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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1974

Page

5

Black Diamond Council Formed for Girls Scout Groups

The Black Diamond regional Girl Scout Council unites parts of Ohio West Virginia and Virginia from four former councils. Barbara Ann Davis suggested the name reflecting local industry as centers in Athens Adena Parkersburg will train leaders and support troops while cookie sales through Mar 10 fund camps and programs.

Peggy Parker Athens County Adena Ohio West Virginia Virginia Barbara Ann Davis Cadiz Parkersburg Athens Middle School New Black Diamond Council Athens Beth Robison Tammy Patterson Beth

Abby Says: Gift in Name Sparks Debate and Mail Lists

Debates a reader question about charity gifts made in a person’s name. Abby notes you cannot prevent gifts to charities you dislike but you can avoid sending signed checks to avoid unwanted associations. The column also answers on math curiosities and teases a new booklet.

Abigail van Buren Abby Tulsa America

Red Cross First Aid Class Opens Six Seats In Athens

The Athens Messenger notes four places are available in a Red Cross first aid training class to be held Tuesday and March 12 from 6 30 to 10 30 p m at the First United Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by the local Girl Scout neighborhood the course is open to anyone interested. For more information call the Red Cross office. Also includes a home recipe for Wienie Beanie Salad with kidney beans lima beans frankfurters and green pickle relish served in lettuce cups with French dressing.

Red Cross First United Presbyterian Church Red Cross Office

Celery Casserole Recipe From Arlene’s Friend

A home kitchen note presents a Celery Casserole recipe from a friend named Arlene. It combines parboiled celery water chestnuts pimento and cream of chicken soup with Parmesan or Swiss cheese and buttered breadcrumbs baked at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes.

Arlene

4-H Activities Report On Busy Bucks And Pioneers

Busy Bucks members Gary Adams and Kyle Campbell demonstrated bike signals to Darlene Campbell. Far Fitters installed Becky Sams as president with Tina and Charlie France. Other officers installed include Barb Williams and Christine Swardson in roles such as secretary and treasurer. The Putnam Pioneers held a junk constructions project at Mrs Culbert’s home and toured the city dump on Feb 5. The next meeting is Feb 26 at 3 40 pm at Mrs Culbert. Poston 4-H Team judged a pig contest at advisor Martha Humphrey’s home with Brent Colwell as president and Marty Humphrey as vice president.

Far Fitters Becky Sams Tina Charlie France Barb Williams Christine Swardson Ronnie Love Tammy Erwin Matt Sturbois Randy Goldsberry Ronnie Dove Becky Jane Sams Donna Thompson Jodi Becky Boughner Putnam Pioneers Culbert Poston

Ohio Senate passage births ERA era baby Mira Lynn

Mary Aborn and Bruce Aborn welcomed daughter Mira Lynn the day Ohio ratified the equal rights amendment making Ohio the 33rd state to pass the bill. Mary had coordinated about 10 organizations in the Athens County ERA coalition during the campaign.

Erica Rose Aborn Ohio Mary Aborn Bruce Mira Lynn Ohio Senate Mary Athens County

Athens County 4-H Award Winners Named in Jackson Area

Two Athens County girls, Jackie Archer of Guysville and Peggy Humphrey of Nelsonville Route 2, win in the Jackson Area contest of the national 4-H Awards program and will advance to the state competition. Archer is first in beef and first alternate in leadership. Humphrey is first alternate in swine.

Athens County Jackson Area Jackie Archer Russell Archer Guysville Peggy Humphrey Dale Humphrey Nelsonville Jackie Carthage- Troy Livestock Club 4-H

Terrarium topics highlighted by Garden Club program

Flower Power Garden Club featured terrarium design with Linda Jahnke and Charles Smith from Yerba Santa Botanicals. Fielding questions on care lighting and watering, members crafted terrariums in varied containers. Delta Kappa Gamma discussed life span and continuing education at Amesville Methodist Church.

Flower Power Garden Club Victor Griece Roy Rankins Linda Jahnke Charles Smith Yerba Santa Botanicals Flower Power Delta Kappa Gamma Society Amesville Methodist Church Louise Linscott

Ambassador Laundries Promises Sunlit Fresh Results

Rock straightens warped records by placing between glass under sunlight. Ambassador Laundries offers expert cleaning and laundering to keep clothes looking new and Sunshine fresh. Visit this week to prove it.

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