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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1974
Page
3
Consumers should read ingredient lists and understand fat types before buying margarine or butter. Betty Reese explains labels show fat content, with hydrogenated oils indicating saturation and unsaturated oils indicating healthier choices.
Marietta College in Ohio becomes home to its first serious all female eight crew as Debbie Miller and about 15 others train on the Muskingum River. Senior Peter Gross organizes the program with coach Ralph Lindamood backing a phased entry including swimming tests and a 250 pound shell.
The Athens I Messenger notes female rowers joining the team under a student coach registered with the NAAO. Coxswain Hope Erhard, a Harvard lineage, rows for Middlesex prep, and Debbie Miller serves as volunteer assistant. A wool blanket she crocheted features an M symbolizing Marietta oarsmen and oarswomen.
Dear Abby offers a two woman dilemma for a widower: a secure but dull life with a 51 year old widow and a risky but lively future with a 28-year-old. The reader must decide his fate, with Abby urging personal choice and a hopeful outlook. Additional letters touch on misgivings about a baby’s identity, guilt from a hospital visit, and a note on listening rights.
Philadelphia reports that about 9.3 million single, divorced and widowed women live alone, with 7 million leading or heading families. High rise living, condo markets, and metro move boosts demand for amenity buildings and downtown housing for working women.
Alexander High School junior wins first in the FFA extemporaneous speaking contest at Warren Local High School earning state contest entry with 14 others. Eddie Bailey earns $15 for placing among eight speakers. Fourth in creed speaking goes to Steve Dougan a freshman in vocational agriculture with a gold rating among 21 entrants. Coach John Hamill leads the Alexander team.
Cmdr. and Mrs. Richard H. Barker and their four children of Camp Chase Naval Air Station Beeville Texas visit Athens December 28 to 30. They will then go to Cleveland to see Commander Barker's mother Mrs. Margaret Barker. The Athens County Unit of the American Cancer Society serves coffee and cookies from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday.
Albany Grange members held a turkey dinner with potluck for sixty five attendees. Junior Grange led by Yvonne Cline presented readings and a candlelight service with solos by Jennifer Butcher and Timmy Boggess, Santa's gifts and a food basket for a needy family. Sayre Study Circle hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Clay Smith's home with a luncheon and a program by Mrs. Clinton. Beatrix Rosser organized Santa gift exchange. Richland Garden Club met at Mrs. Rosser's for a Christmas party. reports on the flower show were given by Mrs. Mizicko, and plans made for the Jan 14 Good Luck Garden Club meeting with color slides. A draft article on a dwarf banana was read by Mrs. Fee. Mrs. Shields reviewed Animal Children by the National Audubon Society. Christmas arrangements were created for Athens Mental Health Center. A workshop led by Mrs. Cloyce Martin is planned for Jan 21. A double ring candlelight ceremony was conducted by Rev. Herbert Lovemore with Carroll Evans as organist. The bride wore a white gown with lace and a colonial bouquet. Nancy Bergeron served as matron of honor and James J. Bergeron was best man. reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. both newlyweds had been stationed at Hubert Field, Florida.
The American Family Physician reports thumb sucking is learned rather than a sign of emotional disturbance. Many infants suck their thumbs but most stop by age four. If it continues, consult a pedodontist or orthodontist. Dentofacial development mainly occurs from ages four to fourteen and about half of malocclusion stems from oral habits like thumb sucking.
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