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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1966
Page
5
Abigail Van Buren considers proposals to pair up parents for guardianship and children’s care, suggesting a “Parents Synonymous” network to adopt each other's children if both parents die. A follow up urges formal wills naming guardians and trustees to ensure immediate execution.
Dear Abby argues against delaying planning for children in case of death noting many groups and insurers offer programs. The letter cites church, fraternal, and veterans organizations such as the Loyal Order of Moose, Masons, VFW, IOOF, and Odd Fellows as resources.
A reader questions Abby's claim of being normal while worrying that driving with her husband could endanger their children. The letter expresses concern about whether the author feels truly stable or capable as a parent. This brief exchange highlights fears about safety and family dynamics.
Dear Abby writes about a nine member family that endured the deaths of mother father a sister and a brother within three months yet refused to disband. They stayed together and supported each other and managed to get by.
Coffee will be served at the Athens Country Club Women's Invitational on Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m. with the tournament tee-off at 9.
A Portland minister counsels a reader to accept life as risk and the odds of a spouse dying in a car crash as high. He notes averages and reassures that love of God remains certain amid danger.
Mr and Mrs Jesse B Osborne of Marion announce the engagement of their daughter Carole to Byron L Hoffee son of Mrs Tom Hendershot Route 50W and Mr Don Hoffee of Glouster Miss Osborne is a Marion Harding High School graduate and current junior at Ohio University Hoffee is an Athens High School graduate and Ohio University attendee He serves in the Navy at Patuxent River Maryland A late fall wedding is planned at Helen Mauck Galbreath Chapel
Dear Heloise offers tips including using a heavy cardboard box under an ice chest to prevent damage, sewing nylon net over fan guards for child safety, flavoring vegetables with bouillon cubes to cut calories, and quick damp ironing tips to avoid mist.
A brass quintet of local musicians will perform with dancer Bruce King as the first lecture demonstrations in Athens schools four centers. They appear at Morrison gym on Wednesday June 29 at 9 30 a m and at the high school auditorium at 10 30 a m. Thursday 9 30 a m at West Elementary gym and 10 30 a m at The Plains Elementary gym. The quintet members are Bill Fischer Don Eason William Brophy Robert Smith and Dillard Higgins.
The Recipe Editor suggests a Peach Melba Sandwich made from pound cake raspberry jam and ice cream. Split the cake spread with jam and ice cream, wrap freeze then slice. Serve with drained canned peaches for a no muss no fuss treat.
Miss Monna Lea Russell and Mr Gary Lent exchanged wedding vows in a double ring ceremony on June 19 at the Gloucester Church of Christ. The couple, graduates of Glouster High, will reside in Columbus where Lent works.
A bridal shower for Miss Judy Harris, bride elect of Tim Schlosser, was held Tuesday evening at the Sportsman. Hostesses were Mrs. Claude Steppe and Mrs. Earl Kinneer. Attendees included many relatives and friends from New Philadelphia and area communities.
Linda Mae McVey of Athens becomes lobbyist in the Senate as a Nationalist Party member. Pamela Jo Gamwell of Glouster and Diana Lynn Davis of Glouster join Buckeye Girls State roles as director of public safety and secretary to the mayor respectively. Carrie Susan Ator of Athens is city director of public safety and Ladona Geraldine Hayes of Shade sits on the state committee of agriculture and drugs. Bernita Ellen Cagg of Nelsonville becomes secretary to county commissioners.
A tasty lunch idea features corn pudding paired with crispy bacon strips and broiled tomatoes. Add a tossed green salad and serve with hot biscuits for a complete meal.
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