New Moms Better Prepared for Childbirth Than for Child Care
University of Michigan researcher Joan Bowker finds first time mothers prepare for delivery with classes exercise and manuals while relying on reassurance from their own mothers for infant care. The study follows 60 women from two days after birth to twelve weeks home, noting varied ages educations and life styles but common coping patterns.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
University of Michigan
Joan Bowker
Um-Dearborn
Birth and motherhood shift from identity to self care
UM researcher Mrs Bowker notes that new mothers face isolation and career shifts after birth. Couples should prepare, maintain work or hobbies, and involve support networks. Birth control gives women decision power, with most aiming for two children before age 30.
Rare Book Values and How to Assess Collectible Editions
A guide to identifying valuable books among old volumes. It covers first editions, condition, dust jackets, and notable examples like The Great Gatsby, Winnie the Pooh, Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and Red Harvest. Tips include spotting true first printings and avoiding generic or everyday editions.
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Edgar Allan
Poe
Harry Clarke
A.A. Milne
England
U.S
Dashiell Hammett
Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America
Fifth Ave
N.Y
Peter Weaver
American Gem Society
AGS
Federal Trade Commission
American Kids Growth Leveled Off After Century Rise
National Center for Health Statistics says US youths no taller than 20 years ago. Average 18 year old boy 5 ft 9.2 in and 150+ lb. girl 5 ft 4.5 in and 123 lb. Growth rate rise likely halted by genetic limits. charts updated from data on 20 000 children over 15 years.
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Washington
National Center For Health Statistics
Tistics
Peter V. Hamill
National Center
Piano Pupils Have Recital at Mrs Rathburns Athens Home
Mrs Evelyn Rathburn of Athens presented piano and organ students in recital at her home. Soloists included Sabrina Shoemaker Rebekah Howard Betty Russ and Peggy Russ with Desire Shoemaker on clarinet Lois Winner on vocal and Ann Coe reading. Assisting were Lois and Avis Wright and Betty Milhoan.
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Evelyn Rathburn
Athens
Sabrina Shoemaker
Rebekah Howard
Betty Russ
Peggy Russ
Desire Shoemaker
Lois Winner
Ann Coe
Birth of Jeremy Mark Wilson in Nelsonville
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wilson of Nelsonville announce the birth of their first child, Jeremy Mark, on June 4 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Grandparents Don Johnson, Bob Wilson. great grandparents, and extended lineage listed. Old note adds history on Nelsonville cow pastures and colonial town planning.
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Jerry Wilson
Nelsonville
Jeremy Mark
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
Don Johnson
Bob Wilson
Robert Blackford
Carl Johnson
Malvern Wilson
Eugene Chesher
Engagements announced for Victoria Ann Johnson and Janet Kay Groce
Athens couple Mr and Mrs William Johnson Jr announce Victoria Ann Johnson to Donald Pidcock of Nelsonville Route 2. She graduates Athens High School 1976 and will study French at Ohio University. Fiance is a Tri County Vocational School graduate employed at Charley Moore Ford in Athens. Wedding planned August 22 at bridegroom's parents home. Nelsonville pair Mr and Mrs Jerry Groce announce Janet Kay Groce to Walter David Mitchell, both 1976 Nelsonville York High School graduates. Janet Kay works at Wilsons Studio. Walter plans Ohio University attendance in fall. No wedding date yet.
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Nelsonville-York City
Miss Groce
Wilson
Nelsonville
Ohio University
Salk on Child Rearing Confirms Non verbal Communication
Dear Dr Salk explains why grandchildren vie for attention and how non verbal communication complements words in child rearing. He notes different ways people say things and emphasizes actions as a key part of communication with family.
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Dr. Salk
F. H
Community notices from Coolville and Athens Grange events
Coolville United Methodist Women voted to serve cookies and soft drinks at the Daily Vacation Bible School June 27 to July 2 with singing devotions and a Bible quiz. Athens Grange discussed old remedies bread making flagpole completion and fair plans while urging dam restoration and controlled strip mining with restoration.
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Coolville
Athens Grange
Grange Hall
Garnet McBride
Mildred Henry
The
Grange
Darrell Gorby
Mae Smith
Fair Booth
White’s Mill
4-HGingham Girls Discuss Project Entries at Sands Home
The Gingham Girls 4-H group met at the Sands home on Morris Avenue to discuss various categories for fair project entries. Linda Chaney reports.
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Morris Avenue
Linda Chaney
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Middletown
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Jewell Bagley
Placerville
Calif
Mae Harris
Kirkland
Wash
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Janet Kay
Walter David
Steve) Mitchell
Walter Mitchell
Murray City
Victoria Ann Johnson
Janet Kay Groce
Lee Salk
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Fairgrounds
MS. S.S
Earl F. Radcliffe
Rt. 1
Dechoms
Cornwell & Son Jewelers
Court & Union
Athens, Ohio
Studio Creations
Deily
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