Subsidized adoption seen as aid to black families across states
Black agencies and advocates urge subsidized adoption to reduce black children in white homes. New York pioneered state subsidies in 1969 with needs based support. Interesting attitudes surface from white and black adoptive parents about identity, integration, and the future of transracial families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Child Development Center
National Association of Black Social Workers
New York
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
George Washington University
Seeley
Illinois
Washington
Adele
Richard Pogue
Christopher
Interracial Adoption Changes Shape Family Identity
The Tabers describe their adopted mixed race children and how integrated neighborhoods and nursery schooling influence Amy’s black identity. They note white comments declined, black people accept diversity, and talk about siblings and adoption in their family. Adoption trends shift toward accepting older and mixed race children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Peabody
Washington
Jerry
Rebecca
Mrs. Peabody
Harry
Barbara Taber
Amy
Taber
Tabers
Julie
Abby Says It Better TV Humor Harms the Elderly
Abigail Van Buren addresses readers about sick humor on television that mocks the aged. She urges complaints to sponsors and notes progress against prejudice, while urging more dignity for seniors. The column includes multiple reader questions on family and social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Miss Linscott and Tom Beard Wed in Glouster Ceremony
Miss Paula Linscott and Tom Beard exchanged marriage vows on May 27 at Glouster Church of Christ in a double ring ceremony officiated by Don Seevers. Attendants included Mary Ann Linscott as matron of honor and Tina Linscott as flower girl. Brent Smith served as best man. The couple resides at 543 27th St Ogden Utah after a honeymoon trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Linscott
Harry Linscott
Millfield
Tom Beard
Charles Beard
Glouster
Don Seevers
Glouster Church of Christ
Don Seevers Jr
Mary Ann Linscott
Tina Linscott
Brent Smith
Zanesville
Warren Linscott
Debbie Brouse
Paul Linscott
James Wolfe
Trimble Masonic Lodge
27Th St
Ogden
Utah
La Sertoma Charter Date Corrects Athens Club History
In the Messenger report on Athens service clubs the first women's group was misidentified. La Sertoma, a separate women’s service club, was chartered September 27 1970 correcting the record about Quota Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Sertoma Service Club
the Messenger
Quota Club
Athens
la Sertoma
Hints From Heloise on Leftover Onion Rings and Quick Fixes
A collection of user tips from Heloise and readers. Suggestions include drying frozen onion rings for topping steaks or casseroles, repurposing elastic for children's waistbands, making bandages from old undershirts, and a soap cloth solution for washing children. Readers share practical home hacks and a reflective note on home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Births Benefit and Community Events Highlight Local Notices
Mr and Mrs Gary Wolfe of Columbus announce the birth of Susan Rene on July 3 at St Anne s Hospital. Grandparents are David Koblentz and George Wolfe of Chester, with great grandparents listed. Rev and Mrs Wallace W Smith announce Patrick Jay born June 24. Smiths have three other sons. The Plains Methodist Church class meets July 11 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Florence Bell s home. Athens newcomers coffee hosted by Athens Friends and Neighbors Club July 12 at 10 a.m. For information call 593 6717. An error omits Robert L Ruth s name as great grandfather in the Travis Allen Ruth birth notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Wolfe
Columbus
Susan Rene
St. Anne’s Hospital
David Koblentz
George Wolfe
Chester
Wallace W. Smith
Covington
Patrick Jay
Smiths
Brian Wade
David Lowell
Douglas Keith
Smith
Beulah Boggs
Ralph E. Smith
Coolville
Florence Boggs
Guysville
The
Plains Methodist Church
Florence Bell
Athens
Boyd A. Ruth
Travis Allen
Robert L. Ruth
Dayton
Woodruff to Speak at Hebardville Church Sunday
The Rev. Larry Woodruff former minister of the Alexander United Presbyterian Church Hebardville will speak at the church Sunday at 10 45 a m followed by a coffee hour. He and his wife and children Stephen Becky and Douglas will stay with Miss Carolyn Clutter 28 Ohio Ave. Woodruff now serves as minister of the First United Presbyterian Church Ypsilanti Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Woodruff
Alexander United Presbyterian Church
Hebardville
Woodruff
Stephen
Becky
Douglas
Carolyn Clutter
Ohio Ave
First United Presbyterian Church
Ypsilanti, Mich
Albany Horse Show Winners Announced
Seventeen winners received trophies at the Albany Riding Club Horse Show with 233 horses entered. First places included Turks Bonus ridden by Judy Allen Coolville for open pleasure, Easter Twist Jeff Roach Gallipolis in walk-trot, Star Round Lower Bob Schummn Circleville in English pleasure, Red Granite Polly Burger Gallipolis in non-registered western, Southworth Crystal Paul Edgar Athens roadster pony, Rexs Miss Dee Bob Ridge Jackson registered quarter horses, Ship Sun Gold Cindy Clark Athens egg and spoon, Little Chief Hand print Tony Bennett Middleport western pleasure pony under 48, Turks Bonus Judy Allen Coolville registered Appaloosa, Dictator's Lil Mark Lohr Albany Tennessee Walking Horse, Tomahawk s Boy Mike Beckner Pt. Pleasant western pleasure pony 48 to 56, Clarice McQue Junior Kennedy Middleport bareback horsemanship, Buckaroo Boots Terri Short Gallipolis all breed Indian costume, Pepper Jim William Greer New Haven W Va barrel and flag race, Dixelbaum Jerry Frank Logan English three-gaited, Sargent Pat Dick Roach Gallipolis reining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Riding Club
Judy Allen
Coolville
Jeff Roach
Gallipolis
Bob Schummn
Circleville
Sun Gold
Cindy Clark
Athens
Tony Bennett
Middleport
Tennessee Walking Horse
Lil
Mark Lohr
Albany
Tomahawk
Mike Beckner
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Clarice McQue
Junior Kennedy
Terri Short
Pepper Jim
William Greer
New Haven
Dixelbaum
Jerry Frank
Logan
Sargent
Pat
Dick Roach
Ohio University Home Economics faculty attend national convention
Four members of Ohio University School of Home Economics joined about 6 000 participants at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Home Economics Association in Detroit. The five day event covered aging environment nutrition motivation consumerism and housing with sessions on new educational and service techniques. Speakers included Representatives Martha Griffiths and Margaret Heckler who announced plans to co sponsor a bill expanding home health aide support to patients reducing nursing home demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University School of Home Economics
American Home Economics Association
Detroit
Beulah Sellers Davis
Philip Goldsberry
Mary Ann Lewis
Charles Adkins
Martha Griffiths
Margaret Heckler
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Jim Seeley
the Athens Messenger
Mrs. Taber
L.A
Calif
Los Angels
Cal
Miss Linscott
Mr. Beard
Mr. and
Mrs
Hell
Nelsonville
Athens County
Savings and Loan
W. Columbus ST
Stimson
Frankies
East State Street
Painter Mills
Certainteed Carpet Mills
DuPont
F.H.A. AP
Goodrich
Kathy Brown
Mary Fogarty
M. B
Virginia Asch
George Genheimer
Pearl Koblentz
Clarence Wolfe Sr
Otho Powell
Eau Gallie, Fla
AFAN
Albany Horse Show
Pkg
Seaman’s Foodliner
West Union Street
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