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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1976
Page
5
Dear Abby columns include a Louisiana reader seeking date with Elvis Presley and a sharp reply. The page also covers etiquette on dress expectations at a restaurant, a caller’s dispute about who should call, and a quip about luck from Bernie.
Mr and Mrs Ike Hedges announce daughter Kristina Dawn born June 4 at Deaconess Hospital Malstrom AFB Great Falls Mont. Other newborns include Bryan Daniel Enright born May 8 Lisbon East Liverpool City Hospital former Andrea Dewhurst Rutland, and April Lynn Van Matre born May 27 Holzer Medical Center with Pete Van Matre Mason and Jerry Byus Point Pleasant as relatives. Also an adoption of Hamilton Shane Roush announced by Ross Roush Mason, with great grandparents named. Frosting tips advise cooling cake completely and frosting in upward strokes with wax paper strips to keep the plate clean.
Athens County Bicentennial Commission hosts a colonial ball on July 3 at Nelson Commons on Ohio University South Green with cadets leading the grand march. The Spirit of 76 will provide period music while diners enjoy dining room atmosphere in lace gowns and ruffled attire.
The Athens BPW Club invites applications for the July Fourth bicentennial event at the Athens County Fairgrounds. The 3:45 p.m. grandstand costume contest categories include age groups one to 12 years, 13 to 17 years, and adult divisions with prizes for originality across five groups. Submit by June 20 to Sue Allen, contest chairman, 17 Andover Road, using forms from The Messenger or local banks Martings Athens National Bank and Hocking Valley Bank.
The Athens Messenger notes a colonial themed event featuring Ronald Breitenberger on viola Pam Miller on violin and Valerie Perrine on cello. Musicians and staff will wear colonial dress while guest costuming is optional and many townspeople plan or rent authentic outfits. Planning groups push authenticity with researchers including Mrs Ernie Rothel Mrs Marvin Fletcher and Mrs James Hartman referencing the American Heritage Cookbook.
A recipe for Oklahoma Spinach Casserole serves 8 and can be scaled to 4 with fewer ingredients. The piece also details a centennial dance program design by Mrs. Thomas Smith and Mrs. Gerald Mollica, silk screened posters by Athens High School students, and a charity ball chaired by Mr. and Mrs. John Good with tickets sold through June 20.
In Mitchell South Dakota during the Bicentennial Corn Palace Stampede locals must grow beards or buy a $2 shaving permit. Bearded participants become Brothers of the Brush and may buy a corresponding button.
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