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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1976

Page

8

Plains VFW Auxiliary Plans Defensive Driving Course

The Plains VFW Auxiliary Post 7174 met at the VFW Hall and decided to take a defensive driving course soon. Hostess was Mrs Fern Hawk Carrie Hall Club of Albany Grange held its monthly potluck at the Grange Hall. In the president's absence Mrs Ida Keirns led the meeting. door prize went to Mrs Melva Radcliff as members discussed sales and Heritage refreshments.

Plains Vfw VFW Fern Hawk Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange Grange Hall Winifred Hooper Ida Keirns Lake Snowden Lions Club Albany Fair Pearl Ator Dorthy Williams Alice Pennell Reginia McKibbben Robert Grinstead James Kincell Julia Robinson Waldo Poston Loci Grange Nina Robinson Clara Follrod William Follrod Alfred Grange Pilgrim Hall J. Ellis Clyd Smith Chester Hill Farm Bureau Blanche Mantle Mary King Mabel Smith Myrtle Stove The Grange Blanche Motle Wayne France Genevive Fout Twila Strasbaugh Myrtle Stover Basil Mantle Otto Swartz Jack Ruth Joseph C. Perry Grangehall

Cantaloupe Gelatin Dessert Featured in Cold Summer Menu

A light dessert idea uses cantaloupe halves filled with strawberry gelatin and topped with commercial cream. The recipe comes from a friend of the column and aims to finish a summer supper with color and ease.

Marian Reeder

Nursing Conference Plans Set in Portsmouth

The American Cancer Society sponsors a Living with Cancer conference at the American Legion Home in Portsmouth on September 22. Guest faculty from Ohio State University Hospitals and Holzer Medical Center include Peggy Middleton John Minton Jan O'Dea and Neil Prendergast with Barbara Trehearne. Three current cancer patients will join the panel and share experiences. Registration closes September 15. for information call 592 1045.

American Cancer Society Southeastern Ohio American Legion Portsmouth Peggy Middleton R.N Miss Hope Ohio John P. Minton Ohio State University Jan O'Dea Neil Prendergast Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis Barbara Trehearne Ohio State University Hospitals The

Birth of Rebecca Lee Domigan in Gainesville Georgia

Sgt. John Domigan and Mrs. Domigan announce the birth of a daughter, Rebecca Lee, born August 21 in Gainesville, Georgia. Grandparents are Raymond Cottrill of Harrisonville and Roy Domigan of Coolville. Sgt. Domigan serves with the Army in Dahlonega, Georgia.

John Domigan Rebecca Lee Gainseville Raymond Cottrill Harrisonville Roy Domigan Coolville Domigan Army Dahloniga

Secoy Family Reunion Set For Sept 6 At Hudnell Home

The Secoy Reunion will be held September 6 at Jack Hudnell’s Hudnell Road residence. A basket dinner is scheduled for noon.

Secoy Jack Hudnell Hudnell

Women Buy Insurance Too

New York AP reports that over 44 percent of married women contribute to family income and women owning life insurance rose to a record 325 billion dollars by end of 1975 per the Institute of Life Insurance.

New York The Institute of Life Insurance

Remarkable two year old Pomfila Watson reads for fame

Cleveland two year old Pomfila Watson astonishes locals by reading and performing feats beyond her age. She has drawn praise from City of Cleveland officials, the Ohio House of Representatives, and Congressman Louis Stokes. Her grandmother notes the child’s early desire to do things herself and her knowledge of body parts by nine months.

Wayne R. Coffey Associated Press Cleveland (Ap Lelia Giles Pomfila Watson Pomfila

Child Prodigy Pomfila Draws Attention At Family Home

Pomfila Giles, featured in the Athens Messenger, reads the paper with purpose and shows advanced vocabulary and motor skills. Doctors deem her bright but uncertain about her exact intelligence while her charm and curiosity alarm her family. She dresses with color coordination and plays frisbee with reporters. The girl may receive a federal education grant and will attend a private school, timing unclear.

Should Married Man Wear Ring

Abigail Van Buren counsels that few married men wear wedding rings and that absence of a ring does not prove single status. The column includes reader letters about vasectomies, VD worry, and a husband who dodges job offers, with advice on marital duties and possible divorce.

Abigail van Buren Abby P.G

Graham Chapel Plans Homecoming Services and Dinner

Graham Chapel Church schedules its annual homecoming for Sunday with Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by a noon basket dinner. The afternoon features the McClung singers from Parkersburg, other singers, and preaching by Rev. Ralph Smith. Public invited.

Graham Chapel McClung” Singers Parkersburg Ralph Smith

Athens Christian Women's Club Luncheon Highlights Music

The September ACW luncheon features Lisa Davis for music and a feature by Marcella Steward titled Dried Wild Things. Phyllis Towner of Dayton will speak, with reservations due by Sunday evening. event runs 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Nelson Commons. All women invited.

Athens Christian Women’s Club Lisa Davis Marcella Steward Nelson Commons Phyllis Towner Dayton

Skateboard injuries prompt safety call in Hawaii

Hawaii Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics warns of serious injuries including concussions skull fracture and splenectomy in skateboard cases per MD Magazine. Clinician urges supervised designated areas and parental and retailer education to promote proper use.

Hawaii American Academy of Pediatrics MD Magazine Physicians Academy

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