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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1968
Page
7
Readers share practical home hacks from turning Scrabble tiles in a single swoop to quick skirt pleat removal and magnetic apron storage. Letters mention folding boards and flipping a game set, while others flag space-saving ideas for ironing, jarged broth storage, and neighborly reflection to improve neighborhoods.
Mrs. Rose Lawhorn of Point Pleasant West Virginia, widowed with no children, has fostered eight children since 1963. She cares for three boys now, loves washing and cooking for them, and says fostering keeps her young and fulfilled, urging others to open their homes to share love and support.
A brief note highlights blind Chinese musicians performing folk songs and instrumental numbers. The program features traditional melodies and contemporary pieces, showcasing skill across vocal and instrumental disciplines.
Twelve totally blind Chinese musicians from Hong Kong will present a free concert at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday night at 8. The program features a Western classics and hymns program with instruments including pipa, flute, violins, and other strings.
When rolling dough in two or more batches, collect all scraps into one ball and roll out together. This method saves time and avoids reshaping scraps after each batch, keeping the dough consistent.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Smith announce the marriage of their daughter Patricia Rae to Gary Lee Buck son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Buck. The double ring ceremony was held April 26 at McKendree Methodist Church Columbus. The couple will reside in Chauncey. Patricia is a 1964 Athens High School graduate and Columbus Business University student. Buck is a 1964 Athens High School graduate and Ohio University senior.
Emmett Carter seeks a dandelion wine recipe as the dandelion season wanes. The writer notes old cookbooks lack such a recipe and jokes about dandelion greens. They invite readers to share elderberry blossom or berry wine recipes for upcoming season.
Mr and Mrs Richard Everett of Glouster Route 2 announce the April 28 birth of a daughter Amy Lynne at Sheltering Arms Hospital They also have a son Thomas Richard I Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J H Fout Route 1 Athens and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Everett Glouster Route 2 Great grandmother is Mrs Nancy Fout Chillicothe Route 2 Mr and Mrs Jon L Williams of Baton Rouge Louisiana announce the May 6 birth of a daughter Andrea Lynn at Baton Rouge General Hospital The Williams have a son Jon Michael aged 2 Mrs Mac Williams Athens and Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson address line cut. Do not reproduce the rest.
Circle One met at Mrs. Howard Stanley Belpre for devotions and planned a rummage sale for June 7 at the Athens Armory. Minear Chapter 274 CES discussed May 29 initiation at the Masonic Hall Guysville and noted officers presiding. Go Ye Missionary Society met at East Athens Church of Christ. Ruth Chase Circle toured Fenton Glass Co. in Williamstown W Va. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae honored 16 seniors at Baker Center. June picnic planned. Alpha Lambda Delta Kappa Gamma gathers at Coakley Farm Coolville for potluck and program on school and home environment. A tip suggests placing a teaspoon in each toe of nylons to prevent snagging on clotheslines.
A candlelight memorial for Grange members who died this year was held at an Athens County Pomona Grange meeting. Chaplain Mrs. Harry Henry led the service, and profits from a recent dinner were promised to the Athens County Cancer Society. Deputy Master Waldo Poston announced a May 27 test to select a county Grange prince and princess, who will attend Grange camp at Kelley's Island and the Ohio State Grange session in Dayton.
A fragment instructs readers to write to Abby at box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 and enclose a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply. The note reflects a reader service or community notice style typical of classifieds.
Readers can mail $1 to Abby Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 to receive Abby's booklet How to Write Letters for All Occasions. The card format urges quick request and delivery to improve letter writing skills.
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