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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1969
Page
7
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on a man asking his wife to share him with another woman on weekends. She advises marriage is full time and questions the propriety of his demand. The column also addresses voting privacy and dating logistics in lighthearted tone.
A weekend primitive camp for Seniors and Cadettes runs May 16 to 18 at Old Man's Cave State Park Logan Ohio sponsored by the Four Rivers Council. Thirty six scouts from the council are registered led by Mrs Henry Dean. An eight girl Patrol from Troop 91 Parkersburg will represent West Virginia and the Four Rivers Council at a National Center in Ten Sleep Wyoming this summer.
Miss Pamela Sue King future bride of Norman R. Van Nest was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Bowles and guests at Pleasant Hill Road. A buffet supper was served to attendees including Mrs. Norman R. Van Nest Mrs. Robert McKibben and other relatives and friends.
Weekend visitors in The Plains included Garth Miller of Lancaster and David C. Miller of San Francisco visiting Mrs. June Foster and Mrs. Pearl Miller. Also in town were Mr. and Mrs. H S Hoover and sons John and Jeff from Kokomo for the Rose Ann Foster and Charles Douglas Jr wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Harry George of Columbus visited Mother's Day with Mr and Mrs D D Chappelear at 27 First St.
Mr and Mrs Leland Parker of Pomeroy Route 3 announce the birth of a son, Joseph Harry, on May 3. The couple already have three children: Patricia Ann Kath leen Sue and James Leland. Ralph Parker of Chester is the grandfather.
Neighbors Club gathered with Mrs. Luster Cooley for a lunch and a flower exchange where Hazel Trout was honored on her birthday. The group plans a June 12 meeting with Helen Ennis. Higley Study Circle met at Mrs. Paul Crawford’s home with president Mrs. Charles Minelli welcoming members and guests. Dr. Gilbert Stephenson, Vietnam coordinator for International Educational Institute at Ohio University, spoke on Vietnam’s educational progress and all universities now operating, followed by a Q and A.
Five Athens County high school girls join 1275 peers at Capital University for Ohio Girls State sessions June 14 to 22. The program teaches citizenship duties rights and responsibilities and explores civic issues facing young women.
Athens High School picks Cathie Lobdell and Becky Inman for Buckeye Girls State, both active in Masquers and Arena staff. Becky's roles include junior treasurer and NHS member while Cathie is a 4 Girl Scout. Alexander High School will send Becky Howard and Beth Gift, Beta club and 4H members with student council and pep club ties. Federal Hocking High School selects Kathy Parish NHS member. Event sponsored by the Athens unit of the auxiliary with local clubs and veterans group support.
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