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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1977
Page
6
A 14 year old writer signs as Jimmy urges Abby to stress the elimination of bigotry and prejudice. A second letter from Proud Samoan Teen corrects a Samoa premarital sex myth and emphasizes virginity as prized by Samoan culture.
Congress may pass the National Meals of Wheels Act of 1977 to add 80 million for fiscal 1978 and 100 million for fiscal 1979 to fund meals for elderly homebound people. Religious and civic groups may form local programs, with coordination through senior centers and aging agencies.
Mrs Roy Vaughan was guest of honor at a layette shower and lawn party hosted by Mrs Bernard Might in Pomeroy. Co hosts were Mrs Kay Cullum Mrs Sherrie Abbott and Mrs Anna Turner delivery. The piece discusses dining programs nutrition funding and food stamps for elderly residents and potential changes under new legislation.
Mr and Mrs Larry F Engle of 2 Harris Drive announce the birth of daughter Jennifer on June 29 at O Bleness Memorial Hospital. They also have a son Todd age 7. Grandparents are Lewis F Hicks Athens and Sidney Engle Bomont W Va. great grandmothers Otis F Hicks Baltimore and James P Burkett Anderson SC.
A recent British Medical Journal article reexamines apples as a dental aid noting they cleanse somewhat but do not remove plaque between teeth or at the gum margin. It warns that despite some cleansing, apples’ sugar and acidity pose dental hazards, though less than other traditional dietary enemies.
Plans are complete for the 20th reunion to be held this weekend. A mixer is scheduled Friday at 6 30 p.m. and a dinner dance Saturday at the Athens Country Club with events starting at 6 30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Reservations call Karen Kyle at 593 8898.
The Pi Beta Phi alumni club will hold an 11 am luncheon on Wednesday at Gene Wheaton’s summer home in Hockingport. All area alumni are invited, with new residents encouraged to attend. For reservations call Liz Biggs at 5935251.
The piece traces corner drug stores dating back to the 1800s when they were called doctors shops and run by physicians. It notes the term drug store gained popularity around 1830 and cites a physician publication. It also mentions the first soda fountain opened in a Philadelphia pharmacy in 1825, becoming standard by 1880.
The Slater family reunion drew 53 members at Logan's American Legion park. Prizes went to Rose Slater oldest, Paul Culver III youngest, Mary Slater most grandchildren, Paul Culver most children, and Lucille Slater traveling farthest. Linda Slater Harmon chaired. new officers named. Paul Culver III's July 26 birthday celebrated with a cake. An Athens Friends and Newcomers theater party is planned for August 6 at the Sportsman with reservations to Mary Jane Sander.
Holding the Food Line by Marian Reeder presents Eileen Ferguson recipe for Golden Fruit Punch. The note mentions a second club cookbook in preparation. Ingredients include sugar water lemon juice pineapple and orange juice carbonated beverage and optional orange garnish. Serves 12.
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