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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
5
An interview with Roberta Green on how the women movement affects marriage and divorce. Green, a social worker and crisis phone volunteer for NOW, argues home duties are work and should be valued in divorce settlements. She recalls her lawyer treating her gains as prizes and discusses guilt and shifting perceptions.
The interview discusses how many women stay in marriages, the financial and legal hurdles in divorce, and the lack of awareness about divorce laws and lawyer costs. It notes women fear lawyers, the need for evidence in abusive cases, and strategies for negotiating fair settlements while cautioning against desertion charges. The text previews a final interview with a woman who left her husband for a communal生活.
Dr. Lester L. Coleman explains fatigue after illness or surgery is a signal the body needs more rest. Psychological stress can contribute, but treatment should prioritize body and mind balance. He warns against armchair specialists and notes a booklet “Pay Attention to Your Heart” available for 25 cents.
The July 22 ceremony at Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill linked Miss Sarah Brooks Brandes and William Clifton Lott. Ruth Lott and Tom Houtchins attended, with a reception at the bride’s parents home. The couple plans to reside in Carrboro NC after both pursued UNC educations.
Recent guests to the Par sons residence included Randall Parsons and family from Belle Glade Florida Jill Ellis and Debbi Ellis from Burbank California Fred Thorn family from Wabasso along with Olivier and Iva Parsons of Akron. Also visiting were D S Parsons Marie and Debra Ellis and relatives in Columbus Ohio and Stewart Florida guests.
Mrs Virginia Phillips supervisor of the AtCo sheltered workshop will attend a week of silk screen textile design classes at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Gatlinburg Tennessee The course aims to aid handicapped workers in Athens by creating sellable crafts Arrowmont a Pi Phi philanthropic project also sells crafts at bazaars Nine members of the Alexander FFA attended the Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum in Carroll County Readouts list attendees Gayle Chesser Gina Chesser Debbie Perry David Perry Randy Johnson Jeff Robbison Dan Wooten and Don Wooten The camp runs four July sessions with boating canoeing fishing tennis and rifle range activities
Amateur and professional artists will display works at an outdoor exhibition in McConnelsville this weekend. The Howard Chandler Christy Art Guild hosts its fifth annual arts and crafts show with crafts demonstrations and music.food available. First prize is 25 dollars in the best picture category and the best-of-show award carries a 100 dollar prize.
Dear Abby answers readers on topics from a returning soldier prioritizing his girlfriend to divorce announces and advising how to tell families and manage phone line disputes with coworkers, showing practical guidance and empathy.
McGraw Hill announces the cloth construction text Creative Clothing Construction by Allyne Bane head of Ohio University textiles and clothing. The book covers theory and practice for couture level clothing creation. Bane holds a BEd from Illinois State and an MA from Teachers College Columbia with further graduate work at several universities. She previously led instruction sheets at Simplicity and Butterick.
First Apostolic Church Rolling Hills on Route 50W sponsors an auction August 26 at J and M Auction House. Donors may call 593 5733 or 592 2519 to arrange pickup of items. Proceeds fund Ho and Foreign Missions work.
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