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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1972
Page
5
Washington Post tribute notes Martha Mitchell, wife of ex cabinet official and Nixon aide, for injecting energy into the era with sharp remarks and bold fashion. It recalls her early mornings calls, criticisms of peace protestors, and impact on the Johnson era and early Nixon years.
Abby advises a wife to discuss a bigger diamond with her husband if affordable. The page includes letters on family planning, police life stress, a local class play, and a column on public figures wives balancing image with humanity.
The piece notes that political spouses face stress and scrutiny as candidates run for president. It argues official wives may show normal fatigue and emotion without harming their spouses, drawing a parallel to Martha Mitchell for releasing tension with humor. It emphasizes voter empathy and shared human frailty.
A reader suggests repurposing a nylon mesh bag with a sponge to scrub sinks and clean vegetables, noting double thickness for power and advising multiple bags for different tasks. Another tip uses washed milk jugs with slanted cuts to store toys by type, aiding visibility and portability for children. A final note shares a quick fix to sew hems from the last button on men’s shirts to prevent turning, saving time on laundry and ironing.
Washington columnist Judith Martin argues that the era of parental moral uplift is returning with a focus on small personal values rather than broad ideals. She decries vague top‑down ethics and notes that real values are learned through family tradition and consistent example despite social pressures.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Powell Jr. of Chauncey announce the birth of a son, Timothy Todd, March 30 at Mount St Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Powell Sr., Nelsonville Route 1, and Mr. and Mrs. James Frazee, The Plains. Great-grandparents listed include Otis Triplett, Pauline Watkins, Mary Frazee, and Harry Powell. Great-great-grandmother is Minnie Palmer.
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