Adena Scout Leader Oleg Olson Honored on 50th Birthday
Oleg Olson, founder of Girl Scouting in Athens, was celebrated by Adena Scouts at the Athens Country Club for the organization’s 50th anniversary. Representing 18 troops, leaders praised Olson who shared credit with an Ohio University student named Elizabeth. The event recalled early Athens cookie sales, the start of Camp Rotan with Rotary support, and Olson’s lifelong dedication to scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marj Stright
Messenger
Athens
Oleg Olson
Athens Country Club
Adena Scouts
Oley
Ohio University
Elizabeth
Baker and Stauffer
Oleg
Rotan
Bobo
Rotary
Rotary Annes
Longview Heights
Uley
Black Diamond Council
Girl Scouts
Apple Upside Down Cake Recipe From Athens Messenger
Apple upside down cake prepared in an 8 inch square pan uses brown sugar cinnamon apples and a batter of eggs oil and flour with baking powder and salt. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes then invert onto a plate to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Reeder
Future Homemakers of America initiates twenty two at Alexander chapter
Twenty two new members were initiated in a candlelight ceremony led by Mary Love. New members include Brenda Boals Carol Chase Linda Chase Nancy Cross Newanna Harvey Julie Johnson Kim Jordan Debbie King Carolyn Morris Ruthie Peters Jamie Ray Bobbi Reinhart Sherry Shiltz Becky Sickles Sandy Stanley Jennie Tom Marsha Turner Diane Wagoner Teresa Walsh Delores Weiss Linda White Pam Zoule. The group later split into small teams to plan community projects aiding the elderly youth and other in need with assistance from Patsy Dearth Christy Allman Peggy Russ Andria Goldsberry and Chris Cotterill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
The
Future Homemakers of America
Mary Love
Brenda Boals
Carol Chase
Linda Chase
Nancy Cross
Newanna Harvey
Julie Johnson
Kim Jordan
Debbie King
Carolyn Morris
Ruthie Peters
Jamie Ray
Bobbi Reinhart
Sherry Shiltz
Becky Sickles
Sandy Stanley
Jennie Tom
Marsha Turner
Diane Wagoner
Teresa Walsh
Delores Weiss
Linda White
Pam Zoule
Patsy Dearth
Christy Allman
Peggy Russ
Andria Goldsberry
Chris Cotterill
Wives to Hold Christmas Bazaar at Chauncey Depot
Wives of Lions Club members will host a Christmas bazaar at the Chauncey depot building Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Readied for sale are homemade decorations, tree ornaments, sandwiches, beverages, pies, cookies, and candy. Proceeds support civic project funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wives of Lions Club
Chauncey Depot
Civic Project
Abusive Father Help and Social Tips Featured in Aid Column
Abigail Van Buren advises seeking a trusted adult to report abuse and urges immediate help to protect other children. A second letter asks about a widow-gigolo arrangement and Abby affirms the terms are acceptable, while a local club announces a gift exchange and cookie swap under Mrs. Jack Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail van Buren
Lasky Dr
Beverly Hills
Calif
Abby
Guiding Hand CCL
Jack Ellis
Mulligan Road
Christmas Gift Guide Ad Contest Entry Improves Cheer
Anna Belle Penson of Athens won five dollars in last week’s Chuckle Ad contest for a clever entry. The ad features a fragile mix of items from Siamese cats to Haviland China and cedar chests, all offered by local merchants with free estimates on tile installations and other gifts.
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Anna Belle Penson
Strouds Run Road
Athens
Joe Triipo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adena
Nada Bobo
Che Athens Messenger
Carpenter Hardware
High St. Glousier, Ohio
Haviland China
Editi Beautiful Torman Jewelers
Vance Leach Furnishings
Snapdragon Boutique
West State Street
BankAmericard
South Court St
Athens, Ohio
Seaman’s Iga Foodliner
West Union St
Ohio
Elberfelds
Pomeroy
Santa Claus
Toyland
Sharif
Bank Americard
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