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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1969
Page
9
A reader describes using liquid rust remover to tackle a concrete garage floor stain caused by a rusted car radiator. After applying full strength, rinse with water then vinegar solution. repeat as needed for stain removal.
Eta Sigma Phi holds a flea market at the east portico Memorial Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday featuring crafts furniture clothing books and miscellaneous items for sale.
Frances Marilyn Bean of Athens is a church soloist and choir member at First Methodist. She promotes youth music through the Crusade for Strings and supports children's concerts and scholarships, also participating in local theater and banking work.
Miss Kay Murphy home furnishing editor of the Miami Herald was honored with the Easter Award at the Chicago Merchandise Mart for outstanding home decoration stories. She has also won the Reed and Baryon Silversmiths New York award and twice the Dorothy Dawes award.
The Athens County Red Cross asks for paperback books, sheets, and used blankets to aid Lockbourne Air Force Hospital and Chillicothe Veterans Hospital. Cloth scraps will become quilts for wheelchairs and lap robes. Christmas cards will make placemats and cups for area rest homes. Donations are taken at 132 North Congress with pickup by calling 593-5273 or 593-6244.
A Messenger reader shares progress on dandelion wine in week three of fermentation. Advice emerges to avoid bottling too soon and notes the potential influence of raisins on color. The writer reports ongoing fermentation and plans to sample at home to judge progress, suggesting it may take up to a month to reach full flavor.
Vow Arrival, Capt and Mrs Gary Wickard of Mechanicville N Y announce the birth of their first child Michelle Irene born April 28 Grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Walraven Athens and Mr and Mrs Martin Wickard Lima Great grandparents Charess Walraven Stewart Route 1 Mrs Bessie Wickard Jerry City and Nellie Hubler Athens Great great grandfather A J Goul Bartlett Mr and Mrs Paul Pugh Berrien Springs Mich announce birth of son Colin Andrew born April 7 They have three other children Stephanie Kathleen 8 John Charles 6 and Sean David Mrs John Pugh Athens Route 4 and Mr and Mrs Warren Hope Athens Route 2 Great grandmothers Alda Lonas and John Hope both of Athens Mr and Mrs John Hood Ft Benning Ga announce birth of their first child Jeffrey Paul born May 7 at the hospital there Mrs Milton Hood and Mr and Mrs Kenneth McElhinny Middleport Great grandparents Russell Bailey Middleport and Eva Struble.
Denver residents note that six of the original members of the YW Wives Club, founded over four decades ago, remain active. The group traces its roots to a meeting of young brides at the local YWCA.
The 10th annual New England Square Dance Festival in Portland Maine drew about 6000 attendees. Some participants traveled from Ohio and Florida for the two day event.
The First Presbyterian Church basement hosts the Newcomers Club art exhibit Friday May 23. The event was mislisted as tonight in Wednesdays Messenger.
The Faculty Wives Club will end the academic year with a garden tea on May 14 at the home of President and Mrs. Vernon Alden. Baby-sitting services are available at the Hocking Valley Nursery School. reservations may be made by calling Mrs. James Saunders at 595-8921. Newly elected officers include Mrs. Karl Wiemer president and a slate with vice president, treasurer, secretary, program chairs, social chairs, and membership chairs among others.
A reader asks about threatening calls from an ex husband’s partner and whether to send children to camp. Abby advises obtaining police proof before involving Jim and authorities if harassment continues. Also advises a teen girl to seek medical confirmation about pregnancy and be honest with parents. A letter asks about a brother’s feminine talents and societal acceptance of diverse gifts. Abby advocates acceptance and pursuing talent.
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