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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1968
Page
6
A column by Garry C. Myers argues chairsitting as a method to discipline young children. It suggests placing a defiant child in a chair or corner for a fixed period after misbehavior, noting it can reduce spanking and soothe overactive behavior, with cautions about age and enforcement.
Carrie Hall Club of Albany Grange met with Mrs. Bess Musser as hostess and elected officers led by Mrs. Francis Jarvis. Members made six dozen cancer pads and heard readings by Mrs. Bob Grinstead. Guest was Mrs. Oleva Cotterill of Bradbury. The Pallas Club marked its tard anniversary luncheon and heard Mrs. Norman Cohn of Ohio University speak on Leiden life. next meeting moved to March 9.
Mrs. Helen Nicholson of Chauncey hosted a bridal shower for Mrs. Marilyn Lovsey with assistance from Mrs. Janet Riley and Mrs. Carol Nicholson. Guests included Mary Dew Irene Lovsey Jessie Cline Gloria Ferrer and others in the community.
The Dames Model Pattern Styles at Ohio University will present their annual pattern fashion show in Bromley Hall Sunday at p.m. The program features spring summer and all season clothing for daytime and evening wear modeled by wives of students. Children’s clothing will be included and fashions are made by members. Tickets available from officers or at the door. Refreshments will be served.
Latigea Riders club members enjoyed a Valentine party hosted by Carol Savage with games and dancing followed by refreshments. A separate cooking tip advises to toast blanched almonds in a moderate oven for about 15 minutes, spread in a single layer and shake the pan during toasting.
Betty Brown, postmaster in Carbondale, says the role is a blessing as she helps neighbors daily. She moved the post office to her home to care for her ailing father and has long shouldered family responsibilities, guiding others with humor and focus on what matters.
Mrs R R Hughes of 14 Palmer Street Athens shares a French Dressing recipe. It whips up from common kitchen staples and keeps well. Ingredients include salad oil catsup vinegar sugar grated onion lemon juice salt pepper. The writer notes it tastes delicious on lettuce and suggests Lemon Pepper as a modern substitute.
Instructions describe making star shaped tomatoes by cutting each into sixths from top to bottom without cutting through the bottom, creating a star hollow for a salad filling. Filling options include chicken turkey tuna or salmon with celery and mayonnaise, served on salad greens.
The Cleveland Home and Flower Show opens March 2 to 10 at Public Auditorium featuring the Garden of Oz as the star. Dororthy and companions lead a fairy tale garden with Dogwood and Easter Egg Trees, a balloon gondola, and music from The Wizard of Oz, among hundreds of exhibits across six halls.
An evening of fellowship and food featured a Japanese atmosphere at the annual Family Life Dinner hosted by the Christian Women's Fellowship. Mrs. Joe B. Maffett chaired at First Christian Church. Speakers addressed modern Japan's fun, festival and religion. A dedication ceremony supported Japanese aid, and a sock offering collected various socks. Decorations included chopsticks, dolls, tea sets, pottery, parasols and toys.
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