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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1973
Page
6
Reader tips describe a cheap two-end wastebasket shelf lift to gain 35 feet of storage in closets and a DIY hair-drying method using an outdoor air conditioner exhaust. Additional note offers freezer-ready meal prep by freezing leftovers in labeled foil trays for easy reheating and variety.
Farmer John Begg in Putnam County Ohio ran a quarter-page ad offering beef at 20 cents per pound for one week. The ad promoted T bone steaks roasts and hamburger in a leather bound package with a 95 dollar price and instructions to water daily for a year to yield 1000 pounds of beef. A week later another ad offered a 1000 pound steer at 45 cents per pound if a calf was not fed for a year.
Begg in Columbus Grove Ohio launches a four ad campaign to sell a 1000 pound steer wrapped in leather for 85 cents a pound with plans to offer T bones and roasts next week. He defends his stance as a one man response to a boycott while farmers and locals largely support his effort.
The Coolville Alumni Association sponsors a banquet and dance at Federal Hocking High School Stewart. Dinner starts 6 30 p m prepared by school cooks, $3 per person with reservations to Wilma Dunfee Box 232 Coolville 667 3444 by Monday. Dance at 9 p m public tickets 1 50. Classes 1923 1948 to be recognized. reunions for 1928 and 1963 planned.
Mr. and Mrs. Monte Blower of Trimble announce the birth of their second son Steven Edward born May 5 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are William Hanley of Glouster and Harley Blower of Trimble. Great grandparents are Mary Blower of Glouster and Mary Shirey of Lima.
Abigail Van Buren advises a nearly 21 year old Marine and his first cousin to seek medical evaluation of family histories before marriage. She notes first cousins may marry in some states but urges caution and professional guidance regarding potential effects on future children. The column also describes an unrelated observation about a single woman in an apartment building.
Mr and Mrs Joseph W Davidson reside in a newly remodeled farmhouse on Route 1 Guysville after an early spring wedding at St Johns Church Guysville The 1130 am ceremony was performed by Fr Frank Patala with Dr Clyde Pinnell assisting The bride wore ivory velvet and lace and carried gladiolus pink rosebuds and blue and white carnations Attendants wore blue and rose gowns with matching bouquets The matron of honor was Mrs Kim Montle and bridesmaid Mrs Sally Cotten Best man was Alan Heiligmann. ushers were Robert and Michael Montle Organ music by Mrs Bonnie Wolfe and vocals by Mrs Clare Hurley A special church shaped cake was baked by Mrs Dale Potts for the light luncheon reception at the church following the ceremony
Petroleum is the base for plastics used in making millions of shoes. The surge in synthetic materials this year reaches into midrange footwear, raising concerns about energy use amid gasoline shortages.
Jennifer Lee McPherson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland McPherson on Rallin Drive celebrated her 6th birthday Wednesday in Children's Hospital Columbus where she has been a patient for the past two weeks. Her room is 318.
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