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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1976
Page
6
From the ski slopes to the supermarket in one year the down jacket becomes a top outerwear item says the National Outerwear Sportswear Association. Jackets of down have long favored skiers and backpackers but this year will be worn as spectator wear and everyday leisure wear in cold fall and winter weather.
Morton Bauman of the association says down is the underplumage of waterfowl and not feathers. Down jackets offer warmth without weight, trap dead air, and can compress for packing. The piece traces its rise via Oriental fashion and Seventh Avenue, with styles from waist to knee lengths and options like hoods and fur collars. Synthetic down offers value while genuine down remains softer and more resilient.
A reader asks whether marrying a temperamental woman who fought naked is wise. Abby notes violence is a concern and urges caution before marriage. Subsequent letters address infidelity and privacy in marriage, with Abby advising that one spouse’s actions affect the home and privacy.
In the Soviet Union thousands of women undergo legal hospital abortions daily, making abortion the predominant birth control. The Population Council cites about 10 million abortions annually, with a rate of 180 per thousand among women 15 to 44, far higher than the United States or Japan. Abortions require local doctor checks, hospital tests, and a three day unpaid leave, with free service for low earners and a small fee for higher earners.
At the Alexander Future Homemakers of America meeting, officers introduced themselves including Christy Allman as president and Chris Cotterill as VP of special projects. Members outlined last year’s activities with names such as Janet Van Dyke and Jeannie Allman. Athens County Fall Rally set for Nelsonville York High School.
Descendants of Marion and Edie Frost gathered at Lake Snowden for the annual reunion in Albany. Attendees from Athens, Marion, Great Falls, Wintersville, Washington DC, Richmond and Coolville shared a day with many children. Next year’s reunion is scheduled for the last Sunday in August at Lake Snowden.
Mr and Mrs Donald Kane announce the birth of daughter Jessica Lynne Kane born September 19 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Grandparents are Mrs Charles Jarvis of Trimble and Mr and Mrs Kermit Kane of Grove City. Great grandmother is Mrs Bessie Bowden of Hamden.
The O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Guild chose officers at its annual meeting. Officers include Mrs. Ralph D. Smith president and Margaret Deppen first vice president. other officers and advisers were announced with committee reports on fund raising and baby portraits. Funds raised supported purchases of a camera, whirlpool, surgical instruments, and slumber chairs.
Prepared Childbirth Clinic Set to host an all day conference in Marietta on November 6. The event welcomes professionals and laypeople from South Central and Southeast Ohio. Barbara Timberlake B.S.N. Lamaze instructor and Family Hospital coordinator will be keynote and lead a workshop on Communication skills. Pam Collier ASPRO accredited instructor will head a workshop helping couples relax. Contact Mrs. James Flading for details.
The Food and Drug Administration cautions against using pill boxes for storing medicines long term. Pills in containers other than their original may lose potency or become overly strong, risking weakened nitroglycerin tablets and other drugs. Always keep medications in their original packaging to preserve quality.
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