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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1969
Page
5
Readers share strong views on adoption and family acceptance. A letter from Eleanor in Frontenac Kansas praises adoption bonds, while others discuss drug harm prevention and boundaries with visiting parents and adult children. A speaker from Oak Ridge Louisiana adds a personal take on generational independence and counseling.
Mrs Ona Osborne, living alone on Morris Ave since her husband Elza's death a year ago, stays cheerful by staying busy. She crochets for her granddaughters and quilts for people, aids church quilters, and keeps in touch with her son Bernard in Dayton and three grandchildren. Her life spans a farm near the Ohio River, a California year, and time in Marion before Athens. She belongs to WWI Veterans Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary, K T Crossen Post.
California Winter Punch features orange and lemon rind cartwheel slices crushed for juice. Mix 1 orange 1 lemon 2 cups sugar thawed strawberries lemon juice ginger ale Rhine wine. Chill then combine over ice for about 28 servings.
Homemakers and families gathered at William Snow residence for a Christmas potluck. Children games Santa Claus gift exchange and carol singing led by Kay Anway. Beta Sigma Phi held Christmas banquet at The Ohio University Inn with a Christmas story a chorus and solos.
A collection of readers share quirky life hacks from combing hair with big and small teeth to using manicure scissors as versatile tools. Tips include laundry bag reuse, nylon stocking for cleaning brushes and porcelain, and a trick to keep powdered eyeshadow on by dipping the eyeliner brush in water.
A reader shares a playful Christmas memory about dancing the twist and using a foam ball as a pin cushion. She notes tucking manicure scissors into the ball to prevent lost sharp tools and to help curious grandchildren. The letter reflects home crafts and family moments.
Mr and Mrs Charles Mumma of Dayton spent the weekend with Mr Mumma’s mother and sister Mrs P O Mumma and Ann aged 20 at Congress Street.
Employees of the Athens Ranger District in the Forest Service gathered recently at Shafer's Restaurant in Nelsonville for their annual Yuletide celebration.
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