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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1969
Page
4
Heloise advises keeping rug backings clean to prevent wax buildup on polished floors and suggests turning rugs to sweep the back. Her note cites FDA Injury Control Program approval and thanks readers for the input. She also shares a quick method to flavor game birds using herbed stuffing tossed with salad dressing and baked in foil.
Dear Abby and readers weigh in on domestic life with a mother of six seeking help for unequal chores with husband George who drinks, ignores housework, and caused a car crash. Abby suggests considering Planned Parenthood as a start to shared responsibility. The column includes light replies on manners and household tips from Don and readers.
Dear Abby hears a reader who says he and his wife are the same height and weight and share clothes. He asks for serious advice as his wife keeps wearing his shirts and shoes. Nearly Naked suggests locking up clothes to stop the wardrobe theft.
Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Efaw reside in Long Beach California after a January 20 wedding in Pearlsburg Virginia. The bride Betsy Ann Roush is the daughter of Charles Howard of Nelsonville Route 1 and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Efaw of Athens Route 1 are her parents. Efaw recently returned from Vietnam aboard the USS Dubuque and will train in Long Beach ahead of another cruise.
Morrison Elementary PTA heard City School Supt Sam Henderson deliver a State of the District address and answer questions on education issues. Principal John Gordon introduced student teachers Sandra Kulik Mary Ann McGuire Barbara Aying Sandra Saylor and Doug Kammerer as the PTA announced purchases of a controlled reader and two film strips for the school. Mrs Falope’s fourth grade won the room count.
Barbara Nitzschke wife of the assistant dean of the college of education manages four children and extensive volunteer work. She leads Jaycee Wives, chairs Feedration Circle, serves Alpha Xi patronesses, teaches swimming, and supports the Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Clinic while her husband recently received the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award.
A fluffy cheese Gnocchi side dish from Barbara Goodfellow’s Make it Now Bake it Later uses milk cream of wheat margarine cheddar and egg. Bake one hour before serving for a browned top serves four.
Faculty Club spokesmen announce a dinner theater ticket deadline of Thursday February 6. Tickets are available from Janice Bixler in Room 205 Baker Center. After the 6:15 dinner in the center ballroom on February 9 the group will attend the play A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
The Athens Chapter celebrated the League of Women Voters fiftieth anniversary with an after dinner program at Mrs. Vernon Alden’s home. Highlights included a history presentation by Mrs. Ted J. Foster and remarks by Mrs. Robert Daniels on voter education and local projects.
The Athens Garden and Nature Club gathered at the homes of Mrs. Charles Farrow and Mrs. E R Horn with Mrs. Kenneth Stewart showcasing pressed flower art in antique frames. A certificate from the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs for therapy at the Southern Ohio Health Center was awarded. Guest was Mrs. Charles Richardson.
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