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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1968
Page
16
Dear Heloise offers a DIY to repurpose hair spray can tops into pin cushions using glue sequins and stuffing. The letters share tips for affordable crafts and household hacks, including clock dress ups and ironing comfort aided by a swiveling chair and organized setup.
Reader questions cover faster ironing, bug prevention with a gas lantern in a shallow soapy pan, and a recipe for cinnamon baked apples. The column suggests sealing foil packets and cooking apples about 29 minutes for a delicious result.
Mrs. Howard Alice Elliott, Athens City Board of Education clerk for seven years, faces a busy return as school opens and students move into a new building. She handles financial records and monthly board meetings while balancing bowling, sewing, and family life with husband Howard and children Ginny Mike and Ricky.
Mrs Ernest Van Dyke of Shaf tonville and Mrs Cecil Van Dyke along with Mrs Earl Balin of Golf Course Rd were dinner guests of Mrs John Young at 82 Hudson Ave Afternoon visitors included Mrs Keith Balin and her son Steve Athens Route 5 Dr Fred Luchs of Wonder Hills Drive sails from New York City on Sept 11 aboard the MS Bergensfjord He will tour Ireland England France Spain Portugal and the Azores during the following month.
Dr Myers argues punishment should cause immediate discomfort and not merely fit a crime. He endorses chair sitting for 20 minutes, urges calm attention, and warns against harsh words while emphasizing understanding and family harmony.
Richland Garden Club members hosted by Mrs. Harry Cakenougher and Mrs. Edward Mizicko heard the past president's business report and poems. Mrs. Mizicko discussed poisonous plants from National Wildlife. Mrs. Cogenougher led hymns and organ. Reports covered the Athens County Fair flower display and two garden plots at the Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center. Refreshments followed. Sept. 10 at the health center’s therapy building with Nelsonville Garden Club as host.
A reader asks for a Corn Meal Cookies recipe once used in a school cafeteria and a Pecan Pie recipe from Burr Oak Lodge after May floods. Abigail Van Buren Dear Abby columns include wedding remarks, advice on shared rooms, TV ads impact, and home cookbook recommendations, with multiple readers offering notes and requests.
Abby responds to a reader about vacationing parents who leave children with relatives and return later without notifying babysitters. She brushes off the complaint, saying if taken advantage of again, the reader asked for it, and adds a personal reply address for the columnist.
Mr and Mrs George Shiveler Sr of Cincinnati celebrate their golden wedding with an open house at 5426 Fox Rd from 2 30 to 4 30 p m Sunday Sept 8. Alberta Grueser Shiveler former Pomeroy resident they have one son George Jr who will host a dinner Sept 6 at the Gourmet Room Terrace Hilton Hotel Cincinnati.
Modern knowledge debunks the idea of a single brain food and stresses a balanced diet with vitamins carbohydrates fats minerals and proteins for overall health. The Medical Center Pharmacy at Athens Medical builds on this with dietary supplements and a full Health Dept. catalog including vitamins proteins tonics and free delivery.
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