Good Shot with Rifle in Hamden Pioneer Woman
Mrs. Hattie Graves of Hamden, though favoring a lighter life than her heavy double barreled shotgun, boasts sharp rifle skills and a readiness to defend property with neighbor Police Chief Charles Bethel. She recalls her father teaching accuracy with paper targets and notes Wellston’s growth from Charlestown to a busy town with hotels mills and shops.
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Hattie Graves
Hamden
Graves
Charlestown
Nylon Net Keeps Debris Out Of Pool And More
Reader Barbara McNaughton shares a thrifty July 16, 1968 idea to shield an above ground pool with a large nylon net cut to fit, using elastic around the rim to hold it. She notes the net also serves as a washable table mat liner and drawer lining, and mentions a tip about keeping stamps dry in a closed container.
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the Messenger
Ihe
Heloise
Amy Sewine
Tyre
Jin
Dear Abby column tips on troubled marriages and love
A reader confides fear of an abusive marriage with 11 years and 10 children, while Abby urges leaving if danger and menace persist. Other letters joke about romance and flirtation, and a reader from Bremerton adds perspective on independence and aging. The page includes requests for Abby’s booklet.
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Abby
Carolyn Johnson Weds James Bird in Pearisburg
Carolyn Lou Johnson, daughter of Esker and wife of West Columbia West Virginia, marries James A Bird of New Haven. The June 24 ceremony at First United Methodist Church Pearisburg featured Rev John W Duck officiating. The couple, Wahama High School 1964 graduates, plan to reside at 6211 Merle Ave Norfolk VA after his Vietnam tour and Navy duty.
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Esker Johnson
West Columbia, W. Va
Carolyn Lou
John W. Duck
First United Methodist Church
Pearisburg
Wahama High School
Southerton Martz Beauty School
Huntington
W. Va
Flo's Beauty Salon
New Haven
Navy
Norfolk
Vietnam
Merle Ave
Apt. D
Norfolk, Va
Garden Club Meeting Highlights Floral Arrangements and Tours
The Good Luck Garden Club met at Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center with The Plains Garden Club hosting. Mrs. Alva Koon spoke on Japanese flower arranging, Mrs. Robert McGee demonstrated a simple arrangement, and Mrs. Liggett displayed a union blooms door prize.
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Good Luck Garden Club
Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center
Plains , Garden Club
Alva Koon
Plains Club
Robert McGee
William Liggett
Harry Cokenougher
Edward Mizicko
Eileen Steiner Marries Eugene Dunfee in Lutheran Church
Eileen Yvonne Steiner and Eugene Leroy Dunfee wed at 7:30 PM in Athens Lutheran Church with Rev. Walter Johnson officiating. Attendants included Charlene Steiner and Toe Smathers as maid of honor and best man. reception followed in the church basement. The bride studies nursing at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg. groom works in construction.
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Marlin Steiner
Eileen _ Yvonne
Eugene Leroy Dunfee
Athens
Walter Johnson
Charlene Steiner
Mr. Toe Smathers
Powell couple to be honored with shower at Athens Grange
Mr and Mrs Daniel Powell will be honored with a miscellaneous shower at the Athens Grange Hall at 8 p m on July 20. Hostesses are Mrs June Pratt Mrs Sharia Powell and Mrs Gerald Librith.
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Daniel Powell
Athens Grange Hall
June Pratt
Sharia Powell
Gerald Librith
Local Birth Announcements From Nelsonville And New Haven
Vow Arrivals announce the birth of a daughter Su sane Kay on June 22 at Mount St. Mary Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Covert of Nelsonville. They have a daughter Christy. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Orin Covert and Mr. and Mrs. John Kennard. Great grandmother is Mrs. Ada Grisby. Gerald Marr and wife of New Haven WV report a July 7 birth at St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg for their son, joining siblings Donna Darrell and Darla. Grandparents are Mr. Dale Marr and Mrs. Betty Cline.
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Julius Hippely
Rome
Ohio
Barbara J
James E. Burdette
Dayton
St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing
Akron
Federal Mocking School
Chaunecey-Dover High School
Rockcreek Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Gary Covert
Nelsonville
Susane Kay
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Christy
Orin Covert
John Kennard
Glouster
Ada Grisby
Trimble
Gerald Marr
New Haven
W. Va
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Donna
Darrell
Darla
Dale Marr
Betty Cline
Middleport
Columbus Writers Plan For Seminar
Columbus Writers Club hosts a summer seminar at the Park of Roses on Saturday August 3. Workshops cover fiction non fiction children's literature poetry and filler writing. Registration starts 9 30 a m with sessions 10 a m to 6 p m offering free manuscript critique and advice to attendees.
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Columbus Writers Club
Park of Roses
Children Manage Summer Home Duties With Parental Guidance
A columnist argues children 7 to 14 should share home chores to ease parental burden. Suggests mother acts as manager, assigning tasks for a set period, with written responsibilities and time for recreation. Recommends a summer program of three to four children handling daily jobs.
Sherried Cheese Mold Recipe From Marian Reeder
A casual recipe note from Marian Reeder shares a Sherried Cheese Mold blending sharp cheddar blue cheese cream cheese and dry sherry. The mix is chilled in molds and served with crackers and fruit with optional garlic and herb garnishes.
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Marian Reeder
Athens
North Carolina
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Florida
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