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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1977

Page

6

Grange Booths Shine At Athens County Fair Agriculture Building

Young Mark Stanley and his dad tour the fair where Grange groups showcase jams, jellies, baked goods, fall produce, needlework, and quilts. Judges rated four booths closely, with Lodi Grange winning for decoration and variety. The display also features baking, sewing, canning, and floral arrangements drawing visitors to the comprehensive exhibit.

Mark Stanley Columbus Don Athens County Fair Stanley Grange Lodi Grange

Dear Abby asks if scandalous letter can be published

Readers relate personal advice questions from Dear Abby and readers about privacy and propriety in publishing a deceased lover's letter. The column notes editor discretion and cautions about embarrassing families, plus brief items on corsage wear and a money-saving tip. Cardio-Dial system offered without charge by Ciba predicts eight-year heart risk using Framingham data.

Abby Teen Magazine Ciba Pharmaceutical Company National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Framingham

Area Club News Highlights Local Senior Activities

Athens Senior Citizens met to honor Mrs Fred Lee Tom’s birthday and plan attendance at the Ohio State Fair. They reported on a quilting project by Mrs Blanche Cline and noted back to school and spelling bee efforts by Mrs Anna Marie David. Daisy Orr shared her visit to Pomeroy Senior Citizens Club and Charles Johnson discussed bowling in Columbus where he won a trophy. Marguerite Frank led group singing, audience requests were fulfilled, and a Dow Lake picnic was discussed with guests Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhollans of Albany. The Johnson brothers provided games.

Athens Fred Lee Tom Blanche Cline Anna Marie David Daisy Orr Pomeroy Senior Citizens Club Charles Johnson Columbus Marguerite Frank Dow Lake Arthur Rhollans Albany Johnson Brothers

Local reunion follows two week visit by California family

Mr and Mrs Ronald Long and children Teresa Chuck Pam Steven and Mike return to Santa Ana California after visiting Mrs Esta Long Allen and grandmother Mrs M L Kimmey The Longs attend their 1957 class reunion at Athens Country Club Joining relatives include Mr and Mrs David Allen Paula Angie Ken ny Thomas George Perry Ernie Kittle Mark Jeff and Gladys at Lake Snowden.

Ronald Long Teresa Chuck Pam Steven Mike Santa Ana Calif Long Esta Long Allen M.L. Kimmey the Plains Lake Snowden David Allen Paula Angie Kenny Thomas George Perry Ernie Kittle Mark Jeff Gladys Longs Athens Country Club

My Favorite Recipe By Marian Reeder

This old time dessert folds chocolate snaps with whipped cream into a log roll. Chill at least three hours, then slice on serving to resemble a small layer cake. Roswell Park researchers predict female lung cancer mortality may catch up to men within a decade as smoking habits converge.

Marian Reeder Roswell Park Memorial Institute Buffalo

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