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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1971

Page

6

Women Over 30 Take On WOUB Radio in Charity Softball

Naomi Graham leads an Athens group of women aged 30 to 52 in a charity softball game at Jaycee Field against WOUB Radio's Golden Voices. The 8 to 7 loss still celebrates fun and hopes to raise funds for the Athens Ecology Group in collaboration with the Ohio Public Interest Action Group. The event aims to spark ongoing interest in ecological causes and future games, with coach John Locker noting the primarily recreational nature of the venture.

Jaycee Field Golden Voices Woub Radio Naomi Graham Athens Athens Ecology Group Ohio Public Interest Action Group OPIAG Graham John Locker Athens High School Chuck Dale Athens Ecology

Dear Abby Notes on Affection and Wild Parental Disputes

Abigail Van Buren answers readers on two dilemmas. A 22 year old woman asks why her 26 year old boyfriend shows little affection and Abby suggests asking what he sees in her. A parent worries about leaving two children alone and Abby urges caution citing a house fire risk.

Jim

Dear Abby Advice On Aged Lover And Family T

A 28 year old writes of a six year affair with a 48 year old father of six and grandfather who left his handicapped wife to live with her. Now he is lonely, mood depressed, and unable to work. Abby replies that she should end the affair and return him to his wife and children.

Abby Heloise

Heloise tips and reader ideas in a friendly column

The page collects reader notes and tips from Heloise style columns including personal wedding hints and home crafts. Peggy, Penny, and Gloriagay Gatch share small creative fixes from making jewelry to repurposing shower curtains for grilling and snack sized cupcakes for toddlers.

Heloise

Cabbage Au Gratin From Simple Green Cabbage

Take a head of green cabbage and cook shredded cabbage five minutes. Mix half the grated American cheese with a white sauce of butter flour salt pepper and hot milk. Add cabbage, bake in a greased casserole, top with remaining cheese and buttered bread cubes. Bake 400 degrees for 30 minutes yields eight servings.

Layette Shower Honors Mrs Merwin Sheldon at Plains

Mrs Merwin Sheldon formerly Dorothy Mansfield of Athens Route 2 received a layette shower hosted by Mrs Charles Mansfield at The Plains. Guests included numerous locals from Athens Route 2 and surrounding towns such as Albany McConnelsville and Guysville with attendees listed by name.

Merwin Sheldon Dorothy Mansfield Athens Charles Mansfield the Plains Homer Mansfield Wilma Mansfield Debbie Mansfilld George Sheldon Barbara Sheldon Aubrey Oxley Carolyn Oxley Genevieve Baker Ernest Midkiff Judy Baker William Follrod Carol Breeze Charles Hawk David Mantle Albany Roger Pidcock Roy Krigbaum McConnelsville Ambrose Howard Kenneth Bell Guysville

I Cry Under Water While Peeling Ions

A reflective note from I Whitehead about attempting to hold breath underwater while peeling ions and failing, expressing frustration and a humorous resignation.

I. Whitehead

Miss Triplet and Michael Ashley Wed in Chesterhill Rites

The Chesterhill Methodist Church hosted the April 24 ceremony at 2 p.m. for Miss Susan Faye Triplet and Michael Rhodell Ashley with Rev. Charles Imhoff officiating. The couple, both with Ohio roots, will reside in Clarksville Tennessee where Ashley works for Duro Container Co.

Ashley Chesterhill The Cesterhill Methodist Church Susan Faye Triplet Michael Rhodell Ashley Charles Imhoff Bernard L. Triplet Rhodell Ashley Clarksville Tenn Brent Mendenhall Logan Sheila Shawna Triplett Shavonne Tonya Ashley Jill Mendenhall Vernon Hack Debbie Tuttle Stockport Kathy Anderson Barlow Duro Container Co

Mrs. Robinson Wins Top Music Club Post

Mrs. Dwight D. Robinson of Sev en Ransom Road was elected vice president in charge of Northeastern Region of the National Federation of Music Clubs at the 36th biennial convention in New Orleans. She served as principal speaker for The Ohio Federation of Music Clubs in Akron and was honored for distinguished service in multiple roles. She is active with Ohio University and the Women’s Music Club of Athens.

Dwight D. Robinson Seven Ransom Road National Federation of Music Clubs New Orleans Robinson Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Akron Frank Seiberling Ohio National Building Fund National Federation National Board of Directors Ohio Federation American Music Woman’s Music Club of Athens

Bride Elect Kathy Wallace Feted At Bridal Shower

Kathy Wallace bride elect of Timothy Kilroy was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Dave Stricklin on Golf Course Road. Refreshments and games with prizes were enjoyed by many guests including Evelyn Brooks Marilyn McGee Jane Williams Rosie Turrill and numerous other attendees led by Mrs. John Kilroy and Mrs. Carl Wallace.

Kathy Wallace Timothy Kilroy Dave Stricklin Golf Evelyn Brooks Marilyn McGee Jane Williams Rosie Turrill John Kilroy James Wallace Carl Wallace Pat Finnearty Frances Hammond Alberta Jordan Doris Johnson Mary Johnson Mary Brooks Debbie Conner Mary Bateman Shirley Howard Lois Hoisington Sandy Elliott Marla Schroeder Kathy Kottgan Loretta Woodrum Nancy Hawk Vickie Hawk Liz Linscott Tanya Kastely Sue Wallace

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