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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1971

Page

6

Millfield Woman Balances Home Life and College Teaching Career

Margaret Sanders of Millfield manages home life with a husband and four children while student teaching at Tri County Vocational High School and pursuing Ohio University courses. The fourth year home economics student rejoined college in 1969 after an 18 year break, earning Dean’s List honors last quarter.

Margaret Sanders Millfield Ohio University Millfield Christian Church Christian Women’s Fellowship

Vasectomy views spark strong opinions in Dear Abby column

Readers discuss the impact of a vasectomy on marriage and fatherhood. Letters praise, caution, and personal experiences, including a man who values the procedure for family planning and another who regrets it, highlighting psychological and relational effects.

Anoth Kay Bee Abby al l

To Kiss Or Not To Kiss Sweet Sixteen Dilemma

A newspaper piece discusses the dating question for sweet sixteen girls. It weighs first dates, parking, parental boundaries, and the risk of early kissing with guidance on pacing and personal comfort.

Sweet-Sixteen Set Joe Faye

Dear Abby vasectomy club idea sparks humor

A reader suggests men with vasectomies form a club with membership cards to prevent pregnancy worries. The reply quips that the only concern left would be VD, playing on the pun and social tone of the column.

Abby Vicki

Little Known Agency Aids Cross Border Family Crises

International Social Service ISS coordinates cross country casework for families separated by borders. Based in Geneva, it links social workers worldwide and interprets legal and cultural contexts for custody, adoption, illness abroad, and immigrant families. ISS handles many child placement referrals and complex custody cases.

L.A. Times Washington Post London International Social Service Citizen’s Advice Bureau Geneva Switzerland ISS

Heloise Hints Use Blackboard as Message Keeper

A reader uses a childhood blackboard with chalk and eraser beside the phone to post messages. The board serves as a family habit creating a durable, erasable note pad to capture quick notes before erasing for the next call.

Heloise

Heloise columns share kitchen tips and home hints

The Athens Messenger reprints Heloise style advice including ironing by a window with a scent spray, daydreaming during ironing, and short breaks. Readers share tips on cut gauze diapers as dish towels, pierced earrings with clear nail polish, and a quick French toast with instant cereal.

Heloise

Doctors Report Preparation H Use For Hemorrhoidal Pain

In a survey many doctors said they use Preparation H themselves or in practice to relieve hemorrhoidal pain. The product provides prompt temporary relief from itching and swelling and may shrink inflamed tissues. Ointment or suppositories are recommended.

My Favorite Recipe and Engagement Announcement

Yellow summer squash is now available in markets with a favorite cooking method. The recipe uses squash water chestnuts onion carrot sour cream and croutons baked in a buttered casserole at 350 degrees for one hour.

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