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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1972
Page
5
Editor notes a Washington Post series interviewing five middle class women married in varied eras who say women's liberation contributed to divorce or separation. They describe social conditioning that discouraged independence and fear of taking personal responsibility within marriage.
In a series of interviews, Athens area women explain how the women’s movement influenced their attitudes toward marriage and family. Pam Burdette of the Washington Area Peace Action Coalition notes personal growth and political perspective gained through the movement and its activities.
Joan Mace of Athens returns for a third Powder Puff Derby as co-pilot and navigator. She values flying, teaching growth, and meeting women pilots from around the world while enduring weather and mechanical hurdles.
A Reader suggests appointing his wife to head the FBI, claiming 46 years of experience and 90 days to round up ten most wanted criminals. The acting FBI director is L Patrick Gray. Abby advises readers on personal notes to parents and workplace issues, offering guidance and contact details.
4 H Club activities across several groups feature demonstrations and project lessons. Leslie Washburn led clipping steers while Gail Laziman hosted sewing projects and a cook out followed by a home meeting. Billie Jo Thomas and others taught finishing edges and fabrics. Susan Ashworth and Twila Rowland demonstrated meal creation during cooking lessons. Charles Llewellyn presented halter showing guidance as families prepare for the fair.
Athens Emblem Club met at the Elks Lodge with 21 members. They voted to feature a memorial service photo in Topics for the Ohio State Association and West Virginia Club Convention. No August meeting planned. Albany Garden Club met at Mildred Spurlock's home and welcomed Louise McLaughlin as a new member. Twila Rowland attended as guest. Plans to host Good Luck Garden Club on Aug. 8. Mary Chase spoke on roses. Adria Francisco traveling prize won by Donna Rowell.
A reader describes making a felt and adhesive plastic dining table pad that fits a drop leaf table. The pad stores compactly by rolling and tying, and accommodates leaves when down. The column also shares light homemaking tips from readers and notes Heloise’s busy answering column.
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