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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1966
Page
5
Dear Abby counsels a 13 year old in love with a boy pursued by an eleven year old girl. She urges the girl to dry tears and show sportsmanship, suggesting she may not win him back but can demonstrate courage. The column then comments on a separate case of a man proposing to a friend and a reader’s mother sensing vibrations.
A college sophomore admits using a fake ID to drink at a tavern, gets stopped by police, and learns the owners, two World War II veterans, lose their liquor license after the incident. He expresses remorse and warns other youths about the consequences of underage drinking.
A 29 year old, self supporting writer living out of state receives a late night long distance call from mother describing an unexpected event. The letter opens with disbelief and seeks guidance on how to handle the situation.
Central Avenue Methodist Church announces an ice cream social on Labor Day. Serving starts at 4 p.m. The menu includes chicken sandwiches sloppy joes noodles baked beans slaw cake pie and homemade ice cream.
A reader asks why Benchwarmer's mother is not told to read the Little League rules book. The letter notes that each player must play a minimum of two innings per game and that one inning constitutes an inning, ensuring every player gets a chance to play.
Readers are invited to write to Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 for a personal reply by enclosing a stamped self addressed envelope.
Waterford Connecticut entrepreneur John Angel launches teen dance venues under a franchise plan aiming for 1,000 centers. The pilot in Waterford serves 800 to 1,000 youths weekly with strict rules, live bands, and alcohol free zones, earning praise from officials and police.
A reader column reveals practical home hacks from Heloise era readers. Tips include rolling car windows to ease door closure, denim lining a wicker basket for knitting supplies, tanning feet with hosiery, repurposing a wire record holder for pantry items, using aftershave as lotion substitute, and adapting an old sewing machine with a skirted top to create a vanity.
A reader explains saving door effort by opening windows slightly to avoid slamming. Another tip suggests applying lotion to feet before nylon wear, using bathroom hand lotion to ease fits and reduce friction.
Chauncey area families share visits from relatives and friends during weekends. The Whitfords from Wooster returned from a month long vacation including Hawaii. Others visited or were ill, with multiple gatherings in Millfield Columbus Canton Martins Ferry Shadyside Cincinnati and Glouster. Jim McLean left for seminary training in Lexington Kentucky.
The Chauncey Dover School seventh grade class elected officers for the new school year. Ricky Grant is president with Debbie Blower as vice president. Janie MecAf ferty serves as secretary, Mary Anna Baughman as treasurer, and Roger Hamer as news reporter. Robert Finnerty is the home room teacher.
The Glouster Garden Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Hotel Garden. Reservations must be made by Tuesday evening to Mrs. Merrill Ogg or Mrs. Ima Dugan. Installation of officers will be held.
Miss Norma Jane Hinson and Harold Emmit Robinson Jr. married Saturday at 3 p m in Walnut Grove Christian Church. Rev. Oland Willis officiated after a piano recital by Joyce Kinney. The couple’s families hailed from Londonderry Route 1 McArthur and Gallipolis.
Mr and Mrs Bill McCollum of Fairview Street Nelsonville announce the birth of a daughter Suzanne on August 8 at Mount St Mary Hospital. The McCollums have four children Rick Joe Mike and Jane. Grandparents are Mrs Magdalene Donson Gloucester and Mrs Louise McCollum Nelsonville. Great grandmother is Mrs Mary McCollum Nelsonville.
Wrightstown plans a Sunday September 4 homecoming at the church with a basket dinner at noon. Pratts Fork Church hosts a Sept 11 homecoming with a noon basket meal and an afternoon program at the Double-A Ranch in Adelphi Ohio. Mrs Robinson a Allensville High School graduate now works for Avon Cosmetic in Springdale. Mr Robinson a McArthur High School graduate works for Westinghouse in Columbus. They reside in Clarksburg Ohio.
Mr and Mrs Frank Cain of The Plains announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter Constance Sue Cain to Robert Neil Hawk son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hawk also of The Plains The open church ceremony is set for Saturday Sept 3 at 7 30 pm at The Plains Methodist Church Rev David Bryson will officiate A family and friends reception will follow The Plains High School graduates Miss Cain works at Hocking Valley Bank Mr Hawk is a sophomore at Ohio University
Miss Mina Hudnall will marry Reid Krantz on Sept. 4. Bridal shower at Miss Hayes home hosted by Linda Goodwin and Stevie Hayes with prizes won by Mrs. Earl Ruston, Mrs. Robert Norris, and Mrs. Wayne Poston. Numerous invited guests attended including Mrs. L. L. Krantz and Mrs. Larry Russell.
Sigma Phi Gamma Zeta Tau chapter marked its 46th Founders Day at Lake Hope Lodge with a formal dinner and officer installation led by Miss Judy Woolery. New officers include Mrs. Tom Hendershot president and Mrs. Bob McIntosh vice president. Guests and participants joined in the program. Clarks Chapel WSCS held a meeting at Mrs. Oliver Walls home with plans for a September 25 homecoming and an all day gathering with picnic lunch.
A home gathering at the Foster residence in McArthur honors Pfc. William Jordan on leave from Fort Lewis Washington. Attendees include families from Athens Ruth 3 Rutland and nearby towns, plus Mrs. William Jordan and Miss Sylvia Zigler visiting from Rajahmundry India.
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