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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1971

Page

3

Athens High Basketball Fan Follows Young Athlete Alex Couladis

Mrs. George Couladis, longtime Athens resident and Greek-born母, backs her youngest son Alex Couladis as he stars for the Bulldogs in the league title chase. Her other sons Peter serves in the Army and Steve is a Ohio University sophomore. She and her husband run a real estate business and enjoy Greek baking and ceramics. They own a Route 50E farm near Dow Lake where they retreat in summer.

Peter Steve Ohio University Alex All Athens High School Bulldog Greece Yorkville, C Order of Eastern Star and Shrinettes

Sister Names Baby After Dead Nephew Causes Grief

A reader asks if naming a new baby after a deceased nephew honors or hurts grieving parents. Abby cautions to judge intent, suggesting the sister may have meant well and the parents could view it as honoring the loss.

Unmarried couple trip raises parental concerns

An Athens woman considers a 300 mile overnight ski trip with an older man and another couple. A mother doubts the plan but a columnist says times have changed and the daughter should be allowed to go, suggesting to expect the best.

Altho

Hints From Heloise Economizing home tips and clever hacks

Readable column of practical tips from Heloise, including salvaging fringe from an old bedspread, using a plastic juice container to organize knitting, quick crab cheese crostini, ironing boxers flat, stealing shower hooks for carts, and a space saving dish rack repurposed as a wine rack with five bottles.

Heloise

Sage Letter Sparks Thought on Free Happiness

A brief essay argues happiness often goes unappreciated because it costs nothing. The piece, credited to The Sage, reflects on simple joys and practical wisdom, urging readers to value small, costless pleasures in daily life.

Heloise

Bassoon Recital Planned by Ohio University Faculty

Harold Robison assistant professor of woodwinds at Ohio University will present a bassoon recital at 8 p.m. February 2 in the School of Music recital hall. He joined the faculty last fall and earned his DMA in performance at the University of Michigan. Accompanists include Janice Robison on piano and harpsichord and Leighton Conkling on cello.

Harold Robison Ohio University School of Music Mr. Robison University of Michigan Lewis Hugh Cooper Johann Friedrich Fasch Johann Christian Bach Helmut Eder Alvin Etler Janice Robison Leighton Conkling

Newlywed couple settles in Nelsonville after December wedding

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Stumbo reside in Nelsonville following their Chauncey Christian Church wedding in December. Rev. Paul Johnson officiated. Bride Linda L. Gretz is daughter of William Gretz and Mrs. Rita Kastely and groom is son of Helen Stumbo and William Stumbo. Grandfather Charles Farrow gave bride in marriage. Debra Gretz served as bridesmaid and David as ring bearer.

James E. Stumbo Nelsonville Chauncey Christian Church Paul Johnson Christine Danford Chauncey Linda L. Gretz William Gretz Helen Stumbo William Stumbo Logan Charles Farrow Athens Rita Kastely Debra Gretz David John Freer Bill Gretz Dave Stumbo Ed Kish Delores Taylor Elizabeth Gretz

Dear Abby Letter Sparks Equality Backlash

A reader argues that women demanding equality deserve worse treatment than the past fifty years, prompting Abby to address gender tensions and fairness in relationships.

Abby

Caraway Cabbage and Apples Side Dish

Recipe by Marian Reeder pairs cabbage and tart apples with caraway seeds. Sauté onions in butter, add apples, then cabbage with salt and caraway. Cook gently 10 to 12 minutes, turning once. Serves six.

Marian Reeder

New View Sees Disposables Replacing Reuse

A leading journal for pharmacists American Druggist notes a shift from reuse to disposables with the motto use it once and throw it away. disposable products are often cheaper and healthier and the list of items keeps growing.

American Druggist

Flower Power Garden Club Hosts Wildflower Odyssey Program

The January meeting featured slides titled Wildflower Odyssey with narration by Mrs. Joseph Batestelli and images of North American wildflowers across prairies deserts and swamps. Mrs. Zola Walcott became president of the North American Benefit Association at a recent gathering. The 1971 calendar was set with hostesses appointed and a New Year resolutions program by Mrs. Edward Mizicko. The February meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Mizicko.

Flower Power Garden Club Joseph Batestelli James Williams North America The Praires North American Benefit Association Zola Walcott Edward Mizicko Ernest Baughman Mizicko

Adkins announce birth of Scott Warren Adkins

Vow Minvali S Sgt and Mrs Oscar Adkins of Laurel Maryland announce the birth of a son Scott Warren born January twenty fourth at Kimbrough Army Hospital in Laur al Grandparents Mr and Mrs Lewis Adkins Millfield Route 1 and Mr and Mrs Joe Lanning Chauncey Great grandmothers Mrs Charles Hook Nelsonville Mrs Mae Johnson Nelsonville Route 2 and Mrs Martha Bullock Millfield Route 1

Oscar Benny) Adkins Laurel, Md Scott Warren Kimbrough Army Hospital Laural Lewis Adkins Millfield Joe Lanning Chauncey Charles Hook Nelsonville Mae Johnson Martha Bullock

Jacksonville Old Settlers sign carnival contract for next reunion

The Old Settlers Reunion committee led by Donald Steinmetz of Steinmetz Amusements agreed to hire carnival rides for next year’s celebration from Sept 2 to 6. The next meeting is Feb 12 at 7 p.m. in Jacksonville townhall.

Jacksonville Old Settlers Donald Steinmetz Steinmetz Amusements Steinmetz

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