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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
8
A 7 year old Randy created a coupon book of chores to perform for his mother. The idea came from school and he plans to make more books for future birthdays. The note highlights a pennyless gift that brings joy to the recipient and encourages other mothers to receive such thoughtful presents.
Bertha Filson, aged 85, remains active through teaching, correspondence with eight servicemen and 23 college students, and leadership in the Presbyterian Church Women’s Association. A Marshall College and Ohio University alumna, she values math as a hobby and continues tutoring. Her daughter Eleanor McComb and granddaughter Julie, 12, are part of her life.
Easy economical dish using corned beef and lima beans with mushrooms onion tomato sauce mustard thyme and cheddar. Bake 20 minutes then 10 more after topping with cheese. Plus ideas for corned beef in eggs sandwiches cold plate and scalloped potatoes.
Mr and Mrs Clark Williams were surprised with a Friends Neighbors Night Tribute at the Sportsman Grill as he retires July 1 after 46 years in Ohio University administration. 86 guests attended and gifts plus a special Ohio Alumnus issue, edited by Williams in the past, were presented.
Dear Abby urges dispelling epilepsy stigma. A reader recounts explaining epilepsy to a neighbor who linked it to insanity. the column notes epilepsy affects about 1 in 100 Americans, has various causes, and with proper treatment most epileptics live normal lives including schooling, work, and marriage.
Craig Copeland rode Silver Creek Fairlane to first place at the Tyler Riding Club Horse Show in Nitro West Virginia on Sunday. He is the son of Mrs. Janice Neely of Athens Route 1. Kerry Wayne DeWeese is hospitalized at University Hospital Columbus for observation.
Mrs Harry Barnes of Athens Route 3 is listed as a patient in Room 1089 at University Hospital in Columbus.
Danville United Methodist Church hosted the marriage of Miss Jo Anne Curts and Mr. Daniel F. Euler on Friday evening June 7. Rev. Marshall Peterson officiated the ceremony with immediate family present. The couple, both graduates of local institutions, plan to reside at 1004 New Gambier Road in Mount Vernon after a Bahamas wedding trip.
Miss Mary Louise Vogel and Walter PD Carsey were married May 18 at North Fairfield Methodist Church in a candlelight ceremony. The bride wore a peau de soie gown with lace appliques and carried white roses. Attendants wore pink sugarbeet velvet gowns. The couple honeymooned in Wisconsin Dells.
Mr and Mrs Joe Eckels of Nelsonville announce the birth of a daughter named Mary Jo on June 11 at Mount St Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Volce Chief and Max Valkinburg of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Robert Eckels of Nelsonville Route 1. Great grandparents are Mrs Lottie Crain Nelsonville Mrs Ethel Levins and Mr and Mrs Hubert Eckels of Nelsonville Route 1.
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