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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1968
Page
5
Opinion by Garry C. Myers argues self-control from home training reduces riot participation. He questions permissive child-rearing and violent TV influence, urging consideration of TV content and parental guidance as factors alongside crime commissions and policing.
Mrs. Thomas Kelly of Middleport balances mothering two children Jewell aged six and Tommy aged five, wife to a Meigs Local School guidance counselor, and duties as a licensed practical nurse. She stays busy with reading, sewing, church work, and youth recreation, guided by her faith and quotes from Hugo and MacDonald.
A summary from a consumer specialist relayed to Athens County extension agent Kenneth E. Ackerman shows lamb and poultry supplies are down from last year while prices climb. Cattle marketing is expected higher in summer, hog slaughter up but below spring, and turkey output fall short with storage holdings rising. broiler output slightly up for summer and fall with higher prices and lower feed costs.
Mr and Mrs Joseph R Martin of New Marshfield Route 1 announce the Aug 10 birth of daughter Michelle Lee at Sheltering Arms Hospital. They also have son Robert Joseph. Daniel Ray, first child of Mr and Mrs Walter G Swart of Albany Route 1, born Aug 15 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Great grandparents named include Lena Townsend and Joseph Derrington.
Readers learn how to wash and dry chamois using mild cold water soap, avoid hot water and solvents, and stretch and air dry to extend life. Also a tip for protecting framed pictures with clear plastic wrap to avoid replacing glass or frames.
Nancy Lou Parsons and Terry Joseph Swartz married August 10 in Darnell Road Free Methodist Church Huntington West Virginia. The bride’s father Kenton Parsons and the groom Millard Swartz assisted, with music by Mrs Ruby Cartmill and Phyllis McAllister. The couple resides in Alfred after a reception in the church Fellowship Hall.
Sheltering Arms Hospital Guild hosts its second annual style show at The Ohio University Inn on September 6 starting at 12 30 p m. Jeanne Cagney Morrison narrates with organ music by Eugene Wickstrom. Local merchants display clothing and tickets are available from Mrs Frank Rauch or Mrs Idus Murphree. Proceeds aid hospital equipment remodeling and related services as well as the Ruth Lyons Christmas Fund and Candy Stripers.
A light summer dessert from Virginia Heffington features melon balls, flaked coconut, and pineapple juice concentrate in stemmed glasses. Prepare cantaloupe or melon balls, top with coconut, and splash with chilled juice or red wine before serving. Makes six servings. Also notes a Blueberry Sundae with pie filling Port wine and lemon juice over vanilla ice cream.
In a Dear Abby column, a mother objects to a yearbook note saying have a bitchin summer. Abby explains the word means groovy to youths but warns not to apply such terms to one's mother. Santa Clara California reader signs C. M. J.
Dear Ben Laposky writes praising Abby for supporting tougher noise controls. The letter recalls European noise laws and cites expert testimony on noise as pollution. Rep Kupferman sponsors a noise control bill.
A reader responds to a column by Mother of Seven arguing that love for children cannot be taught and that the world would improve if people embraced all their offspring. The letter contends love for unwanted children can develop but is not as natural. The writer calls the seven-child advocate a greater threat than the bomb.
A reader thanks a contributor for advice and shares a domestic dilemma about lint on black slacks. She suspects gray pocket linings from manufacturers cause lint transfer and suggests matching lining color to the pants. The note hints at reconciliation with her husband through reframed guidance.
A reader notes using a ballpoint pen to label medicine lids for quick identification when labels are hard to read. She mentions years of trying to write on labels and bottles without success.
The column explains Heloise writes for housewives and homemakers and asks readers to send hints or problems. She cannot answer every letter due to high mail volume but will respond when possible.
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