Mrs Gardner balances golf, crafts and outdoors life in Athens
Mrs Robbin Gardner, wife of an Athens dentist, describes herself as not really a golfer though she has four trophies. She enjoys shell collecting on Florida beaches bird watching and handicrafts decorating summer items with nature bits. She values ecology and keeping streams pollute free while sharing family-focused stories about her children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunny
Butch
Lynn
Mrs. Gardner
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Mac
Flame Rekindled and a Marriage Dilemma
Dear Abby hears from a 69 year old woman and a 73 year old former sweetheart who reconnected after decades. She refuses living in sin for money while balancing past marriages and family ties. The pair consider eloping but face moral and social constraints.
Dear Abby column and advice on aging and relationships
A reader asks about pursuing a 15 year old, and Abby cautions about appropriate boundaries. The column also mentions marriage proposals and moral consequences, advising against illegal or inappropriate relationships and suggesting consulting an insurance agent for a house coat incident.
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S.F
Heloise tips on faster ironing and clever household hacks
Readers share quick home fixes from foil under ironing boards to rice in salt shakers and using a pot scraper for scraping potatoes and carrots. Suggestions include making curtains from leftover drapes for trailer windows and a clever elastic latch to bar cabinet doors.
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Heloise
Births noted for Chal fant and Bramble families
New arrivals include Kimberly Ann Chalfant born October 17 to Mr and Mrs Rolland Chalfant of Trimble with grandparents Glen Chalfant and Dow Davis Jr and great-grandparents listed. William Ashley Bramble born October 14 to Mr and Mrs Donald Bramble of Louisville Kentucky with sister Jacqueline Patricia Lynn and grandmother Linda Ahle noted.
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Rolland K. Chalfant
Trimble
Kimberly Ann
Glen Chalfant
Dow Davis Jr
Glouster
Perry Chalfant
Taylor Ridge
Willard Buchman
Arthur Gears
Murray City
Dow Davis Sr
Jennie Coffman
Donald Lee Bramble
Louisville
William Ashley
Brambles
Jacqueline Patricia Lynn
Bramble
Linda Ahle
Ames-Bern High School
Theodore Ahle
Amesville
Feted On 55th Wedding Anniversary Of Mr and Mrs Winner
Mr and Mrs J Louis Winner Stewart celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with dinners at Bob Evans Steak House The Three Sons and a family dinner at home Attendees included Mary Winner Troy Florence Michaels Columbus William Cario Stewart A Ed Michaels Canton Jewett Parmiter Amesville John Parmiter Athens Edythe Noble Stewart Mary Ann Keller Stewart Elmer Smith Rebecca and Juanita Smith.
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J. Louis Winner
Stewart
Bob Evans
Mary Winner
Troy
Florence Michaels
Columbus
William Carrico
A. Ed Michaels
Canton
Jewett Parmiter
Amesville
John Par
Prenatal Classes Set at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital sponsors a six week prenatal class series starting Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the third floor conference room. The program includes relaxation exercises antepartum labor delivery baby care postpartum and a birth film. Attendees should wear slacks bring two bed pillows and there is no charge or registration. For information contact Mrs Rosalie Hentz at 593 5958.
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O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Rosalie Hentz
Club and Grange Activities Highlight October Gatherings
Carrie Hall Club of Albany Grange held a pot luck luncheon with Mrs. Melva Radcliffe as hostess. Mae Radford led an October themed program of readings and poems and plans for apple butter were discussed. A Bible contest awarded prizes and Mrs. Ronnie Hooper won the door prize. A silent auction benefited the club treasury. Higley Study Circle marked its 65th anniversary with a musical program at the Ohio University Inn featuring Dr. Harold Robison and others. Athens Grange and Athens community members attended a program with readings and a piano solo. An overseer resignation from Nancy Hartley was accepted. Scott Neutzling was elected to replace her. Maxine Kyle named as lady assistant steward and gratitude was expressed to the Hartley and Gorby families for groundskeeping before officer installation.
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Carrie Hall Club
Albany Grange
Melva Radcliffe
Mae Radford
Grange Hall
Ronnie Hooper
Club Treasury
Merrill Nelson
Higley Study Circle
Ohio University Inn
Harold Robison
Janice
Jeanne Bradshaw
Cleveland
Dybdahl
Jan
Athens Grange
Mildred Henry
Elizabeth Neutzling
Jean Chase
Leona Burson
Judy Baker
Nancy Hartley
Scott Neutzling
Maxine Kyle
Dear Abby Letter Reveals Troubled Social Dinner Incident
A reader recounts hosting a husband’s social club member who finds a snag in his suit during dinner and cannot prove the cause. The letter suggests a social or etiquette dilemma arising from the wardrobe mishap.
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Abby
FHA Chapter Installs Officers and New Members
Alexander FHA Chapter installed 17 officers and members with Lesa Dearth as president Nancy Smith secretary Vickie Buckley treasurer Susan Perry parliamentarian Sharon Lovsey recreation leader and new members Joy Humphrey Betty Turner Barbara Jordan Joyce Brown Vicki Woodgerd Kim Ellis Kay Perry Peggy Wolfe Donna Van Nest Connie Miller Paula Williams Debbie Bolin Ruth Ann Keirns Kathy Wooten Paula Davis Melody Thompson.
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Alexander Fha
Lesa Dearth
Nancy Smith
Vickie Buckley
Susan Perry
Sharon Lovsey
Joy Humphrey
Betty Turner
Barbara Jordan
Joyce Brown
Vicki Woodgerd
Kim Ellis
Kay Perry
Peggy Wolfe
Donna van Nest
Connie Miller
Paula Williams
Debbie Bolin
Ruth Ann Keirns
Kathy Wooten
Paula Davis
Melody Thompson
FHA
Dee Hudnell
Lynda Burke
Political registration and candidate facts urged to voters
A civic paragraph urges readers to register to vote and learn about candidates. It advises calling Democratic or Republican headquarters for registration details and researching voting records, then finally voting. The note ends with a call to write Abby for a personal reply with a stamped envelope.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Democratic
Republican
Abby
Los Angeles
Cal
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