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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1973
Page
5
Abigail Van Buren addresses three reader queries on gifts, marriage trouble, and infidelity. A wife asks if her husband should give a Valentine gift. Abby urges acceptance if unreceptive and labels the wife's nagging. A separations case prompts counseling and possible divorce. A homespun tip and a reader letter round out the column with light humor.
Madison woman Stephanie Twin, formerly Mrs Richard Smuckler, legally restored her maiden name with Dane County Circuit Judge Norris Maloney. Supported by her husband and UW law student Linda Roberson and lawyer Alan Koritzinsky, she now uses Ms. and prefers Stevie. The case also revealed related Wisconsin state attorney matters.
In 1902 rulings the Athens Messenger noted a person may use any name if not defrauding. Judge Maloney allowed a wife to resume her maiden name. Richard Smuckler supported his wife’s choice and claimed both share equal goals and identity beyond marriage. The pair reject the old custom of a wife taking her husband’s name.
Abdominal cramps have many potential causes from minor to serious. An ice bag may soothe pain temporarily, but use as an emergency method has limits and risks, and persistent cramps require medical evaluation. Mrs. H V Kansas asks about safety and appropriate responses.
Club Amesville Grange welcomed Athens and Lodi Granges for the February session. Athens led with the fourth degree and Lodi closed the meeting. Mrs. Villa Henry presented a poetry program and group songs. Nellie Woolley spoke on the Coon Skin Library history. Harry Henry summarized Amesville Grange activities. An antiques display and refreshments for 70 members and guests followed. Separately, Athens Friends and Neighbors held an international travel festival at Baker Center Ballroom with a luncheon and slides on Nigeria Mexico Ecuador and Ireland.
Kathy Evans described Nigeria's contrasts and showcased a Nigerian tailored outfit and Mexican Hat Dance cant. The talk touched on medical caution about abdominal pain and the importance of not masking pain with drugs or ice and the need for doctor supervision.
Pi Beta Phi Alumnae meet with Mrs. Sharon Schwarzel at 149 Grosvenor St Thursday at 7 30 p m. Carol Voelz will discuss issues affecting actives and alumnae. Ohio Alpha group officers and members will attend.
Chauncey Elementary first grade students Elizabeth Wilson and Jane Scott host a Valentine coffee for parents from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, inviting families to enjoy the event and celebrate the occasion.
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