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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1968

Page

6

Working Mothers Need More Day Care, Says Dr Meyers

Dr. Meyers analyzes the rise of working mothers, noting over four million preschoolers have employed mothers and only about 300,000 licensed day care centers remain. He cites war-time aid decline, gaps in care for under threes, and calls for universal, quality day care akin to public schools and libraries to support families and society.

Garry C. Myers Katherine Oettinger Shead The Children’s Bureau United States National Committee For the Day Care of Miss Pines Florence Ruderman Brooklyn College New York City Pines

Club News Highlights From Ruth Circle and Wednesday Club

Ruth Circle of Ruth met at the homes of Mrs. John Smith and Mrs. Ronnie Smith for a potluck lunch. Della Stanley read the Easter story and One Solitary Man, then the group made cancer bandages. They planned a May 1 tour of Fenton Glass Co. in Williamstown WV and to obtain details from Mrs. Keith Bolin. Bethany Goodwill Club activities included Easter baskets, an auction, and a donation to the cancer fund. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Elsie Butcher’s home. Albany’s Wednesday Club met at Mrs. Lowell Ziegler’s home with a program East er Traditions by Mrs. Dailey and plans to host Mrs. KE. H. Lasch for the May meeting.

Chase Ruth John Smith Ronnie Smith Della Stanley Fenton Glass Co Williamstown W. Va Keith Bolin Bethany Goodwill Club Janet Jeffers Cancer Fund Elsie Butcher Wednesday Club of Albany Lowell Ziegler Eldon Dailey C. P. Pearman Dailey KE. H. Lasch

Heloise tips on dyeing unmated stockings and closet hacks

Reader tips describe dyeing old stockings with store dye without boiling, painting and preserving items for reuse and charity. A homemaker uses bags to collect worn clothes for donation, paints shell runners for patio use, and offers practical room‑by‑room upcycling ideas. A light Letter of Laughter ends the column.

Peanut Butter Pie Recipe From Southeastern Ohio Readers

Two similar recipes for Peanut Butter Pie share a variation with evaporated or evaporated milk. Laura Gaskins and Minnie Opal Johnson contribute the method using peanut butter sugar crust, custard filling, meringue topping, and a 350 degree bake. The note calls this a likely regional favorite dessert.

Laura Gaskins Scott St Nelsonville Bettijean Jeska Swanton Minnie Opal Johnson McArthur Ohio

Church Life Highlights Mrs. Charlotte Johnson of Chauncey

Mrs. Charlotte Johnson, wife of Rev. Paul A. Johnson, serves as youth leader in the Hocking Valley Parish. A former registered nurse, she directs the junior high choir teaches Sunday School and sponsors Chi Rho. She sings with the adult choir, leads the Chauncey Christian Women’s Fellowship, chairs the Trimble CWF and sits on the Ohio CWF executive committee. She is active in the Chauncey-Dover PTA and District 14 of the Ohio State Nurses Association. A Lima Memorial graduate, she has three children Jim Carol and Lois and enjoys sewing crocheting and gardening.

Charlotte Johnson Chauncey Paul A. Johnson Hocking Valley Chauncey Christian Women’s Fellowship Trimble Cwf Ohio Cwf Chauncey-Dover PTA Ohio State Nurses Association Charlotte Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

Dear Abby and Carl offer parent and social advice

A reader asks Abby about a woman’s flirtatious approach at a party and a man’s reaction to a stranger’s question about his marriage. The second reader seeks guidance on when a boy should start keeping himself clean, noting a 13 year old who resists soap and socks.

Abby

Abby columns and sorority party at mental health center

Dear Abby advises strict cleanliness for a thirteen year old, suggesting a bath and possible undressing if needed. A Sigma Kappa chapter hosted a Faster party for women patients at Cottage L, Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center, as part of monthly resident entertainments.

Sigma Kappa Cottage L Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center

Layette Shower Attends Mrs Bolen Honoree

Mrs Ronald Bolen was honored at a layette shower at Mrs Lawrence Chapman's home with Mrs Wendell Chapman as co host. Refreshments were assisted by Mrs M E Nelson. Numerous guests attended including Mrs G A Radekin Mrs Kenneth Mossman Miss Candy Garvin and many others. Great grandmothers Val Rife and Tom Dixon also joined the gathering.

Ronald Bolen Lawrence Chapman Wendell Chapman M. E. Nelson G. A. Radekin Kenneth Mossman Candy Garvin Don Miller John Canode Day Canode Dallas Hensler Albert Bolin Allen Stacey C. E. Stout Alva DeVault James Rife Darlene Dixon Howard Smith Edward Coin Harlan Rife Harold Dixon Emory Johnson Bernard Allen William Stout Arch Dixon Arthur Pridemore Addie Johnson Nellie Vale Fannie Pettit Clyde Jarvis Willard Harvey Lloyd Woods Franklin Jenkins John Dixon G. B. Stout Carroll Elliot Ronald Hooper Bolen Val Rife Tom Dixon

4-H Latigo Riders Plan Club Horse Show

Latigo Riders met at Dave Sturbois home to discuss class procedures for a members only horse show. The event will be at Lee Moriss home at 10 a.m. on April 20, with ribbons awarded to winners in 17 classes. Susann Mansfield reports.

Latigo Dave Sturbois Lee Moriss Susann Mansfield

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