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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1973
Page
6
Tennessee Senator Brown Ayres explains why he leads the fight to rescind ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. He cites legal ambiguities and potential changes to Social Security and many existing laws affecting marriage, inheritance, and industrial relations. He emphasizes equal treatment and pay but questions the ERA’s broader effects.
The Athens Messenger reports on how an ERA passage could shift alimony and child support to federal control, risking state protections for nonworking mothers. Opponents warn of 50 percent support burdens for wives. advocates cite rising workingwomen and reduced alimony trends. A Massachusetts legislator weighs in tomorrow.
The Athens Allemanders square dance club held a graduation dance at Athens Middle School as 14 couples earned bachelor of square dance diplomas from the American Square Dance Society. Ed Clark led the event. the Wagon Wheelers and guests joined in. A new course series starts March 13 at 7 30 p m in the old gymnasium. An inaugural spring dance is planned for March 24. Contact Dwight or Margaret Poulson at 593 5190 for enrollment.
Representatives from O'Bleness Memorial Hospital the American Cancer Society Athens County Red Cross and Athens County Children's Services spoke at the Athens Friends and Neighbors meeting at the First United Methodist Church. Cancer Society volunteer roles include seven committees and enrollment info is available by calling 592 1045.
Sigma Phi Gamma Alpha Tau Chapter plans a card party at The Ohio University Inn on April 13 to raise funds for the Games for Cancer project. Dessert and door prizes will be offered. Tickets cost $1 and are available from Mrs Jerry Jagers Mrs Dale Leach or Miss Judy Woolery or from any sorority member.
Abigail Adams notes a strained marriage as Greg leaves after a minor quarrel and offers to stay married only if she accepts his terms. Advice urges rejecting the arrangement and ending the marriage.
Hints From Heloise note about a husband shaving nightly to avoid beard stubble irritates his partner. Reader reveals husband calls the situation clueless, suggesting a direct approach is needed to clear the air. The advisory urges frank talk instead of hinting.
Dear Heloise offers practical uses for ten pound potato and onion mesh bags to store large frozen foods and keep cans and drinks cold on picnics. The letter also shares quick fixes for lipstick stains and glue from stamps, plus a reader’s anecdote about a lipstick mishap and a grease stain remover.
The Suzuki Association of Athens plans a demonstration at the March 13 Band Boosters meeting in the Athens High School band room at 7:30 p.m. The event features children ages 4 to 10, all violinists taught by Mrs. Lorraine Fink, illustrating the rote Suzuki approach and its value to public school music programs. A business meeting will also discuss spring events.
Margie Sue Jeffers of Albany Route 2 and Carla Young of 216 East State Street were chosen to study in Mexico this spring through the Ohio University Zapata Program. About 70 students will be directed by Professor Wallace Cameron of the Modern Languages Department. They will spend five days in Mexico City and study four Spanish courses at the University of Veracruz in Jalapa.
A warm spring dessert recipe for Spicy Apple Cake by Marian Reeder. It uses molasses and grated apples for moisture, with spices and shortening folded in, then baked in a 9x9 pan and served warm with whipped cream.
Lancaster High School hosts an April 7 and 8 antique show and sale sponsored by Lancaster Fairfield County Hospital. Pick Richardson manages the event featuring period and country furniture antique jewelry silver china crystal and primitives. Proceeds support the Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Twig 14. Hours run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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