Secretaries Resent Profound Putdowns of Their Profession
A Washington Post column condemns jokes about secretaries and spotlighted insults from public figures. It cites personal anecdotes by writers and commentators criticizing stereotypes while urging recognition of secretaries as capable professionals. The piece references Betty Friedan and Catherine Gibbs as contrasting images in the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas van Hoffman
Betty Friedan
Catherine Gibbs
Katharine
Gal
Women Seek Meaningful Work Beyond Secretarial Roles
The essay recalls midcentury views on secretary careers and Women’s Lib, with anecdotes from Linda Cashdan and a Post newsroom experience. It argues typing is not the sole function, praises office duties, and notes the clash between older profession pride and NOW era demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Magazine
Linda Cashdan
Courtney Knauth
White House
Iran
PBK
Weight Watchers leader recalls weight loss and change
Mrs. Darlyne Smith, Athens area manager for Weight Watchers, shares her journey from heavy eating in Detroit to meeting goal and becoming a lecturer. She notes the personal and social shifts in clients and her own life including learning to swim and active community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Darlyne) Smith
Darlyne
Detroit
Florida
Heloise Hints Improvises To Improve Box Mac And Cheese
Reader shares budget friendly kitchen hacks to boost taste by adding hot sauce pepper Worcestershire and onion with cheddar into box macaroni. A reader offers ideas for recycling tiresome staples and practical food prep tips including easy cheese topping and corn on the cob technique.
Temple cook hacks shared by Mrs Shapiro
A temple member recalls improvised kitchen fixes from tuna salad to a saucer as a makeshift mixer. She notes necessity drives invention and shares upcycled chenille scraps and torn bedspreads repurposed into washcloths and wipes for babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Joan
Jersey scraps inspire new shoe mitten idea
A reader outlines a craft idea using jersey scrap remnants to create shoe mittens. The concept focuses on repurposing sweater sleeves and similar fabric to craft a practical, warm, wearable item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Retiring Nurses Honored at Sheltering Arms and O'Bleness
Two long time nurses, Mrs. Marcia Gatchel and Mrs. Inez Kasler, were honored with engraved gold watches and orchid corsages at a surprise hospital reception. Gatchel began in the 1940s and Kasler joined in 1958 after volunteering. Both are Athens County natives and praised the hospital family atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms
O’bleness Memorial Hospitals
Marcia Gatchel
Inez Kasler
Athens County
Gatchel
Sheltering Arms Hospital
James
Betty) Anastas
Dale
Beverly) Schumacher
Jean Vance
Dear Abby Mental Health Help For Compulsive Eater
Dear Abby answers a reader seeking help for compulsive eating. She advises visiting a mental health clinic or family service agency, and offers personal assistance if the writer provides name and address. The column also includes responses about jealousy in marriage and light humor notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Altho
Church Plans Christmas Workshop
The Alexander Presbyterian congregation will hold a Family Christmas workshop on November 21 at 4 p.m. at the church. Activities include making tree decorations and packing fruit boxes for local shut ins with a light supper afterwards. An informal carol program will conclude the event. International students from Ohio University will attend and all friends are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Presbyterian
Ohio University
Layette Shower Honors Mrs Randy Dunn at Millfield Home
A layette shower was hosted for Mrs. Randy Dunn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dunn Jr. of Millfield. Guests included many local residents from Marengo Albany Columbus Gahanna The Plains Athens Stewart and Millfield. Prizes were awarded during games and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Dunn
Mrs
Edward Dunn Jr
Millfield
Glenn Blanton
Karen
Charlotte Burt
Marengo
Darlene Warner
Barbara Crabtree
Shirley
Cindy Crabtree
Edith Welch
Albany
Patricia Diehl
Patsy Dayton
Lester Simpson
Donald Pack
Angela
Brenda Pack
Linda P. Roy
Columbus
Neil Caldwell
Gahanna
Ollie Dunn
the Plains
Wanda Shaver
Patricia Bailey
Eileen White
Marcia Parry
Wayne Roof
Marian Richardson
Kenneth Davis
Roxy McKibben
Elaine Graham
Kathryn Dunn
Athens
Wade Storer
Nancy Storer
Stewart
Janice Dunn
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Gladys) Davis
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