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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1969

Page

10

Caters To Needs Mrs Strickland Runs Local Delicatessen

Carolyn Strickland and her husband run a central avenue delicatessen for 22 years offering food fellowship and conversation. The walls hold hundreds of photos of friends and former customers across generations. They enjoy fishing together and rarely plan vacations, letting curiosity guide their travels.

Frank Carolyn) Strickland Central Ave Carolyn Franz Woodworth Strickland Fancy

Broiled Spanish Onions Pair Well With Sausage

Marian Reeder shares a recipe for broiled Spanish onions to serve with sausage. Parboil six large onions ten minutes then brush with oil, season with salt pepper and oregano, top with bacon, broil until browned and finish with a splash of sherry. Use as a side with beef roast or holiday turkey and keep warm before serving.

Marian Reeder

Pupils Present A Boxed In Christmas Program At East Elementary

East Elementary School hosted a Christmas themed program by the fourth and fifth grade choruses on a Wednesday night. Harold Kessler directed the musical with nine selections, Marilyn Williams accompanied, and teachers Eldonna Ashley Sarah Blower Cynthia Hrabchak Rosalee Knight Ruth Pierce and Myrta Ashworth assisted. Suzanne Beaver directed art with Barbara Little in charge of programs.

East Elementary Harold Kessler Marilyn Williams Eldonna Ashley Sarah Blower Cynthia Hrabchak Rosalee Knight Ruth Pierce Myrta Ashworth Suzanne Beaver Barbara Little

Homemaking Tips From readers Hints to trim tree scent and save calories

Readers share practical tips for Christmas scent sachets from pine trimmings and nylon net bags. A mother uses bread bag fasteners as shirt tags to separate work and dress wear. A reader strengthens a Christmas tree with eye screws and kite string to deter small children from pulling it down.

Club News Highlights From Area Christmas Programs

Area clubs held Christmas gatherings at Baker Center Alumni Lounge and various venues. Performances by church choirs and local musicians featured solos and duets, with members receiving honors, installations, and tributes. Public notices include the Minear Chapter OES installation and multiple club host plans for January.

Pallas Club Baker Center Elma Randall

Afan Plans New Year's Eve Party at the Sportsman

Afan plans a New Year's Eve gathering for members and guests at the Sportsman from 9 p.m. to early morning. Entertainment includes dancing games favors and snacks. For reservations call Rosalie Terrell at 592-3943 by Monday December 29.

Athens Sportsman Rosalie Terrell

Salem Community Church Christmas Program Saturday

The Salem Community Church will present a Christmas program at 7 30 Saturday evening. The event is open to the public.

Salem Community Church

Dear Abby Advice Column Snippet

A reader asks about a stalled sex life in a nine year marriage. Abby notes solutions include warmth and communication while referencing practical mail etiquette and Abby’s contact information. The missive mixes domestic concerns with a lighter tone about routines and postal efficiency.

Dear Abby Missed with 70-Year-Old Groom and Sex Issue

A letter from a 50-something wife explains 12 years of marriage without consummation. She suspects a misread of puritan values and notes her husband avoids sex as a taboo word. She seeks guidance on their stalled intimate life.

Abby

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