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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
11
A Michigan mother shares how to ease jealousy when a baby joins the family. She advised early inclusion of the older child, giving him roles like Mama's helper, and gifting a doll to bridge the arrival. She also promotes fostering self reliance to reduce distress after the baby arrives.
Three Athens High School girls Anne Wickham Jo Mus cari and Debbie Kail received the top Girls Athletic Association award at a recent banquet in the high school cafeteria. To qualify a girl must have accumulated 700 points or more. Only nine girls have received this award in enduring record.
Dear Abby letters address privacy and teenage pregnancy with guidance on modesty and living arrangements. A reader suggests hosting a pregnant teen for schooling and support, while Abby urges one-off help and a chance for a fresh start. The piece also notes a GAA awards ceremony, with Jonadine Crossen and others earning third year honors and over 90 members in intramural sports.
Guests at the Dale Kirkendall residence on Frum Rd attended a Roman style dinner hosted by the Junior Classical League. Four course banquets echoed ancient Rome while chariot races javelin throws and foot races offered entertainment. Laurel wreaths and golden eggs rewarded winners. Officers Candy Perry, Martin Kirkendall, and David Womble were present with adviser Mrs. David Russell and other members.
Mrs Richard Putney chair man of the Athens Cooperative Nursery School has announced a new three year old class will be added. Applications for teachers for the new class will be received by Mrs Richard Putney 43 Morris Ave. The school with two groups of three year olds and two of four year olds will open Sept 18. Parents will be notified in summer about the mothers meeting for fall session. New officers are Mrs Richard Putney chair man Mrs Joseph Stehlin vice chairman Mrs George Lobdell secretary Mrs Geoffrey Wood treasurer and Mrs Roy Rauchenberg registrar.
Piano students of Mrs Roy Hawk presented a recital for parents and friends at her Elmwood Place home on Sunday afternoon. Performers included Lezlee Bartholomy Debbie Crabtree Diane Ellis Hallie Ogram Julie Kessler Julie Brophy Alice Clark Martha Swisher Judy Bobo John Locke Becky Mingus Grant McQuate Kim Chesser Jane Clark Susan Slagel Barbara Kendall Calista Kerr William Huntsman and Lynn Kessler.
The Ohio University Singers under Dr Martha Wurtz presented sacred and madrigal music for the Athens Woman's Music Club guest night at Galbreath Chapel. A gift was given to Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan to honor founder Joe Maddy. Officers were installed by Mrs Dwight Robinson.
Miss Dorothy Mansfield valedictorian of The Plains High School has received the Reader's Digest annual award for top national high school honor. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Mansfield of Athens Route 2.
The Current Events Club held a spring dinner at Richland Methodist Church served by church women to thirteen members and twelve guests. Mrs. Joe B. Maffet delivered the meditation. The next meeting is planned for September.
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