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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1962
Page
4
A Florida Athens writer notes a nationwide knitting boom with large needles bright yarns and cozy shops. Women knit at home cars and coffee hours creating sweaters coats and dresses with patterns from Irish knits to cable stitches and new yardage dress ideas.
A selection of top titles includes Franny and Zooey by Salinger The Agony and the Ecstasy by Stone To Kill a Mockingbird by Lee Spirit Lake by Kantor Little Me by Patrick Nonfiction Living Free by Adamson The Making of the President 1960 by White My Life in Court in a Nation of Sheep by Lederer The New English Bible The New Testament.
Questions about varicose veins and a pea-sized lump. Experts warn vein problems worsen with time and pressure from pounds and long hours. early injections may help, surgery later. A sudden painless pea-sized lump needs immediate consult to avoid complications.
Chart item lists The Top Ten Records featuring Baby It's You by the Shirelles and writer Darlene Love with Ives. The snippet notes the track's popularity and position among era hits.
Russian Ivans invade society with bold fashion trend as more people wear hats daily. Beverly Newbold notes growing popularity and shaggy top styles in the latest craze.
The piece urges youths to start saving even small amounts weekly and explains how regular deposits build a bank habit and readiness for emergencies. It also reports on hunting near Sardinia New York with deer bagging elsewhere, and describes imitation hats for women with various colors and Russian Ivan styling popular on campuses.
Guidance outlines how to obtain working papers via school staff, airline training options with costs paid by carriers, and the need for a high school diploma for college. It cautions that farming outlook is challenging with few young owners by 1975 but promotes scientific study and training, and suggests a pamphlet from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for rural youth careers.
Questions of greatest interest are welcomed by Adrian A Paradis of The Athens Messenger in Athens Ohio. Readers are invited to address inquiries to the columnist for weekly answers.
Tulsa Judge Raymond W. Graham grants Evelyn Jones a divorce from Ernest Jones saying the petition’s basis was the most amazing he had seen. He notes a husband and father of 11 children being labeled incompatible does injustice to the term and dismisses the claim. Seaman Apprentice Bernard Montell Jr. of Norfolk visited Shawnee with his grandparents Masso and the family, son of Bernard Montell Sr. of New Lexington.
The Plains band boosters sponsor a community calendar. Those seeking dates for club meetings anniversaries birthdays and more should contact booster members for calendar details.
Athens Local Schools drivers share a demanding job keeping hundreds of children safe and on time. Veterans note the need for licenses and exams while riders test patience with lost hats and instruments. Parents are urged to stress good bus behavior to ease daily routine.
Millard Hurlburt 42 and Rosalie Hurlburt 39 welcome their 10th daughter in Detroit. He says he has given up hope of having a son.
University skating instructor John McComb and an Athens store owner note a records surge as Bird Arena attendance grows. He cites a 20 percent boost in family participation from ages three to eighty, with skating described as a top family recreation.
The OU Skating Club, open to the public, has 35 members and aims to become a stronger group with officers. Tentative plans include a Saturday morning children’s skating class for ages six to 12 and potential hockey instruction for boys. Private or group skating lessons are offered for a nominal fee. Club nights on Tuesdays are reserved for members only.
Inquiries answered by Adrian A Paradis. Advice on dating safety conversation and social tips. Mentions Bernadine Allen Nelsonville and Virginia Worden Bird Arena event February 6. Note: local shop co-owner cites growth of indoor skating arenas in the South.
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