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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1971
Page
5
A reader explains replacing buttons with gripper snaps on children's garments. The fasteners resist tearing during washing and can be covered with trim or a button. The method saves repair time and keeps clothes intact.
Readers share simple home hints. A rule forbids asking and claims to curb kids desire with Grandma's help. Also tips on canine breath freshening with a soaked ball and white washing flower boxes to deter insects. The column invites reader letters to Heloise.
Pilot Sheila Scott discusses a 34 000 mile NASA experimental flight and the importance of sharing illness facts with children. Dr Virginia Canale notes children are exposed to more knowledge via media and the need for protective guidance. Margart G Twyman of the MPAA defends film ratings guiding families and public service.
Abigail Van Buren replies that while a notifier in death would be helpful in theory, private address lists are personal. The column also defends a reader who values a ready made family, counsels a divorcee with children to beware, and emphasizes truth from scripture in psychiatric insight.
A reader is invited to write to Abby for personal replies and to enclose a stamped self addressed envelope for a response. The note mentions Abby's new booklet titled What Teen Ask ers Want to and hints at teen guidance content.
Mr and Mrs Brian D Snow of Athens announce the birth of their first child Teresa Renee born June 2 at O Bleness Memorial Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Manuel M Missler of St Louis MO and Mr and Mrs Cecil A Snow of Fort Worth TX Mrs Mae Williams of San Angelo TX is great grandmother
News notes show 4 H activities with cycle care and use discussed and new members introduced by Larry George president and Debbie Turrill. Satelliters met at Charles Flowers home for a clothing project lesson with Mildred Vore lead. County fair exhibition discussed. Misfits group focused on electricity with circuit board demonstrations by Eric Bobo Jeff Sams Rick Sams and Chris Stewart at Jim McHarg’s home.
Coolville senior group met with Agnes Richardson to arrange their upcoming meeting featuring a talk by a Nicaraguan guest. Penny Daugherty reports.
The All For One Clovers met at the Harold Dodd farm to discuss a local community project. Ly nette Dougan reported on theGathering and its aims for neighborhood improvement.
The Ames-Bern Wonders group met at Amesville Elementary School to discuss a skating party and ongoing projects. Susan Williams reported on the gathering and its community planning details.
The group met with Kim Henry to discuss activities and voted to sell candy for a fundraising project. Members also worked on tote bags.
Lisa Grover led a recent meeting where demonstrations for future meetings were discussed. The program committee delivered a report and new member Nan Heffken was introduced.
Mud Crawlers gathered with adviser Charlie Hawk to study identification of cycle parts in a recent meeting.
The Far Fitters club met at the Carter home and selected Tina France as the club representative for the 4-H exchange congress in Wisconsin.
Bit and Spur met with Mr. and Mrs. David Harner to discuss ideas for a community project at rest homes. News reporter Jan Enlow notes the discussion focused on plans and guidance from advisers.
The Albany Zig Zaggers held a mothers tea at the Albany United Methodist Church. Girls modeled outfits for their mothers as part of the event. A wiener roast was planned for the next meeting.
A meeting at Shade School discussed sewing rhythms and plans to serve at Shade Methodist Bible School. Project books and a picnic were part of the agenda according to Joy King.
A recent church meeting featured Christy Cottrill demonstrating water safety while Amy Motter was elected new vice. The group, Busy Sewers, gathered at the Methodist Church to share skills and discuss upcoming projects.
Joe Noble reports a group of romantics gathered at the Stewart Firehouse to view films about solid waste disposal and water ways as a fun community event.
Sew News reports a joint community project with another 4 H group during a recent meeting with Becky Darnell. A Burr Oak swimming party was planned. Putnam Pioneers showcased member demonstrations on the year's work and rehearsing for tea.
The Busy Sewers met at Albany Methodist Church for a health and teeth lesson. Connie Turrill and Kim McHarg led demonstrations. Members worked on scarf making as part of the meeting.
Nineteen of twenty one sleeping bag models tested could be ignited by a dropped match. Only two models remained nonflammable, the Morsan VO 1918 and Penneys Foremost Catalog No 1481. Consumers Union urges enforceable standards as bags are often near flames.
Consumer Reports disputes the USDA definition of breaded veal steak arguing that ground meat cakes labeled as steaks are really patties. It urges labeling the major meat components clearly and reducing breading to 20 percent. Samples tested show costs higher than making veal steaks at home and high enterococci counts signal thorough cooking needed.
Readers submit a sugar free cookie recipe titled Dietetic Spice Cookies by Mrs. E H Biddell Point Pleasant West Virginia. It uses water shortening raisins nutmeg cinnamon saccharin and baking powder with eggs salt soda and flour. The method includes boiling mix cooling adding eggs and baking then dropping spoonfuls onto a greased sheet and baking at 360 degrees.
Final plans set for the open church wedding of Miss Mary Lynn Niggemeyer and Thomas Michael Batdorff. The ceremony will take place Saturday June 19 at 12 30 p m at St Pauls Catholic Church with Monsignor Jan B Kish officiating. Reception follows in the church hall.
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