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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1968
Page
7
Garry Myers outlines how infant and child responses vary with sensory input and the importance of guiding energy into purposeful activity. He warns that nervous movements and tics can't be eliminated by commands and offers prevention steps such as quiet environments, calm voices, safe play, and loving family support to aid treatment alongside medical care.
Dear Abby counsels apologize over a costly gift and urges gracious acceptance. A jealousy tied to a New Year kiss is discussed with guidance to ignore provocation. A reader writes about stamp prices for Christmas cards in the army, Abby condemns the aunt’s petty remarks and advises steering clear of pettiness.
Readers share tricks from using a clay flower pot as a drip tray for cutlery to sewing darts by marking with needle holes. A wildlife tip suggests nailing suet to a tree for birds, plus a floor repair hack with pinholes for flat linoleum. Other notes cover improvised wardrobe reuse and private phone lines.
The Helen Maclood Service Guild gathered at Mrs. Norma Brandeberry's home with fourteen members and guests in attendance for dinner and the meeting. Miss Marjorie Davis led the program. Mrs. A W Brandeberry stayed with her daughter and son-in-law in Columbus. Gil Courtney recently underwent surgery at Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg.
Haydenville St. and Mrs Hayden with Jeff and Linda plus Mr and Mrs Ralph Gordon of Obetz visited St. Haydens mother. They also called on Mr and Mrs Mike Danko of Millfield. Henry Williams hosted by Jack Ramey in Columbus. Harry Pollock guests included Calvin Pollock and sons from Megadore. Edward Bradley of Newark visited John Hooper. James Moore and daughters joined relatives at John Kline’s in Greendale. Malcolm Cook hosted guests from Bradford, Logan and more. National Merit Scholarships were established in 1955.
New York AP reports food prices rose in 1967, with restaurant meals about 5 percent higher and grocery shelf prices up under 0.5 percent. The Agriculture Department foresees 1968 markups of 2 to 3 percent and higher input costs, though Americans may spend a smaller share of income on groceries than in recent years.
Lois Wood of Athens High School leads girls in physical education and apparatus skills for more than 600 students daily. A Lancaster native and Ohio University graduate, she serves on the Ohio Advisory Council on Girls’ Physical Education and participates in Delta Kappa Gamma while balancing family life with church and bridge activities.
An English Hot Pot recipe features pork chops onions potatoes and bake time for four to six servings. The item notes a Brunswick stew inquiry to the Recipe Editor of The Athens Messenger. Also announced is the engagement of Sandy Whiteman to David Coen, with details on families education and current status, no wedding date set.
The Athens Delphian club has cancelled its scheduled meeting set for Tuesday. No makeup date announced as members are advised to note the cancellation in local notices.
Dear Abby traces George sending out 203 Christmas cards as a lighthearted peek into a family's holiday ritual and budget, noting the sender’s affectionate tone and focus on seasonal greetings.
A cheeky note suggests anyone claiming to be too old for love matters is either living in denial or missing out. The message reframes age as no barrier to romance and affection.
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