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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1968

Page

6

Family, career span of Francis H. Klein of Middleport

Francis H. Klein, a native of Middleport, began teaching at Rose Hill school in Pomeroy at 17 and built a varied life as a school and music teacher, private kindergarten instructor, and 22 years as a Messenger news correspondent. Active in Heath Methodist Church and various civic groups, she cherishes Meigs County life, celebrates community, and values her son Commander Peter F. Klein and his Navy family.

Francis H. Klein Middleport Rose Hill Pomeroy Mrs. Klein Middleport High School Ohio University Northwestern University Meigs County Francis the Messenger Klein Heath Methodist Church New Church Literary Club Amateur Garden Club Pioneer Society Sons and Daughters of Pilgrims Jonathan Meigs Constitution Week Pete Rutland Street Peter F. Klein U. S Naval Academy Joseph P. Kennedy Carla Clark Klein Peter Richard Middletown R. I. Francis

Wed In Murray City Mr and Mrs Hugh Bateman Married

Mr and Mrs Hugh Bateman were wed at the Methodist Church in Murray City with Rev Gordon Sullivan officiating on December 16. The bride Christina Ann Wolfe wore a white satin gown with chantilly lace while escorting her bouquet on a white Bible. Attendants included sister of the groom Danetta Campbell as matron of honor and best man Larry Wolfe. Reception followed in the social rooms with local helpers.

Hugh D. Bateman Murray City Danetta Campbell Larry Wolfe Donald Brooks John Lonburger Naomi Stiff Alice Hawk Susan Wilson Marsha Mitchell Sandy McDonald

Athens Messenger Recipe Page Highlights Homemade Dishes

Mrs Doris Mansfield of Athens shares two California sourced recipes Hominy Casserole won a prize in a local appliance company contest The Sugar Jess Cookies use liquid sweetener and oats with optional nuts Readers invited to submit more recipes plus notice of a rummage sale hosted by the Women’s Missionary Society at the Athens Armory Friday and Saturday.

Marian Reeder Doris Mansfield Athens California Women’s Missionary Society of the Church of God

Valentine Themed Club Activities At Athens and Area

The Good Luck Garden Club met at the Athens State Hospital therapy building with members from Richland Garden Club. Mrs. Edward Mizicko read legends and a Valentine poem and presented color slides from the 49th International Flower Show in New York. A Valentine table arrangement was shown and a guessing contest conducted. Refreshments were provided by several members including Mrs. Games and Mrs. Cloyce Martin. Guests included Miss Ethel Beekman of Piketon and Mrs. Ivalue Ryan of Athens. New Marshfield Garden Club will host the March 12 meeting. First Methodist Church WSCS met with program “Youth in a Changing World” by Mrs. Guido Stemple and Mrs. George Kennedy. Mrs. Charles Randall's Circle 1 served luncheon. Valentine decorations featured. Mrs. Elma Randall opened the business meeting with piano selections. Mrs. Joseph Sligo named Spiritual Life chairman. Senior CCL held a meeting at Mrs. Guy Gardner’s home with devotions by Mrs. Pearl Lee and a program on Volunteer Parents led by Mrs. P. S. Wamsley. Nominating and program committees were formed. Valentine refreshments were served by Mrs. Gardner and her daughter Mrs. Wyona Luce.

Athens State Hospital Richland Garden Club Athens Edward Mizicko Richland Therapy Paul Games New York Mizicko Harry Cakenougher Games Cloyce Martin Earl Bowser Archie Greer Joe Tucker Joe Maffett Ethel Beekman Piketon Ivalue Ryan New Marshfield Garden Club First Methodist Church WSCS Robert Winkler Guido Stemple George Kennedy Charles Randall Circle 1 FE. F. Rothel Elma Randall Joseph Sligo CCL Guy Gardner Pearl Lee P. S. Wamsley Gardner Wyona Luce

Heloise Hints on Baby Sack and Home Hints

Readers share practical tips for baby care and home organization. Mothers describe using a pillowslip as a sack for infants in strollers, with safety limits. other notes suggest a cork-board filing cabinet for kitchen storage, a sponge under a leaky faucet to mute noise, and checks of car lights for safety.

Heloise

Dear Abby questions on charm jealousy and social duties

Dear Abby answers a reader about attracting attention causing discomfort, a grieving mother correcting insensitive condolences, and whether declining an invitation obligates reciprocation. The mailbag emphasizes personal accountability, sympathetic responses, and manners in social exchanges.

Layman's Quartet to Sing at Athens Nazarene Church

The Layman's Quartet will perform at the Athens Church of the Nazarene in both morning and evening services. Pastor Harold Holmes says the public is invited to attend.

Athens

Take Thou Rx Symbol Through the Ages in Medicine

An ancient origin of the Rx sign linked to Egyptian sun god Horus, tracing its evolution from religious talisman to a modern prescription symbol. The piece promotes Medical Center Pharmacy in Athens, highlighting address, phone, and emergency numbers.

Horus Medical Center Pharmacy Athens Medical Blog Athens

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