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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1973
Page
10
Abigail Van Buren answers three letters about a husband who calls himself a performer despite no training and forced generosity after drinking. The Better Half suggests brief performances and practice, while No Privacy recommends a P O Box to curb mail mixups and invites private replies.
Dr Lester Coleman notes limited study on pediatric cholesterol levels. He cites research showing children as young as five with adult-like cholesterol and urges early dietary patterns to prevent later heart disease and stroke, linking family diet to future risk. He also discusses myasthenia gravis and urges awareness of fatigue as normal. A wedding notice and a health booklet offer accompany the column.
Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR heard Mrs. Claude Sowle describe Ohio University students as I Know Them at Athens Coun ty club. Delegates to the state DAR convention in Cincinnati reported. awards were shown for a 100 Percent Contribution to DAR and two Army and two Air Force students to receive DAR awards on May 5 at the Math building and Galbraith Chapel respectively.
The Four Rivers Girl Scout Council approved a merger with three others into one state-wide council at a winter luncheon in Parkersburg. Officers were installed and awards presented, with 18-year-olds added as voting members. The event included guest Mary M. Burch and Major Nicely, and recognition for long-serving leaders.
The Athens Messenger reports a Girl Scout ceremony where Alice McMann spoke on unity of Girl Scouting and Karen Reese closed the event. Athens members named include Noby Savage Dee Lawrence Lenora Burns Karen Reese Christina Ley Dot Williams Joanne Redlich Carolyn Conrad Laura Davis. Volunteers are urged to join, with Miss Reese inviting potential leaders and workers for various program areas at 333 Pickering Hall or the council at 1922 Seventh St Parkersburg West Virginia.
Teenage girls aged 13 to 17 across Ohio may apply by June 8 1973 for a July 13 and 14 pageant at the Sheraton Dayton Hotel. Finalists compete on essays about What’s Right About America with scholarships totaling 750 to Massey Jr. College. The state winner goes to the National Finals in Atlanta with a six day all expense paid trip. The runner ups receive 500 and 250 scholarships to the same college.
4-H activities unfold as Putnam Pioneers meet at Barstad home for a pond life hike at Fox Lake and ecology notebook work. Lucky Leaf Clovers plan to clean area churches at Cathy Hutchison’s house with a skirt making lesson. Poston 4-H team shares project booklets at Martha Humphrey’s home. News reporter Dave Duckworth covers.
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