Athens Children Decorate Courthouse Christmas Tree
Children from local day care and nursery schools bundled in parkas gathered at the Athens County Courthouse to hang handmade ornaments on the city tree. Teachers from five centers helped plan crafts using milkweed pods foil glitter and cans while Santa watched and a young chorus sang.
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Athens County Court House
Hocking Valley Day School
Ohio University
East End Nursery School
Athens Cooperative School
Tri- County
Athens
Chauncey Cap
Santa
Volunteers Boost Patient Care At O Bleness Memorial Hospital
At O Bleness Memorial Hospital volunteers contributed nearly 6000 hours last year aiding staff and patients. Volunteers range from candy stripers to retirees and work weekly or on special projects matching skills with needs under director Betty Anastas. Questions remain about long term staffing as women make up most volunteers. The program emphasizes compassionate service and includes patient companionship, food tray delivery, clerical work, and decorations during the holiday season.
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Susan van Hala Messenger
O'’Bleness Memorial Hospital
Betty Anastas
Abused trust and neighbors weigh advice from Abby
A reader asks how to handle a voyeur husband who has repeatedly peeped at relatives. Abby reassures the risk is small, urges professional help, and notes he can overcome it if he commits. A second letter asks about keeping or returning an engagement ring after a breakup. A third asks how to curb nuisance dogs with police or local animal control guidance.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Mental Health Association
Terrarium care tips and a family ethics dilemma
A reader asks about growing terrariums with proper care and lighting and whether to keep a close friendship with a son's estranged wife. Dear Abby advises continuing the friendship, saying the unethical party is the son for objecting.
Garden Club Meeting Led by Mrs. Holter in New Haven
The New Haven Garden Club convened in the Lutheran Church multipurpose room with hostesses Mrs. Ruth Batey and Mrs. Howard Burris. Guest speaker Mrs. Pat Holter demonstrated modern flower arrangements using her backgrounds and colored lights, accompanied by three guests Mrs. Ada Holter Mrs. Rose Guinther and Mrs. Deem.
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New Haven
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