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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1969

Page

4

Chair Sitting Punishment for Children Draws Support

Dr. Garry C. Myers endorses chair sitting as a school readiness discipline. A Texas mother describes using a full day in a chair with periodic ten minute breaks to curb delays. She notes she avoids nagging and keeps household duties balanced with family and volunteer life.

Garry C. Myers Texas

Athens Woman Prefers Fishing and Green Roof Home

Mrs. Cliff Heffelfinger of Athens enjoys fishing and Canada vacations with her husband, Ohio University line coach. They moved from Steubenville 17 years ago. three children, Karen Jim and Jon, and Elsa teaches Spanish at Athens High School. She plans refinishing projects, directs visitors to their Briarwood home with a green roof, and follows neutral colors. Heffelfingers attended Ohio State. The family cheered Ohio University in Orlando.

Cliff Heffelfinger Athens Ohio University Canada Steubenville Heffelfinger Ohio State Karen Jim Jon Orlando Elsa Athens High School CCL Pi Beta Phi Briarwood

Heloise Tips Steaming Rolls At Home For Fresh Bun Taste

Readers share simple kitchen hacks including steaming hamburger rolls by placing open buns over water cups in a 350 degree oven, making a cheap alternative to store buns. Also shared are paint brush freezing with wax paper, using tape to bind worn book covers, and DIY beaded curtain strings for sliding doors.

Heloise Baseball Mary Comas

Dear Abby Dear Abby Husband Seeks Help After Hysterectomy

A reader asks Abby for guidance as her husband avoids intimacy two years after her hysterectomy. Abby counters that the man’s emotional issues are the root problem and advises seeking professional help rather than blaming the scar. The column covers other letters about marital strain and personal boundaries.

Abigail van Buren Abby

Molasses Cookies Recipe From Mrs Williams

A reader notes a traditional molasses cookies recipe by Mrs. Fred Williams of Athens. Ingredients include brown sugar shortening molasses hot water soda cinnamon salt and flour with baking steps to mix roll and bake for soft cookies with old fashioned flavor. Also a tip to sprinkle cheese popcorn on soup for youngsters.

Fred Williams Woodward Ave Athens

Rice Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe for Frugal Holiday Leftovers

A pantry friendly dish uses peppers celery onion butter flour bouillon water rice and corned beef with cheddar. Bake 400 degrees for 25 minutes covered then 5 more minutes uncovered yielding four servings.

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