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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1977
Page
6
At the Athens Friends and Newcomers luncheon in the Sportsman's Ember Room Nancy Thompson decorated a club emblem cake with roses and answered cake decorating questions. She shared frosting tips and recipes, stressing consistency to prevent soft frosting in humid weather.
Nancy Mathews demonstrated cake icing and layering tips including smoothing with a hot spatula, glazing for crumbs, greasing pans with shortening, and removing layers after ten minutes. She taught dam piping, starter supplies, and decorative tips while Lani Freshwater praised club founders.
In a Dear Abby exchange from 1973 Albert shares a life changing story. He weighs 305 pounds three years ago and after joining Overeaters Anonymous he reached 180 pounds debt free and restored his marriage and faith. The editor confirms OA and offers contact.
Mr Burl Hart of Shade announces the forthcoming marriage of his daughter Anita E Hart to David A Mahorney son of Mr and Mrs Robert Mahorney of Guysville The couple are Federal Hocking High School graduates Both work locally The wedding is set for 7 30 p m January 21 at South Canaan Baptist Church
Dear Mrs. H G explains that showing love through hugs can vary by person and may be misunderstood by children. The niece’s request reflects her need for recognition, and the doctor urges more affectionate gestures while acknowledging individual temperaments.
Former Athens residents Mr. and Mrs. Steve Van Nest announce the birth of their son Steven Gabriel on January 3. Grandparents are William Swanson, Bob Van Nest, Helen Strawn, Nell Rupert, Ann Swanson, Denver Van Nest and Nellie Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Ley announce a daughter Holly Christine born December 7 at the U S Army Hospital in West Berlin. Grandparents are Clarence Cash, Jack Ley, and C B Cash and John Ley.
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