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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1966

Page

8

Ohio University Homecoming Guests Are Announced in Athens

The theme Let Your Mind Run Loose Homecoming at Ohio University features a 7 p m pep rally tonight a 9 am parade a luncheon 11 am to 1 30 pm in Byrd Arena a 12 15 concert in Grover Center and open houses across sororities fraternities and dorms. Notable guests include Mr and Mrs Thomas Weirich Anderson Indiana Miss Sarah Brandes Mr Robert Mingus Cincinnati Mr and Mrs Charles S Daniel Cincinnati Mr and Mrs Claude Christman Logan and Mr and Mrs George Williams Columbus.

Ohio University Byrd Arena Grover Center Athens Thomas Weirich Anderson Ind Wei Rich John Cline Elmwood Place Sarah Brandes Paul Brandes Robert Mingus N. Shannon Ave Charles Daniel Louis Cincinnati Ohio University Inn Claude Christman Logan George Williams Columbus

Recipes and a long list of visiting guests described in The Athens Messenger

The page presents two tested dishes from Grantsville West Virginia, a West Virginia Hash and Apricot Sweet Sour Spareribs with detailed instructions and yields. It also invites readers to send favorite recipes to the Recipe Editor. A lengthy roster lists numerous visitors and guests staying in Athens for homecoming weekend, with names and hometowns across Ohio and nearby states.

West Virginia O. W. Swanson Calhoun County W. Va Harold Grim Farm Women’s Council Book of Grantsville The Athens Messenger

Notable Athens residents attend Girl Scouts convention in Detroit

Miss Gertrude Linnenbrugge assistant professor at Ohio University returned from the national Girl Scouts meeting in Detroit October 23 to 27. Attendees included Mrs. Lucille West Mrs. Lucy Mulligan and Miss Jane Peters with Miss Barbara Ward as lead speaker. Barbara Ward and Mrs. Bolton R. Price Jr. will appear on Lamp Unto My Feet on October 30. Other items mention Marines recruit Bruce Higgins honored at a steak dinner plus gatherings for Pvt Sam Holland Hooper St Holland and Athens residents Robert Moss and his wife moving to Bedford Indiana. A pizza party for the Mosses was hosted by the Athens Ranger District of the U S Forest Service with guests Emerson Pruett and William Brohn.

Brugge Ohio University National Council Girl Scouts Miss Linnenbrugge Athens Detroit, Mich Lucille West Lucy Mulligan Jane Peters Barbara Ward Bruce Higgins San Diego Cal Marines Blosser Logan Don McIintorf Bruce Baird Dave McCuulsky Murry Rose Craig Rypma Dan Higgins Homer Higgins Albany Bruce B. W. Higgins Athens High School Robert Moss Athens Ranger District U. S. Forest Service Moss Bedford Ind Paul D. Brohn Dalton Ave Emerson Pruett Morgantown W. Va Brohn William BR. Brohn Flint Mich

OU Students Aid UNICEF Trick or Treat Program

Ohio University men of Arnold Air Society and women of Angel Flight auxiliary will help area children with Trick or Treat for UNICEF on Sunday October 30. UNICEF provides food medical care and education for children and their mothers in 100 countries.

Ohio University Arnold Air Society Angel Flight Unicef United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

Hints From Heloise and Reader Tips on Household Tricks

A collection of reader tips covers refolding pattern pieces with letters visible for quick selection, using a clear plastic umbrella to avoid blocking a child's view, baby and housework hacks, saving space with diaper drying, cinnamon toast spread, clipping updates in encyclopedias, hanging towels on a wall rod above the tub, and family organization ideas.

Heloise Shirley M. Bedow John W. Champion

It's Getting Too Close For Comfort Dear Abby Advice

A married man who teaches school asks how to end daily rides with a young woman teacher without causing offense. The columnist suggests dissolving the car pool to avoid talk, noting the danger of being trapped. A daughter needs new clothes as dating the same boy continues, and the advice emphasizes responsibility and kindness.

Abby

Halloween Customs Across Lands Change With Time

The piece contrasts old world Halloween practices in Scotland Ireland Wales and England with modern American trends. It notes girl and boy costumes replacing witch imagery and recalls traditional acts like cabbages fire rituals and bonfires while warning of evolving customs.

Scotland Ireland Wales America

Club News Review Plans Christmas Gifts at Hillcrest

The North American Benefit Association met at the Cottage Tea Room with Mrs. Richard Fought. They aim to collect a small Christmas gift for Hillcrest Nursing Home residents and plan the annual Christmas dinner. Mrs. Edward Mizicko announced a book bought for the library and noted the November officers’ election. The program included prayers a paper on Anatomy and games.

North American Benefit Association Cottage Tea Room Richard Hillcrest Nursing Home Edward Mizicko Little Boys

Shade Elementary Halloween Party At School

Shade Junior Modern Wood men and Shade Elementary School sponsor a community Halloween event at the school on Monday October 31 at 12 30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the prettiest ugliest and most original costumes. A door prize and refreshments will be provided.

Shade Junior Modern Woodmen and the Shade Elementary School

Dear Abby Responds To Care Home Faults And Compassion

A rest home worker explains that many elderly residents are mentally frail and sometimes abusive then affectionate. The staff asks families to understand they are loving caregivers who endure misperceptions and deserve empathy.

Abby

Dear Abby reader longs for daily calls to deceased mother

A letter from Cynthia G. laments a young wife who avoids phone time with her mother. The writer says she would call her own mother, who died 18 years ago, every day if given the chance, and expresses frustration at the busyness that keeps people from calling.

Abby Cynthiag

Dear Abby Personal Advice Column Instructs On Reply Submissions

Reader asks how the world treats them and seeks private guidance from Dear Abby. Column outlines mailing address Box 69700 Los Angeles Cal 90069 and instructions to include a self addressed stamped envelope for a personal unpublished reply.

Abby Los Angeles Cal

Jewelry Drawer Storage Note by Mrs Shearer

Mrs R M Shearer describes lining straw berry boxes with pastel outing flannel to fit twelve boxes in a nightstand drawer for storing jewelry.

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