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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1972
Page
5
Dear Abby counsels readers on the value of thanking a mother, a wife who reads mail during a split household, and a mink wearer's prudence. The column offers guidance on forgiveness, privacy, and personal choices in marriage and social conduct.
Dear Heloise offers simple methods for removing heavy suds from hand laundry sinks. Release water to drain, scoop suds into a pan outside, wipe residual suds with a dry cloth, and rinse. Also suggests using salt to hasten evaporation and repurposes an old broom and towel as a wet mop for small cleaning jobs.
Ideas include a washable towel for easy cleaning and mops with different handle lengths. A reader shares a one handed egg opening trick using a cup and tablespoon to crack the shell, warning not to crack too hard. The note attributes the idea to a nurse’s aide and praises the method.
Mollie Lovinger leads a brigade of retirees challenging pollution in Dade County Florida with calm resolve and call to action. The Associated Press notes the movement aims to push further after initial wins and emphasizes public involvement.
Area Club News reports the Athens County Retired Teachers Association officers and committee chairs met at the president Miss Helen Dinsmoor’s home The Plains to plan a January 29 workshop at West Elementary School for 63 chapter members and other area teachers Mrs Marjorie Sneider will replace Mrs Katherine McCall as district director A buffet tea was served and Guideposts magazine discussed for distribution by the committee
The Plains Preschool for three and four year olds begins the year under head teacher Mrs Edith Schmidt and assistant Miss Nicki Raufer. They supervise creative play socializing and outdoor activity. Limited enrollment. For registration call Mrs Madelon Armstrong at 797 4015.
Mr and Mrs Earl McKinley announce the birth of a daughter Jennifer Rebekah born January 10 at Holzer Medical Center. The couple also has a son Earl Scott age four. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William T Mattox of West Columbia WV and Mrs Lena McKinley of Middleport.
Intermediate social dance classes begin Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Athens Middle School auditorium. The Athens City Recreation Department sponsors the program and Miss Donna Spong will teach. Contact Spong at 593 7127 or the city recreation office at 592 2423.
Mr and Mrs Leslie H Westfall reside in Nelsonville after their December 30 wedding at Hollister United Methodist Church The bride Linda Jo Christian daughter of Joel and Mrs Christian Nelsonville and groom Howard Westfall son of Mr and Mrs Westfall Glouster The double ring ceremony was led by Rev Joseph Barnes A reception followed at the groom s parents home Both newlyweds are Tri County Vocational School graduates and employed locally by Brown Armstrong and Jackson and by Athens Bottling Co respectively
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