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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1968

Page

6

How You Can Tell If Your Youngster Is Taking Drugs

A New York panel of experts discusses signs of youth drug use and prevention. Indicators include sudden withdrawal, decline in grades, new companions, unusual clothing, and eye dilation from marijuana. Parents should avoid panic, seek clergy or medical help, and improve family rapport and communication.

New York Ethel Wyner Jamaica N.Y Thomas J. Mackell Queens County Johnny William Cole

Grace at table when clergyman is guest questioned

Abigail Van Buren recites letters from three readers on who should lead grace when a clergyman is a guest at the table. A Presbyterian minister prefers to pray along with the host, while other pastors defer to the host's lead, noting that spiritual influence rests with God, not title.

Abigail van Buren Abby D. D Park Avenue Methodist Church

Blessings at Sabbath Meal and Guest Led End Blessing

Dear Abby notes Jewish law requires the host to give the blessing before the meal while the concluding blessing should ideally be led by a guest to bless the host in his prayer. L. M. K. Dover New Jersey.

Abby Dover, N. J

Dear Abby Grace etiquette sparks clergy debate

Dear Abby letters discuss who should say grace at meals, with clergy and lay voices weighing in on courtesy, hypocrisy, sincerity, and respectful treatment. The exchange includes opinions from a reverend in Westerville, a minister in Martinsville, and a priest in Freeport, Texas, plus Abby's guidance to readers.

Abby Martinsville Freeport Tex

Newtons Welcome Daughter Jacqueline Lynn

Mr and Mrs James Newton of Logan Route 3 announce the birth of their daughter Jacqueline Lynn on April 8 Grandparents are Rex Adams of Phenix WV and Mrs Arthur Newton of Nelsonville printed in local birth notice style.

James Newton Logan Route 3 Jacqueline Lynn Rex Adams Phiny W. Va Arthur Newton Nelsonville

Retirement Is Active Life Of Merle Danford Of Trimble

Merle Danford, a retired high school English teacher from New Lexington, Parkersburg, Youngstown, Glouster and Jacksonville Trimble, keeps busy with writing, reading, entertaining, church duties, and community works. Since 1960 she has traveled abroad thrice, toured New England by bus, sailed the Mississippi, and visited Florida. She remains active as Sunday School teacher, organist, area correspondent for Glouster Press, and member of several groups, noting busier days yield more to do.

Merle Danford Trimble New Lexington Parkersburg Youngstown Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble Mediterranean New England Mississippi New Orleans Florida Ohio Hills Trimble Methodist Church Trimble Area Glouster Press

Female Master Bookbinder Says Her Work Is True Labor Of Love

Montreal based Liseotte Stern describes bookbinding as a labor of love. She repairs volumes dating to the 15th century for McGill libraries and the Shakespeare collection of Montreal industrialist S. T. Fisher. Stern notes high costs and intensive 15 to 20 hour restorations.

Montreal Liseotte Stern Mrs. Stern Karl McGill University Osler and Redpath

FHA Rally Set at Athens High School Under the Big Top

The Athens County Future Homemakers of America will hold its spring rally Thursday at Athens High School. About 150 county girls are expected. Miss Pauline Fierce, FHA advisor, says the event honors homemaking achievements, elects officers, and features a style show and refreshments. H. W. Humphrey will address the gathering as acting superintendent.

Athens County Future Homemakers of America FHA Athens High School Athens County Pauline Fierce H. W. Humphrey Athens City

Dell Dames Meet At Chapter House

Dell Dames gather at the chapter house with Mrs. George Rutkoskie presiding in the president's absence. They plan the annual May 4 breakfast for visiting mothers at Mrs. William Harmon's home. A nominating committee proposes the 1968 69 officer slate at the May meeting.

Dell Dames George Rutkoskie William Harmon Frank Gullum John Dowler Harmon

Girl Scout Meeting Set At Parkersburg

The bi annual Four Rivers Girl Scout council meeting will be held Wednesday at 10 a m at the South Parkersburg Baptist Church. All leaders and adult workers are urged to attend. Mrs Robert Savage district chairman will discuss the new Leader s Training Design.

Four Rivers Girl Scout Council South Parkersburg Baptist Church Robert Savage Athens

4 H News: Saddle Slickers Organize Officers at St John’s

4 H News reports Saddle Slickers 4 H Club meeting at St John’s Church to organize the club and elect officers for the coming year. Officers include Al Monte president Karen Kahn vice president Myra Webb secretary Lois Kane treasurer Sarah Kane news reporter Greg Meeks Laura Webb recreation leaders Rita Riggs health Steve Kane safety The resa Main membership chairman Karl Meeks program leader Sarah Kane reporter Next, Lucky Clovers 4 H Club met at advisor Mrs John Schwarzel and elected Dennis Randolph president Dottie Barringer vice president Elaine Camp secretary Cindy Camp news reporter Debbie Miller recreation leader Debbie Ford health and safety. Next meeting at 1 pm April 20 Cindy Camp news reporter MADISON Wis Martha Gustavson daughter of Dr and Mrs Carl Gustavson 14 Utah Pt is among 743 women students initiated into Sigma Epsilon Sigma at University of Wisconsin.

Saddle Slickers 4-H Club St. John’s Church al Monte Karen Kahn Myra Webb Lois Kane Sarah Kane Greg Meeks Laura Webb Rita Riggs Steve Kane Theresa Main Karl Meeks Lucky Clovers 4-H Club John Schwarzel Dennis Randolph Dottie Barringer Elaine Camp Cindy Camp Debbie Miller Debbie Ford Madison, Wis Martha Gustavson Carl Gustavson Utah Pt Sigma Epsilon Sigma University of Wisconsin

Heloise Suggests Tape Core Toys For Kids

Dear Heloise answers readers questions about repurposing tape cores. She notes the round plastic center from cellophane tape can entertain children as toys and can even be used as blinds accessories. She offers practical ideas to recycle these pieces into simple, inexpensive household uses.

Heloise

Peanut Streusel Pie and kitchen hints column

A breezy home-cooking feature opens with a Peanut Streusel Pie recipe from Mrs Larry Deeds Athens praising its taste. It mixes peanut butter, sugar and milk custard, baked in a shell with meringue. The note includes playful household tips such as bath toys from peanut butter containers and curtain pulls marked by red polish. The page also shares reader letters on flour sifting, shoe tips, upside down biscuits, and glass toothbrush holders.

Larry Deeds Harris Dr Athens

Silver Tea by Phi Mu Sorority in April Fundraiser

Phi Mu sorority plans a public silver tea from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 21 at the sorority house featuring a film about HOPE Health Opportunity for People Everywhere. The ship tours nations, logs 45000 miles since 1960, trains medical staff, and supports a children’s ward. Donations collected will aid this ward, with doughnut sales in university dorms Tuesday through Thursday. L. K. Fitzpatrick of Standard Oil speaks Saturday at 2 p.m. in Baker Center.

Phi Mu Sorority Phi Mu

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