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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1973
Page
7
Special Assignments columnist Fred Whissel reports on efforts to improve child programs amid rising physical impairments. Mary Badger visits homes and schools in Athens to push awareness and resources for affected children.
In a series on cerebral palsy, Mrs. Badger, coordinator for six Ohio counties, warns of undetected cases and limited services. She notes 35 Athens County kids need regular care, with occupational therapy scarce and awareness of symptoms low, delaying early treatment and worsening outcomes.
The Athens Messenger reports on identification of hearing problems in children by Ohio University staged through its Comprehensive Vision Speech and Hearing Project. It notes three annual no charge clinics by the Athens City County Health Department and describes how the State Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation may fund or scale aid, training, and placement for eligible individuals. It cites seven BVR counselors serving nine counties including Athens Fairfield Hocking Perry Washington Meigs Vinton Gallia and Jackson. It also notes Athens County schools lack dedicated classes for physically impaired children due to low incidence and debates on emotional benefits of separate classrooms.
Abigail Van Buren answers readers about complex relationships and etiquette. A 55-year-old widower dates a 51-year-old widow who pressures him for expensive gifts and multiple partners, prompting advice to resist being a chump.
readers are reassured that giving a pint to a blood bank is safe and non taxing. donors can give up to five times a year and blood counts recover quickly. doctors check donors’ histories to prevent risk.
Athens area Farm Bureau director Larry Grener says pork prices should ease in about six months as more farmers reenter the business. He notes volatile factors and warns against a price freeze while arguing agriculture may see price declines when supply and demand balance.
A kitchen tip advises removing artichoke chokes with a serrated curved grapefruit knife. It also suggests a yogurt dressing with olive oil lemon juice and garlic salt for sliced cucumbers and to blend the dressing in an electric blender.
Jesse Nagle of Bonita Springs Florida stayed with his aunt Mrs Ethel Ayers in Canaonville. He dined with Mr and Mrs Carl Clingenberg in Torch and joined several former classmates before returning to North Carolina to rejoin his wife visiting their son and daughter in law.
Local 4-H clubs met at multiple homes with demonstrations on sewing hems elastic zig zag stitching and decorating fair booths. Beef cattle wildlife reports and project book completions were shared. Births announced include Toby James Dishong Ellen Lee and Floyd Orville Jr. with relatives listed.
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