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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1971
Page
8
Confusion grows over phosphate limits as EPA plans a study to locate eutrophication hotspots while states and localities weigh tougher detergent phosphate laws. Consumer Reports finds non phosphate detergents perform as well as high phosphate brands in tests. A manufacturer notes substitutes clean less well in tests.
The Nixon administration approves phosphate use in laundry detergents but major makers say no product changes. Spokesmen note phosphates on boxes, while sources cite most eutrophication from fertilizer runoff. A House conservation subcommittee hearing in Washington may clarify confusion.
Abigail Van Buren responds to letters about a hypothetical run for U S president and the ethics of secrecy in a second marriage. She advises the first correspondent to consider public life and the second to be honest with stepchildren. A third column discusses an adoption and meeting the unwed mother, urging the narrator to stay away. The note also suggests community resources for drug abuse information.
A temporary day care center opened Tuesday in the Leete House basement on University Terrace serving 25 to 30 children with plans for a community center. Ohio University Women's Collective volunteers coordinate with Church of the Good Shepherd sponsors to test demand and arrange possible long term use or rental of the first floor and kitchen space for a permanent Athens day care facility.
The Gesell Guild of CCL met at the Gas Co for a holiday cooking demonstration by Bette Newton. Guests included Mrs. Joan Montgomery Mrs. Nancy Large Mrs. Gail Heim Mrs. Margene Bush Mrs. Cynthia Woodbeck Mrs. Sharon Kirkendahl Mrs. Marcia Koffel Mrs. Julia Grafton and Mrs. Doris Bronson.
The New Marshfield United Methodist Church youth will operate a Country Store for WSCS on October 14 15 and 16. The shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all days.
Madeline Frimm 31 becomes Toronto City Council first female committee secretary. She records planning board and housing committee proceedings, prepares agendas, and advises aldermen on procedure and details of issues. A Belfast native, Frimm arrived in Toronto a decade ago.
Christine McDonald daughter of E L McDonald and Paul Lash son of Mr and Mrs Paul Lash married September 18 in the Church of the Good Shepherd Athens. Miss Mary K Williams Canal Winchester served as attendant and Jerry Crane Nelsonville was best man. The couple now resides on Bessemer Road Buchtel.
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