads claimed enhanced strength and stamina, but the Commission says benefits depend on many factors and sugars are no different from other refined sugars. Amstar denies misleading ads and the FTC seeks clear disclosures and limits on endorsements tied to payment.
Mrs. W. F. Clark announces the birth of a great grandson, Ryan Nicholas Wand, in Gardena California. Parents are Jerry and Mari Gilmore Wand, formerly of Athens. Grandparents are W. Bassine of Carson California and Keith Gilmore formerly of Athens. The family also has son Kelly Christian, age three.
Nicolette Milnes-Walker arrives in Newport as the first woman to sail solo nonstop across the Atlantic. Mrs David R Scott praises Apollo 15 launch as stunning scenery. Rosemarie Hess comments on Miss Nude World 1971 pageant.
Ruth Ellen Story announced the 15th annual Ohio Division workshop Awareness Equals Preparedness to be held September 11 at the Sheraton Columbus Motor Hotel. A membership tea at Burr Oak Lodge August 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. co sponsored by Athens and Columbus chapters. Transportation help for NSA members available through Story or Virginia Goodwin. September meeting planned as dinner at Baker Center followed by a tour of the Ohio University Radio TV building.
Rudy Dicken was elected president of the New Marshfield Riding Club at a recent organizational meeting. Other officers were Charles Llewellyn vice president Cathy Miller treasurer and Wanda Llewellyn secretary. Members or prospective members are invited to the next meeting at the VFW Post Home at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Heloise shares do it yourself tips from readers. A housewife uses three sheets of newspaper and a stapler to craft small garbage bags for incinerators and campers. Other notes include ironing on tape, keeping braces comfortable, rice tips, and a cat deterrent trick with oil of wintergreen.
The article details a crisp watermelon rind pickle recipe using rind, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and lime. It notes lime is available at drug stores and advises soaking, cooking, and sealing the rind in hot jars.
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