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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1971

Page

6

Five Teens Vie For State Style Show Title At Grange

Athens County teen sewers presented an Ohio State Fair bid at the Grange Building style review. Five first place winners in categories such as school dress sports clothes lounging and formal wear earned spots to compete after achieving an A on their garments.

Athens County Grange Sharon Myers Pauline Fierce Ruth Devoll Home Economics Joyce Wickline Clever Clippers Susan Ashworth Albany Zig-Zaggers Susan Jackie Kieffer Carvi Cutters Debbie Burkhammer Coolville Hi-Los Debbie Julie Dahse Lucky Four Brenda McClain Brenda Born Karen Bléigh Linda Ellis Twinkle Leagyel Nelsonville Green Horns Mary Stright Diana Ellis Joyce McClain Julie Kieffer

Hints From Heloise on quick fridge cleaning tips

Dear Heloise offers practical home hints from repair advice to everyday chores. Clean the fridge condenser by removing the kick plate and vacuuming dust to prevent overheating and costly parts. Also includes tips on dog paw mud control and efficient floor waxing.

Heloise

Tomato Relish Recipe by Mrs. Fred Crow

Tomato Relish is the second of Mrs. Fred Crow's recipes. It notes flexible quantities and calls for sliced tomatoes onions cucumbers garlic pepper salt oregano dry mustard vinegar and oil. Marinate 2 to 3 hours then stir.

Fred Crow

Bride Elect Honored In Athens Bridal Shower

Miss Linda Cash of Athens was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Linda Phillips at her Canterbury Drive home. Attendees included the bride elect, her mother Mrs. C. S. Cash, fiancé’s mother Mrs. Willard Wood, grandmother Mrs. C. B. Cash, and numerous relatives and friends.

Linda Cash Athens Linda Phillips Canterbury Drive C. S. Cash Willard Wood C. B. Cash George Drach Vic Stanson Lynn Stanson Orin Secoy Larry McCoy Jean Shuster Elisa Beasley Linda Baker Don Skinner Marvin Phillips Kathy Barker Marylin Barker Wanda Cash Brenda Cash

Ashcroft announces birth of Steven Edward in Mount Gilead

Von Sowaval Steven Ashcroft and Marsha Halbirt of Fulton announce the birth of a son, Steven Edward, on August 5 at Morrow County Hospital Mount Gilead. The couple also has a daughter Cynthia Ellen, age 2, with grandparents Elwin Ashcroft Marengo and Rev. George Halbirt Cardington. Great grandmother Mae Halbirt Athens Route 4.

Steven Ashcroft Marsha Halbirt Fulton Steven Edward Morrow County Hospital Mount Gilead Cynthia Ellen Elwin Ashcroft Marengo George Halbirt Cardington Mae Halbirt Athens

Fish as a Socially Accepted Weight Control Diet

The piece traces how fish shifted from eccentric to common as a weight control staple. It credits Dr. Norman Joliffe with promoting fish rich in protein at low calories and outlines simple preparation methods, cooking tips, portions, and suitable sides to maximize flavor without overcooking.

L.A Norman Joliffe New York City

Family gathers for Thornville covered-dish dinner

The Lewis family of Guy A. and the late Bernice Odessa Lewis held a covered-dish dinner at Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis home in Thornville. Attending were Guy Lewis of Logan Bernice Dalton of Albany George Ringhiser and wife of Nelsonville Route 2 James Skinner of Logan Jerry Groves of Lancaster Gordon Lashley and wife of Columbus and David Lewis of Thornville along with many children.

Guy A. Lewis Bernice Odessa Lewis William Lewis Thornville Guy Lewis Logan Bernice Dalton Albany George E. Ringhiser Nelsonville

Mrs Albert Parren’s Funeral Attended by Local Figures

Mrs Albert Parren, former Athens resident and daughter of Floyd and Lulu Bean, was remembered at her funeral in Barberton. Attendees included Mr Elvin Bean Mrs T W Shafer and Mrs Carl Conrath.

Elvin Bean T.W. Shafer Carl Conrath Albert Parren Barberton Parren Athens Floyd Lulu Chesser Bean

Dear Abby columns on parenting and etiquette

A reader asks Abby about disciplining unruly children and a struggling home, Abby advises separating siblings to curb fights and notes time will help. Another letter asks about doggie bags in fine restaurants, Abby endorses taking leftovers.

Abby

Turners Host Dinner For Extended Family Guests

Rutland hosts Mrs. Ralph Turner and Sherrie welcomed a large gathering including Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ogdin and Jean Aura of Middletown and multiple relatives from Lan caster Patriot Talcum Nitro Carlisle and Reader West Virginia. The Ogdin and Napier families attended an Ice family reunion nearby and joined a Green Ogdin Caster reunion at Point Rock.

Rutland Ralph Turner Sherrie Gary Ogdin Jean Aura Middletown Dean Tripp William and Gary Lancaster Manon Lambert Annette Patriot Robert Goode Nitro James Napier James Wesley Talcum Wesley A. Ogdin Carlisle Ogdin Napier Ice Reader W. Va Turners Green, Ogdin Point Rock

Seniors Photo Time for Meigs Marauder Yearbook 1972

Meigs High School seniors are reminded to book an appointment at Grover's Studio in Middleport during the week of Aug 23 for yearbook photos. A discount is offered to those photographed then. Girls may choose drapes or regular dress. studio closes the week of Aug 16, so book now.

Rock Springs Meigs High School Grover’s Middleport Meigs Marauder

Meir Reveals Age Stops Her from Running in 1973

Premier Golda Meir 73 says in a BBC interview she will not seek re election in 1973 due to age. Haaretz cites her talk with Alan Hart amid a BBC life documentary. She had denied Dayan as successor a week earlier.

Tel Aviv Golda Meir Haaretz Alan Hart British Broadcasting Corp BBC

Increase in Tobacco Thefts Across Kentucky

State Police report tobacco thefts rising in Kentucky with the central Bluegrass area seeing frequent incidents. Thieves typically steal a whole load when trucks are left unattended, police say.

Frankfort Kentucky Bluegrass

Confident Note Sparks Global Reflection on Early Solutions

A terse confidential message prompts contemplation on early problem solving and timely action, framing a call to act before issues grow beyond control. The text hints at urgency and the idea that large challenges often trace back to small beginnings.

Personal ad from Abby offers wedding booklet for $1

The notice invites readers to write Abby Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 for a personal reply and to request the booklet How to Have a Lovely Wedding by sending $1 with a stamped self addressed envelope.

Abby Los Angeles Cal

Property Transfers Across Districts Highlight Local Real Estate Deals

A series of transfers records property moves across Waggener Clarke Clendenin Lewis Union and other districts. Buyers include Carl Bonecutter Valley Bell Products Inc and Donald Whitlock with prices from 400 to 30 336 dollars. Notable sellers include Mason Land Scott Strickler and Lo is Bumgarner with sums ranging widely.

Jack and Lucy Kerwood Carl Bonecutter Waggener Clendenin Ferron Thelma Cremeans David J Arthur Scott and Emy Lou Strickler Valley Bell Products Inc Lewis Lois and Thomas Bumgarner Brewanna L. Plants Jesse L. Eads Kathleen Jackie Hill Margaret Jock Burdett Paul Shirley Chattin Cooper W. B. Jiiden Leon United Methodist Church Birdie King Cologne Gussie M. Absten Clyde Hazel Hill Union District Lawrence Florence Lambert Donald Patricia Whitlock Maurice Evalee Snodgrass George M. Snodgrass Hilda Harmon James Mary Sargent Union Joseph and Gienneth Hesson David Golda Gainer J. €. McComb Howard Sr Ann Yeager Robinson Betty Jean Lyons Jack Betty Fox Thomas and Frances Parsons William and Mary Roush Simon and Mary Hayes Denver Patricia Rhodes Ruth B. Harper George Barbara Harper Norman Goodwin Cecil B. Dean Graham Leonard Birdie Livingston James Livingston Doris Farmser Charles and Helen Vanmeter Charles Vanmeter Jr

New Haven Personalities Visit, Travel Notes Across Region

New Haven notes list James Foreman of Columbus as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Roush. Barbert on residents J M Cubbage and daughter Kathy visit relatives en route to the Carolinas. Other trips include Roush family vacations to California and Texas, and Las Vegas visits by Pomeroy relatives. Police in Pomeroy arrest Larry Romine for speeding, to appear before Mayor Charles Legar.

New Haven James Foreman Columbus Donald F. Roush J. M. Cubbage Kathy Mason Barberton Ohio North South Carolina James N. Roush Linda Jeff California Fred Pomeroy Las Vegas N. M John Layne Danville, Pa Greenbrier Hotel White Sulphur Springs State Banker’s Convention Bend Area A. K. McClung Donald Foglesong Layne Mason County Bank Foglesong Thomas Layne Mason City Pomeroy Larry Romine Charles Legar

Local pairs named in resident notices

Michael Eldridge Pickens 21 of Point Pleasant and Sharon Ann Beaver 16 of Gallipolis are listed. Joseph Franklin Paugh 35 of Point Pleasant and Julia Anne Butcher 29 of Clifton are also named in the notice.

Michael Eldridge Pickens Point Pleasant Sharon Ann Beaver Gallipolis Joseph Franklin Paugh Julia Anne Butcher Clifton

Mrs Hilda Stiles Guests with Racine Friend

Mrs Hilda Stiles of 107 Mill Street was a week end guest of Mrs Margaret Houdashelt in Racine.

Stiles Mill St Margaret Houdashelt Racine

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