This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1971
Page
6
Abigail Van Buren replies to a letter from a nonplaying country club member who resents women golfers borrowing her husband. Abby summarizes men prefer golf with men, notes mixed foursomes, and suggests addressing the issue directly. Readers are invited to write to Abby with similar concerns.
Mrs. John J. Evans a Latin and English teacher at Alexander High School sponsors a Roman banquet with foods costumes and songs to show Latin as a discipline while making learning enjoyable She uses literature teaching methods and student involvement to compare Roman family life with present day and to relate classical ideas to modern problems Evans collects antiques glassware and rocks for bracelets She is Akron born a 19 year teaching veteran with stints at Ohio University and across PA and CA Her husband directs student teaching at OU and their son studies sculpture prompting a local club program on how artists materials relate to our time
Dr Myers explains to parents and children how to plan a school year clothing budget. He advises family councils, shared decisions on cash versus credit, and parents guiding teens toward independent yet prudent shopping.
The Bethel United Methodist Church of Athens hosts its annual Sunday School picnic at Camp Otter bein inviting parishes The Plains Mc Dougal and Poston. Attendees include Rev Arthur Duhi and many families. total attendance exceeds 70 with 20 children. Descendants of P G and Jessie Layne schedule their annual reunion September 5 at the roadside park in New Haven West Virginia with a noon potluck.
Dear Abby answers that a girl must possess humility in addition to beauty brains personality clothes talent and charm to be well liked. The brief exchange frames humility as essential guidance for social acceptance.
A Richmond Virginia reader asks if her mother senile after frequent goodwill visits and gifts that feel like slights to her family. Abby suggests possible senility and offers perspective on the confusing behavior.
A reader writes about attending a wedding and reception with a gift. The couple received many gifts at the event, prompting questions about proper gift etiquette and generosity.
Mr and Mrs Robert Buck of Guysville Route 1 announce the birth of their first child Daniel Alan born August 11 at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg West Virginia Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Forest Metcalf and Mr and Mrs Theodore Buck all of Guysville Route 1.
Reader tips reveal instant seasonal organization by storing gloves in purses and scarves in the same drawer. Other suggestions include crocheting around growing kids’ slacks and using pipe cleaners as miniature paint brushes, with playful kitchen banter and homemaker humor.
Mrs. Jesse Brooks seeks a corn relish recipe in Athens Route 2. The note shares a Pepper Relish recipe from Culinary Capers with peppers onions cabbage and vinegar, and invites readers to send a corn relish recipe for the Recipe Editor at The Athens Messenger.
A student describes soaking scrap paper from a college and using watercolors to paint the sheets. When dry the paper exhibits a tie-dyed appearance, yielding unique stationery material.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.