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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1969
Page
10
The letter discusses a husband using a motel room for business talks with a secretary and the wife’s suspicion about the motive. It also praises an elderly relative, Aunt Mary, for providing privacy and support to families, suggesting she deserves the “mother of the year” nod. The columnist invites reader replies and provides mailing details.
The 33 Drive-In Theatre resumes Disney family films with Swiss Family Robinson. Gene Edwards promotes a strong cast, adventure and humor for all ages, calling it a top-notch entertainment option and inviting families to view it on tonight’s Messenger Entertainment Page.
Readers share simple sewing ideas for kids including a shoe bag made from scraps with pockets and a yardstick hanging top. Tips cover varied pocket sizes, lace trim, and easy machine work suitable for busy crafters.
A home tip explains that brown shoe polish covers scratches on waxed hardwood floors. Apply thin layer, let dry, then buff to hide marks and add shine.
Jennie Gee of Athens recounts 20 years as deputy to her husband in Death Valley California. She describes Furnace Creek Ranch Borax Museum and handling radio calls and juvenile and women offenders. Now back in Athens she works at Athens Flower Shop and hopes to return to the desert someday.
Mandarin Tuna Salad blends tuna with celery French dressing curry powder and mayonnaise for a zesty dish. Walnuts mandarin oranges and parsley add texture and brightness then served on greens yields six servings.
Athens residents hosted a farewell for Mr and Mrs Christopher Lane at Vere Smith’s home in Coolville Ridge. The Lane family moves to Chat ham Massachusetts where Mr Lane directs Monomoy Theatre. A painting gift by L C Mitchell titled Peach Ridge four seasons framed the event.
Mr and Mrs William F Harris of Racine announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Ann to Delton W Fowler son of Mr and Mrs Charlie V Fowler of Apple Grove WV The bride elect a 1967 Southern Local High School graduate works as a secretary at Ohio University The groom a Hannan High School graduate works at Johnsons Supermarket in Point Pleasant The open church wedding will be held at Dorcas United Methodist on June 21.
Miss Nora Sinclair bride elect of Roger Steven Van Dyke was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. Dorrise Van Dyke of 125 Franklin Ave. Attending guests included Mrs. Noel Sinclair Mrs. Richard Van Dyke Mrs. Nora White Miss Lisa Willoughby Mrs. Eugene Willoughby Miss Diana McClanahan and others.
Mrs Goldie Showborn of Fos toria now resides with Mr and Mrs Donald Cook in Murray City.
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