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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1969

Page

5

Newlyweds Plan to Reside in Athens After Marriage

Newlyweds Mr and Mrs David Colby Eldridge to live at 84 Wonder Hills after Aug 8. They wed July 26 at United Presbyterian Church Utica in a 7:30 service. The bride wore candlelight silk organza with Alencon lace and a Watteau train. They plan careers in education and physics.

David Colby Eldridge Wonder Hills United Presbyterian Church of Utica Paul Gilbert Joseph Torrens George Wince James Cree

Heloise Tips Milk Carton Shields Tomatoes From Cutworms

Readers share practical garden hacks. A half milk carton around each young tomato plant protects against wind and cutworms, plus a teaspoon of tobacco nearby discourages pests. The method includes securing cartons with clips and mulching to retain moisture.

Heloise Piddie Deb

Mother Of Eleven An Athens mother shares wisdom faith and family life

Ann Ellis of Athens describes running a home with eleven children ages 14 to 11 months. She values a strong will, a big heart, and faith, noting seven teenagers will test their appetites. She manages chores with a duty roster and participates in local groups like Federation Circle CCL and the Catholic Women’s club.

Mack Ann) Ellis Athens Ann Highland, Ill DePaul Hospital School of Nursing St. Louis Ellises Federation Circle CCL St. Paul's Catholic Women’s Club

Dear Abby Adoptees and Fears About Illegitimacy

Abigail Van Buren answers a reader who fears adopted children inherit unwed mothers behavior. She dismisses hereditary causes of illegitimacy and calls the friend ignorant. She advises educating the friend to prevent harmful views spreading to the children.

Abigail van Buren Abby

Dear Abby letter prompts teen beauty insecurities

A 13 year old girl writes Dear Abby seeking help for popularity as she compares herself to a friend she calls fat with pimples. The excerpt notes the friend attracts boys and hints Abby’s guidance may be harsh, ending with a taunting remark about the friend.

Abby

Dear Abby Reader Seeks Advice On Mother In Law

A reader asks how to handle a mother in law who copies new outfits and asks where bought and how much. Abby suggests being honest about feelings or continuing as is and facing consequences. The exchange notes shared social circles and style clashes.

Heloise Abby Bobbsey Twins

Abby mailing address for booklet request and reply

A reader is advised how to contact Abby for a personal reply and for Abby's booklet What Teen-Agers Want to Know. Include a stamped self addressed envelope and send $1 to Abby Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069.

Abby Los Angeles Cal

Letter of laughter from a reader about nylon nets

A reader shares a humorous moment with her granddaughter after reading a newspaper column. The child asks why people rely on He loise and not nylon nets, prompting a lighthearted exchange and a request to send a hug to the granddaughter.

Heloise E. J. Conklin

Garden Special End of the Garden Pickles Recipe

Mrs. A. E. Birkbeck shares Garden Special pickles from the 1936 Household Searchlight recipe book. The mixture uses beans, cabbage, onions, green tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, celery, carrots, and peppers, boiled with sugar and vinegar, then sealed in sterilized jars.

Marian Reeder A. E. Birkbeck Route Coolville Household Searchlight

Nuptial Plans Announced for Patsy Antle and James Cartwright

Plans are announced for the open church wedding of Patsy Antle of Athens and James Cartwright of Gloucester. The ceremony will be August 2 at 7 30 p m in Hooper Ridge Church of Christ with Rev Kenneth Mulpas officiating. A reception follows in the church social room. Also, Auxiliary 108 Frost Sons of Union Veterans hold rummage and bake sale at Stewart Park Friday and Saturday 10 a m to 7 30 p m.

Patsy Antle Darrell Antle Athens James Cartwright Wilbur Cartwright Glouster Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Kenneth Mulpas Frost Sons of Union Veterans of the Stewart Park

Do It Yourself Kitchen Routines and Outdoor Tips

A reader shares a handy fix for a tilted drain tray using a cut paint-roller tray to create a storable adjustable tilt. Bonnie Luetkemeyer suggests freezing small cans of noncarbonated fruit juice for portable cooling after hiking.

Heloise

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