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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1975
Page
5
For 22 years the Athens Junior Women s Club Christmas project has aided Athens County residents by providing joyful gifts to many children in foster homes cottages and some in their own homes aged from infants to teens.
In October the Athens Messenger Women begin a long project coordinating with Children's Services to identify needy children and gather gifts. Donors shop or give money while Junior Women ensure every wish is met, with gifts wrapped and checked before delivery to Children's Services offices as Christmas nears.
A Dear Abby column features a husband who fabricates tales to boost his ego, a 14 year old's gift of a wristwatch causing parental uproar, and a cuckoo clock mystery after a hostess recalls a clock repairman. The notes mix humor with guidance on trust, appropriateness, and personal boundaries.
Sara Dean Finch, a 56-year-old separated homemaker, explains how losing her job and alimony leaves millions of women without training or benefits. Activists push for Social Security credits, unemployment centers, and targeted relief as bills move through state and federal legislatures.
Mr and Mrs Norman Shaner of Athens Route 5 announce the birth of their first child Jody Nadine born October 20 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Shaner Athens Route 5 and Mr and Mrs Marvin Knowlton Albany Route 1 Great grandparents Roy Smith and Emily Walker of Washington Indiana
Helen Horn and Suzanne Thompson will discuss the Community Learning Resource Program at a Wednesday 8 p.m. meeting of Citizens for Better Schools. The program talk will include slides and a photo exhibit from projects at the pilot school last year at the middle school.
The United Campus Ministry at 18 N College St hosts a women’s sexuality workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov 8. Led by Pat Dewees of Ohio University, trained at Kinsey Institute, the session costs $5, limited to 30 participants, with child care and registration by calling ACM at 593-7301.
Sandra Shaner became Mrs. Robert Sanders in a late summer ceremony at Rolling Hills Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Clifford Coleman and Rev. Paul Johnson. The bride, daughter of Charles and Mrs. Shaner of Athens Route 5, wore a lavender crepe dress. Lucile Sanders provided nuptial music. the groom is son of William and Mrs. Sanders of Millfield.
The Plains Garden Club held a meeting at Mrs. Floyd Linscott home with Mrs. James Mullins presenting dried apple figurines. Mrs. Paul Tipton reported on early American daffodils as guests and committees were installed. Plans were made for a silent auction November 25 at Mrs. James Josten home.
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