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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1968
Page
14
A trio of Abby letters discuss secrecy in a secret wartime marriage, family reaction to a 40s-era baby, and a teen dating caution. The writer warns against delaying telling a spouse’s mother about marriage. A teen dating cautions against early sexual activity and urges waiting to date. The final signer reflects on learning from youth.
Mr and Mrs Russell Mason of Albany announce the birth of a daughter Sabrina Lynn on January 23 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Vinerd White of Tollesboro Ky and Mrs May Mason of Harrisonville. Valentine Dance At Athens Country Club planned.
Members of Rebekah Lodge 553 Athens held a special meeting at IOOF Hall to install new officers led by Clarice Powell and Dorothy McClain. Appointed officers include Helen Sams noble grand and other officers with Edith Cone retiring noble grand receiving a gift. Refreshments followed the ceremony.
Sunday feature of After the Fall by Arthur Miller at Ohio University theater is reserved for the Faculty Club. A special international buffet in Baker Center ballroom is planned for members at 6 p.m. Other events include Feb 25 Tom Jones screening, Mar 10 Clarence White photography, Mar 29 travel show in Baker Center, Apr 20 Burr Oak dinner dance, and May 19 annual picnic.
Troop 230 Cadette girls sponsor an overnight campout at Camp Rotan for Athens County Children's Home youths with departure Friday at 4 30. Another group runs a four week first aid course. Leaders are Mrs. Robert Kappes and Mrs. Owen Wilkinson.
Mrs. Howard Schneider of Columbus Kappa Province president was guest speaker at an initiation banquet for 18 new members of the Gamma Era Chapter of Kappa Delta on Feb 4. Alumnae Association also entertained with a dinner at Baker Center. The alumnae included Miss Mabel Olson advisor, Mrs. Robert Ohlinger alumnae president, Mrs. Bernard Spaulding, Miss Florence Tryon, and Mrs. William Brophy. They will entertain pledges at a 2 p.m. dessert Sunday at Mrs. Wil’s home. In Providence Brown University named Mark F. Kemmerle representative from Lambda Sigma Nu to the Inter-fraternity Council. he is class of 1970 from Athens.
Miss Lois Simpson librarian and piano teacher from Chauncey inspires children to set high goals and pursue books. For 15 years she has led Chauncey Branch Library and Chauncey-Dover School programs, plus summer reading clubs and holiday events. She also serves as pianist and assistant organist at Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church. She lives with her mother Myrtle Simpson.
Athens junior music club presented a program at Ohio University Music Hall featuring a Junior Composer's Workshop led by Mrs. Maurel Hawkins with vocal and instrumental works by Valerie Evarts Sam Spofforth Bill Miller Susan Worthman and Carlita Wickline The Dance Circle directed by Mrs Eugene Wickstrom showcased improvisation and movement The Junior Music Club Chorus closed the event with musical selections and improvised dances Mrs Dudley Bumpass serves as counselor for the Athens club
Theta Phi Alpha sisters from Ohio University travel to Columbus to surprise welcome television personality Paul Dixon. Dixon’s daughter belongs to the UC chapter. The 10 to 15 members will appear on his show Monday at 9 a.m. on Channel 4.
Registration for beginning and intermediate adult dance classes will be February 10 from 6 45 to 8 15 p m in the Athens High School cafeteria Lessons occur twice a month from February through May Instructors are Mrs Daryle Mayer and Robert Burson the city recreation director for more information
This recipe from Marian Reeder shares how Mrs Julia Krakan of Nelsonville Route 1 bakes a two layer blackberry jam cake using buttermilk eggs and spices. The directions specify creaming sugar and shortening then adding eggs and flour with cinnamon nutmeg allspice and soda, baking at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes before cooling and icing optionally.
The Ohio consumer food marketing service reports that many home tasks in food preparation have moved to the marketing system. Prepared frozen dinners sales nearly doubled in four years, with other prepared foods showing similar rises. Retailers offer air conditioned stores, wide merchandise, carryout, evening hours, parking, and extensive away-from-home eating driven by income, employment, and travel.
Miss Loretta Harless daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Harless Shawnee wed Mr Robert Moody son of Mrs Rita Moody Midland Mich and Earl Moody Shawnee in a Jan 20 double ring ceremony at the Burns home Mayor William Morgan officiated Attendants were Miss Joyce Ansel and William Wennerberg A reception followed with families present Both couples were Miller High School students
Reader letters explain using three percent hydrogen peroxide to lift dried blood from white fabrics. Method involves bleeding bubbles from peroxide on a rag, reapplying, and testing first on colorfast areas. The note warns some materials may fade and offers household hints on other chores.
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