Teenagers win prizes in America's Junior Miss hair contest
Three teens won cash in the John H. Breck sponsored Junior Miss pageant for best hairdos. Kim Basinger of Athens GA won first prize with Octopus Knot, Marsha Steakley of Winchester TN earned 500 dollars with Tennessee Teriallic, Diane Helms of Charlotte NC won 500 dollars with Carolina Caper hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Breck
New York
Kim Basinger
Athens
Georgia
Marsha Steakley
Winchester
Tenn
Tennessee
Diane Helms
Charlotte
N.C
Dear Abby advice column and reader letters
A collection of readers ask about conceiving in water and whether a woman’s pregnancy is possible in pools or tubs. Abigail Van Buren responds with a blunt, practical take. Also includes letters from Alabama law student and a widow, debating support for adult children and social expectations among widows and single women.
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Abby
Dear Abby on IOUs and debt in court cases
A reader discusses a Dear Abby column about a woman who loaned money to her boyfriend who later married another and she lost the case. The writer argues that an IOU alone is not a legal promise to repay and notes must specify a concrete amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
4-H Awards Announce State Trip Winners
The 4-H Awards Committee named state trips winners last week. Athens County recipients include Club Congress finalists Marie Carson Carlita Wickline Debbie Bean Kim Stauffer Dave Starlin Mike Mantle Mark Rowland state conservation camp Ann Bean Steve Kane state Junior Leader camp Kathy France Karl Meeks citizenship short course Debbie Burkhammer Harold Blazier Local sponsors include the Soil Conservation Service and the Athens County Agricultural Society Plans call for an outing after project work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Marie Carson
Carlita Wickline
Debbie Bean
Kim Stauffer
Dave Starlin
Mike Mantle
Mark Rowland
Ann Bean
Steve Kane
Kathy France
Karl Meeks
Debbie Burkhammer
Harold Blazier
The
Soil Conservation Service
Athens County Agricultural Society
Ohio 4-H exchanges to Wisconsin planned for July
Don Van Nostran announces Athens Meigs Jackson and Gallia 4-H members will ride by bus from Pomeroy to Wisconsin July 4 through 11 to stay with 4-H families and join group activities. Wisconsin 4-Hers will visit Ohio next year. Interested participants should contact their county extension office. Cloverettes sewing lesson held at Amesville school lunch room.
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Don van Nostran
Athens County
4-H
Athens
Meigs
Jackson
Gallia
Wisconsin
Pomeroy
Chicago
van Nostran
Ohio
Coolville Ladies Demonstrate Craft Projects at Fire House
Hi Les observed demonstrations on seam finishes by Marie Carson table setting by Penny Daugherty and rope tying by Terry Summers when they met at the Coolville fire house. They discussed projects and planned a swimming party at Royal Oak.
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Coolville
Marie Carson
Penny Daugherty
Terry Summers
Royal Oak
Misfits Tour E. M. Poston Plant to See Electricity Generation
The Misfits visited the E. M. Poston Power Plant to observe how electricity is produced and distributed, describing the process and facility operations during the tour.
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E. M. Poston Power Plant
Richland Garden Club Guests Attend Annual Picnic
Richland Garden Club met at Mrs. Hollis Stalder's home for its annual picnic. Guests included Mrs. Jennings Fout and Mrs. William Snow. Delegates were chosen for the Aug 10 12 state convention in Columbus and Septembers officer installation planning proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Garden Club
Hollis Stalder
Jennings Fout
William Snow
Glouster Garden Club
Athens County Fair
Edward Mizicko
Columbus
Edgar Walcott
Harry Cokonougher
Cloyce Martin
Cokonougher
Stalder
Never Fail Sponge Cake Recipes From Miss Torbert
Read about two sponge cake variations from Alice Miss Torbert of Glouster Route 3. One uses sugar, water, eggs, vanilla, boiling water and flour with baking powder. the second yields a delicious shortcake with cream and strawberries. A note mentions no pan size or bake time. Heart disease prompts a call for continued support of research programs by the Heart Association.
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Alice Torbert
Glouster
Miss Torbert
Hints From Heloise on Button Hooks for Collars
In a reader tip, Heloise explains using a safety pin and a buttonhook to fasten tiny collar loops on blouses. The method mirrors the success once used for high button shoes and promises quick relief for thumb-challenged dress shirts. Stella McDonald applauds the practicality and anticipates reader praise.
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Heloise
Stella McDonald
Ladies share fashion tips and home hacks in 1971 column
In a period column from The Athens Messenger, readers swap style notes on petite fashion items and playful dessert ideas. Contributions include Betty Shelton on size forty four, Marion K on blender safety, Mary Jensen on using soap and starch for crafts, and a tip on covering an electric can opener to keep it clean.
Judge Child's Accomplishments Realistically
Athens County Extension Agent discusses fostering self esteem in children by matching tasks to age, avoiding adult standards, and allowing independent effort. Emphasizes individual differences, gradual guidance, and balanced praise to help children grow confident and capable.
Marriage of Patricia Ann Smith to Charles S Fravel Jr
The Plains announce the marriage of Patricia Ann Smith to Charles S Fravel Jr son of Mrs Charles S Fravel of Plymouth Pa The May 29 ceremony was led by Rev Kenneth Heaton at The Plains Nazarene Church Miss Smith was given in marriage by her father Miss Rhea Smith maid of honor David Williams was best man The couple reside in Fort Dix New Jersey where both are stationed.
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Edward Smith
the Plains
Patricia Ann
Charles S. Fravel Jr
Charles S. Fravel
Plymouth
Kenneth Heaton
Plains Nazarene Church
Miss Smith
Rhea Smith
David Williams
Fort Dix
N. J
Congregation To Meet Pastor At Dow Lake Picnic
The First Presbyterian Church will host a 6 p.m. informal picnic at Dow Lake with the Rev. Lorin Kreider his wife Nancy and children David Philip Mark and Laura. Installation is Sunday at 7 p.m. If rain, the gathering moves to the church.
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First Presbyterian Church
Lorin Kreider
Dow Lake
Kreider
Athens
Nancy
David
Philip
Mark
Laura
Bible School Scheduled at East Athens Church of Christ
Vacation Bible School with theme Jesus Speaks to Our World runs Tuesday through Friday June 22 25 at East Athens Church of Christ. Evening sessions 630 to 830 led by director Bob Norris with teachers for preschool to senior youth and a refreshment committee. Sunday morning classes June 27 followed by Sunday evening program and wiener roast at 630 p.m.
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Jesus
Vacation Bible School
East Athens
Delores Elliott
Goldie Katzenbach
Merle Russell
Melva Russell
Athens Country Club Hosts Women’s Invitational Golf
The Women's Golf Association of Athens Country Club welcomes players from New Lexington Logan and Beverly for an invitational tournament Wednesday. A 9 a.m. shotgun start launches the 18 hole event with flights for visitors and hosts. Prizes trophies and dinner follow at the clubhouse.
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Women’s Golf Association
Athens Country Club
New Lexington
Logan
Beverly
Obedience scores and show placements for dogs named Chancy and Gretchen
Katharin Foster and Chancy the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel scored 190 points at the Akron All Breed Training Club obedience trial earning a second leg toward the Companion Dog Degree and led the miscellaneous class. Jo Anne L'Heureux and Gretchen the Miniature Schnauzer won the Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Bitch Class at the Columbiana County Kennel Club Show in Salem on June 12 and finished second at the Rubber City Kennel Club Show in Randolph on June 13.
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Katharin Foster
Chancy
Akron
Jo Anne L’heureux
Gretchen
Salem
Randolph
Wedding Plans Announced For Diane Knorr and Jack Robinson
Mr and Mrs Garret Knorr Albany Route 2 announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Diane to Jack Robinson son of Mrs Lillie Robinson Rutland and the late Sam Robinson An open church wedding will be June 26 at Rutland Church of Christ with a reception to follow in the church social room
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Garret Knorr
Albany
Diane
Jack Robinson
Lillie Robinson
Rutland
Sam Robinson
Arm strong couple announce adoption of infant daughter Jane Elizabeth
Mr and Mrs Larry J Arm strong of The Plains announce the adoption of their infant daughter Jane Elizabeth They also have a son Tommy age 5 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William P Clark Ames ville Great grandmother is Mrs Thomas Clark Arcadia Nursing Home Coolville
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Larry J. Armstrong
the Plains
Jane Elizabeth
Tommy
William P. Clark
Amesville
Thomas Clark
Arcadia Nursing Home
Coolville
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