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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1967
Page
6
Abigail Van Buren advises a father that denying his 16 year old daughter a car is a punishment for disrespect. A concerned aunt is urged to discuss a toddler's outward foot turn with the pediatrician. A mother asks for son’s marriage guidance. Abby responds on fostering love and shared respect.
Albany hosts the Albany Methodist WSCS picnic at the Baughman home. Mrs. Waldo Poston announced the August 23 Chillicothe district workshop to be held at Lancaster Camp Grounds. The program The Good Samaritan was presented by Rev. Eugene Brundige and six MYF members, including Janie Dodd Cathy Bolin Rick Dodd Warren Keirns Denver Henderson and Robert Mattox.
The sixth annual Ceramics In Action show by Ceramics Anonymous runs September 8 to 10 at the youth center display on the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus. Viewings are Friday 12 noon to 8 pm, Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday 12 noon to 8 pm with free demonstrations by leading ceramic artists. Entries accepted Thursday September 7 from 10 am to 7 pm. For info contact Mrs. Geneva Cathel or Mrs. Jean Padovan.
Mrs. Carol Voelz manages the Athens Country Club pool with her husband. She teaches swim lessons and a music driven program called swim-nastics in the mornings and serves as lifeguard from 1 p.m. A June Ohio University physical education graduate, she plans to pursue graduate studies and aims to teach at the college level. The couple, former Bayonne residents, live on State Route 682 with one dog and plan to add another.
Heloise advises not to press white cotton gloves but to rinse them under a hot water faucet at about 140 degrees. Soak until thoroughly wet, wring by the cuff, then slap against a bathroom mirror and rub to dry and cling to the surface. Once dry, spray with starch to resist soil and reduce future scrubbing.
Reader tips include sealing dry tent seams with candle wax from both sides to stop leaks. Other notes describe patching beach towels with fabric squares to secure kids’ refreshments, using artificial flowers to recreate bridal bouquets, and keeping crayons and plastics out of sunlit car windows to prevent damage.
Miss Bery Cone and Mrs. Jennie Jackson honored for service as retiring home economics teachers from The Plains and Chauncey Dover high schools. Sterling silver bowls presented at a dinner party hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Marion Fugate at their cabin on the Ohio River in Reedsville. Guests included Beulah Sellers, Shirley Slater, Grace Webb, Pat Johnson, Bernice Koehler, Helen Garrett, Pauline Fierce, Myrna Schwartz, Brenda Stricklin, and Eleanor Fugate.
Plans announce the wedding of Miss Lucinda Cope to Harold V. Sharb son of Mr and Mrs Victor Sharb of Logan Route 3 The Rev Thomas Stockdale will officiate at 730 PM Aug 11 in Nelsonville First Christian Church A reception for relatives and close friends will follow in the church social rooms
Mrs D N Wilson of Vore Ridge Road Athens shares a humorous note on why a pudding is called a slump and mentions Hal Boyle describing a Blueberry Slump as a bread pudding on Cape Cod. The column includes Tapioca Pudding by Miss Alice Torbert and inquiries about Oatmeal Pie and Buttermilk Pie.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Bell Jr. of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter Kelly Lyn on July 28 at Riverside Hospital. Grandparents are Lawrence Bell Sr. of The Plains and Harry Peyton of Albany. The couple also have a son Ricky Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee Neal of Columbus announce a daughter Robin Rene born August 6 at Mount Carmel Hospital. Grandparents are Dora Sayer of Buffalo West Virginia and Gibert Neal of Leon West Virginia.
Athens women donate clothing to be modeled at the Fashion Show and Sale on Court St Aug 25 and 26. Sponsored by Kappa Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi proceeds go to the cancer fund. Grab bags key chains and jewelry repair available. Contact Vance Harris or Mrs Hawk for donations.
Descendants of George and Ettie Shafer plan their annual reunion Sunday at Rising Park in Lancaster starting at 10 a.m. The 39th Keirns reunion for Augustus C. and Sarah Eleanor Wolfe Keirns will be Sunday Aug. 13 at Hooper Ridge Church of Christ with a noon basket dinner in the church basement. All friends and relatives invited.
Combine cream of mushroom soup with drained peas and drained onions for a distinctive dish. Season with paprika and sprinkle bread crumbs over the top for a crisp finish.
A quick tasting note highlights a fruit salad enhancement using pitted dates soaked in sherry and filled with cream cheese for a rich contrast. The pairing emphasizes a creamy center and a sweet, boozy finish to elevate a simple fruit dish.
Wilted potatoes should be discarded as they have poor flavor and texture and are not worth cooking time.
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