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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1976
Page
8
A teen asks how to tell her mother hard contact lenses hurt her eyes. In another letter, a woman calls off a pressured engagement to a 26 year old. A reader wonders about wearing her late mother’s wedding band and Abby encourages sentimentality.
AP report from Albuquerque details Dr. Jelle De Boer a Kirtland AFB civilian and orchid hobbyist who dismisses a magic green thumb. He emphasizes hard work, daily care, temperature humidity and light. outlines his 200 plant collection and advice for beginners. He shares background from Holland and education at Texas A&M.
Seven Athens County youths were chosen as state fair participants after Thursday interviews: Gerelene Guthrie Brenda Ford Dave Steele Sherry Carpenter Annetta Richardson and Datelene Scott. Runners up are LouAnn Burkhammer and Connie Ford. Other category winners include Kim Phillips Tammy Dorst Jennifer Allen Tiffany Merkell Tina Guthrie and Glenda Randolf. Red Adds Accent A splash of red cabbage tops a green salad for color and crisp flavor.
A reader shares a zucchini based soup recipe yielding 6 to 8 servings at 55 calories each. Ingredients include zucchini, chicken broth, skim milk, and herbs with optional tweaks to seasonings. Cook time notes and blending steps follow, offering a flexible garden use idea.
The 52nd annual Hayes Young reunion was held August 1 in Pomeroy with a noon basket dinner and prayer led by Edna Hawk. Hollie Hayes opened the afternoon, minutes read by Jack Jordan, with a singing group including Charles Woode and Guy Lee. Gifts went to Anna Hart and Rachel Mason. Committee appointed for 1977. large attendance listed from Pomeroy Athens Albany Shade Coolville and surrounding areas.
Grandstand crowds watch nearly 100 4 H members from local sewing clubs model outfits in 11 categories. Judges Janet Izard and Deanna Tribe award top seven for state competition, highlighting Judy Baker Dee Shoemaker Nancy Cross and Debbie Harris among winners and representatives.
Betsy Mullins models a muslin dress while Kim Henry debuts a green polyester and cotton suit. Preliminary winners include Kim Phillips, Tina Guthrie and Jill Allen. other winners listed along with a Bicentennial themed display by the Gingham Girls 4-H Club.
Mrs. Bonnie Vercoe of Largo Florida visits her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Curtis Bailey at 11 Ohio Ave. for a friendly family gathering.
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