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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1977
Page
6
A family recounts a morning call at 5 a.m. from Vera, the man’s son’s girlfriend, leading Ralph to drive off for 18 hours to calm her and assess the environment his son was living in. The response to the 19 year old's absence triggers questions about loyalty and responsibility.
Ralph Gotcher, a blind civilian worker at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, measures jet fuel pumps with micrometers and gauges. He has 33 years of service, trained on the job after losing sight to a brain tumor, earning awards for accuracy and skill. He finds relief in bowling, piano, guitar, and fishing at local lakes.
Dr. Ann Samaan urged Quota Club members to challenge myths about women in leadership. She framed issues such as job switching and wage expectations, promoted relaxation and assertiveness training, and noted the need for confidence in business settings. Rita Oberholzer chaired the sponsor committee.
The 68th Wolfe family reunion highlighted a wedding of Inex Stanley and James H. Linscott with solos by Sharon Welch and Joe Rader. A Boy Scout demo by Mike McCatherine and a comic sketch by Sharon and Maurice Welch followed, along with multiple musical selections by Wolfe family members and friends from Athens Glouster Columbus Hooper Ridge Coolville Switzerland New York.
A crime prevention program titled Lady Beware Lady Be Aware is set for October 10 from 6 to 10 PM in room 237 Morton Hall on the Ohio University campus. Cheryl Denton of Hocking Technical College will share self defense tips for women of all ages, sponsored by AWAR Caroline Inc and Hocking Tech. Admission is 50 cents. Careline and AWAR assist rape victims in coping with emotional, physical and legal issues. further information from Cheryl Denton at Hocking Tech.
Parents Without Partners lays out a busy October calendar with events at private homes and public venues. Oct 8 adult party at Marion Cunningham 10 Spring St 8 30 pm Oct 11 board meeting at Soma Miller 12 May 7 30 pm Oct 15 garage sale at the old airport East State Street 8 30 am to 4 pm Oct 16 family bowling at Roller Bowl 2 30 pm
The notice lists a series of social events and meetings for Parents Without Partners including a 2nd birthday celebration for Donald R. Eggleston II, adult parties in Lancaster and Dayton, a Halloween dance at VFW Hall in Chillicothe, a family Halloween party at Joyce Reeds home, a general meeting at the Church of the Good Shepherd lounge in Athens, and a SORC family weekend in Dayton. It also provides contact numbers Virginia Willie and Joyce Reed for information.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Gary announce the birth of their son Craig Michael at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. Grandparents are Gene and Mrs. Gary of Findlay. great grandparents include Donald Helber of Logan and Mrs. Barbara Crawfis of Utica.
The article lists cheese types from American Cheddar to Blue Mozzarella Provolone and Swiss noting the hole cheese. It cites Americans saying Cheese in 1976 at 155 pounds per person, reflecting per capita usage and cultural references.
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