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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1971
Page
6
A reader notes a rude TV repairman and Abby advises to confront him or report to the BBB. A young wife writes about marital boredom and social needs, Abby suggests communication and meaningful activity. A widow asks about name usage after a husband’s death and Abby clarifies usage and etiquette.
Mrs Sally Kensicki calls herself an animal nut and works as executive secretary to James Boyce at O Bleness Memorial Hospital. She supports an Otter conservation group in Big Sur California expanding from 30 to over 1000 otters. The Kensickis moved to Athens in 1970 from Louisville and own a wildlife art collection and a dachshund named Mercedes.
Judy Renolds of Nelsonville wins $2,000 runner-up prize in Hawaii for Cheese N Apple Pie Cups entry. She previously won contests in Athens and Edinboro, moved to Edinboro last year, and traveled with her husband Tom to the bake-off with 100 contestants from 33 states.
At Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital in Nelsonville a weekend craft sale runs 1 to 5 p.m. with patient made items like leather goods ceramics and jewelry. Proceeds fund hospital welfare aid aiding furloughs discharge needs and personal items for patients facing delays in disability benefits while families struggle with bills and welfare eligibility.
Various reader tips cover reheating leftovers with cut from frozen dinner trays, storing gift wrap supplies in an attache case, lining bathroom cabinets with adhesive plastic paper, and reminders to check washers and dryers for pets. Travelers also describe sending mail to friends abroad via itineraries.
Morrison Elementary School parents hear Athens city school Supt Samuel Henderson discuss House Bill 531 vocational education requirements and the plan to join the Tri County Joint Vocational School at Nelsonville. Financing bond issues and remodeling needs are outlined with potential 1972 building actions. Mrs William Beale explains Ohio tax reform while the club schedules a spring dinner to aid library and teachers lounge. Elections for 1971-1972 officers are set for April.
Marian Reeder presents a broccoli cheese casserole using frozen broccoli and condensed cheese soup. Combine soup with milk salt and pepper then fold into broccoli in a 1 quart dish. Top with buttered cracker crumbs and bake at 350 for 30 minutes until heated through. Makes six servings.
Ohio extension report finds families favor beef roasts ground beef and lunch meat over poultry and fish while western households spend more on fruits and vegetables. Southern households prefer pork especially bacon and salt pork. Mrs Ronald Ridenour a former Athens resident remains in Room 213 Medina Memorial Hospital New York after surgery.
Nes Areiva and Walter Carsey of North Fairfield announce the February 13 birth of their first child Michael Dale. Grandparents are Paul Vogel of North Fairfield and Charles Carsey Sr. of Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins S. Gardner of Lancaster announce the February 13 birth of their son Gregory Robbin at Lancaster Fairfield County Hospital, and they also have a daughter Rachael Lynn. Grandparents are Robbin D. Gardner of Athens and Mrs. Howard Reed of Lancaster.
Athens High School chorus sponsors a spaghetti dinner on Saturday March 6 at the Church of the Good Shepherd on University Terrace. Adults pay 1.25 dollars and children under 10 pay 75 cents, with tickets from chorus members or at the door.
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