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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1973
Page
6
In Johnson City Texas, Lady Bird Johnson, widow of Lyndon B Johnson, says retirement years with LBJ lasted four, not twenty. She plans to live in Texas with her family and pursue personal projects while reflecting on the White House era and wishing she had said more.
The Athens Messenger highlights an optimistic tour of the LBJ ranch and a lakeside park project in Austin. In a two hour LBJ Library interview, she recalls Johnson enjoyed retirement, noting two books were written, the library completed, and the school of public affairs began.
Delta Kappa Gamma members discussed Changing Roles of Women with reports on one room schools and new teaching methods. Athens BPW heard Col. Dudley Williams speak on oceanography with Oceanants, outlining youth involvement. Albany Community Garden Club planned senior and eighth grade commencements and alumna banquet. Gessell Guild installed new officers and featured nurse demonstrations in first aid training.
Dear Abby discusses a private secretary's duty to convey messages from a boss to others whether from business associates, his wife, or his girlfriend. The column also includes a second reader tale about a trunk ride to a drive-in, then a 12 year old reporting a mother’s kleptomania and seeking guidance.
The six member Fashioneers 4-H Club, led by Cathy Russell as president, Connie Fisher as vice president, and Connie Bartlett as secretary, was named 4-H Club of the Week by county extension agent Don Van Nostran for their clothing projects and community service. They plan field trips, a wiener roast, a Green Acres hike, and a Dow Lake swim. Advisors are Norma McCoy, Linda Colburn and Mary Workman.
Advertisement for the Odrinex Plan promises weight loss with a tiny tablet and no drugs or strict exercise. It claims use by thousands over 14 years, money back if ugly fat is not lost, and lists prices $3.25 and $5.25 with a guarantee.
The column advises moderation for social drinkers to prevent hangovers and warns against relying on pre or post drink drugs. It discusses chronic alcoholism requiring professional help and questions gold salt injections for arthritis, noting cortisone as a competing option. It ends with a provocative note about employing the handicapped for dependable help.
Mr and Mrs Doyle T Shuler of Cheshire announce the marriage of their daughter Peggy Lynn to Albert Eugene France son of Mr and Mrs Robert France of Gallipolis. The wedding occurred May 5 at Murphy North Carolina. Peggy is a Kgger Creek High School graduate who attended Ohio State University. Albert is a Gallia Academy High School graduate who also attended Ohio State. They now reside in Florida.
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