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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1966

Page

6

Rainbow Girls close Ohio Grand Assembly services

Memorial Auditorium marked the close of the Ohio Grand Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow Girls. The annual Rainbow Girls state meeting was held on the Ohio University campus with Rev. William G. Black speaking at 8 30 a m and Larry L. Tracy playing the organ preludes and postlude. Activities included election and installation of grand officers, competitive choirs and drill teams, and a service conferring the majority degree on members age 20. CIRCLE 1 OF ALEXANDER Presbyterian met at Mrs A E Stuart's home with co hostess Mrs Denver Rawlins. Mrs Homer Higgins chaired a brief meeting followed by a program by Mrs Raymond Webb and a social hour with refreshments.

Memorial Auditorium Ohio Grand Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow Girls The Rainbow Girls Ohio University William G. Black Church of the Good Shepherd Larry L. Tracy Cinda L. Bobo H. Kristin Kendall Barbara L. Rice Deborah K. St. Clair Donna I. Dowling Alexander Presbyterian Church A. E. Stuart Denver Rawlins Homer Higgins Raymond Webb Howard Stanley W. E. Crabtree Ed Rickey Margaret Swift Ella White Dena Welch Sally Welch Elizabeth McKnight

Birth of Karen Jo Myers in Richwood

Mr. and Mrs. David Myers of Richwood announce the birth of a daughter Karen Jo on July 14. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whitford and Mr. and Mrs. J. Myers of Wooster. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bingman of Chauncey.

David Myers Richwood Karen Jo Robert Whitford J. Myers Wooster Everett Bingman Chauncey

Miss Rogers and Mr Sanders Wed in West Virginia Ceremony

Nancy Alice Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Rogers of Point Pleasant West Virginia married Larry Haven Sanders son of Mr and Mrs L R Sanders of Williamsport Pennsylvania in a July ceremony at the Presbyterian Church of Point Pleasant The Rev Gaston Boyle officiated and music was provided by Mrs Offutt Francis The gown featured ivory paraside with crystals pearls and a chapel train The bridal party wore pale yellow chiffon gowns with satin bows and yellow bows The couple will reside in Williamsport where the bride will teach at Williamsburg Community College and the groom is a mortuary trainee in the Sanders family business A list of out of town guests includes numerous relatives from Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia and Virginia.

Presbyterian Church Point Pleasant W. Va Nancy Alice Rogers Jack Rogers Pleasant St. Point Pleasant Larry Haven Sanders Sanders L. R. Sanders Williamsport Gaston Boyle Offutt Francis Gallipolis George Mansour Lansing, Mich Judith Corbin Bessie Gottschall P. P. Arnsberger York Frank Sanders Vicki and James Reading Elmer Kenison Springfield Gerald Parson San Francisco Calif Hugh M. Spencer Martha Spencer Charlottesville L. Richard Turner Cleveland Gilbert Fitzsimmons Richmond Kermit Coon Warren Pamela Vivian Elkview Richard Bressler Pittsburgh Joseph Ingerick Cincinnati Gary Rusk Athens Peter H. Steenbergen Charleston Douglas Rouse Addison

Hints From Heloise Cure Weathered Picnic Tables

Heloise suggests rejuvenating old redwood picnic tables by heating liquid vegetable oil and applying it to the tabletop. Sun exposure helps oil soak into the grain, with excess wiped away. A final coating before storage can reduce rot. The column also includes readers tips on neat medicine cabinets and everyday hacks.

Farewell dinners and family travel notes in Athens area

Mr and Mrs Emerson Pruett of Slaughter Dr hosted a farewell dinner by the Athens Ranger District Forest Service. Attendees moved to the Sobiech home in The Plains for the evening as the Pruetts plan to relocate to Morgantown West Virginia by late July. Grandparents Dean and Lori Burnfield visit in Missouri with parents Wat son Burnfield and David from Whiteman AFB. Old fashioned ice cream social set for July 22 at McDougal Methodist Church on the lawn with refreshments and donations coordinated by Mrs William La Follette.

Emerson Pruett Slaughter Dr Athens Ranger District The U. S. Forest Service Ohio University Inn Andrew Sobiech Plains Pruett Morgantown W. Va Ira Burnfield Maplewood D. B. Green Arden Pl Dean Lori Burnfield Missouri Watson Burnfield David Whiteman Air Force Base McDougal Methodist Church William la Follette Millfield

Dear Abby column prompts medical and parental concerns

Abigail Van Buren answers readers about a wife who jerks near her husband and questions a mother's party gift for twins. She warns the husband’s presence may trigger a reflex and advises medical consultation. She also responds to a letter about a mother sending a child to a party with only one present for twins.

Abby

Dear Abby Advice on In-Law Photo Hostility

Dear Abby advises that a second wife cannot be forced to endure family pictures she dislikes. She urges the wife to leave the room or calmly block the scene with a paper or book and ignore the ongoing display. A protective husband is not guaranteed, but personal boundary setting is recommended.

Heloise Roberta Wasserman Abby

Hot Skillet Potato Salad With Small Whole Potatoes

The Athens Messenger presents a recipe idea for hot potato salad using small whole potatoes or tiny round ones. It steams garlic dressing, onions and salami to simmering, then adds potatoes and heats until hot, yielding six servings.

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Dear Mother Twin Gift Preference Sparks Subtle Debate

Dear Mother suggests each twin desires a unique gift rather than a shared present. The note hints at individual preferences and the potential for personalized gifts to honor each twin’s identity.

Dear Abby fans and moving tips for aging readers

Dear Abby shares a reader story about roots and relocation. A 95 year old moves from an eastern city to the west with her daughter after 40 years in one place. The piece stresses patience and friendship gain with time and offers Abby’s guidance and a kitchen tip to use salt sparingly with ground beef when adding garlic or onion salt.

Heloise Mary Katherine Cuppy Abby

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Rainbow Girl's Meeting Tarni Metal Pof Pened al Lerri Couh Maorcar Ashland Ashland Oil Miss Rogers Mr. Sanders West Virginia Groom Jack Mitcheltree High Bridge N. J William Alicia Lansing Mich Susan Cynthia Forrest Nibert Sharon Nibert Apple Grove Dorothy Mynes Nitro F. C Jean Kohler Gar Hazel Moore Nancy Fresh Pharmacy Athens Medical Building East State St Ohio Brad Davis Stimson Ave A&p Abigail van Buren Dean Abby Los Angeles Cal Chesterhile Our Lees Lees Carpets Stone's Country Furniture Store Chesterhill Athens Pharmacy S. Court St Athens, Ohio
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