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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1971
Page
6
Ellen Lenox age 10 writes to Heloise praising her mother for sewing red plaid shirts for six family members to quickly spot each other at outdoor picnics in the park. The letter blends with a note about reusing materials by repurposing golf pencils after games.
A collage of reader notes offering simple home hacks and cheerful advice. Suggestions include a clip on a golf pencil for easy grip, hiding an iron in a time capsule, rug mats with foam backing for skid resistance, marking drapery cords, and elevating desserts with instant pudding folded into whipped cream.
Reader questions about spying a cheating husband and a neighbor exposing a child to explicit material prompt Abby’s guidance. Advice covers evidence limits, privacy, and seeking psychiatric evaluation, plus steps to address a dangerous neighbor with authorities if needed. The column ends with a child asking why the oldest sibling is punished more, answered with family dynamics.
With canning season here, practice strict methods for low acid vegetables. Use a pressure canner for safe processing. water bath is not advised by OSU or USDA for these foods. Boil low acid vegetables 10 to 15 minutes before tasting. greens and corn 20 minutes while stirring.
Rep Shirley Chisholm declares political power to oust officials who oppose equal rights at a National Women’s Political Caucus news conference. Dr Sharon Wolf recalls entering a Detroit hospital to give birth and assisting nurses in reviving a drug overdose victim.
Lt and Mrs David Sproutt announce the July 20 birth of a son in Rancho Cordova California. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Funk and Mrs Virginia Sproutt of Gloucester. Mr and Mrs Larry Baker announce the birth of son Matthew Shane on July 23 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. The Bakers also share they have another son Michael Shawn, 3. Grandparents are Opal Stanley Kerr and Helena Baker of Middleport.
Reading summaries of recent 4 H and senior group gatherings include Alexander Pins and Needle Pushers with Mrs William James planning project evaluations. Other clubs met with local leaders, took photos, and planned a wiener roast and potluck at Forked Run Park with demonstrations and sewing discussions.
The Burton clan gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Shields Five Points for an annual reunion with many members from Dayton Barberton Ravenna Lancaster and more. The eldest present was Mrs. Henry Burton and the youngest Stephanie Hayes five months. The Kyle reunion met at Lake Hope shelter house with participants from Shade Albany Newark Athens Columbus Londonderry Chillicothe. The 1972 reunion is set for the third Sunday in July at the same location.
Italian beauty tale features Luciana Pignatelli Aragona Coretes transforming from plain girl to princess through cosmetic surgery and self reinvention. She recounts nose job at 18 in London, a later eyelid lift and cheek implants, and marriages to Nicolo Pignatelli Aragona Coretes and Burt Avedon. She writes a beauty book and promotes ongoing self improvement.
Cucumber relish served with meats and fish. a time saver for a cook hostess. It can replace a salad and holds up well, even when prepared in advance. Ingredients include cucumbers peppers onions pimientos dill thyme celery seed sugar and vinegar with olive oil. Combine vegetables, mix dressing, chill two hours before serving. Serves six.
James Alexander of Senior Power Columbus spoke at the July Jacksonville Senior Citizens meeting. He was joined by George Tolliver of Nelsonville Senior Citizens and Carla Seiferth from the Emergency Food and Medical Program. A silent prayer honored Edith Sanborn who died July 9 as son Tommy and family attended. Eighteen members and eight guests attended the luncheon.
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