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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1967
Page
8
Letter advice pages warn swimmers about chlorine salt water and pools rotting fabrics and fading colors. Readers share care tips including washing suits with detergent, drying on towels, and avoiding concrete contact.
A reader shares Aunt Emma's Hot Ice Cream and a thickened milk pudding from Mrs. Eldon Weeks of Pomeroy. The recipe uses eggs yolks, milk, corn starch, salt, and vanilla with optional chocolate or pie filling variations. It notes serving ideas, a birthday for sick people, and mentions related lemon pie and watermelon preserves.
Athens County Fair opens the Junior Fair Queen contest with seven local girls representing 4-H clubs and other organizations. An escort will be named from three contestant candidates at crowning after the Aug. 9 parade. Judging by Mrs. Jerry Reese and Mr. Lawrence Kent focused on personality, club work, poise, and appearance. Crowning occurs after the 5:30 p.m. parade. winners remain unannounced until then. Names include Debbie McDonald, Linda Sue Richardson, Connie Starkey, Lea Steinbarger, Barbara Ellen Stover, Lana Weber, and Tawn Wright with escorts Jim Archer Kenneth Midkiff and Boyd Ruth.
The piece contrasts old fashion fears of sun exposure with a modern desire for a sun kissed tan. It warns about overexposure causing premature wrinkles and leathery skin, advises avoiding midday tanning, and recommends sunscreen and protecting facial skin for lasting, healthy appearance.
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