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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1968
Page
6
A reader describes using a plastic drain tray under a dishpan to catch defrosting fridge moisture, preventing drips. Another suggests self covering extra buttons on a suit to boost value and keep a spare. A tale recalls a waffle mishap that became a wall decoration, plus tape tricks for gift wrapping and tiny circles cut from tape for crafts.
The column features readers seeking guidance from Dear Abby on premarital study of sex, parental honesty, and social boundaries. It also includes tips from Heloise on practical homemaking hacks such as preventing boiling over and easing label sealing.
Our family opens Christ mas Eve for friends and neighbors with a Lane Cake as the centerpiece. The article lists ingredients for the cake and frosting, instructions for mixing and baking four 9 inch layers, and storing tips. It notes a recent visit from Mrs. William Witt of Wauwa tosa, Wisconsin, including a surprise birthday party.
Mr and Mrs Paul Sinclair announce the birth of a daughter Brenda Susan born November 20 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. They also have a son Craig Allen age 3. Grandparents Mark Dickson Albany Route 1 and Allen Sinclair Shade Route 1. Great grandfather Denver Van Nest Albany. Pvt and Mrs Roger K Deem announce birth of daughter Kimberly Kathleen born November 18 at Holzer Medical Center. Grandparents Victor Young Jr Pomeroy and Edward Deem Portland. Great-grandparents James Thomas East Liverpool and Audrey Young Pomeroy. Mrs Mary Mae Esenhuth East Liverpool is great-great grandmother. Lt and Mrs Timothy J Schlosser announce daughter Kimberly Ann born December 4 at Stuttgart Army Hospital Germany. Mrs Harland Harris Athens and Lester F Schlosser Marion are grandparents. Great grandparents Garnet Eckard Amesville and Herbert Harris Athens and O O Bieler Brooksville.
The Child Guidance Circle met at Mrs. Lewis Wigal's home to discuss a candle sale that benefits Sheltering Arms Hospital. A Christmas gift exchange occurred and refreshments were served. The Higley Study Circle held its annual Christmas Party at Galbreath Chapel with guests from the Hyperion Club of Nelsonville and a Russian choir program. The Hobson Study Circle hosted its Christmas party with 15 members, nominating committee chosen, and gifts exchanged.
Glouster hosts Thanksgiving weekend events with visiting families from Michigan Columbus Newark Gahanna Chester Hill Syracuse Malta and Springfield. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Darrel Phyllips Mr and Mrs James Carter and families and Mr and Mrs Irwin Bowersock along with Lucille Hughes and other relatives.
Miss Betty Andrews, resident director of Ohio University's Crawford Hall, trained two years with the Peace Corps in the Philippines teaching English to as many as 700 students. She has visited Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Egypt and now pursues a master's in guidance and counseling while balancing roles as an Athens AD and avid reader.
A readers’ quip about two illustrated characters in a DEAR Abby column prompts light mockery in Atlanta and Buffalo style, noting how the mockery stems from the contrast between the women’s appearances and the men’s comments.
A reader requests personal replies by writing Abby Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 and enclosing a stamped self addressed envelope.
Dear Abby responds to a reader who says they finished a best selling book on child rear. The correspondent seeks guidance on parenting questions raised by the book and practical approaches. Abby provides advice framed around trust consistency and age appropriate expectations.
Division 14 of Licensed Practical Nurses will host a Christmas party at Hocking Valley Community Hospital Logan on Friday at 7 30 p m with a $1 gift exchange.
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