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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1977

Page

8

Possible raise in Social Security retirement age eyed

The article outlines debates in Congress over long term Social Security fixes as reserves dwindle. It notes a proposed rise in the retirement age by some observers, plus related issues of women’s benefits, dependency rules, and broader financing of the system.

Edmond le Breton Associated Press Washington Carter Congress House Senate U.S Commerce Juanita M. Kreps Claude Pepper D-Fla House Committee On Aging

Flour Consumption Trends in Home Baking Rise

Government data show per capita wheat flour use fell from 118 pounds in 1960 to 106 in 1974, then rose to 111 in 1976. Industry notes credit more hamburgers and buns, with growing home baking interest and guidance on flour types to save money and time.

Louise Cook Associated Press United States Wheat Flour Institute

Types of flour and enrichment rules summarized

The guide explains flour parts bran and germ and how white flour is enriched with vitamins iron and sometimes calcium. It differentiates all purpose cake bread self rising and quick or instant blending flours plus bleached varieties and their uses in baking.

United States Food and Drug Administration

Women Influence Household Finances, Survey Finds

A McCall's magazine survey of 35 000 women shows seven in ten households have a female who oversees finances. The study notes joint major decisions, varying incomes, debt patterns, and psychological effects of money on family life, highlighting women as capable money managers.

McCall's Magazine Vivian Cadden

Prenatal Classes Offered at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital

O'Bleness Memorial Hospital offers a six session prenatal education series for first time and experienced parents. Classes cover fetal development maternal nutrition and current maternity care. Sessions begin Sept 12 Oct 19 Jan 9 and Feb 20 at 7 30 to 9 30 p m in the third floor conference room with registration through doctors or the obstetrics department.

O’bleness Memorial Hospital Pat Dittes

Neighbors Face Lawsuit Over Backyard Generosity

Dear Abby columns discuss liability when neighbors’ children injure themselves in a fixed up backyard play area. The letter-writers warn others to insure against accidents, while Abby notes the need for protection and clarifies consequences of generosity.

Abby

Bite Diet Counts by Bites Not Calories

Family Circle profiles a bite based weight loss method from Dr. Richard G. Black of Settle Pain Clinic at University Hospital. The plan rewards short term progress by counting bites rather than calories and allows any balanced foods, aiming to established lifelong eating patterns.

Elizabeth P Elmer F Emily C Family Circle Richard G. Black Settle University Hospital Black

Hocking Valley Day School Opens For New Year

Hocking Valley Day School launches the new year with a morning program for 3 to 5 year olds. The Unitarian Fellowship Building site offers 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. sessions three or five mornings weekly. Margaret Wilhelm, director, handles visits. New staff include Judith Kur and Katherine Scott as part of enhanced art and social skills programs.

Hocking Valley Day School Margaret Wilhelm Unitarian Fellowship Bulding Longview Heights Mulligan Road Judith Kur Harpursville N. Y Katherine Scott Ohio University

Ruffles with Sport Clothes Look for Fall Fashion

Seventeen Magazine foresees a fall trend blending ruffles with sportwear. Pair corduroy or tweed pieces with white eyelet underskirts, oversized turtlenecks, gathered corduroy skirts, and tweed hats. Add lace blouses with khaki pants, high boots, velveteen vests, and vintage accessories like cameos and lace scarves.

Seventeen Magazine

Camper vacations beat motel costs with portable travel living

Advert says campers and trailers offer cheaper trips than motels and invites readers to acquire a camper for enjoyable travel without hotel bills. It promotes Classification 87 campers and trailers as the solution for affordable vacations.

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