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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1973
Page
5
Designer Rudi Gernreich says future daytime wear will be anonymous while home attire will emphasize self expression. He contrasts simple, cheerful day clothes with high visibility evening outfits and staged shows featuring stark makeup and bold floral dresses.
Miss Carol Christine James and Mr An drew John Weisgerber of Guysville wed at Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel Athens on May 12 with Rev Michael Hussey officiating A reception followed at The Sportsman in Athens The couple will reside in Guysville and each has ties to Ohio University with careers in journalism and photography.
Kathleen Campbell received a 30 year service award from Ohio University President Claude R. Sowle. She and seven other 30 year awardees attended a luncheon at the Sowle residence. Campbell works in the placement and wintership bureau and commented on fashion trends, noting oversized shoes women wear.
Reader hints cover timing eggs with a song, keeping gloves dry, pushing a baby in a stroller at home, painting on stains with embroidery paint, and using vanilla spills to scent a room. Mary Loughman praises the vanilla trick and Heloise invites mail for future columns.
Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge No. 553 installed new officers led by District Deputy Gwen Canale with Evelyn Ward as Noble Grand and Marcella Patterson as Vice Grand. Other posts filled include recreation secretary Gwen Canale, financial secretary Paula Carsey, treasurer Clarice Powell, and several officers and supporters. Athens Grange heard fundraising appeals and donated to multiple funds, with memorials for deceased 1972 members. Federation Circle, CCL installed 1973 74 officers. A separate note recalls Capezio shoes and a 1969 recollection by Gernreich on toy rifles and public reaction.
Rhubarb is prepared with sugar and cornstarch to make a thickened juice, then folded into a biscuit batter. The batter drops over fruit in an 8x2 inch dish and bakes at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes with sugar and cinnamon for flavor.
Kristi Lynn, first child of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Skinner of Chauncey, born May 1 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Grandparents: Mary Lewis, William Lewis, Ruby Newman, Donald Skinner. Great-grandmothers: Blanche Stotts, Alta Lewis, Erma Roberts. John Jacob, son of Mr. and Mrs. E Stephen Bridgewater of South Euclid, born May 10. Grandparents: Robert S. Mathews, Eric Bridgewater Jr. Great-grandparents: Viola Sanders, Erie Bridgewater, Fred R. Beasley.
DEAR ABBY discusses factors behind failed marriages beyond premarital sex and sexual compat ibility. Letters from readers advise on deceit in relationships and parental involvement in adult children’s marriages, urging balance and self reliance.
Mrs. Thomas Henry hosted Mrs. Dorothy Bowser and her daughter Carol Van Swearinger of Columbus along with Dianne Hoover of Worthington at her Frum Road home on May 3. Guests viewed Mrs. Henry's four-leaf clover collection and brought gifts containing four-leaf clovers.
Marilyn Vessalo, bride elect of Christopher Venema, was feted at a shower hosted by her sister in law Mrs Jim Vessalo. Attendees included Mrs Mary Vessalo and Mrs Donna Venema among others. prizes went to Rita Johnson Donna Venema Carol Lea and Jane Ulichney.
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