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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1973

Page

5

Corned Beef Hash Pie Served Crisp and Quick

A minimal, almost effortless corned beef hash pie recipe offers a quick crisp edge. The method emphasizes simplicity, with ingredients likely limited and cooking steps streamlined for fast results.

Miss Merritt Honored for 26 Years at Ohio University Music

Evangeline Merritt, retiring Ohio University School of Music faculty member, was honored at a reception and program by faculty and wives. The event featured a piece by Dr. Karl Ahrents and performances by Howard Beebe and Leighton Conkling with others, plus gifts and letters from former students.

Evangeline Merritt Ohio University School of Music Ann Conkling Clyde Thompson School of Music Karl Ahrents Howard Beebe Leighton Conkling Eugene Dybdahl Hugo Wolf Nancy Beebe Charlotte Kass Diana Lewis Walters

Open House Honors 90th Wedding Anniversary in Chauncey

Correction lists May 27 open house for Mr. and Mrs. Homer Shields of Chauncey from 1 to 4 p m correcting earlier May 17 date. Includes notes on practical meal ideas using corned beef hash and a strawberry jam squares recipe memo about walnuts.

Homer Shields Chauncey Athens

Heloise Tips Spin Test For Egg State And Label Tricks

An engineer explains how a boiled egg spins like a top while a raw egg wobbles, helping identify hard boiled eggs. A separate tip shows soaking a bottle label in hot water to remove it cleanly, with glue side up to avoid sticking to the towel.

Heloise Lorraine

Woman Shares Fireplace Kindling Trick

A reader from Athens explains using clean paper bag bundles as starter fuel to help light a fireplace. The letter notes common problems with starting an open fire and describes filling bags with clean paper trash to keep kindling separate for easier lighting.

Abby Says Its Civic Duty Jury Service Battle

Abby advises that serving on juries is a civic duty and urges Hung to insist on her right to participate. The column contrasts civic obligation with spousal pressure and cites the Declaration of Independence and notions of independence. It includes readers’ questions about social customs and wedding attire.

Abby Abigail van Buren Hung George Just Japan Heloise

Hospital Volunteers Extend Care Beyond Annual VA Day

Thelma Risley of the Athens Red Cross says volunteers are needed weekly at the Chillicothe Veterans Administration hospital. They assist patients with letters, games, walks, and wheelchairs. Activities include picnics, birthday parties, and a Christmas store with gifts and stockings for patients and families. The annual hospital day drew about 10 000 visitors, touring the hospital and recognizing volunteers. Mrs. Carl Lockhart and Mrs. Paul Swenson were noted for hours of service, with Swenson surpassing 10 000 hours and receiving a silver bowl from the VA.

Janet Baumgardner Veterans Administration Hospital Chillicothe Thelma Risley Athens Red Cross American Legion The Red Cross Athens Carl Lockhart Coolville Paul Swenson Swenson Athens County Federal Agency

Athens City PTA Council elects officers for new season

The Athens City PTA Council held its last meeting of the year on Monday night and elected officers. Mrs. Jerry Rease was named president, Mrs. David Onley vice president, Mrs. David Lovett secretary, and Mrs. Robert Garrett treasurer.

Athens City PTA Council Jerry Rease David Onley David Lovett Robert Garrett Darrell Cook West Elementary Hubert Wilhelm

Heloise column and household tips from this issue

Readers share practical advice on fashion notes for weddings and guest etiquette, plus tips on recycling, shoe safety for children, and reuse ideas for icing tubes. Abby and Heloise offer friendly guidance and invite letters for future columns.

Ambassador Laundries Promises Fresh, Awake Dry Cleaning Service

In a bold ad tone TIPO the Week notes a clock in a puppy's basket as a quirky image. The feature touts Ambassador Laundries as expert dry cleaners with prompt courteous service and modern laundromat facilities.

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