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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1968
Page
6
Garry C. Myers argues teachers rarely prompt young children to consider others rights and feelings. He asks observers to imagine children as storekeepers builders and neighbors, noting riots and thefts often trace to early omissions in teaching right from wrong.
Mrs. Joe Bolin of Rutland champions active community life and diverse hobbies including flower arranging trap shooting sewing ceramics horseback riding and travel. Her family Rick Brenda Brent and Craig joined summer trips to California and western states while she serves as a 4 H advisor active in Rutland PTA and the Chatter Club.
Mr and Mrs John Kurtz of Milan announce the Oct 20 birth of son John Paul at a Toledo hospital. They also have daughter Kathy with grandparents in Sandusky and Milan. Ernest Spin nett of Athens Route 3 reports Oct 19 birth of Cynthia Lynn, with son Curtis 18 months. Dar ci Danielle born Oct 12 to Arvil Miller of Glouster and spouse, with son Arvil Roberts Jr. Great grandparents listed in Glouster and Lewiston Michigan. Daniel James born Oct 24 to Mr and Mrs George Huddy of Columbus, who also have daughter Kelli Lynn. Rodney Reeves of Nelsonville is great grandfather. Huddy connected with Groner and Boyle CPAs in Columbus.
Mr and Mrs Henry Swart of Albany Route 1 hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs Bertha Green, mentioning guests including Mr and Mrs Francis Chesser Coldwater Mr and Mrs Ewing Harlow and family Millersport Mr and Mrs Bert Allbaugh and family Carbondale Mr and Mrs Dick Doolittle Columbus Mr and Mrs Dean Arnold and sons Albany and the Swart family.
The Athens chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star elected Mary Shull as worthy matron and Howard Shull as worthy patron. Glenn Atkinson and wife were elected associate patron and matron, with Norma Rypma as conductress and Sally Martin as associate conductress. Friends night is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.
In Sundays Messenger, the engagement report misidentified Linda Charlene Yost’s employer. She is employed as a receptionist at Athens National Bank, and her fiancé James Daniel McTurner works as an electronics technician with the telephone company.
Lodi Grange sponsors a community Halloween party on Thursday October 31 at 7 30 p.m. in the Grange Hall. All are invited to attend.
Heloise shares a gentle alternative to bronzing infant shoes. She recommends leaving shoes as is, then making a thick plaster of Paris dough, packing it into the shoes up to the top while laces are tied, and smoothing the surface for a nostalgic display.
A reader describes personalizing shoes by marking a smooth top area with a date and a name using a nut-picker or toothpick, then letting the marks harden like cement. The author notes her daughter’s shoes remain sturdy after over 25 years, despite wear and dirt.
Readers seek advice on a mother in law accused of stealing items from their home. Other letters discuss a widow using a date with a $500 price tag, nude swimming in a public school, and parental input on student nudity. Community notices include a hospital guild meeting and household tips and anecdotes.
Mrs Leslie Barber of Bower Heights Logan preserves a 1916 Our Cook Book volume three sponsored by the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Nelsonville. Ida Bailey Allen edited the Golden Rule Cook Book published after the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition. a recipe for onion cups with ham uses parboiled onions filled with meat crumbs peppers milk and seasonings, baked until crisp.
Mr and Mrs Douglas S Sigler Sr of 398 W Front St Logan celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Logan Federal Community Room. They are parents of six children and hosted by Sheila Rutgers and Mrs Douglas Sigler Jr. Other relatives joined from nearby towns. EX-RESIDENT TO SPEAK Virgil Shingler of Springfield, formerly Mineral, will speak at weekend services at the Mineral Holiness Mission.
A reader asks Abby about issues at the public school attended by their children. The letter outlines parental concerns about school policies and communication and seeking guidance on resolution steps.
A guest recalls a dinner party where the hostess suddenly shocks the table with an unexpected remark. The moment sparks surprised reactions and sets a playful, social tone for the gathering.
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