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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1973
Page
6
Judy Sidwell of the Cincinnati NOW chapter led about 300 participants from 19 women’s groups to mark the 53rd anniversary of women’s suffrage and urge ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Sidwell dismissed claims that activists burned bras, calling them false.
Cincinnati NOW organizers condemned opponents of the Equal Rights Amendment at a Fountain Square rally. They charged Ohio AFL-CIO President Frank King and others used funds and influence to block the ERA in the state senate. Awards naming King and others drew attention to perceived discrimination.
Readers share thrifty tips from padded hangers made with discarded panty hose to save money. Other letters describe children learning hygiene via mirrors, scented cornstarch bath powder, matching curtain lengths, and starching work clothes by line drying for best results.
Local and regional families held several fall reunions. The Welling Clarkse hosted relatives at Vore Ridge with attendees from Coolville San Antonio Tex Athens and Parkersburg among others. The White reunion convened at Lake Snowden Albany with numerous Jeffers White and related households. The Brown family reunion at Millfield Route 1 drew 47 attendees for a noon picnic with extended kin from Logan Akron Glouster Pomeroy and Athens.
A family recipe by Marian Reeder for Hazel's Mustard Pickles with cucumbers onions and cauliflower in a savory mustard sauce. The method covers soaking, preparing vegetables, simmering sauce, combining and chilling to yield six jars per half recipe, stored in the refrigerator.
Miss Jo Dianne Smothers became the bride of Neil Edwin Gilham in a August 25 ceremony at Grove City Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Gerald Easter. The couple, now residing in Columbus, are joined by families from Columbus and Athens area friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Zerkle of Mason announce the birth of their first child a son named Christopher Keith born August 27 at Holzer Medical Center. Grandparents are Lawrence Roush Mason Harold Lee Zerkle New Haven. Great grandparents are John Campbell Gallipolis Bernard Lieving Neva Zerkle New Haven.
Abby advises a grandmother and readers on personal style and neighbor noise. A 22 year old granddaughter embraces an unadorned look while others complain about loud children and chiming clocks. Readers share tips and request ear plugs and writing to Abby for guidance.
Albany Grange members planned a float for the Albany Community Fair parade, a refreshment booth and exhibit. Barbara Boggess presented a health and safety program with readings poems and a skit. The Sept. 8 meeting was cancelled and officer elections set for Sept. 22. Flower Power Garden Club named Mrs Arthur Kasler president replacing Mrs James Williams who moved. A burlap project created flowers and yardstick holders. Members visited Lan caster and New Straitsville greenhouses featuring exotic houseplants. Co hostess was Mrs William Dombroski. The 21st Lenigar Inaman reunion will be Sept. 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Jake Collins Warren Rd Athens.
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