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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1968
Page
8
Heloise offers practical hints on daily chores and crafts such as how to thread beads using a wire threader, repurposing margarine tubs for seed starting, and hanging baskets. The column notes the high volume of mail and that she cannot answer all questions, but will feature reader queries when possible.
Front Recipe by Marian Reeder details a spring cobbler using rhubarb, biscuit mix topping, butter and sugar. Includes steps to prepare filling with cornstarch, bake at 410 degrees for 30 minutes, and finish with cinnamon sugar.
Dolores Brookheart of Sugar Creek directs recreational therapy at the Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center since 1954. She plans parties and sports for patients, edits the hospital newspaper, escorts patients to events, picnics, and University activities, and also crochets in her spare time. Her daughters include Aaren Alen and Debra Lynn, with Debby in elementary school.
Abigail Van Buren counsels a reader to approach a noisy single mother, then consider reporting disturbing noise to authorities if no cooperation occurs. A letter writer discusses changing a German name for marriage and a pastor laments how a wedding ritual became a public joke, urging respect for solemn rites.
Longaie ida faces a city council referendum on bus parking policy. The upcoming vote will determine municipal parking rules and potential impacts on traffic and transit operations within the city limits.
Petit jury costs are being tabulated as jurors deliberated a number of cases during the January term. Jurors are paid per day plus mileage. The May term grand jury begins deliberations next month as Prosecutor Hamer Bouddr says the caseload should exceed 30 cases.
RACINE The Women s Baptist Mission Society of the Rio Grande Rapist Association held an installation at the First Baptist Church in Racine. Devotions were led by Mrs Joe Cook. A duet by Jane Gross and Gheila Mack entertained attendees. Ohio Baptist Women s Conference slides were shown by Rev Gerald R Aerowd. Refreshments were served by the Es ther circle and Ruth circle members.
The Athens air dropped to 29 degrees with frost overnight, then recovered to freezing by morning. A thief stole a car Saturday but it was found Sunday at a Limcaster Street station. The Tay model ute had covered 300 miles before recovery. The Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar holds a meeting Wednesday at 7 pm.
A female Air Force recruiter will visit area colleges and high schools to interview graduates and applicants. The visit aims to encourage women to enlist, with sessions for college graduates and other interested applicants.
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