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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1971
Page
8
Dear Heloise offers a practical solution to protect cameras and film from heat by using a new plastic foam cooler with a tight lid. She notes storage at up to 120 degrees is acceptable while keeping gear cool and vandal protection, plus beach and vacation usefulness.
Abigail Van Buren reports a reader recounting a party incident where a kiss was placed on her while she slept in a bedroom not by her husband. The note asks how to proceed without naming the possible suspect.
A Gourmet magazine recipe for Hot Potato Salad appears alongside questions and advice in Abby. The dish uses small new potatoes olive oil wine vinegar green onions paprika and warm serving. The Abby letters address marriage fidelity engagement wedding reception and door to door religious sales with humorous responses.
A five year old girl imagined a doll coat hanger using two bread twistems. She twisted one to form a hook and the other to create a frame, showcasing inventive play with common kitchen items.
Descendants of George F. and Isabelle Matson Carter gathered at the Jacksonville VFW Hall for their annual reunion. A noon buffet was served as relatives from Ohio and nearby states attended, led by the oldest attendee John Carter age 83 and the youngest Tabatha Kidwell age 4 months. The gathering announced next year’s reunion at the same Jacksonville venue on the second Sunday in August.
Karolyn M Kohnen daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold J Kohnen Dubuque Iowa married Delbert W Tucker son of Mr and Mrs Thurman Tucker Athens Aug 14 at Holy Ghost Church Dubuque. The ceremony featured peau de soie organza gowns and colonial bouquets. The reception followed at Mary Joseph Hall Clark College with a dinner at Chateau Supper Club. The couple resides in Dubuque.
Richland Garden Club representatives Mr and Mrs Edward Mizicko participated in the 41st annual Ohio Association of Garden Clubs convention at the Neil House in Columbus August 10 to 12. The event showcased a Bob Thomas flower demonstration and a Dawes Arboretum bus tour. The Mizickos and Athens County Garden Club received awards for slide and garden therapy efforts respectively. Stewart J Nathan Noble remains in critical condition after emergency surgery at Lancaster Fairfield Hospital. Pomona Grange to meet Saturday at 8 p.m in Lodi Grange Hall for officer elections with refreshments provided.
Bernardette Devlin warns that action may be needed to remove jailed suspects from confinement amid Northern Ireland tensions. Shirley Chisholm notes desire for new leaders among students women and minorities while considering a presidential bid. Paulette Morin reflects on defending her beliefs during Nixon’s Maine visit and opposing anti-Nixon protesters.
Weekend visitors at the Sedwick home included Walter Sedwick Mansfield, and Sunday attendees were Robert Anderson and son Bobby, Larry Dye and Debbie, Mildree Marston Newport, Donald Sedwick and Joyce with Brian Chauncey. C L Williams Athens reported travel to Hinton West Virginia for A D Keaton 50th anniversary. The Keatons received gifts from all 50 states and China. They are parents of four, including Dr Doris Williams Bowling Green. Invited but unable to attend were Don Stauffer The Plains.
Ve Wnoevals and Keith Davis announce the birth of a son James Ethan born August 4 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Athens. Grandparents Kathryn Parker Louisville KY W H Parker Huntington WV Mrs Julia Davis Wellston and E T Davis Portsmouth. Capt Charles Burnfield and Mrs Burnfield announce a son Bradley Scott born August 12 at St Vincent Hospital Arkansas. Grandparents Ira Burnfield Athens Mr and Mrs Arthur Booree Dayton Great grandparents Vera Daugherty Athens Mary Burnfield Belpre Bella Hiatt Kentucky. Mr and Mrs John A Matheny Mill Street announce a daughter Barbara Joan born July 24 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. They have two other children Lynn and Carl. Grandparents Dorothy Drake Chauncey Rye Cunningham Athens Route 1.
The WSCS plans a two day Country Store Friday and Saturday August 20 and 21 from 8:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the townhouse on Old Route 56. Items include used clothing for men women and children, plus household goods and garden produce.
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