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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
11
In Jackson County 4-H clubs push conservation with stream cleanups and tree planting. Wildlife and forest projects teach habitat care and soil improvement to prevent erosion. Local reports note officer elections at Little Beavers and Clever Clippers with plans for gardens and bird studies.
The Athens Messenger and several 4 H clubs report meetings with advisers and demonstrations. Hillbilly Bears learned rabbit care. Amesville Peppy Pooches heard reports and received manuals. Silver Needles demonstrated pattern fitting. Hill and Gully Riders elected officers and discussed horse riding safety. Sewing Rhythm received project books and a tailoring demo. Fashioneers learned fabric cutting.
Abigail Van Buren answers letters about summer farm visitors from city relatives who overstay and disrupt farm work. A reader asks for guidance on mothers who treat non twins like twins, urging individual attention for each child and less enforced sameness.
Miss Nancy Snider and Harold Lee Whittekind wed April 16 in Pomeroy Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. Clyde V. Henderson officiated. Music by Patty Eblin. Bride, daughter of Mrs. William Stephenson, and groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Whittekind, live in Marietta. Bride wore pink lace dress with bell sleeves and carried red rosebuds. Matron of honor was Mrs. Paulette Leach. best man James Farley. Bride a 1971 Meigs High School graduate. groom employed at Big Four Car Sales in Marietta. A reception followed at the Colmer home in Pomeroy.
Heloise suggests peeling carrots from the small end toward the large end to avoid nicks and bending the carrot, noting that trying both methods proves easier. A reader comment and other light anecdotes follow about lessons learned and a DIY grill table by Millie McDannel.
Marylou Luther surveys Paris fall 1972 ready to wear noting knee length hemlines for all ages, unisex silhouettes, and space age touches from designers Courreges Cardin and others. The look favors blousons, knee length coats, and trousers with a shift toward smocked minis and short full skirts.
A Dad and Daughter Splash party at the Athens High School pool closed March activities for Junior Troop 145 of West Elementary School. Sara White chaired hospitality with Susan Ellwood Rhonda Gilmore Desiree Shoemaker Lee Ann Thompson Karen Young and Nancy Rauschenberg on the committee. New Troop 145 officers include Lori Dietiker scribe Cindy Richards treasurer Sandy Clark Gina Green Judy Right mire Kristine Fink and Barbara Russell patrol leaders Justine McGrath Diana Chen Desiree Shoemaker Letitia Johnson and Nancy Rauschenberg assistant patrol leaders.
Mr and Mrs Dan Clyse of Columbus announce the birth of a son Eric Gene born March 3 at Mt. Carmel Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Wood of Albany and Mr and Mrs O E Clyse of Columbus. Great grandparents are Mrs Jennie Davis of Columbus Thomas Clarence Davis of Athens Mrs Margaret Wakefield of Athens and Mr and Mrs J E Damm of Elm Mott Texas.
The Albany Eager Beavers in Athens County are this week’s 4-H Club of the Week. In their first year they pursue clothing and nutrition projects with advisors Mrs. Lois Motter and Mrs. Hilda Cross. Officers: Nancy Cross president Amy Motter vice president Shelley Rife secretary Diane Jeffers news reporter Mitzy Rife recreation Karen Elliott treasurer Pam Smith health and safety. Members include Deanne Barrows Joie Shingler and Donna Ross.
Miss Carol Easton of Marting's cosmetics department spoke to Mrs. Tedrow's Girl Scout Troop on shampoos hair conditioners and face washing and to Tri- High-Y at Athens High School on suntanning facial cleansing and hair care with product demonstrations. A question and answer period followed each session.
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