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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1974
Page
5
Athens Women Against Rape formed at the Women's Center to educate the community on rape, teach self protection, and promote women helping each other. About 40 women met at McGuffey Hall to discuss actions including purchasing protective whistles to deter attackers.
Athens residents push for self protection with whistle wear and a Crisis Hotline contactable from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Volunteers will assist victims at homes police stations or hospitals. Meetings planned through October and November cover reporting procedures legal aspects and medical steps with police attorneys and medical staff. Contact Womens Center at 594 7016.
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on divorce and relationships in three letters. A friend questions comforting a daughter after a failed marriage, a widow in love with a married man, and a woman who mislabels herself as a widow after an ex-husband’s death.
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Association met to organize an art auction in Baker Center Ballroom on Oct. 31 arranged by Fred Grossman of the Berkley Michigan Gallery Art Center. A champagne review from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. precedes the auction featuring Picasso, Boulanger, Moti, Dali, and Rockwell. A $1 ticket covers the review and auction and qualifies the holder for a door prize painting.
Albany Senior Citizens plan a quilt-in at Edith Baughman's home. transportation help available by calling 698-8792. A group meeting is set for Thursday at Albany Grange Hall at 1 30 p m. all over 55 invited. Hazel Henson hosted Albany Community Garden Club. Cards for Alice Pennell and Maggie Chaney were signed. Poisonous plants discussed. Plans made to entertain Good Luck Garden Club at 1 30 p m on Nov 11 at Mrs C E Stout's home.
The EY Athens Emblem Club hosted a Halloween party at the Elks Lodge this week. Planned by Alice Johnson and Elaine Monroe, the event featured games prizes and refreshments with Marge Sfakianos Mary Helen Rose Helen Daugherty Barbara Noel and Carolyn Chase among the prize winners.
Area School News notes Kathy Elasky third graders wrote produced and staged The Haunted House with student made scenery and costumes. The session included a list of participants and school events set for late October and November including parent conferences and a Middle School square dance.
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