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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1969
Page
5
The Athens Messenger summarizes studies and opinions on preventing vandalism through parental training. Cited data show New York City schools losing 2.7 million, Boston about 500 thousand, and Philadelphia two teens causing nearly 100 thousand in school damage.
A reader details making hat pins from leftover beads by threading leaf shaped beads on darning needles and heating needle eyes to insert beads. Other letters share tips for rotating glassware and closet hooks to ease dressing. Community concerns about school vandalism and parental responsibility are discussed with calls for broader prevention.
A humorous letter questions a practice of mothers folding bedding and placing it at the foot of the bed when children fail to make it. The writer notes it works as a disciplinary method and pokes at the ritual.
The reader cheerfully praises a simple two shake technique to quickly run up a zipper before returning a dress to the closet.
This newspaper features a note to readers that Heloise writes to address tips and questions from housewives and homemakers. She cannot answer every letter but will respond in the column when possible.
Abby defends a husband’s choice to keep his name and advises against pressure to change it. The column urges readers to consider children and notes the value of a Red Cross first aid course, highlighting a 10 hour training that could save lives.
A reader asks how to marry a divorced woman who loves him but fears losing substantial alimony by remarrying. Abby explains the legal and emotional implications, offering guidance on commitment and financial considerations.
A motivational note urges the reader to reach out, call someone, and offer help to those who need a lift. It emphasizes getting out of the house to connect with others and avoid self pity. The message frames action as a remedy and highlights community support.
A reader asks for a personal reply to Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 requests a stamped self addressed envelope for correspondence.
Abby invites readers to obtain her wedding guide by sending one dollar to Abby Box 69700 Los Angeles Cal 90069 for a printed booklet.
Carolyn Bobo, secretary under prosecuting attorney Claire Ball Jr., has served in the courthouse for 12 years, handling support payments. She lives with husband Boyd and children Eric and Laura in New Marshfield, is an avid reader, PTA officer, and well known for her wide circle of friends.
Merrill Atkinson of Athens and Logan West Virginia shares a persimmon bread recipe via Delmar Robinson of the Charleston Gazette. The method uses flour, sugar, margarine, eggs, persimmon pulp and nuts baked in two waxed paper lined loaves for about an hour. The note mentions persimmon ripeness and a future green tomato pie recipe.
Athens city recreation department changes adult social dance classes from Tuesday to Wednesday evenings in the Middle School auditorium. First meeting is at 7 30 p m Wednesday. participants may register or contact instructor Stephanie Snyder or recreation director Robert Burson for details.
The Poston family performed for about 50 guests at Miss Mary Ness's Athens home, offering solos and string ensembles. Charles Poston, a baritone, joined on banjo. Martha, Charlotte, and David presented instrumental solos as the children study with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra members in St. Clairsville.
Decorators seek nostalgic calendars as wall art for kitchens and living rooms. Publishers revive fine art calendars with detachable borders, featuring Botticelli to Picasso reproductions and early fashions or autos. The calendar business began in 1888 in Red Oak Iowa and has grown with over 300 million calendars distributed in 1969.
Wharton New Jersey Mr and Mrs C M Jeffers report their son suffered hemorrhoids and that after discussing Preparation H with the doctor he is now improved. The ad highlights Preparation H as a doctor tested formula that relieves pain burning and itching, reduces swelling and lubricates for comfortable bowel movements in ointment or suppository form.
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