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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1977
Page
5
Food price increases slowed in 1976 with totals rising 3 to 4 percent and a forecast for similar gains in 1977. Harvests were strong for farmers, helping supermarket bills, while government regulation prompted concern about Washington’s reach. Coffee costs rose sharply after a 1975 freeze, closing the year at about 2.50 a pound.
The piece notes 1976 beef prices easing while beef may cost a record 1.49 per pound in 1977. It highlights sugar remaining weak, cocoa rising, and meat producers cutting herds. Government moves target fluorocarbon aerosols, product labeling, and anti trust actions while Ford and Carter push restraint on regulation. The ozone issue and consumer protections loom large.
A 73 year old woman laments chatter that distances friends and seeks balance. Abby counsels deliberate speech, no interruptions, and notes the son’s honesty may be kind. Letters warn about a sister's child care after school and suggest babysitters or neighbor reports if needed.
Jimmie Lu Daidone 30, a former elementary teacher, runs the Stardust Hotel race book in Las Vegas. She oversees a plush betting room offering four major and five smaller tracks plus baseball and football bets. She notes strong Super Bowl handle and says she enjoys gambling work more than teaching.
Judy Allen, a Quincy Illinois bridal consultant for Carson Pirie Scott, says she grows as nervous as brides at weddings and that her joy comes from watching the groom see the bride on her big day. She notes most brides start solo or with a friend, then return with their mothers for final choices, and outlines fashion trends from traditional gowns to evolving styles and colors.
Mr and Mrs James Perry of Westport Road Columbus announce the January 1 birth of a daughter Kimberly Ann at Riverside Methodist Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Cassidy Reynoldsburg and Mr and Mrs Worley Perry Athens Route 1 Great grandparents are Mrs Daisy Pidcock Athens Route 1 and Garnet Perry also of Athens Route 1
Marian Reeder shares a traditional New England Bannock recipe meant to accompany ham. It uses milk, corn meal, salt, butter, and separated eggs to create a baked, custardlike side dish, cooked gently then finished in a hot oven.
A Belpre family celebration for Randy and Melanie Greene marks the second birthday of twins Adam Randall and Nathan Edward with grandparents Davis Greene Albany Wilfred Folger Marietta and Nick Folger Marietta also present. Michigan State research finds bean sprouts provide high quality protein comparable to beans with higher vitamin C niacin and riboflavin.
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