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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1968
Page
4
Heloise shares kitchen hacks from saving skimmed grease for future use to cleaning typewriter keys with a paper towel. Letter of Laughter and reader tips cover traps, a hobo bag, spice storage, and washing dresses in a pillowcase to avoid fraying. Ruth Kiselow contributes ideas.
Miss Patricia Anne Hille daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold F Hille of Galion and Richard Harlan Jones son of Mr and Mrs Gomer H Jones of Athens were married at 1 30 PM in the First United Methodist Church Galion Sept 14. Rev Frank Marrett officiated. The ceremony featured peau de soie gown, Venice lace hat, pearl and crystal accents. The couple will honeymoon in the Smokies and Miami Beach, then reside at 17 McDavid Drive after Sept. 25. Patricia attended Ohio University and works as a secretary. Richard earned a BSEE from Ohio University and is a project engineer at North Electric.
The Athens League of Women Voters will hold its annual fall reception on Wednesday at 8 p m in Athens First Presbyterian Church Newcomers to the area are special guests The meeting aims to help new residents learn about Athens and the league A program on child welfare will be by Mrs Frank Fieler Visitors may contact Mrs M M McDargh president if interested transportation available on request
Doris Mace of Albany balances work as attendance officer for the Alexander School District with roles as secretary for the Albany Community Fair. She, her husband Donald, and their children are active in local schools and civic groups while Doris pursues hiking, rock collecting, and nature study.
Two Athens Cadette Girl Scout troops invite seventh to ninth graders to join this year. Troop 173 meets Mondays at 3 30 p m in the First Christian Church basement at Congress and State, while Troop 230 meets Wednesdays at 3 45 p m in the First Presbyterian Church basement at Court and Washington. Activities include service projects skating camping challenges and badges. Contact troop leaders Mrs David Smith 592 2049 or Mrs Robert Kappes 593 3242 for more information.
Mrs Arthur Brooks of Athens and Mrs Roy Ballard of Nelsonville led the Chillicothe District Spiritual Retreat at Lake Hope. Miss Ann Muma was general chair man, with district chairman Mrs Dorothy Williams. Four guilds span Chillicothe and Lancaster areas. Other participants included Miss Treva Black Mrs Walter Musgrave Miss Helen Hull and Miss Betty Skillman, all of Athens.
Mrs. William Huntsman and Mrs. Lee Soltow hosted a linen bridal shower for Miss Mary Ellen Baird to honor her upcoming marriage to Stanley Shaw Jr of Coshocton. Attendees included Mrs. Russell Baird Mrs. Stanley Shaw Sr Miss Kathleen Shaw and several Huntsman and Sligo relatives.
Richland Garden Club accepted the secretary’s resignation and elected new president Mrs. Mizicko with Mrs. Burton Andrews as secretary. Four new members joined. Beta Sigma Phi, Pallas Club, and DUV updates cover new officers, social plans, by laws review, and delegates for the Oct and Oct 4 events. A layette shower and flower shows were noted, plus flag gifts to local schools.
Abigail Van Buren offers responses on three reader queries. A sister musicaling with songs about “the men in my life” risks libel questions and headlines. A 15 year old’s ring given by a 17 year old is addressed with guidance on responsibility and replacement. A widow coping with a late husband’s affair learns to ignore malicious family chatter and steer clear of the mother-in-law.
English Hot Pot recipe by Marian Reeder from Richard Hougen's Look No Further cookbook. Layer pork chops onions and potatoes in a deep casserole, season each layer, cover with water and bake several hours, uncover last half hour to brown. Serves four, can be doubled.
Personal note directed to a late 20th century audience offers a self help prompt asking for a reply to Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 with a stamped self addressed envelope included for response. It mentions forgiving others to avoid personal loss and addresses a Detroit phrase related to conflict.
A plea offers Abby's booklet titled How to Write Letters for All Occasions. For $1, readers can request by sending to Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069. The item promotes practical letter writing guidance.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Erwin of Belpre announce the birth of a daughter born Sept. 15 at St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg West Virginia. They have two sons Scott and Kevin. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chester Erwin of Middleport and Mr. and Mrs. M D Henshaw of Point Pleasant West Virginia. Mrs A E Erwin of Middleport is a great grandmother.
Pirate surgeons of the Spanish Main are profiled for shaping early medical knowledge. Lionel Wafer with 350 therapeutic herbs, Alexander Selkirk's West Indies healing, Dover and his sedatives, and Esquemeling's Indian remedies are cited as they swapped piracy for respectable medicine. Medical Center Pharmacy offers modern services in Athens.
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