Porterfield Church Wedding Sees Atkin and West Families Unite
Teresa L. Harry becomes Mrs. Randall R. Atkin in Porterfield Baptist Church ceremony with vows by Rev. Lewis Hunter. Attendants include Lisa West and Pamela Atkinson. music by Carolyn Hayes and Lisa West. Bride, from Athens, wed John Atkinson of Vincent. reception in church hall. Bride a 1967 Athens High School grad. groom a 1969 Warren Local grad with Navy service.
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Randall R. Atkinson
Main St
Belpre
Porterfield Baptist Church
Lewis Hunter
Carolyn Hayes
Lisa West
Teresa L. Harry
Kenneth West
Athens
John Atkinson
Vincent
Debbie Bustke
Pamela Atkinson
Jackie Eads
Stephen Atkinson
Mark Elder
Kim Junier
Eric Thompson
Todd West
Chuck Buck
Nancy Chambers
Athens High School
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Atkinson
Warren
Navy
American Cyanamid
Willow Island
W. Va
Motherhood Myth Versus Reality Warns New Book Author
Shirley Radl argues the motherhood myth is vast from the reality and urges couples to understand the demanding skills required. She writes Mothers Day Is Over to reassure women who feel guilt for not meeting impossible standards and to guide those who truly want children.
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Joy Stilley
AP Newsfeatures
NEW York
Shirley Radl
Conflicts of motherhood pressure amid TV and magazines
The Athens Messenger quotes Mrs Radl about pressures from magazines and ads that mythologize motherhood. She notes TV and commercials show perfect moms and well behaved children while real life with young kids proves harsher and messier during the witching hour.
Dear Abby panel talks marriage, weddings and parenting
Abigail Van Buren offers advice on leaving an ailing suitor, coping with a son’s high class wedding, and handling parental stress. The column includes guidance to avoid scenes, fashion tips for the groom’s mother, and pragmatic tips for managing family dynamics and child care.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Misconceptions About Prenatal Fright And Birthmarks Debunked
Dr Lester Coleman explains that a sudden fright during pregnancy does not cause birthmarks. The piece debunks health myths, notes weather and obesity beliefs, and emphasizes counting calories. it also addresses stuttering, fish as brain food, and standard health aphorisms. A booklet on alcoholism is offered for 25 cents.
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Lester L. Coleman
M.D
Lester Coleman
M. D
P.O. Box
Grand Central Station
New York City
Will Honor 94th Birthday With Dinner
Relatives and friends will gather at the McCoy Ave home of Bob Dixon Sunday to celebrate his 94th birthday with a basket dinner. A younger brother, Clarence Dixon from Barberton, will be on hand to help him celebrate. Friends who can't attend the dinner are welcome to visit in the afternoon.
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McCoy Ave
Bob Dixon
Clarence Dixon
Barberton
Area Couples Tie Summers Nat ural Rites
The notice reports two summer weddings. Sandra Sue Sines and Lawrence Allen Wills married July 28 at North Bloomfield United Methodist Church with a 1 pm ceremony. Beatrice Higgins and Charles Richard Henderson wed Aug 5 at Glouster home of the mayor.
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North Bloomfield United
Beatrice Higgins
Glouster
Charles Richard Henderson
Trimble
Paul Meade
Leland Southerton
House of Magic Fingers
Story Henderson
Capitol City Beauty College
Charleston
W. Va
House of Magic Fingers Beauty Shop
Nicholson Family Annual Reunion Closes With Elections
The 44th Nicholson reunion of Philip and Corinna Cornell Nicholson descendants met at Forest Acres Park. Norman C. Will chaired a post dinner meeting. Seth F. Nicholson received the treasurer’s report and minutes. Wayne Shrimplin won the door prize. Next gathering set for the first Sunday of August at the same location.
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Philip and
Corinna Cornell Nicholson
Forest Acres Park
Norman C. Will
Seth F. Nicholson
Ward
Ernest
Dale Nicholson
Patrick Shrimplin
Garry Haynes
Roger Riggs
Carolyn Shrimplin
Wayne Shrimplin
Alice Epple Will
Maryland
Roy Wiseman
Harrisonville
Larry Clark
Chester
Wayne
Patrick
Middleport
Norma Nicholson
Ward Nicholson Sr
Dexter
Charles Russell
Athens
Kermit Epple
Nelsonville
Dana Epple
Robert Musser
Betty Riggs
Owen Blackwood
Rutland
Copeland Clan Reunion Held at Strouds Run
Descendants of William Arthur and Ora Inez Copeland gathered at Strouds Run State Park for the seventh annual reunion. Cecil Copeland presided after a basket dinner. Mildred Poston was elected president and Patricia Preston the secretary treasurer. Out of town attendees included families from St. Marys West Virginia Broadview Illinois Elkhart Indiana Washington DC and Grove City along with local Copeland relatives and friends.
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William Arthur
Ora Inez Copeland
Strouds Run State Park
Cecil Copeland
Mildred Poston
Patricia Preston
Robert Adkins
St. Mary's
W. Va
Larry Horn
Broadview Ill
Roger Copeland
Elkhart
Ind
Sadie Moore
Washington, D.C
Robert Preston
Mackie Horn
Olive Morrison
Kenneth Vernon
Teresa Dillie
Terri
Mike and
Pam Warner
Missionaries to Visit Coolville Church
The Rev. George and Elsie Garden, retired United Methodist Missionaries, will speak at Coolville United Methodist Church on August 16 at 7 30 p.m. The program includes singing and slides of India and the Hindu Festival of Lights on the church lawn. Open to the public.
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George and
Elsie Garden
United Methodist
Coolville United Methodist Church
Garage Sale by Athena Theta Rho Girls' Club
The Athena Theta Rho Girls' Club sponsors a garage sale Friday and Saturday at 31 Second St from 9 am to 5 pm. Proceeds benefit club activities and community projects.
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Athena Theta Rho Girls’ Club
Second St
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