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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1974
Page
8
Quick reader tips cover adhesive shelf paper, bread pan greasing, sheet alterations, repurposed socks as rags, ironing prep, and eyeglass fog avoidance. Other hacks include lamp cord care and drapery cord upkeep to extend life and save money.
Athens shoppers bought fewer thermostats after the energy crisis and more long robes than in 1972. Clerks report higher sales of warm robes and sweaters as households keep heat low, with Jim Weaver noting men’s sweaters for husbands and fathers watching TV.
Store reports show strong demand for warm wear and comfort items this winter. Flannel shirts and wool slacks are popular. long robes and brushed cotton gowns sell well. electric blankets and space heaters are in high demand with depleted stock. Shoppers seek knee socks and thermal underwear as well.
Dear Abby advises to file complaints with passenger service departments of airlines and bus companies traveled. The column also includes readers on wedding costs, end of life care ethics, and a marital dispute over fixing a dishwasher, with practical advice and requests for replies.
Lady Jane Wellesley daughter of the eighth Duke of Wellington is described as small, dark and politically minded. She is linked romantically with Prince Charles, amid denials from both families, with Britons widely expecting marriage. She recently spent New Year at Sandringham before Charles traveled to Singapore.
The spinning interest group of the Athens Textile Arts Guild will meet January 12 at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Louise Fenske on Bell Flower Drive. Members should bring a sack lunch and their spinning equipment. The Textile Arts Guild plans a January 16 meeting at 7:30 p.m. on the third floor of City Hall where Sadako Anderson will discuss the Japanese kimono and dress.
Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter Sarah Eileen born at St Anns Hospital. The couple has a son Corey James, 3. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Ailes Gahana and Mr and Mrs Chester Simpson Chauncey. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Blaine Bullock Glouster and Mrs Howard Simpson.
A poetry reading by Greg Kuzma will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in Alden Library Room 319. Kuzma is a Lincoln Nebraska poet, University of Nebraska teacher, and editor publisher of Pebble. His latest book Good News is available locally.
Mr and Mrs Richard Chad Cooley and their children Shelly and Chad Mitchell hosted a Christmas Eve dinner in their Athens Route 5 residence. Attending were Mr and Mrs Homer Daft and Kathy of Athens Mr and Mrs Michael Lambert of San Antonio Texas and Mrs Gary Tribe and sons Gary Lee and Shawn of Albany.
Old time recipe for Har Hocks and Black Eye Peas offers good health and economy. Simmer ham hocks with red pepper onion bay leaf and celery then add black eye peas okra and broth to finish. Serves six.
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