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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1975
Page
5
The past year drew multitudes of women into action both actively and by voice. Even homemakers joined the hue and cry over consumer rip-offs shortages ecology recycling and other causes as Women's Lib reached churches with wide reverberations.
In 1975 families planted gardens to beat grocery bills amid shortages of metal canning lids and clay flower pots. Women grew more consumer and health conscious, while inflation and recession spurred budgeting. The era saw record women in service roles, shifts in family planning, and advancing women into politics and religion.
Dear Abby reassures reader that pledges under duress are unenforceable and a secret ballot is a citizen’s right. A reader asks if she should support Wallace in 76. Abby says vote for the candidate of choice.
Pearl Chapel United Methodist Women held a potluck with Mrs. Robert Withrow and elected officers for the year led by Mary Wandling. Shade United Methodist Women met at Mary King’s home for a Christmas potluck with 27 attending, Tammy Guthrie sang, Ann Isaacs displayed ornaments, and Leela Swartz hosts next meeting January 8. Athens Chapter National Secretaries Association held a Christmas dinner at Marie White’s home, with Tish Long as auctioneer for the Christmas handcrafted items and foods auction.
The Ohio American Mothers announce state wide Arts and Crafts and Poetry Contests at Upper Arlington Municipal Building on Feb 16 with prizes and merit ribbons. Top two winners may exhibit at the National Art Competition in Washington D C April 30 to May 6. Contact Mabel Stewart Columbus arts and crafts and Mrs David R Blain poetry and Mrs Lowell Ralph young mother chairman for details and include a self addressed stamped envelope.
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Love of New Marshfield Route 1 announce the birth of their first son, Matthew David, born December 13 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. They also have a daughter, Jennifer Elaine. Grandparents are Maurice Steiner of Angola Indiana and Harry F. Love of New Marshfield Route 1. Great grandparents are Hiram Steiner of Pandora, Harry G. Love of Point Pleasant West Virginia, and Willard Simonton of Athens.
A 24 year old Australian shark catcher and pro surfer known as the Shark Girl of Mooloolaba prepares a US promotional tour. Kim McKenzie has logged about 1000 shark catches in three years off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and aims to see the film Jaws in New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles. She mixes fishing with surfing, recalling a 16 foot tiger shark and a bonanza 1972 catch that funded travel to world championships.
New Haven Connecticut pediatrician Dr. Morris A. Wessel says children can handle a loved one’s death if explained on their level. He cautions against euphemisms like going to sleep and notes that adult support helps a child grieve openly.
A two week playschool for ages 2 1/2 to 5 is planned by the Athens High School home economics department. Sessions run January 12 to 23 from 9 to 11 am and 12 30 to 2 30 pm with supervision by home economics students and teachers. Registration is first come, first served with a $5 donation per family.
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