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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1972

Page

7

Birthright offers abortion alternatives to anxious mother

A Washington woman, 32 and single, rejects abortion citing religious and personal reasons. Birthright, a free referral service backed by Catholic Charities, has advised 2,500 women on alternatives while District clinics counted 12,230 abortions in 1971. The expectant mother plans to keep her baby and arrange infant day care with Birthright support.

L.A Washington Birthright District of Columbia United States Catholic Charities

Cherry Squares Winner Recipe by Marian Reeder

Mrs John Mazik of Mingo Junction created a Cherry Squares recipe labeled a winner by a food company. The batter is spread in a 15 by 10 inch pan, each square filled with cherry pie filling, then baked at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes and finished with confectioners sugar.

John Mazik Mingo Junction

Birthright director outlines options for distressed pregnancies

Peggy Hannan of Birthright in Washington says many resources exist for women facing distress pregnancies and that volunteers guide callers to homes for unwed mothers, social services, and child care facilities. She notes about 200 monthly calls, many from women who had abortions and want alternatives.

Peggy Hannan Birthright Washington

Abby Says Your Letter Inspires Volunteers in Florida

The reader commends Abigail Van Buren for praising lifelong volunteer work at a Goodwill event in St. Petersburg Florida. She urges all ages to volunteer time and talents to nursing homes hospitals and civic groups, noting many seniors feel bored and need purpose. The note ends with a personal marital concern from a 23 year old wife.

Abigail van Buren Abby St. Petersburg Fla Florida U.S

Woman's Music Club hosts Spotlight on Woodwinds in Athens

The Woman's Music Club of Athens met at Mrs. Marvin McDaigh's home with Mrs. P. J. Woodworth assisting. President Mrs. Charles McAfee introduced Mrs. John O'Neal who presented a program featuring a woodwind trio and a bassoon quartet, plus hymn of the month directed by Miss Delores Dries.

Woman’s Music Club of Athens Marvin McDaigh P. J. Woodworth Richard Selleck Charles McAfee John O’neal Adrian Gnam Arthur Clubek

Nylon Net Cushions China Packing In Heloise Column

A reader praises nylon net as an excellent cushioning material for packing china during moves, cutting net pieces slightly larger than plates to prevent scraping or cracking. The letter also notes other kitchen tips such as cookie cutting and advance salad prep ideas.

Heloise

Birth announcements and household hints column

West Jefferson couple announce the birth of Holly Ann Lindner born November 24 at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus. Grandparents are Blauser and Ward. Murray City couple announce Ryan Thomas Mitchell born November 14 with grandparents Anders and Mitchell. Odenthals announce Micah Luke born November 17 at O'Bleness Memorial Athens. siblings Matthew Mark Melyn Marie noted. Also includes kitchen tips and Heloise column invitation for reader hints.

Kim Lindner West Jefferson Holly Ann Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Guy Blauser Melvin Ward Ashland Tom Mitchell Murray City Ryan Thomas Bob Anders Buchtel Charles Mitchell Amy Lynn Thomas Vicki Watkins Odenthal Bessemer Road Micah Luke O’bleness Memorial Hospital Athens Matthew Mark Melyn Marie William Watkins Regina Whyte Nelsonville

Preparation H Shows Prompt Relief for Hemorrhoidal Symptoms

Advertisement claims Preparation H relieves rectal itching and pain quickly and reduces hemorrhoidal swelling. Doctors have tested it on hundreds of patients and many endorse its use for themselves and families. Contains ointment and suppositories.

Hun

Why Christmas cactus buds drop after relocation

Moving the Christmas cactus from a cool room to a warmer area disrupts its need for extended cool nights to initiate buds. Heat and lower light levels trigger bud drop as the plant resumes non flowering growth.

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