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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1968
Page
6
A reader shares practical summer cabin closing advice like turning drawers upside down to deter pests and leaving refrigerator doors ajar to aid defrosting. A second note describes recording a husband’s morning singing as a family joke, plus a quick sandwich tip for busy mothers.
Mrs. Enlow Grubbs of Walnut Hill Glouster recalls 24 years of teaching and shaping youth from church and school. The Nelsonville native, valued as kind and patient, also mentors high school and junior high girls and leads Vacation Bible School. She has seven grandchildren and a Rhodesia bound family, with two children in mission and ministry.
A 70 year old man and a 65 year old companion contemplate winter Florida travel as they live in multi generation homes without plans to marry. Abby replies that social security age brings social security. A second letter asks how important a domineering mother is to Sheldon’s suitability for marriage, advising to understand his reaction to his mother before deciding.
Miss Dorothy Mansfield and Merwin Sheldon tied the knot September 14 at St Pauls Church Athens with Monsignor Kish officiating. The couple and families, including bridesmaids and groomsmen from Canton Nelsonville Columbus and Guysville, celebrated at the church and later at the American Legion Hall. The bride and groom, both local residents, plan to live on Dover Route 2 after careers in teaching and electrical work.
Favorite Sauerbraten method with marinating beef in vinegar and spices for 24 to 96 hours. After browning, roast three hours until fork tender, then finish sauce with flour wine and sour cream for a creamy, tangy main dish.
A Saturday event in Coolville features a community horse show with a fun open pleasure class for riders age 40 and over. Royee Browning of Gratiot judges while Frank Poxudil of Coalville serves as ringmaster and H. A. Cole announces. entry fee is 22 dollars and Cookville Riding Club plans on-site food.
Church Women United of Athens will hold their annual door to door UNICEF drive late October to fund equipment and education for developing nations. School groups will assist. volunteers should contact chairwoman Mrs William Clark at 593 3931. Posters are being prepared by seventh and eighth graders at Athens Middle School and will be shown at Athens National Bank starting Oct 5. A drive date will be announced soon.
Athens League of Women Voters endorsed the operating levy for the Athens County Children’s Home at the opening meeting held in First Presbyterian Church. Jean Feiler outlined the levy renewal of 0.6 mills for the November ballot and Mrs. M. W. McDargh outlined the year’s programs and board members. Special guests included new area residents. Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary met at Mrs. Maxwell Ferguson’s home with reports on membership outreach and plans for the November 5 meeting hosted by Mrs. Louise Wallace.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bohrer of Nelsonville announce the birth of a daughter Kayce Carmean born September 23 at Mount St. Mary Hospital. They also have a 22 month old son Patrick. Grandparents are C. B. Carmean of Logan and K. W. Bohrer of Nelsonville Route 1. Great grandmother is Mrs. Nell Hedges of Greenfield.
A vintage medicine pitchman touts a mystic tonic while critics call it moonshine. The feature notes belief effects on cures and cites a teetotaler shopper who buys anyway. Athens Medical Center Pharmacy promotes all medical supplies and extra service with free prescription delivery and 24 hour emergency care.
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