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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1969

Page

4

Pattern Fashion Show Spurs Sewing Interest

Ohio University Dames staged their annual pattern fashion show in Bromley Hall to boost home sewing interest. The event showcased outfits for mornings, daywear, and evenings, including maternity and children’s designs, plus a wedding gown by Mrs. Claudia Brown. Also listed were new arrivals: Ann Marie Johnson, born Feb 28 at Mount St. Mary Hospital, with family details.

Ohio University Dames Bromley Hall Sally Pickett Dacron Cinthy Sharon Pruit Lisa Little Lisa Tina Chubb Ruth Ann Cunningham Pat Strasheim Robyn Sally Judy Stelzer Rosemary Wilson Little Kristen Kelly Wilson Natalie Tanski Carol Buczik Claudia Brown Glad Rags Wer Sara Reynolds Janet Hurt Judy McClellan Gayle Amy Rotheim Sue Ann Marie Mary Kay Kreft Carol Payne Connie West Ann Griffin Donna Chandler Pat Richard Rita Alidhney) Johnson Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital David John Ulichney Gilbert Johnson Marie Wemsley Paul Ulichney Swoyersville

Parents seek advice on teen Mary rebellious behavior

Abigail Van Buren advises Mary's father to seek professional help for potential emotional problems, urging acknowledgment of family dynamics and underlying issues. A reader and Annie share domestic strains over relatives visiting and a smoking cessation habit, with Abby’s light response.

Mary

Mrs Kenneth Ackerman and family profile in Athens County

A profile of Mrs. Kenneth Ackerman wife of the agricultural extension agent in Athens County. The family has lived in Athens 13 years and owns a farm near Albany. Sue Ackerman plans travel across the United States and aims to develop her children Susan and Allen. She is a 4 H leader former dietician and Red Cross volunteer who worked at Sheltering Arms Hospital. She hopes to return to work possibly in nursing after her children graduate. Knitting and cooking are among her favorite pastimes.

Kenneth Ackerman Athens County Ackermans Athens Albany Susan Allen Ohio State University Bethany College Red Cross Sheltering Arms Hospital CCL

Murphy-Davis wedding in Glassport Pennsylvania

Kathleen Joy Murphy of Glassport PA and Paul W. Davis of Nelsonville PA exchanged vows February 8 at 2:30 PM in First Baptist Church Glassport. Rev George Moreth officiated. Reception followed at Dravesburg fire hall. The couple will reside in Doylestown.

Kathleen Joy Murphy Glassport Paul W. Davis Nelsonville First Baptist Church of George Moreth Joseph P. Murphy Harold Davis Sally Ricketts Elaine Beluch Jean Hoffman Jay Brooks Kenneth Murphy Robert Pierce Dravesburg Glassport High School Roubert Morris Junior College Union National Bank Pittsburgh Davis Nelsonville High School General Telephone Co Medina Army Germany Doylestown

Mystery Message Sparks Quiet Office Rumor

A confidential note addressed to a man in Lafayette hints at a personal tension and a suggestion to stay single while warning about condemnation for changing work routines. The message appears in a local column of whispered workplace chatter.

Leon Lafayette

Fresh Coconut Pie Recipe From Marathon Keys Visit

Marian Reeder shares a pie recipe from Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Wheaton of Athens who winter in Marathon Florida. The coconut pie mix includes grated fresh or canned coconut, milk, vanilla, flour, sugar, margarine and egg whites. bake in unbaked shell at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. no topping needed. The Wheaton trailer at 1571 Overseas Highway is a wintering spot, attracting Athenians traveling from Miami to Key West.

Fred Wheatons Overseas Highway Marathon Key Miami Key West United States

Dear Abby: marital fights over HIS RELATIVES worsen

A wife writes that her husband blames her for his relatives visiting, prompting their latest argument. She recalls being ill with flu before Christmas and unable to manage house duties, feeling overwhelmed by the ongoing disputes.

Texas Hell Abby

League Plans Turkey Dinner

The Ladies Home League of the Salvation Army sponsors a Turkey Dinner on Thursday March 6 at the citadel 92 West Union Street serving from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children with proceeds aiding Salvation Army Missionaries.

Ladies Home League of the Salvation Army Citadel W. Union St Salvation Army

New Arrival for Middleport Family Child’s Birth in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Steve Rice announce the birth of a daughter Steveanna Dee born January 25 in a hospital in Oklahoma City Mrs D R Rice Middleport and Mrs Boyd Dilgard Oklahoma City. For children's lunch boxes pack vegetable and fruit salads in small jars or containers as a nice change from sandwiches.

Steve Rice Middleport Steveanna Dee Oklahoe City D. R. Rice Boyd Dilgard Oklahoma City

Shower Planned for Mrs Porter at Free Will Baptist Church

The Ladies Aid of West State Street Free Will Baptist Church will honor Mrs. Robert Porter with a layette shower at the March 7 meeting with Mrs. Glen Collins on Harmony Road.

Ladies Aid of the West State St. Free Will Baptist Church Robert Porter Glen Collins Harmony Road

Executive Meeting Set at First Christian Church

The First Christian Church CWF schedules an executive meeting at 7 p.m. followed by the 7:30 p.m. regular meeting on Thursday. The notice outlines a brief session prior to the standard gathering.

First Christian Church CWF

Heloise tips for advance salad prep and household hacks

Reader tips include making salad in advance in a plastic bag with dressing shaken in just before serving. Other hints cover graham cracker crusts in bags, protective bath-mat mats for washers, gauze-covered mops to trap dust, a portable clothes valet from a floor lamp, and using a pillow to vent anger between siblings.

Heloise Theresa Hess

Shoes get a soft cover fix with quilted shelf paper

Ann Freeman shares a home tip for replacing worn innersole using self adhesive quilted shelf paper cut to fit. Heloise suggests the idea as a quick easy fix. Shug and B King offer thanks for the tip.

Shug Heloise Ann Freeman

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