This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1972
Page
5
A reader shares how arthritis limits daily tasks yet offers gadget solutions. Items include a long-handle comb, magnetic scissors, back scratcher, long shoe horn, and a knee-length knee-pocket apron sewn by a grandmother to hold items.
A reader suggests using liquid shoe polish on tape to brighten blinds and gives tips on thinning for a clear finish. Another note shares a baby food heating tip using an egg poacher and a thrift idea to turn old shirts into beach jackets with trims.
A Dear Abby column compiles reader letters on health screening and social dating issues. Faithful reader warns earlier cancer symptoms and odor as a late clue while others discuss hair styles and dating etiquette with humor and caution.
The Administrative Internship Program invites five halftime interns to gain one academic year of experience in university administration. Stipend is 6000 dollars plus tuition waivers, begins between July 1 and September 1, with no guaranteed employment afterward. Flexible qualifications. apply through May 1 by contacting Margaret Deppen at 305 Baker Center.
In Redbook, Dr. Alvin Poussaint of Harvard and Dr. James Comer of Yale urge white parents to acknowledge their own prejudices to raise racially fair children. They warn against performative liberal poses and say honest dialogue and normalizing interracial exposure help, with dolls and books aiding early understanding.
The Albany Elementary PTA schedules its annual carnival for Friday with dinner at 6 p.m. and events starting at 7. The evening features a king and queen and a prince and princess coronation, bake sale, white elephant sale, games, prizes, engraved jewelry, a country store, and a dancers. Proceeds fund the music department and the elementary baseball field construction.
Miss Janet Sue Wolfe of Amesville was feted at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Nellie Woolley with several friends and relatives in attendance. Also noted is Mrs Audar Bretz of Athens recovering from surgery at Camden Park Hospital in Parkersburg, room 345.
The Ohio Women Civil Defense Council schedules its annual Spring conference and seminar on disaster services for Saturday May 6 at the new State emergency operations center in Worthington. The program includes National Weather Service speakers on floods and talks by a local utility on corporate action during disasters. Attendees may register for 3.50 by mailing name and address to Miss Margaret Kannard in Lima.
A meeting on New Fabrics and Sewing Techniques is set for Wednesday April 19 from 7 to 9 p m at Columbia Gas Co Rt 90 E east of the old airport. The session is sponsored by the Athens County Extension.
The Ohio University Inn hosted a 2:30 pm ceremony uniting Mrs. Jo E. Schiller and Joe F. Chapman with Rev. Lorrin Kreider officiating on April 16. The couple plans to reside on Albany Road after April 25 and will hold a reception at The Inn. Mrs. Schiller is a Ohio University alumna and state of Michigan claims examiner. Chapman is an Athens businessman. Homemakers Council Seminar follows with demonstrations on fabrics and sewing techniques by Norma Deyo and county extension staff. attendees are asked to bring basic sewing supplies and contact Ruth Devol for details.
Bethany Goodwill Club met at Eva Hart's home with guests Janet Jeffers and Sharon Clem who joined, bringing membership to 18. Members voted to donate five dollars to the cancer fund, and the next meeting will be with Dorothy Jeffers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.