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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1977
Page
5
A recipe memo outlines a nine minute working time and a 20 minute baking time for a Holding the Food Line oven recipe with whipped cream optional. The note emphasizes concise preparation steps and timed stages.
In Hartland Four Corners Vermont flatlanders from New York City and Connecticut buy up land as small farmers like Chester Eaton struggle with 14 hour days and rising costs. Eaton ages with his son sharing chores while maple sugar sales add income. The USDA notes 2.2 million farms remain down from 4.1 million, due to land value, taxes energy costs and market uncertainty.
The article notes escalating rural land values and farm consolidation from New Hampshire to Vermont and Michigan. It cites declines in farm numbers, shrinking cultivated acres, and local tax policies shaping farming communities. Also mentions Hartland and nearby developments influencing future population shifts.
The North American Benefit Association met at Mrs Ethel Farrow home with Mrs Mae Fought as hostess. Betty Mizicko heads the group planning a July picnic with Mrs Pearl Jones. June meeting with Mrs Sally Sandee. The May Ladies Auxiliary of the United Pentecostal Church met in the Church Social Hall led by Carol James with devotions by Shelly Argabright. Pam McGee Kim Argabright and Shelly Argabright hosted. Pallas Club held Spring Guest Day Tea at Miss Mary Ness and Mrs Victor Whitehouse with Miss Noss performing Chopin and Schumann pieces. Mrs William Bether led a Shaker heritage program. Miss Catherine Nelson praised outgoing president Mrs H W Howell with a gratitude card.
In McCall's June issue Candy Bergen says turning 30 frightens her and she fears being alone without a husband or children. She reflects on insecurity tied to beauty, depression, and a shift from acting to writing while seeking a meaningful relationship and a man who would sweep her off her feet.
A 53 year old man asks how to end his marriage to marry a 22 year old mistress who left another man for him. He offers a rich settlement, but his wife refuses divorce. The Islander reply warns against dumping all for freedom and suggests a better offer to the wife.
Dear Dr Salk discusses children's religious identity in interfaith marriages and how shared holidays can help. Abby answers on marital jealousy, tension relief, and the need for professional help if tensions arise. The piece also covers a May 16 Girl Scout awards ceremony for Morrison School Troop 1207 and a Cub Scout Pack No 74 bicycle rodeo with top ribbon winners.
The Athens Christian Womens Club hosts a luncheon at the Baker Center Ballroom on Wednesday from 11 45 a m to 2 p m. The feature Wedding Gowns Old and New by Virginia Carey with Bette Jackson sharing experiences and music. Cost is 3 dollars. Reservations by Sunday at 593 8418 or 503 8137.
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