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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1973

Page

8

Abby Says: Warn against hitchhiking with strange men

Abby advises caution to girls about hitchhiking with strangers while acknowledging a husband's struggle with a compulsion to expose himself. The column urges responsibility, psychiatric help, and caution to prevent harm to families, despite empathy for the husband.

Abigail van Buren Abby

Storing Memories and Retirement Moves

Vivian Brown offers retirement moving tips from readers. Focus on positive view of new home, clear decision on furnishings, and unloading old items like prom cards and campaign buttons to save space.

Athens Allemanders Organize Local Square Dance Club

The Athens Allemanders square dance club held its organizational meeting Sunday night at the home of Bob and Marlene Weinfurtner. Officers elected: Margaret and Dwight Poulson president, Marlene and Bob Weinfurtner vice president, Clemie and Bill Wolfe treasurer, Carol and Jim Anderson secretary. Plans include a series of dances in Athens and a spring square dance class.

Athens Allemanders Bob Marlene Weinfurtner Margaret Dwight Poulson Marlene Bob Weinfurther Clemie Bill Wolfe Carol Jim Anderson Athens

Moving advice for downsizing and redecorating homes

The column offers practical tips for preparing a home for relocation. It suggests sorting belongings, gifting or selling what isn’t needed, and donating leftovers. It advises preserving favorite items, repainting or slipcovering furniture, avoiding rushed disposal, and weighing shipping costs versus staying in the old neighborhood.

Plains Elementary PTA Speaker Discusses Behavior Modification

Dr. Lyle Lehman of Ohio University spoke at the Plains Elementary School PTA meeting on Behavior Modification. Principal James Mason announced a Coffee Hour this Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria for parents to discuss recent events and future improvements. A nominating committee of Gerald Beckley, Mary McDonald, and Madelon Armstrong will present a slate of officers and delegates at the February PTA council meeting.

Lyle Lehman Ohio University the Plains Elementary School PTA James Mason Gerald Beckley Mary McDonald Madelon Armstrong

Two New Babies Born in Ohio Families

Mr and Mrs Gary Murphy of Tuppers Plains announce Angela Beth born December 20 at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg with grandparents Mavin Murphy Ellen Wells and great grandfather Mr George Murphy of Glouster. Mr and Mrs David L Ross of Athens announce Kimberly Joan born January 4 at O Bleness Memorial Hospital with Harley Ross Way Clark as relatives and great grandparents W C Blake Twila Clark.

Gary Murphy Tuppers Plains Angela Beth St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Mavin Murphy Ellen Wells Long Bottom George Murphy Glouster David L. Ross Athens Kimberly Joan O’bleness Memorial Hospital Harley Ross Way Clark W. C. Blake Twila Clark Camden N.J

Betsy Ross Returns to Bakehouse Table Bread

A nostalgic loaf named Betsy Ross Country Style Table Bread is marketed with an old fashioned buttered top and thicker slices. The copy emphasizes home baked taste and memories of special family meals, promising the same flavor with modern baking.

Betsy Ross Ina Otter

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