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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1969
Page
5
Heloise thanks readers for letters on Valentine warmth and shared advice. Readers share practical housekeeping hints from lining refrigerator shelves with foil to keep wax and spills clean, repurposing cans for play, and avoiding lost earrings.
Karen Thrailkill of Athens enjoys sewing and crafting for her daughters Stacy and Dawn while making most of her own clothes. She works ceramics, directs Ohio University bands, mentors Tau Beta Sigma, teaches Sunday School, and hosts next year’s district convention. The family volunteers in Friendly Town, hosting Cleveland inner city children to teach them about everyday life.
Jolly Workers Club met at Mrs. Dean Russell with nine members. February meeting at Mrs. Larry Williams home, co host Mrs. Ed Williams. Program leaders Mrs. Julia Deeter and Mrs. Abe Burdette. Members to bring favorite recipes. Kappa Delta Alumnae hosted 2 Gamma Eta pledges at Mrs. William Brophy home. Local pledges Carleen Bingham Jane Guinther Christine McDonald Mildred Inwood present. Busin ess meeting led by Mrs. Paul J. Gerig. Buffet planned March 2 for seniors at Mrs. Russel Baird. First United Methodist WSCS met on theme The New Prophets. Activities noted from Jeremiah to Bonhoeffer with several organizations cited.
Marian Reeder shares a cider glaze for Canadian bacon. A 2 pound piece is baked fat side up in cider, then basted. A brown sugar mustard paste is spread and the meat returns to the oven until glazed and tender. Serve with sliced carrots or baked potatoes.
Ohio University Chorus presents a Sunday memorial auditorium concert blending student poetry by Chris Cockerham with original music and a light show directed by Michael Claypoole. Carl Orff texts from the 12th century will be set to music by a 20th century composer while dancers improvise.
Annual gathering of Church Women United set for Monday February 17 at First United Methodist Church Athens. Meeting begins 1 p.m. in the lounge with tea, nursery, installation of new officers and reports on year’s projects.
The Methodist Youth group will sponsor a chili supper at First Methodist Church in the church basement from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Menu includes relish jello salad cake and drinks. Proceeds fund youth events such as a Camp Francis Asbury retreat in Rio Grande March 7 8 9. Tickets from members or at the door.
Abigail Van Buren offers guidance on a daughter Mary who shuns conformity and lives with a young man of questionable employment, urging a noncrutch stance while remaining open. In another note a wife questions hair styling as a marital disagreement, with Abby suggesting role choices and restraint.
A 21 year old writes about dating a 24 year old who wears hair straight down over his forehead making him look like a teen. She asks Abby for guidance on addressing the look without hurting feelings.
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