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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1977
Page
7
The United Campus Ministry appoints its first woman minister Rev. Jan Griesinger to its staff, marking a historic ordination in 1970 within the United Church. Her appointment signals a milestone for gender representation in campus ministry leadership.
Support groups and skills workshops for women run Monday evenings from January 24 to February 28, 8 to 9 30 p m at United Campus Ministry 18 N College St Each six week session costs 7 50 with five topics led by Gwen Rosemand Judy Klare Charlotte Kass and Rev Jan Griesinger Child care is free at First United Methodist Church 25 College St Women invited to bring a dish to the 6 30 potluck serving the first session Children may attend the potluck
A Senate nutrition committee report declares diet as a leading public health problem and urges a major federal education program. It links fat, sugar, salt and alcohol to six top killers and calls for more fruits vegetables whole grains poultry and fish while reducing high fat meat and junk food advertising. The panel backs compulsory nutrition labeling and classroom and TV education for Americans.
The Athens Day Living Center at Parks Hall on West Green releases a weekly schedule for Jan 17 to 20. Activities include arthritis talk by Pat Goyer, movies, tours of the Athens Messenger, sack lunches, crafts, fitness, and musical programs with various snack times.
The Athens La Sertoma will stage its annual Youth Service Award Program on February 6 at the First Presbyterian Church. The Brenda Hartley Morris Scholarship will be presented, honoring community service and leadership. Mrs. Morris, chairwoman, contacted 85 area schools churches and community leaders for recommendations. a judging panel selected six youths from whom a recipient will be named. The event is open to the public.
A layette shower for Mrs. Ronnie Chapman of The Plains was hosted at Joyce Bobo's home with aid from Athens volunteers Betsy Rose Doris Brooks and Arlene Perry. Prizes were claimed by Mrs Pamela Van Nest and Miss Becky Metcalf, with numerous guests including Ginny Bobo Wanda Cone Rita Riggle and others attending.
The February issue of Family Circle cites clinical psychologist Lucille Forer arguing birth order shapes personality and marriage. It says youngest partners often mix gregarious charm with self esteem, while first borns and later children face challenges. only children tend to marry young and divorce rates vary by gender. The piece also reports a real wedding in Athens where Van de Venter-Charle wed James Nelson Charle in a Dec service at Athens Bible Church Galbreath Chapel with a 2:30 pm ceremony.
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