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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1966
Page
7
Dear Abby answers a worried mother about a eleven year old daughter befriending a girl with suspected lice. The stranger wore a July stocking cap after a doctor shaved hair, sparking concern over contagion and risks to the daughter. The columnist says the condition is being treated and not contagious, advising no undue worry.
A reader complains that her divorced husband remains warmly included at family events. Abby suggests the family may be trying to provoke or undo the breakup, while the ex replies that the family either tests the divorce or still likes him.
A reader explains failing all courses again and wanting to quit for a trade school. Dear Abby suggests enlisting teachers to assess effort and capacity and agrees trade school can be a path if best effort was made.
Notice to bidders for re roofing and repairs at Athens State Hospital Athens Ohio. Bids due July 2 1966 at 2 PM to the Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Columbus. Plans and bond requirements and bid forms available from the Engineering Section 427 Cleveland Ave Columbus.
A reader asks Abby about a wife fretting over her husband’s flying hobby. The column reassures that safe pilots can share roads and air travel, suggesting the wife let him fly and be happy. It notes highway risks between home and the airport and invites further questions to Abby.
Sealed bids for seven Ohio Department of Highways projects in Athens Gallia Meigs and other counties are invited. Proposals cover bituminous cold mix surface courses and surface treatments on routes 691 543 554 38 124 and 671 with lengths from 0.33 to 7.50 miles. Bid security required 5 to 10 percent. prequalification within 10 days. wage rates per state DR standards. director reserves right to reject bids.
Ohio University Irvine Hall hosts the Ohio Grand Assembly of the International Order of Rainbow Girls this weekend with more than 3000 attendees. The schedule lists openings, initiations, elections, degrees, drill competitions, installations, and services across Grover Hall Memorial Auditorium Bird Ice Arena and Grover Center. Local coordinators include Mrs Sally Martin Mrs Jeannette Tipton and others with Beatrice A Owen as supreme deputy in Ohio.
The First Methodist Church in Nelsonville hosted the June 4 wedding of Miss Royal Sue Evans and George William Newman in a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of the late Clyde B. Evans, wore silk peau de soie with lace. reception followed for 150 at the church social rooms.
A cooling summertime ambrosia recipe from The Athens Messenger suggests layering orange sections with sugar and coconut in a glass dish, then adding canned coconut and a splash of sherry wine. The editor notes the wine adds flavor and that the dish is easy to make and cooling.
Andy Farrak of Route 6 Caldwell Ohio is named administrator of Stefan Duran deceased Tate of The Plains Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months dated July 11 1966 Harold J Rose Probate Judge of Aid County
Jack Justice files for divorce against Patsy Ruth Justice for gross neglect of duty in Cause No 24015 in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio. Hearing set on or after the 71st day of August 1966. attorney John F Newcomb of Cline Building Athens Ohio represents plaintiff.
Beu lah C. Carpenter of 24 Central Avenue Athens Ohio is appointed as administrator of the estate of Charles O Carpenter deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated July 1966 by the Probate Judge.
Miss Shirley Elizabeth Doughty of Adelphi will wed Anthony E. Crosby Jr. of Livingston New Jersey in Adelphia Methodist Church on September 3. Doughty is a Centralia High School graduate who works for the Farmers Home Administration Athens. Crosby holds a bachelor of science in journalism from Ohio University and is a current sociology graduate student.
Miss Mona Jean Hudnell daughter of Mrs Earl Ruston Morris Ave was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening Co hostesses were Mrs Howard J Shull and Mrs George E Hill both of Briarwood Dr Invited guests included many local women aligned with Briarwood Dr and Morris Ave as Hudnell prepares for marriage to Reid Krantz son of Dr and Mrs L L Krantz The event highlighted social connections within the community and the upcoming nuptials.
A reader shares tip to cook extra steaks while the pit is hot and wrap them for later oven heating. Ribs are smoked then frozen and finished in the oven for charcoaled flavor. A fillet sliced thinly heats in a skillet for standout charcoal ed sandwiches.
A reader explains a method to mail coins by placing adhesive backed tape between the stiff back and front of an empty postage stamp book to secure the items for mailing. This timeless tip shows a simple packing workaround using existing materials.
Heloise welcomes readers mail especially household hints she can share with readers as space allows. Due to the large volume she receives she cannot answer all letters but will address questions in her column when possible.
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