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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1967
Page
4
A reader offers simple Pearl necklace repair using cellophane tape to hold beads in place, plus advice on washing with cold water and avoiding hot water. Also includes reader suggestions on warming baby food in a three section egg poacher, using jars to serve, and handy Easter egg container decor ideas.
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Mary Louise Smith of Glouster Route 2 to Airman J C David Ward Cunningham. Miss Smith is a Glouster High School graduate. Airman Cunningham is the son of Mr and Mrs Hollis Cunningham of Chauncey and a Chauncey-Dover High School graduate serving with the Air Force at Lockbourne.
A curious home tip describes using both sides of sheets for equal wear. By swapping the top sheet to the bottom after changing the bed, one sheet serves both sides and reduces washing. The method claims to distribute wear evenly and preserve gifts from grandparents over Easter.
The Plains Methodist Church quartet performs This is the Christ during an hour-long Easter sunrise service at 6 a.m. with Rev. David M. Bryson as narrator and Mrs. Max Michael directing. Debby Michael accompanies, Cyril Crooks soloes The Holy City, and a men’s quartet sings. Afterward, Naomi Class hosts breakfast for choir families. The Apostles Creed is presented before the 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion service Thursday.
Richland MYF elected officers with Pat Romine as president and Jerry Barker as vice president Linda Cash as secretary and Dave Collins as treasurer Also chosen were Sharron Romine publicity Paula Jones and Gary Warner fellowship Kenneth Romine citizenship Zea Nisley faith Rickey Collins witness and Steve Bailey outreach for the committee chair roles
Judy Cooke of Findlay and Edward N Goshe Jr of Tiffin are engaged. Judy is a 1963 Starr Washington and 1966 Ohio University graduate, a legal secretary for Marathon Oil in Findlay. Edward is a 1963 Calvert High School graduate and a dairy farm partner with his father. An August wedding is planned.
DEAR ABBY letters defend long married life highlighting home cooking, homemade preserves, sewing, and family chores. A wife praises daily bread, pasta sauce, baked goods, and jarred foods while noting full household duties and active community life. A counterpoint mocks the bachelor ideal, applauding traditional homemaking and the staying power of a happy marriage. VIP IN PORT TOWNSEND
In Coolville the home of Mrs Richard Linton hosted a come-as-you-are party with co hosts Mrs A W Brandeberry and Mrs Leonard Linton. Refreshments served to 24 friends and neighbors as stunts and contests entertained attendees. Door prize won by Mrs Richard Parrish and donations were made to the Hattie Alden Sunday school class treasury to purchase Easter flowers.
The Plains Band Roosters plan to distribute the final annual community birthday calendar, with orders still being taken. Mrs James Wallace notes the project and the beans with frankfurters as a simple main course accompany the tossed greens and carrot curls.
Dear Abby notes concerns from a senior at a religious girls boarding school where the administration claims the right to open and read all incoming and outgoing mail. The Inquiringest reader questions if such a right exists anywhere outside hospitals or penal institutions.
A confidential note to MJS implies using a diamond as a lure to get a woman to participate in a ball game. The quirky line hints at social dating tactics rather than official sports strategy.
The reader asks how the world is treating them and seeks a personal, unpublished reply. They instruct sending problems to Dear Abby Box 69700 Los Angeles Cal 90069 with a self-addressed stamped envelope for a response.
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