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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1977

Page

6

Christmas Tree and Dad Missing Probed by Dear Abby

A reader asks Abby about kept Christmas trees in May while a husband has been missing since December 1975. The letter recounts children urging to keep the tree as hope fades and the columnist offers compassionate guidance.

Abby

Rising grocery costs push shoppers to seek value

Readers vent about price hikes on juice cheese bacon and produce while suggesting money saving tips and urging letters to the editor for ideas. The column includes commentary on discounting and a Dear Abby feature with a wedding booklet offer.

From My Window Variety on Court Street

Sally Walters describes Court Street in downtown Athens as a lively mix of shops, students, and locals preparing for the new semester. She highlights Swankys Bar, the Athens National Bank, specialty shops, evolving storefronts, and a street scene blending old and new amid the 14 000 university students.

Sally Walters Court Street Athens Swanky’s Athens National Bank Ohio University Union Corner Latern Bojangles Baron's Scaramouche

Salk Views on Child Rearing and Baby Talk

A letter discusses grandparents using baby talk with a four year old. Dr Salk notes infantasizing children harms language development and independence. He advocates using proper words and a forthright respectful tone to build trust.

Dr. Salk

Social Security retirement test under attack in Congress

The retirement test limits benefits if earnings exceed a threshold while investments remain unpenalized. Over 200 members sponsor bills to liberalize or end the rule, but defenders argue it protects workers and funds should aid those in need.

Congress Social Security

Stand Up To Boost Thinking And Speed Up Decisions

In a Working Woman article authors Dr. Laurence E. Moorehouse and Leonard Gross warn that remaining in one seat dulls brain circulation and slows thinking. They urge stand up actions like phone calls, stand near desks, and short stand-up conferences to improve blood flow and speed decisions.

Laurence E Moorehouse Leonard Gross

Moody Birth in Millfield A Son Scott Eric Born August 23

Mr and Mrs James Moody of Millfield announce the birth of their first child a son named Scott Eric born August 23 at O Bleness Memorial Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carl Moody of Millfield and Mr and Mrs James Taylor of Nelsonville Route 1.

James Moody Millfield Scott Eric O’bleness Memorial Hospital Carl Moody James Taylor Nelsonville

Nutrition Course Planned by Tech

Hocking Technical College offers an evening course Better Nutrition for Your Money taught by Rosamond Anderson from 6 to 8 p.m. on six Tuesdays starting Sept. 20. Topics cover food facts, budget nutrition, minerals, proteins, and cooking secrets with a $16.50 fee. Registration through Kathy Cone, Continuing Education, Nelsonville, or first class evening. Caesar's invasion galleys landed near Dover in 55 B.C. but were driven back by Britons at Deal.

Hocking Technical College Rosamond Anderson HTC Kathy Cone Nelsonville Anderson Health Careers Department Caesar Dover England Deal

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