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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
14
Joyces column advises selecting electric hair care devices by hair type. It notes fine, oily, curly, straight, and dry hair require different tools and cuts, and warns many appliances fail to suit individual hair needs. Hand-held blow dryers, styler dryers, and rollers dominate, with interchangeable attachments like brushes and combs.
The article compares hairdryers and related devices, detailing wattage and settings for drying and styling, warns against empty boasts of extra strong air flow, and highlights features like nozzles, dual voltage, mist attachments, and stands. It notes that thick hair needs power, fine hair benefits from airflow and heat balance, and hot air combs do not dry wet hair quickly. It also covers hairsetters, mist heat, and untangling combs, plus buying tips and warranty advice.
A 15 year old writes Abby Van Buren praising six months off drugs, stealing less, and improving family ties and faith. He credits a dedicated teacher, his parents, and vows never to relapse, hoping his letter helps others.
Washington DC reports new federal crib safety standards to limit slat spacing to two and a half inches, require safe dropside locks, standardize mattress and rail heights, and curb infant suffocation and entrapment risks. Older cribs may remain in use until 1974. parents are advised to choose tight slat spacing and snug mattresses or use towels to fill gaps.
Athens Christian Women's Club schedules a December 12 luncheon at Baker Center Ballroom with Sheila Graham, Malone College dean of women, as speaker. The group, part of a national network in 35 countries, features music, local demonstrations, and Advent wreath making. Nursery care is available at First Presbyterian Church for a small fee. reservations via Betty Mason or Midge Rowland.
Informal weekly Bible coffees open to all are an outgrowth of the local group. A special men's night at Athens Country Club is planned for January 25 with Bob Littler of Key Biscayne Florida as the speaker.
Athens High School Future Homemakers of America visited Columbus Children's Hospital to donate funds raised by a bikeathon and to present bean bags made for wards. Members toured the hospital and planned a get acquainted party for children in a chapter project.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Richland Area Fire Department hosts a benefit square dance at Shade Elementary School to raise funds for medical expenses of 10 month old Kim Ross. The event runs Saturday night from 9 p.m. to midnight with music by Frog and the Greenhorns. Kimberly is the daughter of Mr and Mrs David Ross of Athens.
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