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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1968

Page

6

Caught Up In Politics A Logan Leader and Volunteer

Mrs George Crow of Logan is a community leader and secretary in the Lancaster office of Congressman Clarence Miller. She balances politics with hobbies like golf swimming hiking camping and painting while focusing on teens as advisor to Teen Aides and a long time Senior Girl Scout advisor. She also serves as room mother for her son Jamey and volunteers with Twig II at Hocking Valley Community Hospital and the Red Cross board and disaster programs.

George Crow Logan Lancaster Clarence Miller Jamey Central Eleanor Twig II Hocking Valley Community Hospital Red Cross

Pumpkin Soup From Reader's Favorite Recipe

An Athens reader asks about Pumpkin Soup seen on menus in the Washington Baltimore area. The recipe uses onion, butter, flour, paprika, nutmeg, chicken stock, milk, pumpkin, egg yolk, and cream heated over simmering water, then served hot with optional pumpkin custard notes.

Athens Washington-Baltimore

Reedsville Pair To Wed In November Ceremony

Lina May Summerfield daughter of Rexal T. Summerfield Sr. will wed Robert Mavin Murphy of Reedsville in a Friday open church ceremony at St. Paul Lutheran Church Pomeroy at 7 30. Brian V. Engel will officiate with Vernon Swartz as matron of honor Sherman Summerfield as best man and Roger Barnett Kenneth Caldwell as ushers. A freezer odor tip advises baking soda water rinse followed by vanilla tablets on shelves to remove smells.

Lina May Summerfield Rexal T. Summerfield Sr Reedsville Robert Mavin Murphy Mavin FE. Murphy Brian V. Engel St. Paul Lutheran Church Pomeroy Vernon Swartz Sherman Summerfield Roger Barnett Kenneth Caldwell

Shopping Bags Ease Moving Day Chore

Heloise suggests using sturdy shopping bags for local moves to replace cartons. Bags carry more per hand, sit easily in a car, and can be unpacked room by room, then folded away. Avoid overloading and ensure enough bags. Several quick household tips follow from readers Mary Marshall and Mrs Wasnidge, plus a waitress’s napkin clip idea for a protruding tummy customer.

Heloise Dorothy FE Curtis

Good Idea for Boots and Nutcracker Trick

Heloise shares a tip to prevent deep folds in new high boots by stuffing thick newspaper. Joan Ammerman notes pistachio eating hurts nails, solves with small manicure scissors to crack shells without sore fingers.

Heloise

Miss Davis and James Batey Wed In Pomeroy Church

Miss Charlene Kay Davis of Middleport and James William Batey of Middleport were married at Trinity United Church of Christ Pomeroy at 10 a m on Saturday October 26 The ceremony was officiated by Rev Wilbur H Perrin Attendants were Mr and Mrs Charles Humphreys of New Haven W Va The bride wore a three piece white knit suit with white kid gloves and belt a white kid hat and black patent accessories She carried a white Bible with a nosegay of white carnations The bride is a Middleport High School graduate with a fashion design degree from RISD and studies in Paris She is employed by Ohio Valley Publishing Company The groom a Middleport High School graduate works at Kaiser Aluminum Ravenswood W Va They will reside at 24414 North Second St Middleport after a brief wedding trip

Charlene Kay Davis J. J. Davis Middleport James William Batey George E. Batey Trinity United Church of Christ Pomeroy Wilbur H. Perrin Charles Humphrey New Haven W. Va Humphreys Middleport High School Rhode Island School of Design Paris France Ohio Valley Publishing Company Kaiser Aluminum Corp Ravenswood

McArthur Club Hosts Area B P W Meet

The McArthur Club hosted the Area B P W meet at Lake Hope Lodge with Miss Mary Rowland of Jackson as mistress of ceremonies. The theme A Star Spangled Day featured Mrs. Naomi Carter state federation first vice president and speakers from Athens Logan Middleport Nelsonville Jackson Gallipolis and McArthur. The Nike trophy was awarded to McArthur for the third straight year for highest attendance.

Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Lake Hope Lodge McArthur Club Mary Rowland Jackson Naomi Carter State Federation Pauline Fierce Athens Golda Shaw Logan Betty Conkle Middleport Elizabeth Yerian Mrs. Carter Lena Pleasants Gallipolis Eva Stuber Nelsonville Kathryn Everett Suzanne Weaver Nancy Climer Margie Climer Helen Garrison Carol Cottrill Loveta Morrow Louise Leach Jane Bowles Dorothy Scott Linda Lindblad Flaabelle Funk Mrs. Funk Blanche Howell McArthur Nike Jo Johnson Bernice McMahon Garnet Tucker

Arrivals announce births for Christopher James and Deborah Sue

Mr and Mrs James George of Columbus announce the Oct 30 birth of their first child Christopher James at Riverside Hospital Columbus Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Herman Grate Rutland and Seege Mr and Mrs Wilfred Scurlock Athens announce the Oct 11 birth of daughter Deborah Sue They have four other children Wilfred Jr Sherri Lynn Brenda Lou and Jerry Wayne Ceramic tile murals are advertised as a home enhancement option with design departments offering original mural designs and standard patterns

Columbus Christopher James Riverside Hospital Herman Grate Rutland Seege Wilfred Scurlock Athens Deborah Sue Wilfred Jr Sherri Lynn Brenda Lou Jerry Wayne C. Brooks

Patty Byers Presides At Special Meet

Patty Byers daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Byers Hill Sr Honored Queen presided over the semi annual inspection of Jobs Daughters Monday evening in the Masonic Temple Eva Faulke Past Grand Guardian Columbus inspected and commended the daughters The Honored Queen received a money corsage from the order Other guests included Florence Kaiser Dorothy Hawkins Paul M Darnell Becky Ross Brenda Taylor and Leanne Sebo Refreshments with an autumn motif followed the ceremony Inscription on napkins read Patricia Byers H Q June December 1968.

Glouster Patty Byers Roy Byers Hill Sr Jobs Masonic Temple Bethel No. 56 International Order of Jobs Daughters Eva Faulke Grand Guardian Columbus Florence Kaiser Bethel Dorothy Hawkins Paul M. Darnell Pomeroy Becky Ross Marietta Brenda Taylor Leanne Sebo Patricia Byers H. Q

Dear Abby letters updated on dating and dieting ethics

A reader faults Abby for old fashioned dating advice and argues for mutual respect when dealing with boys. Another letter requests help for a friend whose child is overweight, urging frank parental intervention and possible school counselor involvement.

Double first cousins cannot marry in Florida

A notice states that double first cousins may not marry in Florida and advises checking with local authorities for confirmation. It includes an address for a personal reply to Abby in Los Angeles and requests a stamped self-addressed envelope.

Florida Abby Los Angeles Cal

Nail polish remover for stubborn plastic raincoat streaks

Use nail polish remover to tackle persistent streaks on plastic raincoats. Apply with a soft cloth, test on a hidden area first, and wipe clean to avoid damage. Dry completely before reuse.

Region II Garden Clubs Meet in Meigs County

The Region II Garden Clubs plan a Saturday meeting at Eastern High School Meigs County Route 7 five miles beyond Chester to ward Tuppers Plains. Chester Garden Club hosts with Mrs Reid Young presiding. Coffee at 9, business at 10, lunch at 12, afternoon session at 1 featuring a Christmas decorations talk by Mrs Gilbert Cullen. Reservations to Mrs Earl Dean by Nov 10. bring items for the sales table. proceeds to the Wahkeena Fund.

Meigs County Chester Tuppers Plains Chester Garden Club Reid Young Gilbert Cullen Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Earl Dean Route 3 Pomeroy Wahkeena Fund

Dinner Guests at C. E. Stout Home

Recent guests at the C. E. Stout residence included Mrs. Blanche Cline, Mrs. Oleva Cottrill, Mrs. Catherine Rickey, Mrs. Bess Musser, Mrs. Eleanor Rowell, and Miss Octa Gillogly.

C. E. Stout Blanche Cline Oleva Cottrill Catherine Rickey Bess Musser Eleanor Rowell Octa Gillogly

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