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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1970
Page
5
A reader asks about a date where a Catholic girl carried a Rosary and whether it signals prayer intentions. Abby suggests asking the reason for the rosary and what she prayed for. Another letter from a wife in a long marriage confesses a five year affair. Abby advises medical help for anxiety, emphasizes the need for a clear mind to decide whether to stay or leave.
A reader praises a 5 foot 2 inch woman’s relationship with a much shorter man. She says cuddling is easier and she feels statuesque, enjoying his humor empathy and consideration. She concludes she wouldn’t trade him for a taller partner.
A reader asks how to care for shag carpeting. Heloise explains its yarns lie flat under use, causing traffic patterns and entanglement, notes difficulty cleaning, and says professional cleaners can help maintain the look while cautioning that the shaggy pile may wear faster.
Maurine Davies works 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Messenger as a teletypesetter who loves her job. She enjoys outdoors, feeds skunks, and helps run Rowdain Stables with husband Ralph who raises harness horses. The couple collect mid 1800s furniture and Avon bottles, and participate in local clubs and church activities.
The writer repeats a winter beef stew method by Mrs. Howard E. Stout of Athens. It uses 114 pounds beef, V-8 juice, onion soup, vegetables like carrots and rutabagas, beans, and a thickening mix. Cook three hours on low, add water as needed, then thicken. The note explains rutabagas and suggests freezing and doubling the recipe.
Mr and Mrs Larry Badgley announce the December 19 birth of a daughter named Margaret Christine They also have a son Daniel aged 3 Grandparents are Ervin Gloeckner East Letart and Raph Badgley Racine Great Grandmothers Ada Norris Letart Falls Oma Hysell Syracuse Mr and Mrs Charles Haskins McArthur announce birth of a son William Allender born December 28 in a Chillicothe Hospital They have another son Matthew Mrs Noah Haskins Middleport and Mr and Mrs Glenn Sewers Wellston Great Grandmother Blanche Sowers Allensville
Holiday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Barkie of New Marshfield include Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Szenttorsgai of Caneta, Mr. and Mrs. William Sheppard, Gary Swart, and Mr. and Mrs. Alan Barkie with daughter Barbie, all of New Marshfield. The practice of sending Valentine Day missives began around 1400.
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