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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1975
Page
6
Mary Cox, longtime antiques collector, spoke to the Athens Friends and Neighbors Club on Antiques for Fun and Investment. She urged caution in buying rare pieces, noted the 100 year rule, and displayed items from her collection, including Lotus ware and Zanesville glass.
Richland Garden Club hosted the Good Luck Garden Club at the Athens Mental Health Center recreation center with nineteen members and six guests. The program featured color slides on county fair displays, QUAGC convention shows, and a Tri-Club Holiday Show, plus Mizicko's gardens and crafts. Refreshments were provided by three members. Carrie Hall Club gathered at Albany Grange Hall where project ideas and contests were discussed, with Easter drive donations and Betty Crocker coupons collected for the Grange kitchen. Bethany Goodwill Club reported a completed quilt and two visitors, with future Valentine events planned. Amesville Grange draped its charter in memory of Charles and Hazel Curtis, and two candidates received first and second degrees. Delegates from state granges will attend the February meeting for reports.
Mayor Donald L. Barrett proclaims Athens will join International Women's Year in 1975 with programs celebrating women's roles in economy profession government arts and family life. A kick off at Baker Center features a panel of foreign women and plans for later activities. Admission is $1 with reservations to Margaret Deppen at 594 3161.
The Albany chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will host the District 25 school of instruction at Alexander High School on February 4. Twenty two chapters from Athens Meigs Washington and Morgan Counties will participate. Registration starts 3 p.m. district meeting at 4 dinner at 5 30 and school of instruction at 7 p.m. Reservation deadline is January 30 and a 3.25 fee should be sent by check to Mrs Albert Keirns Route 1 Box 304 Albany Ohio 45701.
Athens County 4 H Committee and area clubs raise funds for an oxygen analyzer for O Bleness Memorial Hospital and plan an audio visual history presentation. Doug Hensley notes ongoing 4 H interest while James Boyce lauds the youth and club efforts. Anne Culbert leads a related history project as work begins.
The Athens Alessenger Women committee aims to rest slides of county structures and sites lost or intact. Residents may submit slides or photos of churches homes cemeteries coal mines barns and Indian artifacts for selection. Duplicates will be made and originals returned. contact Mrs Culbert or the Extension office.
Abigail Van Buren addresses a reader who resumes an affair with her ex husband after five years apart and two children. She seeks guidance on guilt and morality while another man offers support but impotence challenges. Abby counters that infidelity is never justified despite circumstances.
Redbook magazine reports a renewed popularity of marriage after a decade of decline. The nationwide study draws on 384 in depth interviews in 43 cities and 239 expert discussions, noting more interracial and interfaith marriages and shifts in naming and roles.
In Lamar Missouri a 14 year old, Greg Dalton, lies in a coma after a gym accident. A trust fund raised $4 800 by Saturday to cover medical costs while the community through donations and events shows broad support.
A baby boy John Emmett Jr. was born January 5 at Holzer Medical Center to Mr. and Mrs. John Emmett Martin of Pomeroy Route 2. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William C. Martin of Shade and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hugh Smith of Athens Route 4. In Jacksonville the UMW Auxiliary elected officers for 1975 Mary Lou Loudermilk president Norma Love vice president Anita Simons secretary and Jen Love treasurer. The group set meetings for the first and third Wednesdays at 7 30 p m with dues now due. In Racine the Twin City Shrinettes plan a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting at the Twin City Shrine Club.
A major university hospital reports clinical tests on the ODRINEX plan claiming rapid weight loss. The product touts an appetite suppressing tab that allows three meals daily while reducing calorie intake. The ad promises better looks and feelings with guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
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