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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1970

Page

17

Polygamy as Social Issue Across African Nations

The article notes polygamy as a growing social problem in Africa with Tanzania debating legalization and Catholic concerns about future wife availability. It cites Ouagadougou where 90 percent of single residents are male, showing gender imbalances and social inequities.

Ucomerangion Nairoes Kenya Tanzania Atlas World Press Digest Upper Volta Ouagadougou Toa

No Great Changes In Fashion Foreseen By Glamour Editor

Glamour Midwest editor Polly Ferguson told senior college women at Baker Center that fashion will stay varied and wearable. Knits with synthetics, linen blends with dacron, and a return to classic suits in March were noted. Long sweaters and sporty evening coats were described along with tips on fashion dollars, midi coats, and maxi versus midi decisions. Ferguson highlighted a home sewing boom and her civic work with underprivileged youth and urban renewal. The panel, including Dr Lori Rand and others, then discussed careers for the college woman.

Noreen Renker Messenger Midwest Glamour Fashion Magazine Baker Center Polly Ferguson iSain Miss Ferguson Ferguson Glamour Celanese Vogue-Butterick Gheta Europe Lori Rand Ou’ Psychological Center Mr. McDonald Ohio Bell Ed Beckett

Hosiery Sale Promises Smooth Sleek Legs for Less

Ad bi-line touts beautiful mesh stretch hosiery for smooth sleek legs at low prices. Encourages shoppers to hurry in tomorrow and stock up on hosiery needs, noting gifts potential.

Logan Health & Beauty Aids Dept

Sesame Street Sets Learning Trend For Preschoolers

Gary Myers reports on Sesame Street as a 26 week, hour long, color program aired on Channel 13 across 180 public stations. The show aims to teach basics like alphabet numbers time and space while entertaining slum and ghetto children. Community education through Children’s Television Workshop expands preschool learning beyond babysitting.

Gary Myers Carnegie Corporation Ford Foundation U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity U.S. Office of Education Children's Television Workshop Sesame Street Dience Channel 13

Lethal Bean Jewelry Recall Incident

A major recall followed discovery that beads and costume jewelry seeds contained toxic beans. The New York importer and a hap a jewelry company faced Department of Agriculture action in December 1968 with public notices and recall instructions to buyers.

New York Paeda Seed Hapa Department of Agriculture

National Chicken Cooking Contest Opens Entries

MAAN REEDER notes the 1970 National Chicken Cooking Contest offering 30000 dollars in cash prizes in two divisions for ages over 11 and eight to thirteen. Entry blanks available at supermarkets or by mail to National Chicken Cooking Contest Route Box 47 Chorge town Delaware 1947. Entries must include one recipe using broiler fryer chicken with corn oil or corn oil margarine and arrive by February 14. prep time not required.

Maan Reeder Chorgetown Dela Nutt

Calendar of Events at Athens area clubs and churches

Calendar entries list weekly gatherings from Monday to Saturday across Athens with groups including Lutheran Church Women Kappa Pul Alumnae and Daughters of Union Veterans. Meetings specify times and hosts. venues include May Ave Athens Herman areas. Attendees are urged to submit notices to the Women’s Desk by Thursday 4 pm for Sunday publication.

Pam Electric Co Lutheran South Hills Club John Wilhelm Longview Athens B. Slaughter East State St Kappa Rho Beta Sigma Phi Lakeview Manor Tobby Xi Zeta Alpha P.m Calvin Whiteside EL State St Regrers Veterans and Auxiliary American Legion Faculty Wives Hobby Group James Cavender Grosvenor Beta Sigma Whi Zeta Alpha Dudley Bumpass Amere Club Wichterman Arden Aauw Paul van Dee Veur May Ave Athen Shrine

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