Life of a First Lady’s Chef Flossy Davis at Sowle Residence
Mrs. Flossy Davis, famed for calmly handling dinner surges, oversees the Sowle household kitchen. With 32 years experience, she feeds guests from Ohio University fraternities to the New York Times’ James Reston, ensuring everyone feels welcome.
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Claude R. Sowle
Flossy Davis
Mrs. Davis
Katie Sowle
Athens Country Club
Old Berry Hotel
Nelson Commons
Sowle’s
The
New York Times
James Reston
Goody Goody Salad by Mrs Mona Graham
Easy-to-make salad once a Columbus department store restaurant specialty combines pineapple tidbits gelatin grated American cheese and whipped cream. Directions mix pineapple juice water and gelatins then fold in pineapple and cheese and chill. Serve on lettuce with prunes stuffed with pecans wrapped in bacon baked until crisp.
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Mona Graham
Columbus
Dear Abby Letters on Fidelity and Conflicted Forgiveness
A reader asks how to respond after discovering her husband’s affair. Advice mixes admonition against revenge with empathy, urging forgiveness and warning against self-destructive schemes. The column notes women experience more emotional strain than men in infidelity and ends with a call to seek thoughtful, honest resolution.
Dear Abby Advice on College Funds and Family Favoritism
Dear Abby explains that if a daughter rejected a cash offer in favor of a college education she did not receive, she is not entitled to the savings. The column also notes a favorite relative amidst family strife as a baby christening is discussed.
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Abby
Tricia Nixon Doubtful About White House Wedding
New York AP report notes Tricia Nixon says she has some reservations about marrying in the White House while a magazine writer who interviewed her covers her remarks and reaction.
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New York
Tricia Nixon
White House
Pomona Grange Honors New Members and Winners
Pomona Grange at Albany Grange Hall admitted fourteen candidates to the fifth degree. Prizes were won in Junior Grange sewing baking and crafts by Amesville, Athens, Canaan, and Albany contestants. Judges were local teachers, and 67 members were served refreshments.
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Pomona Grange
Albany Grange Hall
Mae Smith
Harry Henry
Amesville
Evelyn Smathers
Athens
Doris Dorr
Canaan
Capes
Mark Cross
Albany
Penny Bank
Mark Turrill
Lawn Market
Scott Willock
Alexander High School
Karen Smith
Don’ts for Parents Nurturing Young Musicians
Expert advice from Dr. Herman H Slayman outlines ten practical guidelines for parents of children aged 3 to 13. Emphasizes rhythm first left handed adaptations avoiding forced guitar lessons avoiding pushy coaching and allowing exploration of styles while considering health and teacher fit.
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Herman H. Slayman
University of Illinois
American Music Conference
Pack Rat Heloise Finds Treasure in Leftover Wrappings
The writer, nicknamed pack rat, recalls saving unused items rather than discarding them. Family teases yet appreciates the stash when needed, noting savings on decor and gift wrappings saved from showers and bridal gifts stored in plastic bags.
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Heloise
Decorating with old commode covers for gifts and décor
A reader praises repurposing Pack Rat commode covers as personalized gift decorations and rug protectors. She notes they prevent moisture damage, come in many colors, and cost nothing if on hand. She thanks Heloise for practical ideas.
Court of Awards closes Girl Scout year with picnic
Junior Girl Scouts of East Troop 92 held its third and final Court of Awards and picnic. The ceremony honored each girl with badges and a year star pin, featuring a flag ceremony and patrol presentations.
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East Troop 92
Troop 92
Nick Dinos
Ray Knudson
Don Lambert
William Romoser
East Troops
Camp Rotan
East
Sandy Baum
Michele Brown
Cherie Deeds
Lulabelle Ford
Jessica Marks
Brenda Pejovich
Michele Seaman
Lois Ann Shields
Jackie Brown
Jenny Brown
Sally Evans
Jill Kinnard
Vickie Handley
Lisa Quattrocki
Ruth Redlich
Tracy Smith
Tana Baldwin
Cynthia Kahler
Theresa Jagers
Kay Stewart
Kim Stone
Dawn Thrailkill
Terrie Walker
Brenda Wise
Nikki Wright
Cindy Zeck
Engagement Announced in Rapid City
Mr and Mrs Donald J Denevan announce the engagement of their daughter Ronalda to Air Force Sgt Charles T Jacobs son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Jacobs of Nelsonville The couple plans a July 10 wedding Miss Denevan a 1967 Rapid City High School graduate attended Karl Johns Beauty College and works as a beautician at Black Hills Beauty Shop Sgt Jacobs is stationed at Ellis Air Force Base South Dakota
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Tricia
Lynda Bird Robb
White House
Lyndon B. Johnson
Ladies’ Home Journal
Lynda
Chuck
Luci
Nixon
Edward F. Cox
Harvard Law School
Cox
Donald J. Denevan
Rapid City
M.D
Ronalda
Air Force
Charles T. Jacobs
Bernard Jacobs
Nelsonville
Miss Denevan
Rapid City High School
Karl Johns Beauty College
S.D
Black Hills
Sgt. Jacobs
Ellis Air Force Base
Birth of Daughter Jody Gay Gaston at Memorial Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gaston announce the birth of a daughter, Jody Gay, born May 28 at Memorial Hospital in Marietta. Grandparents are Woodrow Golden of Athens Route 3 and T. W. Gaston of Athens Route 4. Drained crushed pineapple adds to whipped cream as a cake filling for white or yellow layers, finished with whipped cream or vanilla frosting.
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Joe Gaston
Little Hocking
Jody Gay
Memorial Hospital, Marietta
Woodrow Golden
Athens
Mrs
T. W. Gaston
Pretty Garnish for Salads and Sandwiches
A simple method to garnish dishes uses small sweet gherkins sliced thin lengthwise from tip to close to end and fanned apart for an appealing presentation. The instruction emphasizes neat presentation and visual appeal in salads and sandwiches.
Letter of Laughter Diet Hint
A humorous note promotes a diet rule: eat when hungry rather than by looks, allowing 30 seconds in the mouth and 30 minutes in the stomach, with caution about long lasting effects on hips. The fragment ends with a joke about bathroom rugs wearing out before consequences.
Interesting sandwich filling with tuna and greens
A simple filling combines flaked tuna with finely shredded green cabbage, mayonnaise, prepared mustard and lemon juice for a tangy textured spread.
No mess stuffing with canning jar filler
The writer shares a no mess method for stuffing toys using a canning jar filler. Backstitch the opening to prevent raveling, use a rubber band for tight fit, and stir foam or rubber with a teaspoon to feed through the filler into the toy. Work on a dining table or plastic-covered surface for easy cleanup.
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Heloise
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Dear Abby
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Cal
West Union Street
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Shafer’s
Mary Shafer
Cynthia McDonald
Mary Horn
Treasury
Thelma Linscott
Florence Bell
Violet Bryan
Thelma _Linscott
Harper St
AP News
Dr. Slayman
the Athens Messenger
Peter Monitello
Camp Sandy Bend
West Virginia
Kimes
Juliette Low World Friendship Fund
Robert Matthews
Roger Salva
Betty Fey
Jeanne Bradshaw
Carol Muenze
Lois McMahan
East State Street
Famous Simmons
Atws
Simmons
Golden Sleep Mattress
Food Giant
RC Colg
BILL
Athens Heating
West Union St. Ph
Don Lorenz
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