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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1967

Page

8

Sweden Adopts Test Divorce To Save Marriages In Crisis

In Sweden a provisional separate living period replaces instant dissolution, with a one year test divorce to assess compatibility. Couples file jointly and meet a court mediator, then may rejoin if they choose. If unresolved they proceed to a legal divorce with alimony and property rules. Divorces rise from 1500 to over six thousand as education emphasizes durable marriages.

Stockholm Sweden

Anniversary couple to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Foreman will host an open house at Sugar Grove Methodist Church on Sunday from two to four in the afternoon to mark their 50th anniversary. They were wed Sept. 2, 1917 in McArthur with Rev. C. B. Taylor officiating.

Earl Foreman Leafy Secrest Sugar Grove Methodist Church C. B. Taylor Presbyterian Manse McArthur Foreman Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Middle Child belief not supported by facts says Dr Myers

Dr Myers argues that being the middle of three children is not inherently unlucky. He notes many factors shape a child beyond birth order and cites interfamily dynamics and parental support as key. He advises reevaluating each middle child’s situation and seeking professional help if needed.

Garry Myers Oklahom Ike Barry Stan Dad

Favorite Cheesecake Recipe From Mrs Cochran

Mrs Marie Cochran from New Straitsville Route 1 shares a cheesecake recipe using graham cracker crust and a cottage cheese filling with lemon juice vanilla and condensed milk. The method calls for folding in stiff egg whites and baking one hour at 350 degrees, noting blending with other readers' recipes and inviting readers to share their own favorites.

Marian Reader Marie Cochran New Straitsville Marjorie Stright

Dear Abby Q&A on compliments and fashion asks

Abigail Van Buren addresses readers on flirtatious advances from an unattached man, questions about why women dress, and a widow's pressure to buy gifts. A neighbor pressures charitable purchases. Abby advises simple refusals and clear reasons to stop pestering.

Abigail van Buren Abby Randy

Vacationers Visit Relatives Across Michigan and Arizona

David of Athens and his wife are in Olivet Michigan staying with her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Keith Farmham. They also dined with Mr and Mrs Ralph Mayo in Battle Creek and with Dr and Mrs Gerald Farmham in Springport.

David Athens Olivet, Mich Keith Farmham Michigan Ralph Mayo Battle Creek Gerald Farmham Springport

Area Couple Wed In Trimble Church

Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson formerly Garnet Russell wed July 22 at Trimble Christian Church with Rev Paul A Johnston officiating at 8 o clock. Immediate family attended and the Wilsons later visited the Smoky Mountains with James Russet and his wife.

Arthur Wilson Garnet Russell Trimble Christian Church Paul A. Johnson Wilsons

Nuptial Plans For Mason Methodist Church Wedding

Plans are announced for the open church wedding of Harrietta Newland daughter of Mr and Mrs H Harvey Newland Mason West Virginia to William Don Grueser son of Mr and Mrs William T Grueser Middleport. The ceremony will take place Saturday September 2 at 7 30 p m with Rev Lowell E Keeney officiating and a half hour of pre ceremony music by Gratus Aldridge organist and Jackie Aldridge soloist. A reception will follow in the church social rooms.

Harrietta Newland H Harvey Newland Mason W. Va William Don Grueser William T. Grueser Middleport Mason Methodist Church Lowell E. Keeney Gratus Aldridge Jackie Aldridge

Plastic covers make spoon rests for kitchens

Plastic covers from coffee cans make excellent spoon rests in the kitchen. Use care not to place a spoon that touched onions on the same cover used for dessert mixing, or onion flavors may transfer.

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