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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1974
Page
8
A simple dinner idea with chicken baked in a 425 degree oven a baked potato mashed back into shell broccoli with tomatoes and a light fruit dessert. The host skipped bread salad and sauces highlighting a frugal approach to reduce time effort and cost.
Athens Emblem Club gathered for a social meeting with copper craft by Shirley Lamp and hostess Helen Daugherty. Richland Garden Club, led by Mrs. Hollis Stalder, planned a county fair display and July 16 garden tours. Mrs. Bertha Fee taught pineapple top propagation. Stalder displayed pink rambler roses. Mrs. Lawrence Shields spoke on plant and animal superstitions. Mrs. Archie Greer reviewed a gardening book and offered veggie tips.
Fifteen eighth grade girls and four leaders from Cadette Troop 230 planned a 50 mile Little Miami River canoe expedition. Months of effort nearly failed after bad weather but aid from Scout families in western Ohio saved the trip after the first night of camping.
The Athens Sessenger Women June 10 canoe trip led by Girl Scout leaders faced an 11 hour day on a log clogged river after heavy rains. Dry accommodations and gear were provided, with four days of memories ahead at Fort Ancient. The group trained with Jo Kappes and leaders Sally Gnam and Laura Davis, with Betty Lou Fey assisting.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Gilkey of Middleport announce the birth of son Wesley Shane on June 23. The couple also has daughter Leslie Elaine, 3, with grandparents Charles Will of Pomeroy and Hershel Gilkey of Middleport, and great grandparents Etta Will of Belpre and Clara Gilkey.
A collage of readers questions and tips from Dear Abby on relationships and honesty. Topics include kissing compatibility, divorce and trust, phantom pain after amputation, and a local charity bake sale supporting Mount St Mary Hospital with tickets at Twig 6 members.
Bar-30 Horsemen sponsor their season finale Sunday at the showgrounds near Tuppers Plains. OVHSA begins at 9:30 a.m. with 17 halter classes, then 28 performance classes at 12:30 p.m. Judge Dr. Jerry Woodard of Chillicothe. OVHSA meeting rescheduled for Sunday. Food by Tuppers Plains Community Club.
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