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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1973
Page
5
Rosa, a 13 year old with mental retardation, may be sterilized by her mother who argues the act is legal and right. Officials say sterilizations of minors in Ohio are very limited. Ohio counts about 90 000 mentally retarded females with 21 943 moderately retarded.
A Columbus surgeon reportedly agreed to sterilize Carol Green, a mentally challenged 20 year old with a mental age of 4, prompting parents Rosa and Becky to discuss rights of guardians and consent. Reports note many retarded youths lack reliable birth control and face uncertain futures.
Marian Reeder shares a simple cabbage au gratin recipe. Sliver cabbage and cook briefly, make a white sauce with butter flour and milk, add cheese if available, mix with cabbage, top with buttered crumbs, bake at 325 to 350.
Abby reflects reader letters on what makes a man whole amid war injuries. Nurses and wives share experiences of emotional and physical scars, praising resilience and inner character over appearance. A mother urges viewing double amputees as whole men when love endures.
Letter column features Heloise advising decals on sliding screen doors to prevent knocks and sharing tips on name labels at hand. Readers comment on grocery delays stamp redemption and egg safety. The column invites tips from homemakers and notes limited personal replies.
A weight loss advertisement promotes the Odrinex Plan claiming thousands have used it nationwide for 14 years. It touts a tiny tablet with no drugs, no dieting, or exercise and offers a money back guarantee if ugly fat isn’t lost. Prices are $3.25 for the standard and $5.25 for the economy size.
Mr and Mrs John Kline of Nelsonville Route 1 announce the birth of a daughter Kristie Louise on July 5. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roland Pierce and Thur man Kline. Great grandparents include John Kline of Logan Route 5 and Mr and Mrs H H Davis of Eatonton Ga. The couple also have a son Andy, 20 months old.
The North American Benefit Association held a dinner at Perkins Pancake House with a social hour at Mrs. Charles Farrow’s home. Guests included Harry Cokenougher and Edward Mizicko while Mrs. Ralph Norris and Mrs. Edward Mizicko managed reservations and transport.
A dessert topping combines cream cheese sour cream and heavy cream beaten until smooth. Add small amounts of each cream to reach a creamy stable texture suitable for rich sweets.
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