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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1971
Page
5
Dear readers share a tip on using a fabric protector as a rain repellent for clean garments underarms and collars. It cleans up perspiration rings on summer suits and keeps powder from embedding in dark fabrics. The writer notes spraying clothes returning from cleaners and mentions a black linen dress example.
The Athens Messenger features reader tips on cleaning sprays for various items, clever storage tricks for silverware and meat skewers, and a humorous wig misplacement anecdote. Readers share uses approved by manufacturers while noting what not to apply to vinyls and leather.
Dr Myers argues for treating young children as welcome guests not toys. He urges quiet, respectful communication, teaching boundaries, and enabling conversation with adult guests while avoiding overexposure or coercion. He emphasizes hosting children ages two to sixteen with patience and civility and guiding behavior to foster comfort and worth.
Ross Danielson left teaching to stay home in the Bronx with newborn Lila while Susie worked. He now handles all house duties and caregiving and says the experiment let him see women with babies clearly, though he sometimes feels isolated and misses class involvement.
A family dessert recipe titled Blueberry Brickle credited to Mrs Bertha Armbruster describes baking a cake base layered with blueberries and crumb crust. The method uses shortening sugar egg flour baking powder salt milk and a cinnamon crumb topping baked at 350 degrees for about an hour. It also notes sugar differences in barbecue sauces between brown and white sugars.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Jarvis of Cutler announce the birth of a son, Gary Graig, born July 21 at Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg. The family also includes an 18 month old daughter, Stephanie Lynn, with grandparents Clifford and Betty Bretz of Guysville and Robert Jarvis of Cutler.
A layette shower honoring Mrs. Martha Wright and her newborn Julie was held at Trinity United Methodist Church. Hostesses were Mrs. Judy King, Mrs. Lonnie Sullivan and Mrs. Sue Johnston. Prizes went to Mrs. James Chevlier, Mrs. Mary Jo Waters and Mrs. Donna Summers. Refreshments served to a long list of attendees including Mrs. Patty McWilliams and Miss Sandy Hughes.
A collage of Dear Abby missives voices: a 24 year old tall athletic woman seeks dating guidance. a reader from the Roma area describes Italian royal blood and asks for matching with an American bachelor. and a bride'smaid dilemma where a friend forgot an invitation after engagement.
A compact guide to using spices in everyday cooking. The article traces spice trade history from India to Europe and offers practical, flav orful tips on peppers, ginger, nutmeg, paprika, basil, marjoram, parsley, rosemary, tarragon, thyme, and a homemade pistou paste. It also includes recipes for Soupe Au Pistou and spiced plums, plus a rabbit or chicken dish with wine and bouquet garni.
The Copeland family held its fourth annual reunion at Strouds Run State Park with a noon basket dinner and after lunch a business meeting and games. Attendees included multiple Copeland relatives from Athens and surrounding towns, with extended family from Ohio and Georgia.
The 154th anniversary of the Settlement of John Henry in Berne Township Athens County will be celebrated at the Presbyterian Church in Amesville on Sunday. All descendants and families are invited to attend this biennial reunion. A picnic dinner will be served at noon.
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