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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1975
Page
5
Abbreviated column features readers proposing printing the Ten Commandments on bedsheets to curb theft and sin. Abby suggests testing the idea with a sample. The page also covers questions on wives’ social duties and a debt with a widow, with Abby offering practical guidance.
East St. Louis report shows Brown's Food Store selling raccoon and opossum as affordable meals. Since Nov 9, about 500 pounds of raccoon and 40 pounds of opossum have been sold at 69 cents per pound. Brown notes meat's taste and nostalgia drive demand and describes raccoon as lean beeflike and opossum as greasy. Ladies Night at Trimble Middle School is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. with 50 cent admission.
Ohio University’s Modern Languages Department launches International Week with a Saturday International Dinner co sponsored by Baker Center. Dishes include Portuguese almond soup, port wine fish, Russian cabbage soup, baked noodles, Italian marinated vegetables, and French chicken in wine. Performers include Ballet Folklorico des Lenguas Modernas from OU and Ziveli Kolo Ensemble from OSU. Dinner served 6 to 8 30 PM in the ballroom.
The Athens Messenger notes multiple international events in the Athens area. A cultural artifacts gallery opens outside the ballroom. Activities include German folk songs and a French Choir on January 20 7 30 p.m. in Room 117 Ellis Hall. El Topo screens January 22 at Athens Cinema. Moliere play Les Precieuses Ridicules January 24 8 p.m. Seigfried Auditorium. Potluck with Puerto Rican and Latin American songs January 26 at 6 p.m. Tickets 1 per person on January 23 24 outside Ellis Hall language lab. Co sponsored with IGL and Phi Sigma Ioto.
AP science writer William Stockton reports on the fluoride toothpaste debate. Experts agree fluoride reduces cavities, while the value of nonfluoride pastes remains unproven. Some suggest abrasives aid stains, but brushing itself remains essential.
AP News notes cheese is versatile for appetizers soups entr es and desserts. It offers high protein equal to meat fish or poultry in a three ounce serving and remains a rich source of milk nutrients. The industry now totals about 2.5 billion dollars yearly, with growth toward 3 billion by 1975.
Area club notes cover a January observance of the Supreme Court abortion decision, rename from Athens to Athens County Right to Life, and state committee activities. Attendees from The Plains Guysville Chauncey and Athens included. The Athens County Pomona Grange met with Deputy Master Waldo Poston presiding.
The Luggage and Leather Goods Manufacturers of America urges travelers to tailor luggage to trip length and mode. For cruises use 26 or 29 inch suitcases plus a 24 inch bag and a shoulder tote. long air trips need 26 or 29 inch bags. short trips call for a 24 inch bag and tote. a two to three suit option suits men. weekend trips use a 24 inch bag or carry on.
Delmar J. Stauffer of the American Dental Association notes higher sugar costs may reduce snacking on sugary foods, potentially lowering tooth decay if people limit between meal sweets and brush after meals. He warns hidden sugars in prepared foods remain a concern and urges reading labels.
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