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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1972
Page
8
L A Times report by Joan Wixen recalls a rainy Westwood Saturday as a mother, despite flu and wheezy lungs, navigates traffic to buy her son new shoes. The scene hints at broader concerns over civility and personal responsibility in a tense social climate.
A reader recounts a parking lot altercation with a teen girl who steals a space and gestures, then reflects on manners, freedom, and social standards. The piece argues that without civility, freedom frays and society breaks down.
Nina Garcia a 20 year old Spec 4 from Hollywood Florida was to re enlist in a free fall ceremony over San Marcos Texas two miles up in a parachute named Captain America She would be the first woman to re enlist in this manner The event included Air Force Capt Ronald Diggs and aims to join the Golden Knights at Fort Bragg Garcia will receive a 4000 bonus and one year assignment at Fort Bragg She works as an intelligence analyst at Fort Sam Houston and hopes to impress the Knights with her skydiving stint
Dear Abby answers readers on reproductive choices and domestic abuse. She counsels a Chicago wife seeking hysterectomy and urges the husband to consider vasectomy. Other letters include a daughter enduring an overbearing husband and a babysitter charging rates for families.
Naomi Bible Class marked its 50th anniversary with a community celebration at the area church. Members reflected on decades of service, fellowship, and local outreach as leaders praised faithful participation and growth.
A recipe by Marian Reeder suggests making Glazed Acorn Rings from acorn squash cut into 1 inch rings with rind forming scalloped edges. The idea highlights a simple baked squash preparation with a sweet glaze.
A holiday recipe for glazed acorn squash rings with orange juice, brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter is shared, yielding six servings. The Athens Messenger prints a kitchen memo from Recipe Editor inviting readers to share holiday dishes, plus club notices. Local society items include Mary Etta Goldsberry greeting charter members, a class history read by Alva Cooper, songs by Mary Versteeg, and out of town guests listed. Good Luck Garden Club updates detail a pine cone turkey workshop, discussion of wild roses, and Christmas party plans for December 12, with refreshment duties listed.
A reader asks about pruritis ani and potential underlying causes requiring full examination. The answer stresses no shame, lists infections, allergies, hygiene, and says OTC pastes may irritate skin. highlights need for complete blood tests before any surgery, and advises discussing bleeding concerns with the surgeon. Dr. Lester Coleman offers a heart booklet for 25 cents.
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