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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1971

Page

5

No Instant Solution Seen For Drug Abuse Problem

An article cites that real progress on drug education is elusive. Teachers face pressure and bias, often delivering only sporadic assemblies rather than sustained, unbiased instruction. Critics warn that scare tactics fail, especially with students already using or wavering between use and abstinence.

Washington, D. C Bridgeport Conn Donald Wolk University of Bridgeport National Council For the Social Studies National Education Association Wolk Cotics Stamford

Drug education questioned after Schreiber study findings

A Port Washington high school survey shows students exposed to drug education did not reduce narcotic use. The report links peer pressure and family habits to drug taking, urging programs that address underlying causes and student input rather than purely lecturing.

Schreiber High School Port Washington N. Y Wolk Tion Georgia Schreiber Washington D. C

Quotable Women Hail New Recruit Julie Nixon Eisenhower

Tanya Roche of Atlantic Beach Florida praises Julie Nixon Eisenhower as a promising addition to the elementary school faculty. The remark reflects support for a new recruit joining the teachers and staff of the school.

Tanya Roche Atlantic Beach, Fla Julie Nixon Eisenhower

Births and Family Announcements Across Athens and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Michael Nice of Albany announce the birth of Marcus Ray born Aug 20 at O Bl ness Hospital. Grandparents Arley Markin and Rob ert Nice. Navy service in Kingsville Texas. They have another son Brian age 2. Mr and Mrs Brian C Ford Shawnee Kan announce Scott Alan born Friday Aug 27 in Bethany Hospital Kansas City Kan. Grandparents Dr and Mrs Donald Ford Lucas Kan and Mrs Ted Stiff Athens. Mr and Mrs Charles J Rowan The Plains announce John Bernard born Aug 19 at O Bl ness Memorial Hospital also a daughter Susan Marie 4 and son Charles Richard 18 months. Grandparents John J Collins Athens and George B Rowan The Plains.

Michael Nice Albany Marcus Ray O’bleness Hospital Arley Markin Robert Nice New Plymouth Arch Markins Athens Margaret McDonald Margaret Nice Union Furnace Gladys Friley Logan Ruben Friley Haydenville Navy Kingsville Tex Brian Brian C. Ford Janet Stiff Shawnee Kans Scott Alan Bethany Hospital Kansas City Donald Ford Lucas Ted Stiff Charles J. Rowan W. Third St the Plains John Bernard O’bleness Memorial Hospital Susan Marie Charles Richard John J. Collins Warren Rd George B. Rowan Mound St

Auxiliary Donates to Athens County Mentally Retarded Group

The Past Presidents Association of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Ohio presents a check to the Athens County Association of Mentally Retarded. Mrs Charles Sloan receives the gift at Beacon School from four New Marshfield VFW Ladies Auxiliary members Virgene Martin Florence Llewellyn Hazel Llewellyn and Mary McFadden. Funds support the association dental program funded by individuals and civic groups.

Athens County Association of Mentally Retarded

Waitress voices woes on tips and separate checks

Dear Abby letters reveal a Cypress California waitress discussing long hours, low pay, and the burden of assisting bus boys while customers favor smaller tips. She notes many waitresses support families with meager wages and questions education and opportunity.

Abigail van Buren Abby

Silver Care Trick From Roadside Cafe Tip

A roadside cafe waitress wrapped knife, fork and spoon in a damp napkin to keep them together and used moisture to hold the trio. The tip suggests using this method at home to speed putting away silverware.

Gussie

Bride Elect Honored At Randall MacCleary Shower

Mrs Pat Deeds and Mrs Sara Green hosted a bridal shower for Miss Jane Burfield bride elect of Randall MacCleary. Games awarded prizes to Mrs Carroll Pierce Mrs Karen France Mrs Linda Batdorff Miss Karla Gutheil and Mrs Lola Roberts. Attending included Mrs Robert Burfield and other relatives and friends.

Pat Deeds Sara Green Jane Burfield Randall MacCleary Carroll Pierce Karen France Linda Batdorff Karla Gutheil Lola Roberts Robert Burfield Patricia Mac-Cleary Karen Mac-Cleary Lola McCoy Linda Pierce Vera Bean Dorothy Gettle Mary Hartley Gayle Sayre Ginger Cunningham Shirley Dorman Janice Vollmer

Open House Planned for Mrs Blanche Pollins 90th Birthday

An open house is planned for Saturday September 4 for Mrs Blanche Pollins of Coolville Route 2 as she marks her 90th birthday. Relatives and friends are invited from 2 p.m. through the evening.

Blanche Pollins Coolville

Letter of Laughter Dear Heloise Retailing Wit for Lazy Housekeeping

A playful column summarizes a reader’s plan to redecorate with minimal effort. It uses humor about avoiding housework while painting a living room and dabbling paint on small wooden pieces to prompt shopping for fabrics and accessories.

Heloise Matilda

Windle Race Fruit Surprise Dessert

This dessert uses fresh peaches, cantaloupe, and watermelon balls in orange or raspberry gelatin. Prepare gelatin, chill in a shallow pan, insert peach halves cut side up with fruit balls, set, then cut into squares and serve with whipped cream or sour cream as a salad.

Letter of Thought on Economy Meat Cuts and Harmless Adaptations

A reader warns women to keep clever economy meat cut ideas to themselves and recalls price jumps from renaming frank steak to London Broil and chicken wings from a joint becoming a miniature drumstick as an hors d oeuvres.

Heloise London

Wig Organization Hack With Coffee Cans

A reader describes storing wiglets wigs and falls in recycled 3 pound coffee cans. Large bobby pins clips and decorations stay inside each can with the wig. a plastic lid seals the top and a bag covers the setup. The compact system sits upright on a closet shelf for easy handling.

Heloise

Heloise column invites reader hints and questions

This housewife guidance snippet explains Heloise cannot answer all letters but will address questions when possible. It notes readers may write to Heloise in care of the newspaper, with Judy praising a travel iron’s suitability for baby clothes and ruffles.

Heloise

Alien Marriage and Path to Citizenship Rules

The text explains that marriage to an American no longer grants automatic citizenship. It notes that a foreigner may become a permanent resident first, then qualify for citizenship after three years of residency with the U.S. citizen spouse, highlighting this as an incentive for aliens to marry Americans.

Utica United States U. S

Personal advice column note to Abby

A reader invites readers to write to Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 for a personal reply the request includes a stamped addressed envelope.

Abby Los Angeles Cal

Athens Senior Citizens Club Plans Fair Trip

Athens Senior Citizens Club members viewed a color sound film "Adventure in Maturity" presented by Gordon Lawrence of the Athens Jaycees. They planned to attend the Ohio State Fair on Senior Citizens Day Monday with Mr. Lawrence providing transportation.

Athens Senior Citizens Club Gordon Lawrence The Athens Jaycees Lawrence

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