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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1971

Page

8

Betty Crocker contest bans boys and brothers from West Babylon

General Mills confirms the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow scholarship is open to 600,000 girls nationwide and excludes all male entrants including Mozelle Thompson and his seven male friends who took the qualifying exam at West Babylon High School. Louis Champlin states boys are not eligible.

West Babylon L.I Betty Crocker Iowa Alaska Mozelle Thompson U.S General Mills Thompson Louis Champlin Champlin

Boys barred from women’s scholarship test sparks school clash

Mozelle Thompson and his brother Quarles, both seniors, tried to take a General Mills homemaking scholarship test restricted to girls. Principal Paul M. O’Brien permitted nine boys to finish the 55 minute exam after counsel with the school attorney and NASSP input. Officials say boys are screened out at the start and argue for a male eligibility challenge.

Mozelle Quarles Thompsons O'Brien School Board Humbert Martin Martin General Mills O’brien Washington National Association of Secondary School Principals NASSP Unahppy

Heloise Advice Highlights Family Candle Fun and Household Tricks

The column shares simple family games using candles as symbols for relatives, plus practical tips like drying wet gym shoes with a hair dryer nozzle. It also notes a nylon net plant protection idea for aquariums and a travel-friendly vacuum bottle case. Graduates Jaca A Goodwin and Arlene Fk Greenfield are listed with Army assignments and credentials.

Jaca A. Goodwin Army Corps Center Ft. McClellan Ala Carlisle Barracks Army War College Adjutant General's Corps Ohio University Goodwin William M. Goodwin U.S. Army Albany Arlene Fk. Greenfield Ledgewood N.J Athens SFC William A. Maxwell

Nuptials Announced for Morrison and Sayers in Jacksonville

Mr and Mrs James Levy of Reynoldsburg announce the marriage of Verda Faye Morrison to Homer Sayers of Millfield. The Dec 11 double ring ceremony was at Taylor Ridge Christian Church with Rev Paul Johnson officiating.

James Levy Reynoldsburg Jacksonville

You Can Shop With Kids And Still Keep Your Cool

Houston Chronicle offers advice from two child development experts on shopping with children. Edith Herbst and Edith Crouse share practical tips to reduce stress during trips, including planning, assigning kid tasks, and choosing good times.

Mary Luzuber Houston Chronicle Houston Edith Herbst The Oaks Edith Crouse University of Houston Laboratory College of Arts and Science

Nuptial Plans Announced for Dawn French and David Moore

Wedding plans proceed for Dawn Marie French and David C. Moore. The open church ceremony is set January 8 at 7 30 p.m. at Richland United Methodist Church with a reception at the American Legion Hall.

Dawn Marie French David C. Moore Richland United Methodist Church Jean Michaels Michael Adams Donald Saum Gene P French Athens Moore Alfred E. Moore Debra Lee Moore

Rutters Host Steppe's Party At Sportsman

Steppe's Beauticians Inc held its annual Christmas party at the Sportsman for about 65 employees and guests including zone executives district managers and two local salon managers. The dinner was hosted by multiple Rutt ers and Gecoma families. Steppe's operates 200 salons in 26 states with attendees including Claire Ball Harold Brown Roger Jones Anne Manda and Jean Phipps from Tri-County Vocational School Nelsonville.

Steppe’s Beauticians, Inc Sportsman Steppe’s Basil Rutter Rob Rutter James Gecoma Steppe’s Beauticians Claire Ball, Jr Harold Brown Roger Jones Anne Manda Jean Phipps Tri- County Vocational School Nelsonville

Abby Says Kiss and Tellers Are Seldom Believed

Abigail Van Buren reassures a teen that boys who kiss and tell are unreliable and warns against reputational harm from a boy’s false boasting. The column includes multiple letters about adoption disputes and classroom discipline among teachers, plus holiday greetings and Abby notices.

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