Polygamy Debate Roils Guinea and Nigeria
Arnold Zeitlin reports from Lagos on President Sekou Touré's push for monogamy in Guinea and the Nigerian debate where polyandry gains eerie support. The piece notes Nigeria's four wives norm under Islam, cites a Daily Sketch letter urging women to seek multiple husbands, and recalls a bigamy case at Lagos registry highlighting legal gaps between customary and civil marriage.
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Arnold Zeitlin
Lagos
Nigeria
Sekou Toure
West Africa
Ibadan
Daily Sketch
Hezekiah Okedun
Beatrice Abike Ogunjimi
Hezekiah
Grace Oladunni
Bisi Bamigbetan
Nigeria Polygamy Seen As Social Fixture And Rising Trend
The article argues polygamy remains strong in Nigeria especially in the North where about 21 million of 26 million Muslims live. It notes cultural history, notable figures with multiple wives, and concerns about jealousy and safety as younger Africans question the practice's future for social unity.
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Nigeria
The
New Nigerian
Dear Abby column letters on parental influence and social norms
A reader seeks guidance on cómo to handle a mother’s warning about a girl visiting a boyfriend’s apartment. Abby praises parental care and urges continued listening. Other letters discuss a son’s beard and peer pressure about privacy, while a Pittsburgh reader recounts a child’s abortion poll question from a school survey.
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Pittsburgh
Bookman Pettey Nuptials At Newport Methodist Church
Miss Sybil Chanene Bookman and Ronald Carey Pettey united in a double ring ceremony at Newport Methodist Church on January 14. The bride wore a lace boufant gown with a Sabrina neckline and train, with attendants in turquoise chiffon. Reception followed. the couple will reside in Gallipolis after both complete schooling and work commitments.
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Sybil Chanene Bookman
Lanora Bookman
Newport
Ronald Carey Pettey
Clyde Pettey
Cheshire
Newport Methodist Church
Don Sillaman
Carroll David Bookman
David Bookman
Belpre
Darlene Bulgrin
Chicago
Dior
Joseph Pettey
Covington
Clifford Bookman
Tim Lawdon
Gallipolis
Newport High School
Weaver Airline
Kansas City
Pettey
Kyger Creek High School
Ohio State Agricultural School
Columbus
Second Ave
Molyneux Style Update at Paris Fashion Show
Paris opens the spring and summer fashion marathon with Molyneux displaying updated 1930s flair. The collection, designed by cousin John Tullis, features scoop brimmed straws, cloche caps, navy palettes, pleats, knee-length skirts, and versatile day to cocktail ensembles.
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Paris
Molyneux
John Tullis
Marie Christiane
Raglan
Latigo Riders Elect Club Officers at Meeting
At a recent Latigo Riders gathering Mrs. Jerry Izor presided as Sharon Darnell was elected president. Other officers elected were Gayle Sinclair vice president Carol Savage secretary treasurer Roland McQuate health and safety Lee Morris recreation leader and Susann Mansfield reporter. The next meeting is set for Susann Mansfield home January 23 at 7 p.m.
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Latigo Riders
Jerry Izor
Sharon Darnell
Gayle Sinclair
Carol Savage
Roland McQuate
Lee Morris
Susann Mansfield
Military wife finds strong ties in new Athens community
Mrs. Donald Barrett, wife of Air Force colonel, has built wide local involvement since moving to Athens from Omaha. She leads West Elementary PTA, serves in church and Red Cross, sits on Faculty Wives board, sponsors Angel Flight, helps International Student Hospitality, and enjoys life with three children and a menagerie at 16 Northwood Dr. She met her husband at Heidelberg College and says military life suits her.
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Air Force
Donald Barrett
Barretts
Omaha
Neb
Athens
Barrett
Ohio University
West Elementary Pta
First Methodist Church
WSCS
Red Cross
Angel Flight
International Student Hospitality Committee
Heidelberg College
Tiffin
Donald Jr
Douglas
Beth Ann
Northwood Dr
Dolly
Mrs. Barrett
Mrs Gilcrist Visits Brother in Washington Center Hospital
Mrs Arthur W Gilcrist recently visited her brother who is a medical patient at Washington Center Hospital. She also visited relatives in Maryland and Washington DC.
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Arthur W. Gilcrist
Washington Center Hospital
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Cinnamon Sticks Reusable After Simple Rinse and Dry
You can reuse a cinnamon stick by removing it from the heated mixture, rinsing with water, and drying. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and it will be ready for service.
When stuffing cabbage leaves with beef and rice
A cooking tip advises trimming the heavy stem from each cabbage leaf before filling with a ground beef and rice mixture to ensure even rolling and cooking.
Gibson announces birth of Ronald Lee in Newark
Mr and Mrs Stanley D Gibson formerly Charlotte Wade Newark announce the birth of a son Ronald Lee on January 15 at Newark Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Vern Gibson Newark and Mr and Mrs Ace E Wade Route 4 Athens. Albany PTA meeting moved to tonight with registration at 7 30 and meeting at 8 Fathers night observed.
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Stanley D. Gibson
Charlotte Wade
Newark
Ronald Lee
Newark Hospital
Vern Gibson
Ace E. Wade
Athens
Albany Pta
Hints From Heloise on At-Home Dry Cleaning Tips
Readers share practical homemaking tips including a home steam ironing method using a folded towel to avoid shine on delicate fabrics, plus a trick to handle canceled checks and a sugar transfer solution using a juice container. Suggestions emphasize safety and convenience for common household tasks.
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Heloise
Fried Rice recipe for the main dish
A recipe for a baked fried rice with oil sautéed onions and celery, precooked rice, soya sauce and almonds, baked at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Optional additions include shrimp chicken ham or chicken livers from reader notes.
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Marian Reeder
The
Athens Messenger
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