Democratic Women Urged to Seek Power Roles in Party
Ohio Democratic Party director David Meeker told Athens area Democrats that women should pursue leadership positions beyond candidacies, citing county chairwomen and a successful women’s conference. He predicted more women as campaign managers and committee chairs as regional conferences expand participation.
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David Meeker
Ohio Democratic Party
Athens
Meeker
Ohio
Democratic Party
Women in Ohio politics inspire as Donahey breaks barriers
Meeker notes the rise of women in public life from local to state level. Gertrude Donahey, the first woman elected state wide to treasurer, counters myths about female officials and motivates potential female candidates. The state committee mirrors gender parity with one woman and one man elected from each district. The second annual Democratic National telethon in Athens County aims to reach 44 million Americans.
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Meeker
Gertrude Donahey
Athens County
Cheese Surprise Bake Recipe Serves Six Tasty No-Meat Dish
Marian Reeder presents Cheese Surprise Bake a meatless dish using bread cubes processed cheese nonfat dry milk eggs and margarine. Mix ingredients in a greased pan bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until firm and ready to serve.
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Marian Reeder
Douglas Clan Has Reunion
The H. E. Douglas Family reunion was held August 26 at Tar Hollow near Chillicothe with 46 guests. A noon basket dinner was served. Officers elected for the coming year were Grace Frazier president Victor Frazier vice president and Donna Hanrahan secretary treasurer. Families attending included Lydia Cain Audrey Sauters John Elswick Gene French Harold Douglas Charles Williams Harold Douglas Albany Springfield and others from Athens Shade and Springfield.
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H. E. Douglas
Tar Hollow
Chillicothe
Grace Frazier
Victor Frazier
Donna Hanrahan
Lydia Cain
Neil Hawk
Audrey Sauters
John Elswick
Gene French
Eric French
L. O. White
Athens
Charles Williams
Shade
Harold Douglas
Albany
Victor R. Frazier
Charles Hanrahan
Paul Frazier
Fred Smith
Steve Harris
Jerry Strantz
Victor Frazier Sr
Springfield
Abby Says Its Hopeless Unless Father Proceeds
Dear Abby advises the father to insist his daughter engage in life and stop blocking remarriage. A second reader worries about an ex-husband’s limited visitation and the impact on the children. A third asks for help with improving handwriting for Christmas cards.
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Abby
Swearingen and Greb wed in Salisbury Maryland
Timothy Swearingen Jr of Guysville and Karen Greb of Washingtonville New York married in an August ceremony in Salisbury Maryland. Swearingen a Notre Dame graduate and former Athens County probation officer. The bride a Finch College alumna and computer programmer. They reside in New York City and plan to return to their farm soon.
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Timothy Swearingen Jr
Guysville
Karen Greb
Washingtonville
N. Y
Salisbury
Swearingen
University of Notre Dame
Athens County
Bride
Finch College
New York City
Church Homecoming Plans Announced
Union United Methodist Church on Route 56 hosts homecoming September 30 with morning services a noon potluck and a 2 p.m. songfest. Bates United Methodist Church holds an annual homecoming Sunday with 10:30 a.m. Sunday school a basket dinner at noon and a 1:45 p.m. program.
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Union United Methodist Church
Bates United Methodist Church
13 year old Kim King wins Outstanding of the Day at Ohio State Fair
In her first year in 4-H Kim King from Athens wins Outstanding of the Day in bicycle safety after passing a written test bicycle inspection and four riding skills tests. She advanced from Athens County Bicycle Rodeo beating 10 contestants to reach state competition. King, a Broken Brakes 4-H Club member advised by Meta Van Nostran, also completed a conservation project Exploring the Outdoors and demonstrated bicycle buying and outfitting at the Athens County Activities Night and Fair. She notes a 10 speed bike is easier to ride than people think and stresses bike maintenance.
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Kim King
Rachel King
Euclid Drive
Kim
Athens Middle School
Athens County
Broken Brakes 4-H Club
Meta van Nostran
Hints From Heloise Muttering Money And Kitchen Tips
Readers share frugal tricks from penny counting with pill bottles for coin rolls to antiseptic cookie storage and using apple slices in jars. A reader explains how to clean irons with salt on brown paper and waxed paper afterward. The column invites more tips for the homemaker audience.
Safety Costume Tips Emphasize Visibility For Halloween
The American Optometric Association urges parents to design home made costumes that are highly visible to drivers at night. Use retro reflective material in iron on sew on or tape forms to assure visibility from front back and sides. Avoid masks that block a child’s view and ensure drivers traveling at high speeds can see the wearer.
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ST. Louis
American Optometric Association
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