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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1973
Page
5
Brownie Troops 97 and 262 staged a fashion show for mothers and prospective brownies in Morrison gym. Twenty six girls modeled dress up outfits then headed to the school playground where a few discarded their high heels to enjoy the gravel underfoot.
The second Athens Hocking Vinton County Traditional American Arts and Crafts Day was held Friday at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Craftsmen demonstrated clock making rug hooking and braiding while showcasing over 20 crafts. Mrs. Dale Stoll of Vinton County emphasized education and revival of old arts including quilting as American art and community activity.
Mrs Sherry Edwards of Stewart heads a wood carving and whittling display by her grandfather Elsa McComas and herself. She notes her love of wood work and her goal to keep family skills alive amid a Southeastern Ohio crafts fair featuring embroidery furniture refinishing flower drying spinning weaving and hair caning.
A lean budget dish uses beef broth and chili to make Rice Fiesta. Combine sauteed onion and rice with broth and spices, simmer until tender, fold in chili, layer with cheese, and bake until hot and bubbly for six servings.
Dear Heloise shares how a pocket memo book can become a year by year diary for appointments and memories. Readers discuss using it for doctor visits, dates, reminiscences, and milestones while noting memory grows fragile with age.
Abby advises a 45 year old breast cancer survivor seeking plastic surgery evaluation for reconstructive options. Dr Eugene Worton notes outcomes depend on prior surgery and tumor details. consult a qualified surgeon to discuss feasibility and steps.
The Ohio State African Violet Society hosts a two day show at Kingwood Center Mansfield on October 20 from 8 am to 8 pm and October 21 from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is free and the public is welcome to view premium African Violets and related displays including terrariums and arrangements. Gesneriads such as gloxinias episcias and achimenes will also be shown. Kingwood Center lies in western Mansfield with easy access via nearby interstates and routes.
Extension floriculturist James L. Caldwell of Ohio State University will present tips on saving outdoor plants for winter. The talk on October 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Junior Fair Building Athens County Fairgrounds covers repotting soil types and general winter care tips.
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Walton of Columbus announce the birth of their second son Stephen on October 1. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Zimmer.
Autumn colors fill florist shops with mums pom poms tritoma celesta cockscomb and bittersweet. The Society of American Florists reports plentiful supply during fall months. SAF advises breaking stems rather than cutting to help stems absorb water and keep blooms fresh.
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