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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1974
Page
5
Science writer Ruth Winter reports researchers are near slowing aging via blood pressure control diet and exercise. She notes gender differences in aging and hints at hormone replacement as future, citing studies on bone protection and tissue firmness.
The Athens Messenger notes a Duke University Gerontology Center study linking mental activity to longevity and mentions memory drug research. It quotes Ruth Winter and discusses aging at the cellular level, with reflections on life, purpose, and evolving science. It also includes a Logan engagement notice for Linda Lee McAfooes and John Thomas Moorehead.
Dear Abby recounts audience responses from 1973 letters and shares a reader question about a false fanny while revealing the column's surprising 1973 reaction. The page includes a dilemma about paternity eye color and continued affection for an ex mother in law.
A confidential note to Mrs. C A M in Houston discusses birthday gifts and wedding invitations. Abby Van Buren offers personal reply options, a booklet for $1, and a mailing address for Abby’s correspondence.
Homemakers Club met with Mrs Helen Horvath for a potluck Christmas dinner. Santa handed out gifts to 19 members and a guest. Carrie Hall Club held its party at Mrs Albert Keirns home with 18 members and one child. The group donated 300 to the Grange piano fund. Devotions by Regenia McKibben. Florence Ashcraft led readings and contests with a gift exchange. Sue Keirns won the door prize. Mary Rickard to host January meeting with Pearl Ator leading the program. A note on grilled cheese sandwiches suggests sprinkling roasted diced almonds on cheese.
Hints from Heloise recounts letters from women about football watching on New Year’s Day.Wives describe TV overload, broken china, scattered meals, and divorces as husbands chase games. The column promises excerpts from men’s letters tomorrow and invites reader submissions.
The Federal Hocking High School student council organized a Christmas program with a four grade participation. The sophomore class won first prize in a canned food drive and juniors won second. The high school band caroled, freshmen sang, six girls danced, and solos by Debbonise and Butcher filled the program.
The Myrl Griffin Christmas get-together drew 51 attendees at Rebekah Hall Coolville. The oldest guest Mrs Lena Burd 84 and the youngest Glen Griffin 1 were among six five generation families present.
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Mingus of Millfield report a son Matthew James born December 26 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Edward Mingus and Mrs. Morrison of Glouster. great-grandparents include Hiram Mingus and A L Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Smith of Athens Route 3 announce a son Paul David born December 23 at O'Bleness. They also have a daughter Laura Lynn. other relatives include C C Chapman of Stockport and Lewis Smith of Athens Route 3. Edward D. Kirk of Letart W Va is a great-grandfather.
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