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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1968
Page
6
Heloise offers tips from readers including swapping companion chairs and lamp shades to equalize wear, plus a corkless fix for salt and pepper shakers using adhesive tape. Other notes cover embroidery hoops from masking tape rolls, thinning hand lotion with water, and household organization ideas. PTO meets tonight at Coolville Elementary gym.
Carol Kuhre, Route 56 near New Marshfield, blends involvement and independence. A 4 H club founder, she led girls programs, aids Ohio University campus ministry, and chairs Friendly Town summer exchanges for Cleveland youth. She values homemaking, gourmet cooking, country living, and social service through Lutheran and civic organizations.
Airline Church of Christ observed its 93rd homecoming two miles north of Albany on Route 681. The register was signed by 75 attendees. Morning services included a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program with several young members. Dick Darron was the speaker and Mrs. Linda Darmon sang a special number. A note advised carbon tetrachloride to remove crayon marks from an unwashable dress.
A reception at The Ohio University Inn Saturday honored three Plains area educators and a spouse. Herman W. Humphrey, retired acting superintendent of Athens City schools, Miss Beryl Cone, and Mrs. James Weisenbach were praised for long careers. Samuel Henderson, current Athens schools superintendent, attended as guest. Also noted a rummage sale at First United Methodist Church scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Thursday after calendar correction.
Abigail Van Buren answers readers about dating etiquette and relationships. A cross eyed comment provokes a sharp response. a widow asks why a longtime partner won’t say I love you. a teen worries about a bad kiss. Abby says end the relationship with the indecisive man and spare the other’s feelings.
Marian Reeder explains how to place pecans in Burr Oak Pecan Pie with butter sugar and corn syrup ingredients, noting pecans rise to the top whether placed in shell or filling. Proportions include butter brown sugar salt corn syrup eggs and pecans. Burr Oak Lodge serves small freshly baked loaves at dinner.
The marriage of Karen Sue Jarrell to Michael Alexander Willson was performed June 29 in Columbus. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wiley Ours of Racine and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs William A Willson of North Miami Florida. After a wedding trip through the south they reside in North Miami Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Gail Sedwick of Albany announce the birth of daughter Melissa Kay on September 12 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. They also have two sons, Steven and Lee, with grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hager and Mr. and Mrs. Elias Bailes. Navy Radioman 2 C. Ronald E. Mount and Mrs. Mary Siddle Mount announce the September 21 birth of son Charlton Eric at Mount St Mary Hospital in Nelsonville, with Mrs. William E. Siddle and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mount of Nelsonville. Great-grandmothers are Mrs. Bertha Schoonover and Mrs. Elizabeth Mount.
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