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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1972
Page
5
Abigail Van Buren replies to readers with warm notes on marriage tensions noisy neighbors and dealing with demanding mothers. Letters from D W in Minnesota and others describe relief humor and practical advice about family, neighbors, and respect for aging parents.
A county extension article explains infant stranger anxiety at six to eight months is a normal developmental stage. It notes babies may stare, cry, or hide, signaling separation from caregivers. Having multiple caregivers can ease transitions, though reactions vary by child.
East Elementary PTA will install its 1972-73 officers at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the school. The new slate includes Dudley Bumpass as president Ann Bumpass as vice president Sharon Schwarzel as secretary and Joanne Prisley as treasurer. The Mothersingers will perform.
Cadette Troop 230 with 35 sixth and seventh graders camped at Forked Run State Park near Pomeroy. They pitched tents cooked over open fires hiked played games and held campfire skits and songs. Jackie Dyess and Susan Harlan received pins joining the troop. Leaders were Sally Gnam and Laura Davis.
West Elementary PTA will honor three retiring teachers at its annual recognition night May 16 at 7 30 p m in the school gym. They are Miss Mabelle Durst principal Mrs Freda Kennedy third grade teacher and Mrs Pauline Martin fourth grade teacher. Installation of officers will also be held. Former students and their parents are invited to attend.
Dear Heloise explains a new method to position adhesive backed paper. Peel the backing, lay the sheet on a table, spread with soapy water, and slide into place before smoothing with a block or hand. The piece can be moved until alignment is perfect.
A reader suggests squeezing soapy water from a sponge to make a cleaning method dry and stick well though it may be messy for large jobs. The note advises caution and acknowledges some will find the method easier to handle. Another letter cites a husband who sleeps during the day and recommends soft radio sounds to reduce noise from grandchildren and appliances.
The Plain Janes 4 H Club at The Plains enters its sixth year with 19 girls in sewing projects. Led by Mrs. Norman Smith and others the group plans summer activities and fundraiser using cigarette packages. Charlene Goldsberry and Cindy White head extra project on program books, with Beverly Maccombs as president and a full officer slate.
Pomona Grange held at Athens Grange Hall with inspection, 925 points, fifth degree led by Mae Smith. Leaders and winners across numerous bake and sewing contests named. smorgasbord raised 482.50 for cancer fund. Auxiliary and garden clubs report officers elected and projects planned. 51 members attended. Community groups including 4 H Yorkers and Carthage Troy Livestock shared activities. Public notices include advice columns and reader letters about windshield cleaner tips and egg salad variations.
Mr and Mrs Robert Campbell of Enterprise announce the marriage of daughter Rita Kay to Keith I Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Thomas of New Straitsville. The ceremony will be at 2 pm May 21 at Kline Memorial Methodist Church with Rev William O Cook officiating.
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