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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1974

Page

5

Divorce Rate Doubles Since 1960 Amid Social Shifts

In New Haven, counselors say the US divorce rate has nearly doubled since 1960. Jane Markle notes more young people divorce not from fear of being alone but from unwillingness to stay in unrewarding relationships. Eugene Eliasoph and Robert Singer warn erosion of the nuclear family fuels rising separations.

New Haven, Conn U.S Jane Markle New Haven Eugene Eliasoph Robert Singer Singer Eliasoph Markle

Counseling shifts as divorce rises among women says Athens experts

The Athens Messenger reports counselors note more women seek guidance for divorce while men avoid counseling as weakness. Experts say new social doors give younger people more options, but older individuals fear living alone and reduced opportunities. Women often seek practical steps, while men are urged to explore feelings.

Eleasoph New Haven Center For Human Relationship

Abby Says Think You Should Go to Hubby’s Party

Abigail Van Buren answers readers on whether the wife should attend her husband’s company Christmas party with coworkers. She advises going, even if it means the husband may bring a single female colleague, and suggests enjoying the event together.

Abby Abigail van Buren

Local births reported for multiple families across Ohio

New Hoek couple Bill and Pat Rife of Middleport announce daughter Penni Dawn their first child. Jeffrey Craig born to James and Karen Birchfield of Rutland at Holzer Medical Center. Rex Randall Brown II born to Rex Randall Brown and Rosemary Imboden of Columbus. Darrel Helmen dollar and partner announce son John Darrel with grandparents Herman Kennard and John Carter. Wendy Sue born to Kenneth Clemons and Debb ie Norton at Holzer Medical Center. Russell Eugene born to Eugene Triplett and partner with daughter. Hawley grandparents noted for several families in Middleport and Belpre.

Bill Rife Middleport Penni Dawn Leslie Hawley James Birchfield Rutland Jeffrey Craig Holzer Medical Center Robert Conkle Mrs. Birchfield Rex Randall Brown Rosemary Imboden Columbus Rex Randall II Oscar Imboden Minersville Darrel Helmendollar John Darrel Herman Kennard John Carter Starr Kenneth Clemons Debbie Norton Radcliff Wendy Sue Harry Norton Eugene Triplett Belpre Russell Eugene

Hot Crunchies Recipe From Marian Reeder

Hot Crunchies cookies feature sugar nut and raisin flavor and are baked hot from the oven. The General Federation of Women's Clubs Cookbook recipe uses flour sugar shortening egg nuts and raisins with 15 minute bake time for about 30 cookies.

Marian Reeder General Federation of Women’s Clubs

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