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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1970

Page

4

Dorothy Landis Named Chairman Of Child Services Board

Dorothy Landis wife of Fred Landis owner of Landot Auto Parts was elected chairman of the Athens County Child Services Board. She will work with homeless children including babies up for adoption and wards of the Athens County Children's Home.

Fred Dorothy) Landis Child Services Board Dorothy Fred Landis Landot Auto Parts Athens County Robert Connie) Thompson Athens Sandy Becky) Harold Myrtle Beach S. C Earl Germany Air Force Maggie Judy Mary Jimmy PTA

Richland Garden Club Meets. Plans Columbus Show

Richland Garden Club gathered with Mrs. Harry Coke nougher as president Mrs. Edward Mizicko announced the joint January meeting with Good Luck Garden Club. Members reviewed three famous trees and indoor gardening. The Columbus Garden and Flower Show is set for March 1–8.

Richland Garden Club Harry Cokenougher Edward Mizicko Good Luck Garden Club Gerald Terrell Columbus Clayton O’neal

Household Fixes From Heloise Readers

A collection of simple home hacks from readers. Using a raw potato to remove mud stains, dog proofing a back door screen with a towel rack, and repurposing silverware trays for pin cushions. DIY tips cover doorknob safety, sewing storage, infant seat padding, and cleaning drains with a percolator brush.

Heloise

Dear Abby Letter on Husband Wife Swapping Demands

A reader lettersAbby about 16 years married with two kids facing a husband urging wife swapping. Abby cautions that seeking variety leads to decline, and stresses decency and self control. The columnist recounts a laundromat anecdote and invites further letters to Abby, Box 69700 Los Angeles.

Abby Los Angeles Cal

Debated Music Losss Pushes Student to Try Piano

Dear Abby advises not giving up on music after a locker theft. A student, disrupted by the thefts of a flute and clarinet at school, is urged to keep lessons and consider trying piano as an alternative. The tone offers encouragement and practical options without dwelling on the break-ins.

Abby

Proud wife defends husband’s manliness over large family

Dear Abby replies to Mrs R S of Fort Wayne Ind who defends a husband who quit smoking and took up embroidery for work while fathering six children in six years. The columnist agrees the stance reflects a troubling view on overpopulation and advises that limiting children can still show manliness.

Abby

Dear Abby Partial Letter Raises Reader Support Question

Dear Abby responds to a reader who writes about a current problem while noting no immediate issue. The brief exchange hints at personal advice given in the column style, reflecting ongoing audience engagement with lifestyle concerns.

First United Methodist WSCS Lunch Meeting Held

First United Methodist Church WSCS held a lunch meeting led by Circle 1 head Mrs. Byron Hollinger. Elizabeth Beatty offered grace and Mrs. Carl Nessley led a meditation. Mrs. Homer Bradshaw spoke on Christianity of relationships. Small groups will discuss the topic in February. meeting 6.8: 0. Installation for Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall postponed to Saturday night, then cancelled until further notice.

First United Methodist Church WSCS Circle 1 Byron Hollinger Elizabeth Beatty Carl Nessley Homer Bradshaw Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge IOOF

Honoree Elise Johnson Born to Seymour Couple

Aviva Johnson announces the birth of Honor Elise on January 13 to Mr. and Mrs Phillip Johnson of Seymour. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs Charles Daniels of Albany and Mr. and Mrs Donald Johnson of Athens with T. E. Dixon of Athens as great grandfather.

Phillip Johnson of Seymour Honor Elise Charles Me. Daniels Albany Donald Johnson Athens T. E. Dixon

Ahrendt Work Performed by Miami University Woodwind Quintet

Miami University's faculty woodwind quintet in Oxford will perform Karl Ahrendt's Variegations in a Sunday concert. The event is the first in a series highlighting Ohio composers and the new music building, featuring works by Paul Schwartz and Herbert Elwell. Ahrendt wrote the piece in Munich during a 1968-69 sabbatical.

Karl Ahrendt Miami University Oxford Miami Ohio Paul Schwartz Herbert Elwell Ahrendt Munich Germany

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