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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1968

Page

6

Burchfield Morman Nuptials Performed at Nelsonville Church

Miss Vangie Burchfield and Mr Terry Morman wed in a June 8 ceremony at First Christian Church Nelsonville with a 2:30 pm double ring service. Bride wore lace over satin with lace train and crown veil, carrying daisies. Attendants included Deborah Hartley maid of honor and Timothy Weaver best man. Guests registered in church rooms. couple now reside in Columbus at 356 Napoleon Avenue.

Vangie Burchfield Terry Morman First Christian Church Nelsonville James Burchfield Donald Morman Richard Nelson Sigrid Love Anna Wolf Patricia Barber Anita Kay DeLong Timothy Weaver Michael Brooker Mark Mechem Carl Klantz Lancaster Tracey Morman

Miss South Feted With Shower

Miss Janet South bride-elect of Mr. Robert Winter was honored with a luncheon shower by Mrs. Paul Kimes at 234 E State St assisted by her daughter Mrs. Joe Ellis South of Rochester N Y. Guests included Mrs. Ellis South and many friends and relatives.

Janet South Robert Winter Paul Kimes E. State St Joe Ellis South Rochester N. Y Ellis South A. O. Hill John South Ray Rose Paul Wilson Joe Chapman Ray Knudson Elizabeth Beatty Richard Essex Charles McAfee T. W. Gaston Marvin Glasgo Harvey South Debbie Easler Marilyn Wickerham Kimberly South

Dear Abby column on a mother's concern over son’s morality

A middle aged mother seeks guidance about her 28 year old son who supports two children out of wedlock and dates a woman from a good family. He refuses marriage saying he is not the marrying kind. Abby says the problem lies with the mother not the son, noting he is a grown man responsible for his actions.

Abigail van Buren Abby Tom

Dear Abby and the two givers in domestic life

A reader asks if she should keep inviting brothers who love her cooking while her husband is excluded. The columnist sides with the husband, saying the world splits into givers and takers and the reader is a giver who cannot change.

Country Store Opens by Marshfield Methodists

WSCS members announce the Country Store will open June 28 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the town house on Route 56 with a bake sale Saturday morning and other plans for the event. ALUMNI BANQUET PLANNED FOR CARTHAGE TROY July 6 Best Photo tickets via Wilma Bailey by July 2. Ancient tomb of Tutankhamen yields dried rose filled boxes after 3,000 years in opening.

New Marshfield Methodist WSCS Carthage-Troy Best Wilma Baily Tutankhamen

Sisters Run Separate Shops in Athens With Shared Roots

Two Athens sisters run distinct retail ventures from similar upbringings. Vada Poston owns and manages Pipe Dreams while sister Margaret Bricker leads the pet department at Woolworth's. Margaret has 11 years in pets, loves guinea pigs, and the sisters discuss business only lightly. Beide born at The Plains.

Athens Vada Poston Vada Bricker Pipe Dreams Margaret Bricker Woolworth’s Vada Margaret Thespis

Area 4-H News Stitchettes and clubs meet at homes

Area 4-H groups report meetings at various members homes with lessons on patterns cooking and knot tying. Cattle and garden clubs planned summer projects and a church cleanup. Members discussed Tar Hollow Camp and Lake Hope picnic. Leaders and reporters named with project details and demonstrations.

Coolville Senior Hi Lo Club Works On Pattern Sizing

Carson News Reporter reports Coolville Senior Hi Lo's met at Rise Hughes home for a project lesson titled Crisp and Clean. Demonstrations by Janie Calaway on sewing garments and Debbie Birkhammer on patterns illustrated sizing and pattern options. Members discussed sizes of patterns and garments.

Lucky Clovers John Schwarzel Diane Medley James Schultz Dennis Randolph Roger Ketchum David Barrinoger Cindy Camp Coolville Hi-Lo Herman Carson Leisa Tanborey Tar Hollow Herbert B. Carson Happy Steppers Lynda Calentine Greg Phillips Cresenteers Kathy France Tina Lake Hope Gregory A. Sloane

Thrifty Threaders Meet With Eight Members Present

Merita Gas tin reports a Thrifty Threaders meeting with eight members present. Project books were passed out.

Merita Gastin

Heloise tips on teething teethers and handy hacks

Teething tip freezes a sterilized nipple to create a hard teether. Also advised: test before buying appliances for usage, storage, cleaning, and weight. Other readers share ideas on using large soft napkins as handkerchiefs, wax on bamboo rods for fishing tackle, oil in olive brine to prevent scum, and garlic juice to flavor brine.

Heloise Helaise

Andersons Famous Split Pea Soup Recipe Shared

Dr and Mrs Jesse H Day bring back Andersons Famous Split Pea Soup from California by Marian Reeder. Recipe lists two quarts water two cups green split peas celery carrot onion thyme cayenne bay leaf salt pepper and cooking steps. The piece notes the soup’s gourmet appeal and praises handmade preparation over canned soups.

Marian Reeder Jesse H. Day Sunnyside Dr Athens California Anderson Pacific Coast Buelton Calif L. A San Francisco

Matheny Crawford Wedding in Van Nuys

Mr and Mrs Leslie Barber of Logan announce the June 12 wedding of their daughter Mary Jo Matheny to Stephen Henry Crawford of Van Nuys California son of Mrs Betty Crawford and the late C D Crawford of Nelsonville The Rev James K Morse officiated at the First Presbyterian Church Van Nuys The bride a Nelsonville High School graduate earned an AA from Warren Wilson College Swannanoa NC and plans further study at San Fernando Valley State College Crawford a graduate of Andrews Barber College served in the Army and works as an accountant for General Motors in Van Nuys They reside at 7461 Hazeltine Ave Van Nuys.

Leslie Barber Logan Mary Jo Matheny Stephen Henry Crawford van Nuys Calif Betty Crawford C. D. Crawford Nelsonville James K. Morse First Presbyterian Church Barber Joe T. Matheny Nelsonville High School

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Deborah Hartley Ronna Burchfield Mrs. Morman Miss South E. State Street Vietnam Rick Rick's P.O Beverly Hills Cal C.A G.G Textil Birge House East State Street Whinnen With Vada Harriet Rose Garden Cattle Club Jeff Robinson Robin Windland Deborah Burkhammer Stimson Ave A&p Renee Tion W. B Emily L Lucile Mary Mary Hill M. Fayette Main Street Logan, Ohio Matheny-Crawford Hazeltine Ave E. M. Conkey Albany A¢ Mary Carter Reg. Beaton Iwelas W.Y Roleze Mary Carter Callon GALL FOR Hkantucraarg America Walgreen South Court Street
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