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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1977

Page

6

Old Building Renovated into Shirley Spragues Dress Shop

In Albany 1904 the arch of a renovated main street building frames a new dress shop by Shirley Spragues and her daughter Sandra. The former bank and post office space now hosts a boutique with inventory from Carolyn's Style Shop and fall arrivals. The Sprague family remodeled the building and relocated from Plains City, with Clinton Sprague owning Sprague Heating and Electric. Shirley, new to outside work, runs the shop with daughter Sandra assisting as buyer and staff.

Albany Shirley Spragues Rennovated Shirley Carolyn Jackson Sandra Alexander High School Sprague Heating and Electric Plains City Spragues Chris Metz Cathy

Youth Confirms Abby's Statement About Pregnancy

A teen writes to DEAR ABBY confirming that a 13-year-old boy can impregnate a girl, recounting a five month pregnancy involving a 15-year-old girl. He describes parental feuds and threats as the situation unfolded.

Abby

Lowery family reunion at Glouster Memorial Park draws 79

The Caroline and Leonard Lowery reunion at Glouster Memorial Park brought 79 relatives and friends. Edna Stevens of Newark was the oldest woman and Casey Jones the oldest man. Thelma June Duncan was the youngest. Ronnie Jewell elected president as other officers return for another year. The gathering included many Lowery relatives from Newark San Diego Columbus and nearby areas. The South family reunion is planned for Kiwanis shelterhouse with a noon basket lunch.

Glouster Caroline Leonard Lowery Glouster Memorial Park Edna Stevens Newark Casey Jones Thelma June Duncan Ronnie Jewell Mike Bycofski Doug Butchie Patterson Billy Lori Greg Bycofske Mike Lowery Shawna Tara Lowery

Holding the Food Line

Quickie for Bologna lovers suggests serving bologna slices with a cruet of vinegar for a summer supper. Accompaniments include potato salad and sliced tomatoes. When preserving foods, check jar tops for proper sealing.

Luchs Couple Speaks Abroad on Youth and Family Life

Dr and Mrs Fred E Luchs of Wonder Hills are invited by the State Department and USIA to speak overseas. Mrs Luchs will discuss Family Life in America while Dr Luchs addresses The Youth Scene in America. Their first assignment is Europe with ASIA, later Asia. in 1970 he spoke in Istanbul New Delhi Singapore Hong Kong Kowloon to various groups.

Fred E. Luchs Wonder Hills State Department United States Information Agency Luchs America Dr Luchs Europe Asia Istanbul New Delhi Singapore Hong

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