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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1972
Page
6
Acting Director L. Patrick Gray III moved to end a ban on hiring women for crime investigation and hundreds of women have inquired about becoming FBI special agents. A spot check of 12 field offices and HQ found polite, helpful replies to inquiries.
A New York agent voices doubt about women entering the FBI while others note the policy change invites qualified applicants. Secretaries report many inquiries though few meet height or training standards. In Dallas a veteran notes the job’s demands and lack of glamour, with rigorous training and strict background rules.
A reader describes converting a rear bedroom into a quick powder room using a desk cover, a vanity mirror, a sofa setup, a folding screen for privacy, and a full length mirror to ease bathroom congestion. The plan promises low cost and rapid post-guest restoration.
Jozabel shares a simple kitchen idea to please six picky eaters by coating liver in whole wheat flour and frying it, creating a new dish called Dunk n Fry. Stella Merizutek warns about ladder safety on hardwood floors using rubber nonskid under each leg.
Area updates cover Miss Rowena Sprout speaking on Children's Services and county group homes, recreation center plans, and BPW fundraising. Richland and The Plains clubs discuss gardening, wildlife, plantings, picnics, and entertaining sessions. Ruth circle notes Mothers Day honors and magazine donations to rest homes.
Beverly Dalton shares an Apple Coffee Cake recipe adapted from the New York Times and a guild cookbook. The batter layers sliced apples with cinnamon sugar, bakes in an angel food pan, and serves 10 with whipped cream or ice cream. Fresh peaches can substitute. a rich dessert for family dinners or coffee hours.
Ohio University the President's Room at the Ohio University Inn hosted Delta Phi Alpha induction for twelve new members of the Delta Tau chapter. Professor George Buehler and Bernd von der Lieth presided as inductees pledged to advance German studies while Dr. James Chastin spoke on The Many Faces of Munich with slides on its prewar growth and postwar reconstruction.
Kenneth Storer recently returned from Vietnam was guest at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Wade Storer Route 50 E The list of attendees includes Harold Storer Newark Thelma McClung Jerry Storer Donna McCune Joan Farris Nancy Storer Cathy De Weese and Gary Storer York PA The Eastern Local Junior Class and Bar 30 Horsemen Inc sponsor a horse show on May 20 at Bar 30 grounds Route 7 between Parkersburg and Pomeroy with a 1 gate donation Halter Class 5 pm 50 cent entry Fee Performance classes 7 30 pm 2 entry fee proceeds fund the Junior Class trip next year Overnight camping space is available.
The Athens String Program classes under Athens City Recreation Department and Ohio Arts Council grant presented a recital for parents and friends. Demonstrating class instruction and group playing were Nick Kaldis Scott Robe Martha Ferguson Laurie Peterson Michelle Costa Picasso Elizabeth De Mott Joyce Sympson Beth Mong Veronica Gonzales Lulla Ford Clark DeWitt Sandy Ungar Jennifer Jaffee. The performance was directed by Richard Selleck, instructor.
Dear Abby says the husband’s mud play is harmless and a motherly act of payback. The writer notes the habit began in childhood from a rule obsessed mother. The advice asks why she should try to change a harmless, satisfying habit.
New Avival and Donald Mecum announce the birth of son Brian Kelly on April 30 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, joining brother Scott. Daniel McClelland and wife welcome son Ryan Phillip on May 9 at the same hospital, with brother Robert. Otis Guthrie and wife report daughter Tamela May born May 10 at O'Bleness, joining Tina Marie and Theresa Mary. Ronald Gale Schall born April 20 at Licking County Memorial Hospital, with Kellie Janeen as sister. Grandparents listed for each family, with several great-grandparents named. Also includes Dear Abby columns addressing readers on relationships, hair loss, freemartin correction, and letters about Abby’s guidance.
The Athens Waterloo United Parish will sponsor a smorgasbord at Central Avenue United Methodist Church in Athens on Saturday May 20. The menu features ham chicken meatloaf vegetables salads rolls desserts and beverages. Serving starts at 4 30 p m.
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