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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1968
Page
8
Dear Heliose: readers share quirky home tips and odd experiments from spray painting to melting paraffin for an ice chest leak fix. Notes include using plastic wrap on bathroom mirrors for secret messages, and playful banter about modern art as conversation fodder during gatherings.
Lois McGuire of HAPSES pushes art into K through 12 in public and parochial schools as a companion to the three R’s. She notes plans to pilot several programs in the tri county area between September and January with teachers exposed to art education and student participation through theater and performances.
A reader shares a casual approach to making a Reuben using brisket of corned beef. Two slices of dark bread, sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss cheese, and mustard form the sandwich with an optional hot finish under the grill. The writer notes interest in attempting the recipe.
Miss Linda Yorde daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Yorde Nelsonville and Bob L Smith son of Mr and Mrs Lee Smith Selma Calif were united in marriage at St Anthony Claret Catholic Church Fresno The June 29 ceremony featured Rev Father Reed and music by St Anthony's Children's Choir The bride wore an Empire waist white satin gown with Chantilly lace and a cathedral veil The gown and veil were made by the bride's sister Mrs Gean Stevens They resides at 3378 12 Sierra Madre Fresno after a Carmel honeymoon
Janet Lee Helwig daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence G Helwig of 90 Maplewood Drive became the bride of Steven Garrett Montgomery son of Mr and Mrs Warren G Montgomery of Worthington in Worthington Presbyterian Church. The Rev Charles Robinson and Rev Charles J Wood officiated. The couple resides at 1499 Elaine Road Columbus after a wedding trip. The bride works for Harris Ophthalmics and the groom for United Parcel Service while attending Franklin University.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Kittel and family from Marengo visited Mrs Kittel s parents Mr and Mrs George H Perry of Roule af W for the Athens high School 1935 reunion dinner dance. Mr and Mrs James Riggsby and children from Springfield Missouri were guests of Mrs Tuggsby s parents Mr and Mrs Ray McCune of Sunnyside Drive.
A Stout family reunion gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs E Stout on Airline Road. Attendees included Robert Stout Albany Route 3 David M Raynard Johnson City Tenn Herb Stout Dighton Kan and many others. The Withers Cooper reunion will be held Sunday August 25 at Rachelmacher Park Logan with a basket dinner at noon.
The Athens County Garden Club eight clubs and Rutland Twilight clubs of Meigs County won first place state therapy award for work with the Good Luck Garden Club at the Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center. The honor was accepted by Mrs. Harry Cokenougher and Mrs. Edward Mizicko during the 38th annual Ohio Association of Garden Clubs convention.
Mr and Mrs Otis Guthrie of Woolville announce the birth of Theresa Mary their second child born in St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg on August 2 Other child Tina Marie is also listed Grandparents Ralph Guthrie Guysville Route 1 James Hickel Coolville Route 2 and Laura Guthrie Guysville E Kerns Torch Great grandparents Fleming Trimble McClelland Trimble Rainey Trimble Carr Pomeroy McClellands and Bonecutter Carr families noted Other births include Stephanie Lynn daughter of Gary McClelland Columbus born August 2 at Mount St Mary Hospital Ronald Parrish son of Ronald L Carr Pomeroy born August 6 at Holzer Gallipolis with Veronica Paige five years old and relations Garnet Chapman Letart W Va and Garnet Carr Leon W Va also mentioned
A reader seeks guidance on a two timing situation involving her daughter and a bachelor friend. Abby advises dropping the friend to prevent further trouble and hopes the daughter gains sense.
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