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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1973
Page
7
Abigail Van Buren presents readers letters from seniors about retirement life housing and independence. A caller notes jealousy and increased household work after retirement while inflation strains finances. another seeks housing and cites long waiting lists. a 75 year old widower in Washington shares active aging experiences and interest in a living will.
A column from Athens Messenger features senior readers from Winter Park Florida to Pittsburgh and Ohio sharing love loneliness finances health and faith. They describe struggles finding good partners dealing with aging grandchildren medical costs and independence while cherishing memories and humor.
A Flip-Flop Pineapple Cake recipe from Neva Walker uses yellow cake mix, instant pineapple cream pudding, coconut, crushed pineapple, eggs and butter. Two 9 inch pans are prepared with melted butter and a coconut brown sugar topping, then combined with a liquid cake mix mix and bakes at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes.
Athens Grange elected Mrs. Glen Atkinson master with a slate including Mrs. Scott Neutzling and others. Russell Bashore joined the executive committee as the organization honors 25 and 50 year members and past masters. POMEROY open house for Herman Bumgardner slated Sept 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. marking their golden wedding milestone. ALBANY Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 9893 inspection at 8 p.m. Tuesday with a potluck meal to follow.
Hints suggest using wire twistems from thread wrappers to secure button shanks instead of sewing. Remove plastic cover, thread ends through material and shank, twist ends together, neat wrap, then secure. Saves time on repairs and avoids frayed threads.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston of Selawark Alaska announce the birth of their first child Charles William II born Aug. 18 at Pleasant Valley Hospital Point Pleasant. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Hoback Racine and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Johnston Tampa Fla. Great grandparents include Mrs. Ethel Hoback Racine and Okey Paynter Portland. Mrs. Johnston is the former Nancy Hoback of Racine.
The advertisement promotes the Odrinex Plan a tiny tablet to lose excess fat without dieting or exercise. It claims 14 years of use thousands helped and offers a money back guarantee if the user does not lose ugly fat with a $3.25 or $5.25 economy option.
Barbara Williams, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Williams, earned a second in English Hunt Seat Showmanship and a third in Hunt Seat Equitation at the Ohio State Fair after winning the Athens County Fair title. A sophomore at Athens High School, she is active in 4-H with Happy Hunters and Fur Fitters, advising by Mary Lirott and Laird Gassan.
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