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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1976
Page
6
A reader asks Dr. Salk if little girl beauty contests harm child psychology. he agrees inner beauty matters and cites potential damage from emphasizing looks. He urges rewards for achievements and environmental acts over appearance.
Dear Abby letters discuss pay and roles of Washington secretaries and the idea of officials receiving compensation for companionship. Veterans and homemakers share differing views on value, pay, and duties while a secretary stressed she is hired for office work only.
Reader questions on wills and elder law prompt Paul Nathanson advise on finding affordable experts. Seek referrals from churches or senior centers and use bar association lawyer-referral services for modest fees. Inquire about costs upfront and gather key documents before consultations.
Bartlett area relatives held a family reunion at Barlow Fairgrounds with 45 attendees. Officers elected include Roy Bennett president Mary Ann Jordan vice president Christine Gould secretary treasurer and Loretta Thompson program chair. Reports noted the death of George Cowell Sr. of Belpre and two births two marriages. Distances traveled included Ruth Breckenridge Hughes from Walla Walla Washington and Dale Bennett from Norfolk Virginia.
Albany’s 1876 founded Methodist Church celebrates a century with historical notes of early heat sources and a pipe organ in the alcove. The church began on West Washington Street in a former Masonic hall, then moved after land donation at Clinton and Williams Streets, and a frame building was dedicated July 1, 1888 by Dr. Payne. The Rev. J. F. Steele served as pastor as 1922 developments continued.
The Athens Messenger notes Albany United Methodist Church historic growth from a Sunday School wing to a redecorated interior and basement class spaces. In 1953 a new section added, 1959 named Church of the Year by West Ohio Conference Chillicothe District. The Women's Society evolved from Ladies Aid and funds budgets through quilts and dinners, now prioritizing outreach. Centennial celebration planned September 5 with 12:30 p.m. dinner and 2:30 service.
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission with La Cibeles Inc reports about 38000 Chapetes pacifiers imported from Spain may pose a hazard and remain in consumers' hands. Four series Fauna Flower Texas Navy are involved and sold in 45 cent packages with pictures and brand on the backing.
Aileen Blair from Pomeroy Route 4 endorses pickled beans as very good. The recipe uses green beans, vinegar, salt, dillweed, cayenne, and garlic, with a 10 minute boiling water bath processing yielding four pints.
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