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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1969
Page
5
Abigail Van Buren answers reader questions on a wife’s access to fortune tellers, a frustrated husband’s inability to satisfy his wife, and a couple facing last minute demands for wedding invitations from relatives. The column offers guidance on autonomy, intimacy, and etiquette.
Mrs Ben Geary of Mulligan Road displays self taught artistry across oil painting wood refinishing and ceramic pieces. Her home features groupings of miniatures lacquered and antique furniture and painted ceramics while her husband manages two Athens cinema theatres. Born in Shreveport she spent childhood in the South and now calls Athens home.
Mr and Mrs Larry McCoy reside on Athens Rt 4 after their June 28 wedding at South Canaan Baptist Church. Bride Nor ma Mansfield and groom Herschel McCoy are the central couple with a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Paul T Williams.
Mr and Mrs Harold Teaford of Middleport announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Lou to Frederick T Wolfe son of Mr and Mrs Rollin Wolfe of Minersville A September wedding is planned Mary Lou is a 1966 Middleport High School graduate and dental assistant from Jane Addams Vocational School Cleveland Frederick Wolfe a 1964 Pomeroy High School graduate served four years in the Navy and works at Ashland Oil and Refining Co Bulk Plant Minersville
Hints cover red clay stain removal with vacuuming and a mild detergent mix. Kitchen tips include oiling pots to ease sweet potato cleanup and DIY fixes for home hardware using eye wash cups filled with putty. Letters share humorous reactions to past column tips and a baby chair safety trick.
Former Albany residents Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Stanley celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Belpre home 1815 Rockland Ave. from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 24.
Mr and Mrs Don Bumgardner of Nelsonville celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children and grandchildren. Relatives and friends gathered locally and from out of town for the anniversary reception. Pat Griffin, former Lurhg Community resident, now near Pittsburgh at 90 years old, continues cattle raising and gardening duties.
Miss Debbie Kasler bride elect of Paul Sebring received a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Ellis South. Guests included family members and many friends led by Mrs. Robert Winter Mrs. Bruce Wagner and Miss Marilyn Wickerham.
Miss Merry Carol Wheaton formerly of Athens married Stephen Cline Keith of Marietta in an August 1 ceremony at Kent United Presbyterian Church. The bride, daughter of Emma Wheaton of Chardon, wore an embroidered pique dress and daisies, with Rebecca Thayer as maid of honor and Thomas Weinstock as best man. The couple will study at Kent State University and reside in Kent after a Virginia honeymoon.
A neighborhood coffee gathering suggestion features Jewish Coffee Cake a rich tender yellow cake with a cinnamon cocoa filling. The recipe lists shortening sugar eggs flour milk vanilla and baking powder with steps for folding in stiff egg whites layering cinnamon sugar and cocoa between batter and baking at 350 degrees for about 75 minutes.
Albany Baptist Church announces a week of vacation Bible School from Monday August 18 for children aged 4 to 13. Sessions run 6 30 to 8 30 p m Monday through Friday with a closing program Saturday at 7 30 p m. Activities include game time craft and refreshments with free ice cream for those arriving on time Monday. Director is Miss Lea Steinbargar.
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