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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1972
Page
7
Barbara Ann Eagleton said she could not care less if her husband, Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton, runs for public office again. She recalled feeling like a basket case after the campaign week as Secret Service men dismissed plans and privacy faded.
Mrs. Eagleton describes her husband Tom Eagleton's withdrawal from the vice presidential bid as a shared decision with George McGovern. She recalls the impact on their family including their son Terry, notes past psychiatric treatment, and expresses hope he remains in the Senate.
Readers share housing woes from a Chicago four-flat. A widow battles loud landlady’s sons and late hours, seeks lease relief. Abby advises not paying for sleepless nights and legal consultation. Additional letters address dating within families and night visitors.
The Plains Garden Club met at 8 Pine Street with devotions by Mrs. Millard Bryan. Elmo Scott spoke on herb garden flavor and fragrance. Elwood Daugherty showed Herbed Window Sill exhibit. A nominating slate named McGraner as president and Norris, Perry, Winefordner, Horvath for 1972 73 with committee chairs listed.
A reader repairs a nine inch center rip in a hammock using iron-on tape on both sides and nylon stitching. Webbing strips from lawn furniture are added in a three-strip pattern for strength and a neat appearance.
4-H groups from Hill and Gully Riders to Coolville Hi-Los met with advisers and members to plan fair activities. Projects included woodland education, bloom and pond life lessons, float design, style shows, safety reports, and upcoming 4-H night events at the county fair.
The Athens County Retired Teachers Association gathered for a luncheon at Hocking Valley Lodge, Old Man's Cave area. Forty-three members and eighteen guests enjoyed a private dining room buffet while Miss Helen Dinsmoor led the business session and noted educational bills, with a New Lexington meeting report from Mrs. Marjorie Snider. A letter from Mr and Mrs Robert Fleming of Youngstown thanked the group for a silver tray given on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Plans announce the August 11 wedding of Cathy Shumway daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Shumway Jr and Sam Eblen son of Mr and Mrs Sam Eblen Sr Both from Angel Ridge The ceremony will be at 730 pm at the First United Methodist Church Mrs Teresa Koon is matron of honor and Skip Six is best man The Athens County Grange will hold a potluck dinner August 6 at noon in the Agricultural building on the fair grounds Members will prepare booths for the fair.
The forthcoming marriage of Bonnie Bowlby of Logan Route 4 to Jerry Dowler of Chauncey is announced. The open church ceremony will take place Sunday August 6 at 2 30 p m at Trinity United Methodist Church Logan with attendants including maid of honor Carla Hart and bridesmaids Jane Bowlby Cheryl Dickerson Bonnie Huston. Ushers include Bob Bowlby and Tim Irwin. Acolytes Becky Mundy and Sherri Bowlby. Music by organist Carl Spence. Also invited is the Keirns family for a reunion at Hooper Ridge Church on Sunday August 13 with a noon picnic and table service.
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