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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1966
Page
7
Dear Abby advises reporting the dog barking problem to authorities after prior requests failed. The writer is torn between neighborly affection and the need for sleep and safety, suggesting a firm, direct approach.
A reader asks if a man who claims to be 36 could truly be 29 because his chest hair is gray while his head hair is black. The columnist notes that hair color can differ by body area and raise questions about age or dye, suggesting possibilities without accusing the man.
Dear Abby confirms all gifts deserve a thank you note and that ends the exchange. The page also shares an overnight Watermelon Pickles recipe using rind, sugar, vinegar, and spices with step by step sterilizing and canning tips.
A personal message instructs Jeannie to confront a drunken husband and stop feigning sleep on her side of the bed. It reveals domestic tension and secrets kept in a valley household.
The note provides Abby’s box number in Los Angeles and asks for a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply. It is a simple reader instruction rather than a news item.
The Ladies Club of Poston held its annual picnic at Rachelmacher Park in Logan. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lyn McCollister with Barbara and Robin, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Six with Keith, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Smathers with Sha ri, Mr. and Mrs. Norval South, Mrs. Earl Smathers, Mrs. Nor vella Bellar with Pam and Eddie, Mrs. Dewey Hunter with Mike, Mrs. Virginia Swain, Mrs. Freda Cook sey with Roxie, Miss Dolores Hunter, Mr. Roger Bentley, Miss Penny Hunter and Mrs. Carl Helber with Billy.
Miss Claudia Colburn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Colburn, was feted at a bridal shower by the Loyal Helpers Class of Valley Methodist Church in Portsmouth. Shares include luncheon plans and a series of pre wedding events for her marriage to Frank Dustman.
New Arrivals Mr and Mrs Mor rison of Manhattan Beach California announce the birth of their first child David Patrick on August 15 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A M Wallace Arden Place and Mr and Mrs C R Morrison West State Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Guy Morrison Hoop er St Mrs Blanche Morland East Palestine Ohio and Mr A M Wallace of West Mansfield Miss Mary King formerly of Glouster now of Willow Creek Road is a patient at Sheltering Arms Hospital room 112
Reader suggests recycling bridesmaid formals and other gowns into lounging robes or separates. Suggests matching robes with nightgowns for birthdays and events and making lightweight pants from shorter formals to extend wardrobe life.
Prof and Mrs Karl E Witzler Fort St have returned from a month long vacation visiting Mrs Witzlers sister Mrs W H Creary of Jacksonville Florida and staying two weeks at their Platt Lake Michigan summer home near Traverse City. The Witzlers toured Interlochen Academy of Fine Arts while the music education session continued. Guests visiting Windland and related families in Guysville and Athens included the Harleys Welchs Parkersburg Lott Parker Goldsberry and others with a Washington DC summer internship noted. Mrs Dunlap left to visit Midland Texas relatives and Mrs Williams remains a patient in Pittsburgh Allegheny General Hospital room 126.
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