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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1975
Page
8
The St Pauls Catholic Church basement buzzes as parish women assemble baked goods candy and crafts for a Christmas bazaar this weekend. Puppet shows for kids at 1 and 3 PM Saturday and a quilt raffle accompany sales to support altar flowers civic drives and missions.
The Bethany Goodwill Club held a Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs. Ralph Baker's home. A quilt top donated by Mrs. Leida Frost was prepared for use. Jonnie Coler was elected president with Ann Burgess as vice president Jeanie Bond as secretary Gladys Richardson as treasurer and Alice Brookover as card sender. Mrs. Garner Bond joined as a new member. The December meeting will be with Ann Burgess.
Florida retirees seek proper salutation for widowed couples living together with Social Security concerns. Abby advises using legal names. A Arkansas couple asks about a daughter in law stealing small items and Abby urges direct talk and professional help for the son’s household.
A new puppy Rosie brings joy to a frazzled family after moving houses. In the vet waiting room, observers notice a well trained dog, a kitten fiasco, fleas worries, and a chatty pet lover who speaks to animals as if they understand. A yellow cat swats the narrator as they depart.
The O'Bleness Children's Fund now replaces the Ruth Lyons Christmas Fund as the toy supplier for hospitalized children. A $1,000 annual goal funds purchases of toys for ages one to 12, with 360 toys already given this year to 360 children from local groups and individuals. Fund workers urge previous Ruth Lyons contributors to redirect gifts locally, noting discounts from area merchants.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Miller of Glouster announce the birth of their first child Amanda Catherine born November 10 at O Blenness Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Donald Standley of Glouster and Mr and Mrs Eugene Miller of Somerset. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Miller of New Lexington. The mother is the former Peggy Standley.
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