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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1969
Page
5
Longview Heights resident Mrs Janice Sapp known for her optimism and people skills. She built Dolans Restaurant in 1950 and is starting her 14th year as food manager at Baker Center. Her former students praise her personal interest in each employee.
Gilham Frank VFW Ladies Auxiliary outlined an election day dinner and a Halloween party with a youth dance on Oct. 25. The District 12 president Mary Austen will conduct the Nov. 6 annual inspection. Wesleyan Service Guild met at the First United Methodist Church with talks on poverty and child impact led by Mrs. Francis Packard, followed by a hostess-run reception. Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary discussed a summer rummage sale and carpet updates for the housemother’s quarters. Child Guidance Circle featured Dr. Daniel Peterson on handicapped children and family support in southeastern Ohio. A children’s Halloween party is set for Oct. 28 and the Nov. 4 meeting host is Mrs. Robert Yaw. Naomi Study Group heard Edith Barrows on Fear of the Future at The Plains Methodist Church. Athens Elks and guests will gather Oct. 19 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with a one hour Ink Spots floor show.
Dear Heloise shares a simple method to store a long hose using an old auto tire. Wind the hose into the tire looping around until fully stored, then tuck the end. The tire keeps the hose from unraveling and simplifies winter storage.
A reader shares a babysitting tip for easier coat buttoning. Teaching kids to start at the bottom and work upward reduces mistakes, though the writer notes the exact reason remains unclear.
Dear Abby and Heloise discuss wardrobe hoarding by a husband who repeatedly loses weight and keeps wardrobe at ever larger sizes. Advice suggests donating to Goodwill to aid the handicapped and reuse clothing. The column notes space and sentiment issues, with reader letters about etiquette and family meals.
A long time reader, claiming to be 81, writes to Dear Abby while another letter says the writer was 91 in August. The piece recalls a CBS radio habit and a prior moth er discouraging uninvited guests with a cherry tree anecdote about a city friend asking for fruit to help pay off the mortgage.
A confidential message to "No Saint" in Saint Joseph Missouri reflects a medieval style quip about chastity urging restraint before action. The item ties a personal rebuke to a reflective reference to Saint Augustine’s famed youth prayer.
Barbara Jo Taylor Ohio State University senior in social work visited Mrs Estella Richardson. Taylor formerly led Alpha Kappa Alpha and now serves as social chairman. Albany couple Ben and Cecil Dorsey and Harry McHarg families returned from Florida and a southern states trip. Mrs Frank Steinmeyer celebrated her birthday in New Marshfield with family and friends.
A simple economical dish blends creamed cabbage with cheese in a rich sauce. Sauté vegetables in butter, stir in flour, add milk and salt, then melt in shredded Cheddar or American cheese for a smooth cheese sauce.
Birth announcements for Maria Lynn Foss on Sept 23 at Sheltering Arms Hospital and Michael Lynn Brandeberry on Oct 2 at Holzer Medical Center with siblings David and Scott Allen Martin. Also lists grandparents great grandparents and relatives in Athens, Guysville, New Marshfield, Coolville, and nearby towns. Includes cabbage recipe and Greek style cabbage variation with ingredients and steps.
The Zalesk PTA schedules its annual fall festival on October 18 with a 5:30 p.m. chili supper and a 6:30 p.m. carnival. A king and queen plus a prince and princess will be crowned at 9 p.m., followed by an auction at 9:30. The fair welcomes the public.
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