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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1975
Page
6
Edith Imre, a veteran wig maker, explains a permanent hair weaving method that attaches a base over thinning spots and is woven into natural hair. The technique avoids a visible line, works without scalp penetration, and is becoming popular among younger women and men needing cosmetic coverage.
Peter Weaver answers reader questions on earning extra income while drawing Social Security. The piece explains two main methods to calculate benefit losses and shows how individual monthly earnings shape deductions, advising careful planning and savings for lean months.
The Study Club met at Mrs. C. B. Dillon's home with Mrs. Ira Burnfield leading the meditation. Poems from Ideals were read and Mrs. Howard Wallar discussed the evolution of the American flag. A luncheon was planned for November.
Brenda Stricklin's home economics class of 63 seventh graders made sun bonnets as their second project following pillow covers. Students gained skills in material selection cut work and sewing machine basics learning facings interfacings rounded seams and gathering. Andrea Barstad age 12 is pictured wearing her bonnet with a matching skirt as the bonnets go on display at the school open house Wednesday night.
Readers share strong opinions on whether parents should sell large family homes after children leave for college. Many urge selling to move to a smaller, easier setup, while others warn against losing a home that remains valuable for visits and keeps family ties.
Over a hundred people gathered at Athens High School for the FHA fall rally of Athens County chapters. A potluck dinner preceded a fashion show by Marting’s Teen Fashion Board with Sue Allen as commentator. Models included Teresa Dille Penny Daugherty Andria Goldsberry Christy Allman Judy Foley and Kathy Bush. Goldsberry introduced as Miss Ohio FHA Southeast I sub-region. Christy Allman presented a slide program on Children’s Hospital services.
The Athens Messenger notes the hospital state FHA project for the year chosen by Athens County chapters as the year's service project. Ribbon awards for participation in the Athens County Fair were presented to numerous students from Athens High School Alexander and Nelsonville York schools and middle schools.
A reader shares Emma Canter Cookies using 1 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter and 1 egg baked at 350 F for 12 to 15 minutes until flat. The note says no mess and easy cleanup with washing bowls. She also blends coffee beans to make fresh coffee and powdered sugar.
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