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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1969
Page
5
Virginia Phillips, a second year worker at an Athens sheltered workshop for mentally challenged youths, champions rehabilitation. She credits a five week Cleveland course in vocational guidance and believes each individual has unique potential and deserves community support and opportunity.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Walls of Mansfield Road recently returned from a trip to San Antonio Texas and Nuevo Laredo Mexico with daughter Eileen Bratton of Fayetteville North Carolina They visited Dr and Mrs D H Ford Nona Beeck and Loraine Ford Thanksgiving Day with Mr and Mrs Bill Ford and family of Floresville Texas The Walls also saw Mr and Mrs Tom Martin of San Antonio Texas and while en route home they were guests of Mr and Mrs James Maxwell of Coweta Oklahoma
East Elementary hosts its annual Christmas program on December 17 at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. Harold Kessler directs the fourth and fifth grade chorus in a program he wrote. Families are invited and refreshments will be served with no babysitting provided.
Nylon net makes quick work of back of neck lint and perspiration marks on dresses and blouses. Dip in lukewarm soapy water and scrub gently. unlike brushes or powders it protects fabric and removes stains immediately. If no double sink, scrub at the edge of the sink and rinse thoroughly.
Heloise suggests soaking a garment fully, then wringing and hanging it to drip dry. She recommends placing the hanger on a shower rod above the tub for best results.
Readers share practical tips for home life. Stain repellent spray saves multiple ties from spills. A lazy Susan eases Christmas tree trimming. Half payment helps dependents regain footing. A large cookie pan speeds breakfast for large families.
Dear Abby relates a husband who quit smoking and sought a hobby to keep his hands busy. A gift of an embroidery set leads to a surprisingly swift, beautiful completion, suggesting a constructive outlet for hands and time.
Readers share a holiday fruit cake recipe from Clare E. Meadows and a string of Abby letters on manners and family concerns. The mix includes a suggested pastry, housewife pride, and sensitive parental advice on a troubling brother issue.
An evening ceremony at Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel united Lauren M. Jeffers and Jeffrey B. Young in marriage on November 26. The couple, both with regional ties, plan to reside at The Plains after November 27.
An Alabama wedding followed by a Dover Delaware residence. The bride Miss Sandra G Anthony of Warner Robins Georgia is the daughter of Mrs Joyce Smith. The groom Airman 10 is the son of Mr and Mrs Tommy Dean Nelsonville. The ceremony was conducted by Rev J S Burch in Phoenix City Alabama. The bride wore a white silk and lace gown with matching lace veil and pearls. A reception was held at the bride's parents home. The groom is serving in the Air Force.
Mrs Roger Alkire of Harrisonville was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Eugene Atkins and Miss Ruby Diehl. Assistants included Mrs Norman Will and Mrs Virgil Atkins with a large guest list of family and friends.
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