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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1969
Page
5
A reader challenges Abby's view on elderly marriages claiming widowed 73 year old men and 70 year old women can find happiness beyond a simple gin rummy life The writer, a 72 year old widow also claims vigor and plans to pursue more relationships while urging Abby to reconsider her advice and noting a fundraising request for a booklet.
A 55 year old widow in Miami replies to Dear Abby seeking a well to do 73 year old widower who can offer a home and gin rummy companionship. She adds she need not apologize for bedroom performance and prefers staying in the kitchen and playing gin rummy. NETTIE IN MIAMI
In letters to Dear Abby readers debate a 70 year old widow who married a 73 year old man only to end the marriage over sexual performance. A second letter asks to be matched with an older man who cannot perform and mentions gin rummy.
Dear Abby readers debate late life romance and sexual interest. A 70-year-old widow questions a 73-year-old husband, while letters reference Kinsey statistics and aging sexuality. The exchange mentions doctors and Kentfield California.
The First United Methodist Church sponsors a Christmas Bazaar in Fellowship Hall on Saturday December 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. A coffee shop operates all day with donuts coffee and lunch offerings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Home baked goods decorations antiques jewelry and other gift items will be on display and for sale.
The Higley Study Circle met at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. with Mrs. Barbara Davis speaking on Christmas Sparkle. She demonstrated designs and cookie recipes, served cookies with coffee, and welcomed new member Mrs. Florence Brewer of Athens. The group scheduled a Christmas program for December 3 at 8 p.m. at Galbreath Chapel, inviting members to bring husbands or guests, with the First Presbyterian bell choir to perform.
Miss Susanne Barker and Lt. Col. John Cottingham wed November 8 in the chapel at Homestead Air Force Base Florida. Bride’s gown features Venise lace white velvet A-line empire design with silk illusion veil and bell shaped train.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Love of Albany were honored by family for 25 years of marriage. Attending were relatives from Athens and Kentucky Christian College, a daughter Sue hosted the dinner, and Lt. Col. Donald Reid served as best man. The couple will reside in Hampton Virginia after a honeymoon in Acapulco.
Miss Joanne Sue Ambrose of Zanesville and the late Mrs Ambrose plans to marry Thomas J. Tewksbury of Wellston. Both are Rio Grande College seniors with Ambrose majoring in elementary education and Tewksbury in political science and history. A summer wedding is planned.
Dr Myers warns against corporal punishment driven by anger and urges self control and a clear welfare purpose. He advises limiting punishments, using bare hands only with calm restraint and aiming to finish discipline before the child enters school while offering alternative methods for older youths.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee McWilliams of Columbus formerly of Athens celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary. Married in 1908 in Athens the couple now live with daughter Gladys Moody at 4359 Colby Avenue. They have two daughters, a son, six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The family plans Thanksgiving at the Delby address.
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