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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
9
Readers share practical tips from Heloise on using stove back wells to avoid pot burn and keep water, plus clever repurposing of opaque plastic meat trays for ceilings, soundproofing, placemats, hot plates, and craft plaques.
Mrs. Joanne Kerr of Athens works as a school nurse for the Athens city system during the year and fills emergencies for both elementary and high schools. This summer she teaches at The Plains school in a remedial reading program for grades one through six while her family stays active with boating and sports.
The disease is caused by a germ Clostridium tetanus entering through a wound and thriving in soil with animal waste. It damages nerves and muscles and can cause jaw stiffness and spasms. survival is slim without vaccination. Immunization with boosters every 5 to 10 years is recommended, and readers are urged to visit a medical center for care.
Miss Janet South bride-elect of Mr. Robert Winter was honored with a miscellaneous shower at the Canaanville Methodist Church. Hostesses included Mrs. T. W. Gaston and others. numerous relatives attended, including Mrs. Ellis South and Mrs. John Winter. A second item notes Dr. and Mrs. E. Dale Mattmiller announce the January 27 wedding of Deborah Jo to James Paul Rohr.
Miss Marianne Demchak of Glouster received a bridal shower hosted by Rita Kastely Jo Evans Hallie Willard and Alice James at the Ohio University Inn. Guests included Lori Conley Helen Daily Norma Berens Brooke Matthy and many others. Refreshments were served and games played with prizes awarded to Lorathy Conley Helen Daily Norma Berens and Brooke Matthy.
Mrs. Herman Douglas Ohio chief of staff returns from the 79th state convention of the Daughters of Union Veterans held June 15 18 at the Holiday Inn Marion accompanied by Mrs Lula Metcalf Athens Mrs Carl Reynolds Middleport and Mrs Elizabeth Aucreman Lancaster. They also attended the 73rd annual convention at the Chancellor Hotel Parkersburg Wednesday.
Abigail Van Buren counsels on a mother’s heartbreak over a father’s hair ultimatum, a daughter dating a much older man, and a humorous hospital tale. The column notes a hospital stay for Mrs Ford Lawson and corrects Ira Hawk’s Goodwill number, offering practical guidance and anecdotes.
A simple recipe combines diced cooked chicken and celery with mayonnaise walnuts lemon juice onion salt and pepper. Fill four shells place in casseroles top with bread crumbs butter bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes until brown and serve with a crisp salad fruit salad iced tea and rolls.
By Posts District Auxiliary 12 of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW met at the Elks Hall Nelsonville to install officers led by Ei l Jeen Rickey. New officers include Mary Austin Gallipolis president Virgene Martin New Marshfield senior vice president Mabel Southward Chillicothe junior vice president Eileen Richey chief of staff Frances Plantz secretary Charlotte McKenzie Jackson treasurer Elsie Soles guard Thelma Richards chaplain Glenna Lawhorn patriotic instructor Daisy Reed conductress Myrtle Queen Elizabeth Daniels Elizabeth Shope Phyliss Notestone color bearers Norma Godenschwager Nelsonville banner bearer Ernestine Staats Portsmouth musician Jean Hil Chillicothe historian. New trustees Rosa Quick Chillicothe Elizabeth Shope Norma Godenschwager. Donations to VFW National Cancer Foundation TET project at Chillicothe Veterans Hospital and Laurelville flood relief. Lunch by auxiliary at Nelsonville Post. Local Gilham Frank Post 8804 New Marshfield also installed new officers, Mary McFadden past president.
Albany Post VFW announces installation of officers for the auxiliary. Hazel Llewellyn is president with Helen Snediker senior vice president and Violet Young junior vice president. Other officers include Mary McFadden secretary Margaret Hunter treasurer Florence Llewellyn chaplain Helen Secoy patriotic instructor Kathleen Llewellyn conductress Wanda Dicken guard Vicki Llewellyn Hazel Rive Betty Jo Young Nancy Barber color bearers Virgene Martin Florence Llewellyn Violet Young and Virgene Martin trustees. Genevieve Grinstead is president of the auxiliary with Marie Rickard senior vice president Madeline Stewart junior vice president Mary Adams secretary Carol Burchfield treasurer Grace Hess chaplain Mildred Gift Mildred Perry as Mayles and Wilma Allen color bearers Lavine Rickard Buard Bessie Goodin conductress Ruth Goodman historian.
Summer story hour starts Tuesday in the Children's Room of Ohio University's library. Athens area children are invited to participate on Tuesdays for pre school ages and on Thursdays for Grades 1 3 at the stated times.
Mrs. Merl Primmer of Logan will preside at the third triennial convention of the American Lutheran Church Women in Columbus June 29 26. She will retire after five years as president of the Ohio District ALC and attends with 100 delegates from five states. The event opens at Trinity Lutheran Church with sessions at the Neil House Presidential Ballroom and a Governor's Ballroom tea featuring mission field representation and native costumes.
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