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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1965

Page

6

Too Many Toys Start Problems

Dr Garry Myers warns that a flood of toys at Christmas can overwhelm a child. Too many playthings diverts attention and hinders concentration, adding stress for parents. Plan ahead to limit gifts and space out toys through the year to reduce quarrels and fatigue.

Garry Myers

Poinsettia Care Tip for Holiday Display

A holiday decor note advises households to purchase poinsettias about ten days before Christmas to ensure near full bloom in red clay pots with matching clay saucers for an attractive waterproof base.

War Orphan Reunites With Italian Brother In London

In World War II era Britain, Valeria doreena Piercioni was raised in a foster home. For 26 years she sought her past until Antonio Piercioni from Rimini identified her by a birthmark, confirming she was his sister. She plans to visit Italy next year while keeping her English life.

Myron K. Myers London Valeria-doreena Piercioni England Valeria-doreena Valeria Strupinski Antonio Piercioni Rimini Italy Valeria Doreena Britain Antonio Strupinski Woking

Woods Attend Punt Pass and Kick Semifinal in Dallas

The Wood family from Avon Place and Elmwood Place traveled to Dallas for Don Wood to compete in Ford's Punt Pass and Kick semifinals alongside the St Louis Cardinals versus Dallas Cowboys game. JoAnn Wood joined them by jet for the trip. Local Ford dealer Robert Matthews accompanied the party as sponsor. Derek Swearingen officiated the game. The Fryer family moved from Stanley to Cambridge due to Talon Inc. transfer. Susan Cady, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Cady, Beloit, sang in a Beloit College sacred music recital and directs the high school choir at First Methodist.

Marion Wood Elliot Sr Dallas Texas Don Ford JoAnn Woods Robert Mathews St. Louis Cardinals Dallas Cowboys Fred Swearingen Avon Place Wendell F. Fryer Jr Lynn Lori Douglas Mark Fryers Stanley N. C Cambridge Mr. Fryer Talon, Inc Susan Cady John Cady Maplewood Dr Eaton Chapel Beloit College Beloit Wis

Alden Home Hosts Formal Open House for OU Faculty

President and Mrs. Vernon R. Alden welcomed 530 Ohio University faculty and staff to their Park Place residence for a formal buffet after a Christmas convocation at Memorial Auditorium featuring the Men's and Women's Glee Clubs with organ interludes.

Vernon R. Alden Ohio University Park Place Aldens Memorial Auditorium

Heloise tips for thrifty holiday entertaining and quick fixes

Heloise advises hosting two back to back parties to save time and money while reusing flowers greens and casseroles. Readers share clean up tips, belt repairs with iron on tape, rug care with newspapers, and a child’s handy rubber band dusting method.

Heloise Gals

TO SERVE GINGERBREAD

A culinary note suggests several serving ideas for gingerbread including warm squares with lemon sauce spiced whipped cream and heated apples a sauce to accompany the cake.

Woman Leads Local Earthquake Observer Corps in Denver Area

Mrs. Walter Lobb of Commerce City directs an Earthquake Observer Corps of 75 volunteers covering about 15 square miles. Her group reports tremors to the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey and Colorado School of Mines, with several observations published in government publications.

Denver Colo Walter Lobb Commerce City Robb U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Colorado School of Mines and Aegis College Lobb Joseph Downey Regis College

Birth of Son Robert Facemyer in Albany

Mr and Mrs Eugene Facemyer of Albany announce the birth of a son named Robert Eugene on November 13 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Mildred Staneart of Albany, Walter Carsey of Pleasantill Road, and Mrs G L Facemyer of Milton West Virginia.

Eugene Facemyer Albany Robert Eugene Sheltering Arms Hospital Mildred Staneart Walter Carsey Pleasantill Rd G. L. Facemyer Milton W. Va

Caramel Syrup Use in Gravy Questioned

A kitchen note weighs whether caramel syrup made by melting and browning sugar is acceptable in gravies. The guidance rests on flavor, color, and culinary safety considerations for traditional gravies and related sauces.

Fruitcake Baking Is Easy and Space Efficient

Practical guide to making light fruitcake with ready to use dried fruit and nuts. Step by step method uses two large or nine miniature loaves, with simple mixing to quick bake times and long storage sake.

Cecily

Pretty Topping For Biscuit Dough

A simple glaze idea blends a small amount of sugar with orange juice to moisten and spread over baking biscuit dough before serving. The result is a light sweet topping intended to enhance the biscuits.

Wide spatula for removing cookies from baking sheets

A wide spatula with a thinner blade than a pancake turner is best for lifting cookies from baking sheets. This tool helps slide cookies off without breaking them and is commonly used in baking.

Pecan Balls Recipe From The Athens Messenger

Clara Mc Vay shares a holiday Pecan Balls recipe with butter sugar flour vanilla and pecans. The method uses a mixer heat until light then bake at 350 for 15 minutes and roll in powdered sugar twice. Taste is the final direction and note to hide for special occasions.

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