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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1972
Page
11
Abby answers readers questions about twin births in cows vs humans. She explains female twins in cattle can be sterile in some cases, but stresses humans differ and the girlfriend has nothing to fear. The column also includes letters about marriage and personal relationships.
Letters describe thrifty meal planning with leftovers, using a byebye box for toddlers, noodle magic when short of macaroni, and mending routines to keep clothes neat. Tips emphasize practicality, family management, and small clever fixes.
Sharon Percy Rockefeller IV says West Virginia has not embraced her family five years after the move from Chicago. The senator’s daughter notes outsiders still face suspicion and she remains an outsider in her husband’s adopted state despite eight years residence and a prominent Rockefeller name.
The Athens Messenger notes Sharon Rockefeller, wife of a former New Yorker and West Virginia Secretary of State candidate, speaking openly about the tough road to acceptance as she supports her husband’s gubernatorial bid without the usual ceremonial politeness.
Elizabeth D. Bing will discuss prepared childbirth at 8 p.m. Friday March 24 at First United Presbyterian Church Parkersburg. The talk is sponsored by the Childbirth Education Association of the Mid-Ohio Valley.
The wedding of Miss Nancy Jo Mayer and James Clatworthy is planned as an open church ceremony at Trinity Church in Pomeroy on Sunday at 2 30 p.m. The Rev. W H Perrin will preside with music by Charlene Appleman and Lois Burt. Attendants include Susie Andrews maid of honor and Samuel Clatworthy best man, among others. An open reception follows in the church social room.
A reader recommends clear plastic vinyl matting used to protect sink tops and cutting boards. It clings to surfaces and is easy to wipe clean, available by the foot in any length.
Audrey Wynne Hatfield offers recipes using common garden weeds like henbit dandelion lambs quarters and chickweed in How To Enjoy Your Weeds. The book covers soups salads vegetables and wines with playful instruction and old fashioned home remedy tips for a social gathering with guests.
Mr and Mrs Richard Calvin announce the birth of a daughter Vanesa on March 8 at Chillicothe Hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J G Will and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Calvin. The Plains couple announce a son Eric Scott born March 4 at O Bleness Memorial Hospital. Great grandmothers Mrs Mae Glaspy and Mrs Edith Mansfield. Miss Jennifer Cray bride elect of Franklin Pope Jr mislisted as Miss Craig in an engagement notice.
Athens BPW members enjoyed Fun Night at the club room with games like bridge scrabble Chinese checkers and canasta. A rummage sale at the Armory was announced for April 15 from 7 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. featuring baked goods jewelry paper and ribbon.
WW Plan announces Passover friendly recipes including Matzo Brie Gefilte Fish and Creole Eggplant for breakfast lunch and dinner. Instructions detail matzo prep eggs bake and gelatin binding with servings for six. Hilary Jo Johnson reports volunteer efforts for Jaycees Heart Fund Telethon and Women in Government lunch plans in Columbus.
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