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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1969
Page
5
A sequence of Dear Abby letters discusses a teen girl pressured by a mother's memory of her sister, a husband urged to accept his wife’s daytime looks, a proud grandpa with many children, and a confidant note urging personal problems be sent for replies. The column closes with Abby's guidance and submission details.
Wanda McCallister and Harley Kittle of Glouster will wed at the Glouster Church of Christ with Donald F. Seevers officiating at 1:30 PM. Nuptial music by Don Seevers Jr. Gary Kittle of Heath is best man. Mrs. John F. McAllister is matron of honor. An open reception will follow. The couple plans to spend the winter in Ft. Myers, Florida.
Miss Cheryl Stanley and Mr. Arlin Radekin united in marriage December 28 in Albany. The Rev. Paul G. Williams officiated for both families with a white crocheted wool gown and a bouquet of white carnations and red rose buds. The bride is a Nationwide Insurance employee in Columbus. the groom, a former Army veteran and Ohio University security policeman, now resides near Athens at Spreading Oaks Trailer Park. A wedding shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Swett was planned at the Tennessee Gas club house near Albany.
A home tested barley casserole recipe blends pearl barley onions mushrooms and almonds with chicken broth. Bake three hours total at 325 degrees adding almonds in the last half hour for crunch and adjust liquid to keep barley well done.
The son and family will visit Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Jordan of Ft. Worth Texas and travel to Europe enroute home. A brother Richard Antoinette from Santa Ana California will join the family in Texas. Myriam, bride elect of David Boyd of Columbus, was honored with a shower by Mrs. John Venters.
Nancy Robinson of Delaware County becomes Athens County extension agent for home economics after a year in Spain with the International Farm Youth Exchange. A nine year 4-H veteran, she holds a BS in home economics from Ohio State. She notes that people are similar across cultures and aims to help others gain useful knowledge and skills. She resides on Grand Park Blvd and enjoys canoeing reading and crafts.
Dianne Bumgardner daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Bumgardner of Nelsonville married Walter McQuaid son of Mr and Mrs Lee McQuaid of Haydenville in a Nelsonville Presbyterian Church ceremony Rev J Lloyd Evans officiated. The bride wore a lace trimmed white street length dress with veil and white carnations. Ushers included Mike Bumgardner and Charles Lehman. maid of honor Jean Green. best man Danny Horn. flower girl Debbie Bumgardner. ring bearer Billy Tolbert. A reception at the bride's home followed. The couple reside on Franklin Street Nelsonville.
The Ladies Aid of the West State Street Free Will Baptist Church met with Anna Misner. Officers elected for the coming year include Virginia Porter president and treasurer, June Collins vice president, secretary, Norma Davis assistant devotional leader, and Betty Dunfee devotional leader. The Feb 7 meeting will be at Norma Davis’s home. Kappa Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a Christmas party at Mrs. Calvin Whiteside’s home. Mrs. Robert Hawk and Mrs. Jesse Perry organized social activities. Hostess gift winner was Mrs. George Williams. Next meeting at Mrs. Calmon Kozma’s home.
An historical survey of organ literature will be presented during Ohio University's winter quarter by Eugene Wickstrom assistant professor of organ as part of the series of musical vespers in Galbreath Chapel. First in the series open to the public will be at 4 p.m. Sunday featuring music of European masters who preceded Bach. Further programs are scheduled Feb. 2 and March 2.
A collection of reader tips including shoe fit tricks using a wooden hammer, securing a light comforter with clothespins, labeling military uniforms by number, preserving publisher ads for schoolwork, cleaning stainless steel pans with bleach, and using salt on icy sidewalks. Some advice warns against corrosion from soaking stainless steel pans.
New cosmetic product REVEAL claims to erase forehead and eye area wrinkles in three minutes and last for hours. It offers a money back guarantee and is sold by Walgreens, with mail order options from 21 South Court Street.
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