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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1976

Page

5

Santa Maria kite soars from Musashino to honor Bicentennial

Mario Yajima, 57, crafts a 4 by 4 foot Santa Maria ship kite from bamboo and paper in Musashino. The flying replica, designed to lift with three sails, cost under six dollars and may travel to the United States this summer as part of Bicentennial celebration efforts.

Musashino Japan Mario Yajima U.S Christopher Columbus Santa Maria Yajima United States Tokyo Messenger Athens Ohio Tues Ajima Nippon American Kite Flying Association Perts

Athens Women Win Several Prizes At Home's of Wheeling Classic

Eight members of the Athens Country Club Women's Golf Association competed in the seventh annual Home's of Wheeling Golf Classic at Oglebay Park. Ava Goldsberry and Nelda Bethel won best ball Class B, with Ruth Richey and Laura Rosenberg also placing. Class A saw Mary Hope and Tish Kendall in best ball medals. Individual placings included Mrs. Goldsberry Mrs. Bethel Mrs. Rosenberg and Mrs. Kendall in various classes. Dot Algeo and Bonnie Crowell attended. guests Jo King Cindy Larimer and others earned additional prizes. The event began with breakfast and a 9 a.m. shotgun start, nine-hole play, lunch and awards chaired by Shirley Baur with help from Mary Hope Ann Algeo Laura Rosenberg Donna Kroner Marilyn White and others.

Athens Country Club Women’s Golf Association Home’s of Wheeling Oglebay Park Ava Goldsberry Nelda Bethel Ruth Richey Laura Rosenberg Mary Hope Tish Kendall Goldsberry Bethel Dot Algeo Cindy Larimer Freda Swearingen Alice Harbarger Gert Eyman Nancy Rue Jane White Margaret Burt Donna Kroner Gladys Jacobs Margaret Deppen Betty Cochran Helen Kittle Shirley Baur Ann Algeo Marilyn White Maxine Hondell Jane Evans Mrs. Baur

Tickling Becomes Relationship Breaker in Dear Abby Column

A reader seeks advice on a tall, 35 year old partner who tickles her until she begs for mercy. Abby warns that tickling can signal sadistic behavior and urges ending the relationship if the behavior continues.

Retirement benefits for veterans aging into 65 and beyond

Veterans may qualify for pension checks, hospital care, nursing home options, and burial benefits after age 65. Pension limits hinge on Social Security income, with examples for single and married veterans. Housing loans backed by the VA and national cemetery burial benefits are described, plus contact with a local VA office.

Veterans Administration Veterans’ Hospital National Cemetery National Cemeteries Arlington

Salk Advice on Child Rearing Promotes Staying Close

In a Q and A piece Dr. Salk warns against retirement communities and urges families to remain connected. He cites findings from McGill research that retirees who stay near children and grandchildren report higher happiness and better adjustment.

Dr. Salk

Mead Warns Schools Short All For Privilege and Poor

Dr Mead criticizes education reforms as creating easier schooling for privileged and minority students while leaving teachers and pupils underprepared. She argues that attempts to favor some groups dilute core learning and erode fundamental skills like penmanship and memorization, leaving knowledge unanchored.

Dr. Mead

Farm for Sale Offers Wide Selection and Deals

Stop longing for a farm and shop classification 40 Farms for Sale for listings. The ad suggests a range of properties and items tied to farming, promising readers can find the right farm by browsing the offerings.

Grange Festival Planned at Ohio State Fairgrounds

The Arts, Crafts and Hobby Festival sponsored by the Ohio State Grange will be held July 31 and August 1 at the Rhodes Center on the Ohio State Fairgrounds. It opens at 10 a.m. daily with acts including Harry the Balloonatie at 1 p.m. and Del & Company at 3 p.m. A parade of old fashioned costumes is slated for 3:30 p.m. Sunday features include a gospel trio and family gospel group. Demonstrations cover rug weaving, spinning, painting, quilting and caning with exhibits in ceramics, macrame, toothpick art, antique cars, string art, dye making, sketching, unusual house plants, hand painted china, gourds and bonsai. Admission is free.

Ohio State Grange Rhodes Center Ohio State Fairgrounds Harry del & Company

Birth of Robert Edward Preston Jr. in New Marshfield area

Mr and Mrs Robert Edward Preston announce the birth of their first child a son Robert Edward Jr born July 2 at OBleness Memorial Hospital Formerly Pat Horn is the mother Grandparents are Mackie Horn The Plains and Clark Preston Chauncey

Robert Edward Preston New Marshfield Robert Edward Jr O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Pat Horn Mackie Horn the Plains Clark Preston Chauncey

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