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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1974
Page
5
Rep. Claire Ball Jr. outlines House Bill 900 at Adopt A Child Today meeting. The bill targets 35,000 foster children in care with 8,500 yearly moves toward permanent custody, aiming to ensure every homeless child finds a loving permanent home.
The Athens Messenger reports House Bill 900 passed 73 to 5 and sits in a Senate Judiciary subcommittee. Advocate Ball says the measure, still alive for this session, eases adoption by annual reviews, expands court oversight, and broadens eligibility including single and widowed applicants while simplifying international and interstate processes.
Abby addresses a reader from Georgia who feels trapped by two children and resents motherhood. She urges birth control and emotional honesty, noting many mothers conceal such feelings. The column then offers brief replies on wedding gifts and a joke about RSVPs alongside contact guidance.
Velma Gill of Porterfield shares a chicken celery almond Cheddar cheese potato chip casserole for four serving. The mix includes chicken celery almonds salt onion lemon juice mayonnaise and optional monosodium glutamate. Bake at 450 degrees in a greased 12 quart dish until bubbling.
Backyard Buddies demonstrated snakes by Chuck French and discussed fair reports. Victory Workers planned a fair booth and float with Dolly Saylor. Wranglers met at Barb Attenweiler for float work and judging. Charlene Jarvis led horsemanship and showmanship for the fair. They voted to babysit for ACT meetings. A trail ride followed.
Psychiatric care and parent child relationships are crucial for preventing mental disorders. The column urges accepting mental health treatment, reducing stigma, and highlights that early trust and effective parenting aid emotional well being. Dr Salk invites readers to send questions for his column.
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