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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
5
Dear Abby counsels reader on a dating issue with a late partner who fails to explain delays. The columnist calls the behavior scatterbrained or thoughtless and warns the man he is being a sucker if he endures the tardy tactics. A separate statment on sleeping arrangements across income levels is included.
A reader complains about a mailman delivering in shorts in hot weather and nakedly exposed knees, while DEAR COLUMBIA notes carriers follow regulations and questions whether pants should be required. The exchange hints at forthcoming decisions by the postal leadership in St. Louis.
A bridge club faces a disruptive member who uses top sergeant tactics shouting hurry up play its your turn. The group contemplates departure to escape the pressure and keep the game enjoyable.
Bethany Goodwill workers gathered at Mrs. Amos Barnhart's home in Bethany Ridge with six members and three guests. They completed scrapbooks for Sheltering Arms Hospital and donated to its building fund. A trip to Williamstown was also planned.
Brief notice directing readers to write to Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 for a personal reply and to include a stamped self addressed envelope.
Miss Sheila Maxine Hickel and Otis Darrell Guthrie wed in a double ring ceremony at the bridegroom's parents home on July 10. The couple, both from Coolville and Guysville, were welcomed by family as they begin residence in Coolville.
Readers share quick hacks using common plastics and household items. Plastic berry baskets store envelopes and medicine tubes, a labeled outdoor trash can doubles as a toy box, sponges aid steel wool cleanup, and clothespin chain plus rubber bands fix a loose ironing board cover. Small brushes clean keyboard dust. Traveling with a large bottle of water helps radiator cooling. Nylon net scrubs floors during wax removal, easing effort on hands.
A reader thanks a contributor for a tip that reduces soaking and scrubbing on roasting racks. The note credits time saved and ease gained from applying the suggested method.
Chauncey residents and relatives from Lancaster Guysville and Nelsonville visited James Rodehaver and family on Sunday. Overnight guests included Charles Brooks from Kettering. Fennell family returned from vacation visiting J W West Jr and Edith Goodman in Prestonburg Ky and Ohio State Camp in Springfield. Camp attendees included Mrs. Jacob Way and Harold Domsher and family. Jacob Way and Donna Kelzenberg family joined the gathering. Roger Way spent 10 days with Ronnie Way and family in Albany Route.
Mrs Minnie Willis aged 81 was honored at a birthday picnic hosted by her daughter and son in law in Columbus. Attendees included George Strode and family, Elmer Booth family, Harley Lanning, and Gerald Willis.
Glouster residents host a farewell picnic at Burr Oak Lake for Jimmy Campbell who has enlisted in the U S Navy. Visitors include Dayton residents Mr and Mrs George Higgins and family, Mr and Mrs Hubert Guess and son Jim, Cheryl Vance and others. Rev Paul A Johnson to lead communion at Trimble Church of Christ closing service Friday night.
Miss Elizabeth Runkle and Mr. Robert Lynn Jones exchanged vows in a St. John’s Catholic church ceremony in Logan with a double ring rite led by Rev. Father Charles P. Foy. Both graduates of Laurelville High School, they were joined by family members from Laurelville and Lancaster.
The Pinkerton home on Mulligan Road hosted a large family reunion on Sunday August 14 with attendees listed from Athens Satellite Beach Canton Columbus Ironton and Lancaster among others. Guests included multiple generations with extended relatives and friends from Ohio and Michigan. A separate feature promotes carrots and pineapple as a salad or hot dish pairing.
Mr and Mrs R C Orr of Poston Road hosted a family dinner at their home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Miller and Cindy Mike and Philip of Dayton Ohio Mr and Mrs Clyde Parrish of Coolville Ohio Mr and Mrs Leon Gold Mr and Mrs Tom Gold and Bradley Mr and Mrs Orville Birch Becky and Kay all of Lexington Kentucky Miss Daisy Orr of Athens.
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