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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1968
Page
5
Abigail Van Buren advises Mary, a 14 year old pregnant girl, to avoid hiding at home. The sister counsels that expectant mothers need fresh air and social activity, and suggests asking friends for rides politely. Acknowledge drivers with appreciation or a small gift.
Dear Abby letter describes a non driver facing social friction as friends assume rides are always available. The writer seeks guidance on managing expectations and offering alternatives while maintaining independence. Abby weighs tactful communication and practical solutions for transportation.
Amesville Grange met with Harry Henry presiding. Mrs. Henry presented the program Christmas A Time of Hope. Reports were given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry, delegates to the Ohio State Grange in Dayton. Plans were made to serve luncheon for the Tri County Fruit Growers Association on December 10. A pot luck dinner preceded the meeting and gifts were exchanged. Guests included Waldo Poston deputy master Mrs Poston junior deputy and Mrs Melva Radcliffe of Albany Grange.
Dear Abby explains a wedding reception invite that said Bring the beverage of your choice and discusses byob concepts while addressing common relationship issues. A reader shares experiences about dating widows and divorcees and reflects on personal responses and humor in relationships.
Readers share tips from Heloise on swapping Christmas bulbs with neighbors to achieve new color schemes. Others describe practical hacks from cookware stacking with lids to keep insides safe, and using pipe cleaners for hanging and organizing around the home.
A slant-top maple desk built in the old American style is now a modern stereo phonograph with AM-FM radio. The piece features a sloping top, ink-well recess, quill tray, antique brass hardware, and a matching accessory stand.
Nutty Lebkuchen Rounds recipe shared by Mrs Frances Raymond of Athens Ohio. Mix honey brown sugar egg lemon juice and peel then fold in flour soda and spices. Add citron and almonds. Refrigerate overnight, roll to 1 4 inch, cut 4 inch rounds, decorate with almonds, bake, glaze.
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