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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1977

Page

6

Hospital play therapy eases kids fear of surgeries

Pediatric centers like Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia use kid friendly cues to demystify hospital care. Puppets, toy surgeries, and preadmission tours help children and families understand needles, injections, and the operating room before real procedures.

Chris Roberts Associated Press Philadelphia (Ap Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Linda Ogilvie Bert Ernie Kermit Denise Schroth-Payne Maple Shade N.J Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Dawn Viggiano Camden, N.J Springtown

Halloween safety tips from Kemper Insurance

Sees Price ate sees Price ate re erase a Foresight Insures Safe Halloween. In LONG GROVE Illinois Kemper Insurance urges foresight in costume prep and parental supervision for a safe Halloween. Parents should accompany children or rely on a responsible teen, stay in familiar areas, and keep homes well lit.

Long Grove Illinois Kemper Insurance Companies

Former War Trials Interpreter Becomes Grand Jury Forewoman

Ursula Uphold of Oakhurst California becomes Madera County grand jury forewoman after serving as a wartime interpreter at the Nuremberg trials. She recalls the trauma of witnessing Nazi atrocity cases as a 15 year old and says the experience remains painful but did not prevent her July appointment to head the grand jury.

Oakhurst Calif Ursula Uphold Madera Uphold Germany Nuremberg Ursula Gilich

Interpreter recalls wartime duty and harassment after bombing

Mrs Uphold describes four language translation duties under Allied intelligence in 1945 Berlin, translating English French German and Russian for long sessions. She recalls rock throwing and harassment from Germans and her name changes to avoid hostility. She emigrated to the United States in 1948, marrying a college professor and settling near Fresno California.

Berlin Allied Uphold America California Fresno State College

Virgin Brides May Wear White No Rule Says

DEAR ABBY explores bridal gown color traditions noting no rule restricts white to virgins. Edith Head and fashion sources trace history from ancient Roman veils to Anne of Brittany's 1499 gown, with older guidance from Emily Post and Amy Vanderbilt acknowledging various color options. The column frames the lack of a formal rule across centuries and stresses personal choice.

Abby Edith Head Anne of Brittany Louis XII Emily Post Amy Vanderbilt Miss Head

Whitlatches Celebrate 60th Anniversary in Mansfield

Former Athens residents Mr and Mrs Earnest Whitlatch marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary with an open house at 181 W Fifth St Mansfield from 2 to 4 pm They wed September 15 1917 at The Plains and have two sons William and Robert Whitlatch and daughter Deloris Mrs Sheldon all of Mansfield They also have eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren Whitlatch is retired from the Mansfield Products Division of White Westinghouse

Athens Earnest Whitlatch Fifth St Mansfield Whitlatch Augusta Olson the Plains William and Robert Whitlatch Jess Sheldon Deloris Mansfield Products White-Westinghouse

Zeta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Opens Year With Tea

The Zeta Alpha Chapter hosts an opening day tea at Ruth Zorn's home and names Vicki Moore as the new pledge. The group raffles a child’s doll house to be displayed at 30 S Court St until the December 9 drawing, with proceeds aiding Salvation Army stocking items. For tickets call Linda Keffer at 593 8034. Meetings occur twice monthly in members’ homes.

Keep Tools Sharp in Newark Garden Tips

New Jersey gardeners are advised to maintain sharp blades on garden tools. Use a metal file held at a 45 degree angle to the blade to sharpen safely and effectively.

Newark Del

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