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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
6
In this reminiscence from Athens Ohio the author recalls old fashioned soda fountains with marble counters spinning stools and the syrupy delights. She shares family memories of confectioneries from the 40s and 50s including dad the soda jerk and evenings spent helping mix syrups and serving customers.
The House approved by 420 to 0 a measure targeting parents who let children be used for adult material and those who use them. It would ban interstate transport of boys for vice and apply a 10 year maximum, 10000 dollar fine for offenses.
Hot cider served in a punch bowl with cinnamon sticks and nutmeg offers a warming beverage for cold nights. The recipe mixes apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, orange slices with cloves, and brandy, simmered gently, then ladled into cups with doughnuts served alongside.
Elizabeth Anne, Ian Andrew Stephen and Alexandra Marie James, children of Rev. Andrew L. J. James, were chrismated by Most Rev. Bishop Elia at St. George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church Akron on October 23. Dr. James pastors Holy Cross Orthodox Church Athens.
A reader seeks advice on husband neglecting dental care and foul breath, another recounts being stood up by a boyfriend and asks about ethics, plus a note on teens’ grief after a death and a promotion of Abby’s wedding booklet with a mailing request.
OSU pharmacologist Jack L. Beal urges not to throw out poisonous house plants while warning parents to keep kids and pets from nibbling greenery. He says many plants are only hazardous in large quantities and notes 1974 poison control data show no human deaths from eating poisonous plants that year.
Dear Mrs. C A article presents Dr. Salk condemning corporal punishment such as forcing a child’s head under a running faucet. He says it fosters fear, resentment, and destructive behavior and urges breaking the cycle through parenting responsibility and kinder methods.
Mrs. John Nogrady of Truetown entertained for her daughter Carol's seventh birthday with family friends including Shari Nogrady Mitch Nogrady Gregg Nogrady and guests Jeff Kottgan Lisa Perry Barby Mayles Cecilia Guy Wendy Zimmerman Donna Hawk Becky Zimmerman Victoria Long and her father Dr James Y Long in attendance.
The Athens Christian Women's Club hosts a monthly luncheon from 11:45 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Baker Center ballroom with Judy's Colonial Shop holiday style show. Wanda Rose will provide music and Kay Hoagland will speak. Reservations are by Sunday. a free nursery is available.
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