Excessive Gift Buying Unwise Says Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren counsels that grandparents wishes to give expensive gifts should be respected yet warns returning unapproved items could harm Christmas relations. A second note shares a birth announcement for Ivan Douglas Lavender born Nov 28 with family details.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Ralph Lavender
Syracuse
Ivan Douglas
Lavenders
Becky Dawn
Glen Cundiff
Charleston
W Va
Clara Lavender
Ancil McKinney
Columbus
Dear Abby column and readers letters from Athens Messenger
A reader asks about Christmas loneliness and family plans plus multiple questions to Abby. A 50 year old man seeks advice on proposing to a divorced partner already wearing diamonds and a mother discusses being snubbed by sons and wishing for daughters. Messages include a satirical line about a healthy minded mother and parental roles.
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Abby
Oakland
Los Angeles
Cal
Child Lacks Experience To React By Ruth D Devol
Young parents often expect grown up behavior from their first born and may feel they fail as parents when missteps occur. The article encourages self reflection on unrealistic expectations and acknowledges well meaning but critical observers.
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Athens Co
Woodmen Christmas Party Planned by Camp 6990
Shade hosts a Christmas Party with a 6:30 p.m. potluck and meat and coffee furnished. Members and friends invited to join in a community gathering while upper text discusses parenting guidance and resources from local extension services.
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Modern
Woodmen of America
Shade
Woodmen
Cures Work Best On TV and Sinusitis Treatment
A panel of physicians notes TV relief is temporary and sinusitis needs 1 2 weeks of medical therapy to subside. They favor nasal spray phenylephrine hydrochloride Neo Synephrine for mucosal shrinkage and drainage. They recommend aspirin hot compresses and warn against smoking air travel swimming and alcohol.
Applications Open for Christian Youth Exchange in Athens
Athens residents aged 16 to 18 may apply to join the Christian Youth Exchange program. Local organizers note American students study abroad often as seniors, with many pursuing university or community service. Applications available at the Church of the Good Shepherd or Athens High School Counselor Karen Vedder. Contact Mrs Vedder or Rev. Robert Hughes for details.
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Athens
Committee For Athens Christian Youth Exchange
United States
Church of the Good Shepherd
Karen Vedder
Christian Youth Exchange
Henry Dean
Gerhard Gragherr
Germany
James Braselton
Exchangees
Allens High School
Warren Reininga
Vedder
Robert Hughes
Dale McGraw
Racine
Garcia
Harold Lansing Adams
Melvin Drake
Wayne Adams
Belpre
Miss McGraw
Southern High School
Gallipolis Business College
Phillip Sporn
Graham Station
W. Va
Army
Vietnam
Hawaii
Wesleyan United Methodist Church
Dale McClurg
Graduation Set For Area Dogs At Athens Armory Tonight
The Athens Training Club holds a public graduation at 8 p.m. at the Armory with Don Coutu judging exercises including heeling on lead figure eight standing recall long sit and long down. To earn a diploma dogs and trainers must score at least 60 of 100. Trophies go to the top three scorers. Katharin Foster with Chaney the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel achieved 193 of 200 at a Columbus area obedience trial. Lynn Heller and German Shepherd Grot fulfilled requirements across three shows with scores 185 18642 and 182.
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Athens Training Club
Don Coutu
American Kennel Club
Katharin Foster
Chaney
Columbus
Lynn Heller
Grot
Kennel Club
Hebron
Central Ohio Kennel Club
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Camden Clark Memorial Hospital
Parkersburg
George Koval
Philadelphia
Charles Bartha
Perth Amboy NJ
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Clarence McDonald
the Plains
George Sanborn Monte
Donnie
Kent Turner
Paul Columbus
Dale Potts
Roy Kirkendal
Kermit Smith
New Marshfield Ofs
Dee
U.S. NO
Florida
Long & Tender
Pac
Yanborn
Monarch Applesauce
Monarch
C.S
W.K Corn
Coupone
Chase & Sanborn
East State
Ohio
Ipoke
Wieners
Mou
VAC. Pac
POST
Peg
Maxwell House
Superior
Togo
Hi-C
Starkist Tuna
JOY Liquid Detergent
Rinso Detergent
Paris
Marie-Helene Godard
France
Hyenne Kendall
Karen Svegland
Sweden
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