Abby Says Change Attitude to Avoid Diaper Change Friction
Abby advises couples to address attitudes toward parenting tasks before marriage. A reader asks if a fiancé would share diaper duties, and Abby suggests changes in attitude and expectations before having children. The column also responds to a 58-year-old wife about her husband’s affair and the impact on their son, plus a sales clerk’s complaint about “lookers” and how to approach customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Nameless
Births and Adoption Roundup From Ohio Families
Athens couple Mr and Mrs Phil Wooten announce the birth of Steven Wade January 8 with grandparents and great grandmother named in Athens and Albany. Gallipolis couple Mr and Mrs Donald Brown report a December 10 birth of Dean Christopher at Holzer Medical Center. Glouster couple Mr and Mrs John L Wolfe announce the adoption of Joann Elizabeth with two sons John Mark and David. extended relatives noted in Glouster and The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Wooten
Athens
Steven Wade
Robert Wooten
Albany
Gloria Byard
Mae Wooten
Donald Brown
Gallipolis
Dean Christopher
Holzer Medical Center
Benton Miller
Harold Brown
Harry Tope
the Plains
John L. Wolfe
Glouster
Joann Elizabeth
John Mark
David
Vern L. Wolfe
George Kierns
Summer Fashion Returns the Mini in Paris Runways
Paris AP fashion writer notes the summer season opens with models showing legs, as Louis Feraud debuts a revived mini skirt from three inches above the knee to three inches below the hips. Sheer stockings and high toeless pumps accompany the look, with Feraud favoring black and white for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Louis Feraud
Feraud
Athens Messenger Covers Red and Black Fashion Contrasts
The Athens Messenger notes women silhouettes in a split collection of black and white themes. White schoolgirl frills contrast with black satin and shaping, while mixed looks pair black kimono with white cuff details and vibrant coat tones. Venet’s tailoring shines with immaculate cuts and bold color, yet he shuns feather prints for cocktail wear.
Athens to Build Olympic Size Pool This Summer
Bob Burson city recreation director told Junior Circle CCL members and Mrs. Robert Quinn that Athens will add an Olympic size swimming pool in the city recreation complex this summer. Plans for 1972 include basketball and tennis courts bike trails playgrounds for children and areas for croquet horseshoes tetherball shuffleboard badminton archery and volleyball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Hosack Messenger
Athens
Bob Burson
Junior Circle CCL
Robert Quinn
Park complex plans outlined for Athens site and future facilities
Burson outlined a park complex on land formerly used by the Ohio University Airport on E State St. by summer 1975. Plans include playgrounds, picnic areas, a nine hole par three golf course, outdoor ice skating, and an indoor community center if funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burson
Ohio University
E. State St
Hints From Heloise Frog Jar Vase and Penny‑Saving Tips
A Tips column describes turning a jar lid into a frog top and a foil vase for hospital visits. It also shares money-saving ideas such as saving for desired purchases, sleeping on decisions, masking tape on wiper holders to curb glare, garlic bread from day-old buns, and corsage pins to stabilize wigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Mrs. Trail
Couple to Have Wedding Photo in Modern Bride Magazine
Former Athens residents Mr and Mrs Thomas Batdorff will have their wedding picture in the Spring issue of Modern Bride Magazine on sale February 1. Athens Junior Women's Club meets tonight at 8 at 89 Sunnyside Drive. Correction notes that the Business and Professional Women's Club meeting listed on Sunday is a board meeting, not a regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burson
Athens
Thomas Batdorff
Modern Bride Magazine
Dan Neason
Sunnyside Drive
Moslem World Divorce Seen As Male Privilege
The report notes that in the Moslem world a husband may divorce his wife by declaring I divorce thee and can do so in absentia. Egypt Syria and other countries have seen campaigns to curb this power but laws remain unchanged. A proposed Cairo draft law would require court oversight and a 30 day reconciliation period before divorce.
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Aly Mahmoud
Beirut
Lebanon
Egypt
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Hassan Saati
Cairo University
Al-Azhar University
Tunisia
Cairo
National Chicken Cooking Contest Entry Deadline Set
The 1972 National Chicken Cooking Contest invites entries with a March 31 deadline. All recipes must include an official entry blank obtainable in food stores or by writing to the National Chicken Cooking Contest Department B Suite 1100 551 Fifth Ave New York NY 10017.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department B
Suite 1100
Fifth Ave
New York
Blade With 450 Teeth for Fast Wood and Plastic Cutting
A versatile blade features 450 sharp teeth to cut and smooth wood, plastic, and soft metals quickly. Its design targets efficient material removal, suitable for fine finishing and demanding workshop tasks.
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Madame
Golden Gate Girl
Los Angeles
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Tiew Yvars
Walgreen Drugs
S. Court St.— Athens
Bam
Ain Ybank
Aida Jes
Apparel
Nelsonville
Alison Lerrick
the Athens Messenger
Ion
Citizens For Recreational Facilities
Salt Lake
Dorrie Burger
Bride Magazine
AJW
Iraq
Kuwait
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
Georgia
Rackley
Georgia Marble
Logan Monument CO
W. Main St
Logan, Ohio
Rita
Surform
Americaid
Carpenters
S. Court
Ohio
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