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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1969

Page

21

Hocking Funds To Benefit Bridge Fans Aid Charity

A Logan charity bridge marathon started in 1964 to raise funds for local organizations. Four ladies and seven couples competed for first prize with proceeds split between the Goodyear Wives and the Bowen Scholarship Fund. Goodyear Wives president Esther Wiltoske announced the event would support teen programs and a junior Bowdler fund, with a dinner at the Way Hotel and prizes awarded to top pairs.

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Fathers Take Active Roles at Home and School

Fathers increasingly perform chores once tagged as maternal as they diaper children, wash dishes, read, and attend parent-teacher conferences. The trend challenges gender norms, with men joining nursery schools and even serving on boards, as examples like Beverly Hills parents and researchers note benefits for child development and father-child bonding.

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Fathers in School Maintenance Come Under Spotlight

The Messenger highlights growing father involvement in school maintenance and governance. It notes the push for 100 percent participation, with fathers contributing in roles from repairs to boards. The piece urges practical engagement beyond obvious duties as schools balance duties and daily pressures.

Dear Abby column mishmash of petty misunderstandings

A reader narrates two unrelated troubles. One concerns a mistaken arrest report after a purse theft, prompting call for a correction and social embarrassment. The other involves a grandmother frustrated by a daughter's reluctance to share the grandchild, seeking advice on patience and boundaries.

Dolls Bring Christmas Joy To Needy Athens Kids

The Salvation Army led by Captains Mangum and Conrad distributed 144 dolls to girls and young women in the Athens Nelsonville Glouster area for a Friday Doll Tea. Winners in teen and adult doll contests were named, with outfits ranging from bridal to formal. dolls will be placed in Christmas baskets with multiple dolls per family along with new toys donated by the community.

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Christmas tree safety tips from Athens agent

Special care with your tree steps for keeping Christmas safe by Nancy Robinson outlines simple actions to reduce holiday hazards. It notes smaller trees are safer and easier to set up, keeps the trunk trimmed at a one inch angle, places the tree in a water container, and keeps it away from fireplaces and registers. It advises checking lights for frayed cords and avoiding burning wrappings inside, recommending outdoor burning for trash and keeping safety gear handy.

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