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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1968
Page
6
A reader describes sewing slipcovers from terry cloth beach towels for den furniture and children's chairs with zippered backs for easy washing, saving on dry cleaning. Other tips include repurposing old Christmas cards for gift wrap and battery-saving ideas for flashlights, plus a bridge-wearing anecdote.
Dear Abby columns cover odd requests from a 68 year old man asking if women can serve as pallbearers and other readers’ notes. The letters discuss haunted houses editor defenses and a Vietnam letter newsletter quip, ending with Abby’s standard response and address for personal replies.
Beverly A. Cottrill of Point Pleasant earned a Master of Arts degree at Ohio State University during spring commencement ceremonies held at St. John Arena on campus. The Luckeydoo family entertained guests including the Rev Mrs Paul Fortney and family of New Haven, Mrs R C King of Henderson, Mr and Mrs Lowell Shinn and children of Leon, Mr and Mrs Roger Luckeydoo of Huntington, and Mr and Mrs Larry Luckeydoo of Point Pleasant over the weekend.
Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Ohio University Inn with hostesses including Mrs. A L Bechtel and Miss Olive Dorsey. Mrs. H C Bobo reported National Defense. Leona Pickard spoke on A Christmas Carol and Dickens, noting Manchester 1843 conditions. Mrs. Gordon Gray to host January meeting.
Mr and Mrs Milton Felstein of Washington DC announce the December 23 birth of a son named Miles Wood Felstein. The mother is Martha Jane Frank of Athens. Grandmother is Mrs Margaret Frank of Pomeroy Road and great grandmother is Mrs Bessie Stanley of Glouster.
Genny Shipman, wife of Ohio University physics department head James T. Shipman, is a devoted wife and mother who also serves as Administration Assistant and head nurse at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. A nursing graduate from Davis Memorial, she has lived in Athens 17 years, prioritizing community work and church involvement while cherishing her rose garden and family.
A holiday brunch featured a hash dish called Hasty Hash piled in a shallow casserole with six poached eggs. The recipe used canned corned beef hash, pickle relish, toast points, and a broiled finish, with sides including chicken livers bacon sausages scrambled eggs peaches and pastries. The host suggested it makes a simple family meal too.
Former astronaut John Glenn Jr. considers a second political run in Ohio. Democratic Chairman Eugene P. O Grady says Glenn will discuss the Ohio situation after returning from Europe. Glenn, who orbited Earth, previously sought the 1964 Senate seat but withdrew after a head injury. Governor Rhodes cannot seek re election in 1970. O Grady did not specify whether Glenn would target Young's Senate seat or the governorship.
Nelsonville report notes Charles R Hoffhine of Columbus cited for passing at an intersection and to appear in mayor's court. Charl E Bellamy of Columbus forfeited a $30 bond after speeding charge by police.
Middleport Mayor C O Fisher says residents may apply for dumping and parking permits in his office before January 1. The notice names Holland Ward of Middleport with Marjorie Ward of Cheshire and Carolyn Thompson of Racine versus James Thompson of Zanesville as involved parties in the posted announcement.
Middleport Pomeroy Rotary shifts from the church to Martin Restaurant for their next gathering at the usual meeting time. The change affects attendees and invites members to note the new venue in their schedules.
The Parade of the Hills Committee and Nelsonville groups including church bodies distributed food baskets to needy families. The Elks Lodge fed 120 children at a Christmas dinner with 60 from Athens County Children's Home. Wm Brooks Shoe Co and Eagles Hall hosted employee family parties. A hospital party at Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital distributed gifts with support from local and county associations.
Ohio Supreme Court extended the deadline to March 1 1969 for municipalities to comply with the Uniform Traffic Court Rules due to shortages of the Uniform Traffic Ticket. The court urged ready courts to proceed with the changeover.
Marine Lance Cpl Roger L Connolly stationed in Vietnam with the First Marine Division. Airman Billie R Tabor completed basic training at Amarillo AFB Texas and assigned to Sheppard AFB for aircraft maintenance training. Airman Michael W Guess finished basic training at Amarillo AFB and assigned to Lowry AFB for supply field training. Pfc Ronald Russell 19 earned the Combat Infantryman Badge in Pleiku Vietnam with Company B First Battalion 35th Infantry Fourth Infantry Division. Pfc Charles E Sayre 20 assigned to the Fourth Infantry Division in Vietnam as rifleman. Coast Guard Lt Cmdr Jerome M Myers returned to Elizabeth City NC after duty in Argentina and Newfoundland.
Mount St Mary Hospital notes list a birth for Mr and Mrs James Friel of Logan Route 4. Admissions include Larence Newton Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs Minnie Mount Nelsonville Mrs Mary Lanning Logan Mrs Flo Stoner Nelsonville Route 2 Miss Kathy Scott New Lexington Route 2 Frank Anderson Nelsonville Shirley LeMay New Lexington Mrs Marlene Rutter Logan Miss Tammy Warren New Straitsville. Dismissals include Gene Sabo Miss Alice E verhart Miss Peggy McGinnis Mrs Mary Townsend.
Fifty nine students at Nelsonville York High School earned honor or merit roll honors per principal Robert J. Sheskey. Names span grades including 10 12 and Vocational students with numerous entries such as Barbara Davis Dorothy Campbell Jackie Osborn Mary Beougher Connie Dalton Rita Carter and others.
In Xenia Ohio Jean Willett 23 shot and killed her 4 year old son Scott and seriously wounded another son Terry before killing herself Police said both boys were asleep at the family home The note left by Willett was not released and husband Larry was away at the time of the shooting
During winter, daylight is limited. More travelers drive in dim light and the Highway Safety Department urges using low beam headlights. Start work earlier and avoid rushing after work. Take time, use care and courtesy to improve safety for all drivers.
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