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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1971
Page
8
A reader asks about a freeling husband in Korea who deceives his wife and mistress, while another asks if revenge in a husband’s cold-water prank is acceptable. Abby states that there is no such thing as a woman’s fate and addresses a cousin marriage annulment in Illinois.
A reader asks Abby about a daughter who ran away to marry her first cousin and whether Illinois laws prohibit such unions due to potential health problems in offspring. The letter explains family upheaval and legal worries about cousin marriages.
Dear Abby notes a widow who regrets neglecting her sex life due to anemia and fatigue. The letter urges routine medical checkups for women while acknowledging others may be tired but still devoted to their husbands.
A typed prompt invites readers to write to Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 for personal replies. It asks send stamped addressed envelope.
The Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Twig sponsors an antique show and sale at Lancaster High School on Route 37 North. The event runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 12 noon to 6 p.m. Sunday with unlimited parking and homemade food. Items for sale include period and country furniture antique jewelry silver china crystal old guns coins primitives.
A reader shares a practical Heloise tip to color code appliance cords with a dot and initial for quick identification. She describes labeling toaster T and skillet S with red and blue dots and yellow for percolator Pp, reducing unplugging errors.
A reader describes using a large square of nylon net to hold four pint jars during canning. After lowering the jars into the boiling water, the net is spread and the lid placed on top. At the end, the corners are gathered to lift out the jars. The note ends with a tip on using solid colored pillow cases with florally patterned sheets for economical sleep.
Christine Jensen shares a budget approach using hot water rinses and household items. She notes friends may find it odd to see steel wool pads in the freezer but asserts practicality. She also describes repurposing worn blouses to stretch a stout budget and create complementary outfits.
A reader shares a quirky tip to extend a steel wool scouring pad's life. After washing pots, they place the pad on a small plastic lid and freeze it without rinsing soap, reusing later. This unusual cleaning hack highlights thrift and improvisation.
The Chase Circle of Ruth met with Mrs. Aurie French. twenty members and ten guests attended. Mrs. Darrell Clark gave devotions and Mrs. Elsa Touchedo directed games. Prizes went to Mrs. Merrill Chase Mrs. Steve Morris Mrs. Eugene Stanley Mrs. Helen Gilham Florence Ashcraft and Juanita Brown. The circle plans a treat for Albany rest home patients. The May meeting will be with Mrs. Granville Reeves and members will bring auction articles.
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