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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1973
Page
6
Catherine Murphy returned to classes after years away and earned a degree from Ohio University six years after starting with a single English course. She juggled math and other subjects at the Chillicothe OU branch while her family also pursued schooling.
Mrs Murphy, mother of two daughters, notes easier campus travel at the main building versus the branch. She began teaching fourth grade at Allensville School last September finding the first days frightening yet rewarding and aims to take courses with her youngest child.
In Dear Abby columns a college student with a perceived gift to teach deaf people is urged to pursue the calling despite parental fears of marrying a deaf spouse. A father shares the joy of his son helping a crippled child learn to speak, while other readers seek dating advice and a Salvation Army minister note offers marriage options for mixed-faith couples.
Readers share tips for infusing homes with ginger fragrance and other household hacks. Heloise notes efforts to grow ginger, plus reader ideas about tools for cake checks and book storage, and reminders that she can answer questions when possible.
The Hi Lo Extension Homemakers club hosts an open house at Clarks Chapel Church Tuesday at 7 30 p m to acquaint local women with extension homemakers programs. A display of past activities and crafts will be shown and the coming year’s program will be presented. The event is open to the public.
Mrs Beulah North of Glouster announces the marriage of her daughter Sue to Russell Abrams of Malta McConnelsville. The Sept 17 double ring ceremony was at 7 30 p m conducted by Donald Seevers of the Glouster Church of Christ. The bride wore a white double knit street dress. bridesmaid Kathy Jordan wore pink. Best man was Ronnie Dennis. The couple resides at 11 Front St Glouster. Mr Abrams is employed at Malta McConnelsville.
The Ohio University Women’s Club announces a fall reception on Wednesday September 26 at 8 p.m. in Bromley Hall meeting room. Club president Mrs Charles Woodbeck will welcome guests and outline plans for Oktoberfest and Country Store programs.
Canadian born actress Susan Clark, in New York, says big names no longer drive box office and Hollywood remains male oriented. She notes films fail to be runaway hits despite working with stars like Burt Reynolds, Redford, Eastwood, and Lancaster, and recalls struggles to land roles without top-name publicity.
The Kilvert Co op on County Road 48 between Guysville and Stewart will host a square dance Saturday night with Daisy and the Walkettes playing starting at 8 30 p m. The spokesman also announced Rural Family Life sewing classes resume Tuesday at 9 a m.
Sayre Study Circle met with Mrs. Clayton Smith Sr. for fall activities as Ethel Tribe led an Eddie Rickenbacker program. Richland Garden Club installed Gale Griffin as president with officers and discussed gardening topics and a Oct 16 open meeting at West State Street. Nabby Lee Ames DAR welcomed new members at 29 Park Place and announced Southeast District fall meeting Sept 25 at Holiday Inn near Gallipolis.
The Athens County Board of County Commissioners invites sealed bids by October 1 1973 at 11 00 A M for excavating about 8554 cubic yards of soil and constructing about 32462 cubic yards of embankment on Athens County Road C-19 in Athens Township Ohio Plans and bid forms are available from the Athens County Engineer 555 East State Street Athens Ohio Bids must include a certified check or bid bond 5 percent of the bid and comply with prevailing wage rates per Ohio Revised Code Section 4115 The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Ruth H Seaman Clerk
Mrs J Watt Grover of Athens discusses Leather Britches green beans dried for storage. The oldtime method saves produce by stringing and hanging beans in the attic then simmering with side meat for a filling dish. Ruth Topsail of Nelsonville shares a Sandwich Spread recipe with mangoes mustard and margarine cooked briefly and jarred.
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