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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1968
Page
4
The National Institute of Dry Cleaning explains pitch from pine sap cannot be removed with detergent and water. Use an approved dry cleaning solvent. holly berry juice requires detergent and water, applied with cloth or toothbrush, then rinsed and blotted. For fibers and dyes, consult a professional cleaner to avoid permanent damage.
Members of First Presbyterian Church Cub Scout Pack 55 and parents held a Christmas party at the Athens County Home near Chauncey. Scouts used handmade ornaments to decorate the tree. Carol singing was led by Mrs Christopher Dines. Cubmaster Donald McBride presided as a neckerchief was presented to Mike McBride upon entering a Boy Scout troop.
Pat Brooks shares a thrifty idea to craft heavy duty curtain rods from old broom and mop handles, covered with adhesive-backed paper. The rods are decorative, easy to wipe clean, and suit drapes made from velveteen without buying costly wooden rods.
Mr and Mrs Max Ellis announce the Dec 21 birth of son Ricky Allen at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Route 5. Grandparents Myrtle Welch Lottridge Homer Ellis Pleasanton and great-grandparent William Smith West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Donald Karr announce the Dec 21 birth of daughter Caroline Ruth at Holzer Hospital Middleport Route 1. Grandparents Otho Karr Middleport Clarence Jones Ali ll polis. They have two other children Donald Jr 7 and Sharon 6.
Glouster native Mrs Barbara Lowry balances home life with husband Elmer and children Debby Ann and Robert while working as a color artist at Lamborn's Studio. She also serves in church and lodge groups, teaches in the Church of Christ Primary Department, and volunteers with Cub and Brownie Scouts and local Rebekah and Noble Grand clubs.
Kathleen Colmer of 9 Pratt Street Athens shares a Dutch Refrigerator Cookies recipe. It uses shortening, sugars, egg, sifted flour with soda salt baking powder and spices, then rolls and refrigerates overnight before slicing and baking five to six minutes in a 375 degree oven yielding five to six dozen cookies. The note also mentions a Raisin Cookies recipe to come.
Linda Kay Eichinger and Sgt. Fredrick Boyd wed at Asbury Methodist Church on December 2. The bride, daughter of Syracuse residents, wore a Bristol blue suit with orchid corsage. matron of honor Linda Davis wore brown and white with a white carnation corsage. Best man Clyde Davis served the groom. The bride, a 1965 Southern High School and 1966 Mountain State College graduate, works in Wood County Probation. Boyd, a 1963 Pomeroy High School graduate, serves with the Air Force at Lockbourne AFB. A reception followed at the bride’s sister’s home.
Maida Roush Cline wed Roy Ed ward Long at the Middleport home of the bride’s parents on Lincoln Street. The 2 p.m. December 28 ceremony featured the empire cranberry velvet gown and lace veil, with Mary Long as maid of honor and Roger Long as best man. Music by Mrs. Chester Erwin followed by a family reception. The bride, Rio Grande College graduate and KGGER Creek High School teacher, will join her husband in Columbus after finishing the school year.
A reader asks about boys taking ballet lessons. Abby urges understanding, noting ballet builds muscle, coordination, and confidence, countering the stereotype that ballet is unfit for boys. The exchange includes examples of sons who pursued ballet and boxing.
Saratoga Springs New York letters urge Teddy's mother to let her son take ballet. They argue ballet requires discipline and fitness, and challenge the idea that dance lacks manhood. Ballet fans note men originally danced ballet and encourage supporting talent.
In a Dear Abby exchange a reader urges Teddy's mother to stop using the nickname Teddy and start calling the son Ted to address concerns about masculinity. The writer signs as Fred's mother.
A Dear Abby letter questions a father’s reaction to his son pursuing ballet. The writer argues in favor of a clean-cut, hardworking dancer over a son described as a bearded pot smoker and high school dropout, urging respectful acceptance.
Abby advises Teddy's mother that her fear of not having grandchildren due to a son pursuing ballet is unfounded. The writer notes many male ballet dancers who have successful families and careers, offering support and reassurance.
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