Area Family Reunion at Lake Hope
Attendees at the annual Nelson reunion held Sunday at Lake Hope include Pearl Ogdin, Ivan and Edna Redd, Edwin and Clair Yoak, Kenneth Cooper of Columbus, Downie Nelson of McConnelsville, Floyd Goff of Smithville, John and Walter Canode of Apple Creek, Cecil Nelson of Ashville, Edwin and Clair Nelson of Wooster, Donald Nelson of Langsville, Jewell Bufington of Wellston, Mittie Nelson of Wilkesville, Ralph Macomber of Dexter, and Ora Nelson, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Redd
Edwin Yoak
Kenneth Cooper
Columbus
Downie Nelson
McConnelsville
Floyd Goff
Smithville
John Dawson
Walter Canode
Apple Creek
Cecil Nelson
Ashville
Edwin Nelson
Wooster
Clair Nelson
Donald Nelson
Langsville
Jewell Bufington
Wellston
Mittie Nelson
Wilkesville
Ralph Macomber
Dexter
Ora
Parker announces birth of son James Leland
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Parker of Pomeroy announce the birth of a son, James Leland, on June 30 at Veterans Memorial Hospital. They also have two daughters, Patricia Ann aged four and Kathleen Sue aged three, with grandparents Mrs. Garnet Windland of Guysville and Mr. Ralph Parker of Chester.
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Leland Parker
Pomeroy
James Leland
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Patricia Ann
Kathleen Sue
Garnet Windland
Guysville
Ralph Parker
Chester
Proffit Family Names in Albany and Athens Obituary Note
Proffit of Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Nelson of Albany, Mrs. Selma Mansfield of Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKibben of McArthur were listed. A number of children accompanied their parents.
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Proffit
Carpenter
Merrill Nelson
Albany
Selma Mansfield
Athens
Frank McKibben
McArthur
Home sewing on rise as store sales and craft interest grow
Local Athens stores report rising sales of material patterns and zippers as more people take up sewing. Managers note increased square footage devoted to piece goods, growing staff, and thousands in zipper sales. Experts cite easier patterns, fabric variety, better machines, and higher costs of ready made clothing driving the trend. More young girls are learning sewing, emphasizing quality workmanship.
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Athens
High Sewing Interest in Athens County 4-H
Olive Parrish 4 H extension agent reports 259 girls ages 10 to 18 enrolled in sewing projects in Athens County 4 H. About 600 girls annually participate in sewing in county high schools. Adult instruction limited but offered in pattern alteration upholstery and university courses. Some firms provide free lessons with machine purchases. Members reupholster furniture and even craft 9 by 12 wool carpets from scraps. Also a garnish idea for canned corn with cheddar cheese and paprika.
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Olive Parrish
Home Economics
Athens County
Marinade for Carrot Strips with Dill Dressing
A simple preparation marinate cooked carrot strips in oil and vinegar with liberal minced fresh dill to coat and flavor the vegetables.
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Pearl Ogdin
Belpre
Petite
Missy
EVN
Mtv
Sandorra
Burgundy
Gurgundy
Vance-Leach Furniture
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Athens, Ohio
Ceva
Pmicavee
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