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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1973

Page

5

FDA Moves to Tighten Infant Crib Safety Standards

The FDA plans to impose mandatory crib slat spacing limits of 2% inches and set minimum rail heights and interior dimensions. Sen. Charles Percy spearheaded the push, citing 200 infant deaths yearly and surveys showing widespread noncompliance with current 3% inch standards.

National Commissin FDA Percy Washington University of Michigan Bureau of Product Safety Peter Barton Hutt Hutt Federal Register Commission On Product Safety Nixon Commission

Miss Fry Named To Who's Who Among American Students

Judith M. Fry, a senior at Athens High School, earns Who's Who Among American High School Students for 1971 72 and 1972 73. She joins students from over 18 000 schools for leadership in academics athletics and service and competes for a $1 000 scholarship.

Judith M. Fry Athens High School Miss Fry Z. Brent Fry Athens Girl's Athletic Association Interclub Forum C.O.E Young Life Campaigners Chorale Buckeye Girl's State Funk & Whaley Sports, Inc Ohio University

Hints From Heloise Fixes Mirrors And Beds In Daily Tips

Dear Heloise offers a glue and patch method to restore aged mirrors using water based glues and small reflective pieces. A reader shares tying glasses to an elephant after Kilimanjaro talk, while another explains sewing twin comforters to fit a king bed. The column invites readers to send hints for addressing homemaker questions.

Heloise Kilimanjaro

Local Women Pledge AGD At Ohio University

Miss Sharon Kozma daughter of Mr and Mrs Calmon Kozma of 86 S May Ave a freshman at Ohio University majoring in special education and Miss Margaret Dohn daughter of Dr and Mrs Norman H Cohn of 17 Briarwood a freshman journalism major were pledged to the Zeta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority The correction notes a Wednesday meeting of 8 at 8 40 was omitted from the Sunday calendar The club will meet at 8 p m at the American Legion home.

Sharon Kozma Margaret Dohn Zeta Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Kozma Calmon Kozma S. May Ave Ohio University Miss Dohn Norman H. Cohn Briarwood American Legion

Jewish head covering customs across traditions

A reader asks about when Jews wear head coverings at funerals weddings and services. Abby explains orthodox conservative and reform practices vary with tradition and that skull caps are common in Orthodox practice but not universal.

Abigail van Buren Abby Europe North America

Women Meet Friday To Celebrate Pray

Amesville Church Women United plans World Day of Prayer at 9:30 a.m. Friday March 2 in United Methodist Church. The event unites 168 countries with theme Alert in Our Time and supports care, trade, and Asian American outreach through interchurch offerings and programs.

Amesville Unit Church Women United United Methodist Church CWU New Zealand United States Mississippi

Girl Scouts Start Educational Workshop Series in Parkersburg

The Four Rivers Girl Scout Council launches a continuing education program for volunteers with sessions at Parkersburg Community College led by Salem College staff and local supporters. The schedule runs March 6 April 10 and April 24 from 9 30 am to 2 30 pm with a 2 50 fee and sack lunches. Reservations via the college. Tricia Jennifer Taggart born February 6 at O Bleness Memorial Hospital joins siblings Tera Jane Tamara Jean and Terry Jason with grandparents listed.

The Four Rivers Girl Scout Council Salem College Terry Jane) Taggart Buchtel Tricia Jennifer O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Taggart Tera Jane Tamara Jean Terry Jason Robert Sheley Middleport Ethel Levins Carbon Hill

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Food and Drug Administration Charles H. Percy Bill Win Holsinger Reedsville Route 1 Patti Rick Koenig Leonard Koenig Tuppers Plains Eastern High School Koenig FMC Corporation Viscose Who’s Who Guild of O’bleness Memorial Hospital Baker Center Ballroom Ohio University Sorority Ellen Goldsberry Ohio University Home Economics Department Linda Gaskell Gayle Snyder Jan la Graff Figg’s Logan’s Marting’s Hospital Mrs. Foreman Samuel Clemens IV Gals Carol Lewis Kevin Age Philo Dracena Sunnybank Ohio Logan Monument CO Logan L. A Calif Middleport, O the Athens Messenger Girl Scouts Robert McCloy Parkersburg Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company East Care Nelsonville
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