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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1976
Page
6
Dolores Barclay reports on the rising appeal of communal living in a new AP feature. The piece surveys diverse groups embracing shared housing from urban browns tones to quiet retreats, united by common beliefs or low finances.
The Athens Messenger describes middle class suburb communes in New Jersey and Tennessee, and a New York Finger Lakes beekeeping commune. It notes beehives in a yurt, self sufficiency aims, and a push button telephone network among residents. It cites 1971 NYT and Census estimates of communes totaling over 2000, then profiles Ben and Alyce Richards and their three couples.
A reader recounts a duplicitous engagement and asks if to confront him. Abby advises the man is already done, while other letters seek guidance on teething remedies, a child biting incident, and a daughter’s wedding, with Abby offering practical responses and wedding-day advice.
Parents Without Partners Athens Chapter 782 outlines September events led by Dr. Dean Edwards on September 27 at the Church of the Good Shepherd and a calendar of family activities at Dows Rollerama, Lancaster, Spartan Inn, and homes of Joyce Reed and Clarence Griffith, with contact numbers for information. The profile includes the group’s mission and notes on shared meals, finances, and private bedroom boundaries within the cooperative lifestyle.
The Farm on 1800 acres grows from San Francisco dropouts to a large, structured commune with multi family housing. Members work without salaries in a full day schedule and rely on a tight command structure. Community life faces challenges from rigid routines and shared living.
In a rural commune discussion, participants describe strained ties and limited privacy after nearly two years. Some members fear detachment from neighbors and drift from shared aims, while others defend commune life as natural despite heavy workloads and evolving commitments.
Dr. Salk counsels that a child should learn about adoption from his parents and only if the child raises the question. He notes that many children care more about play than lineage and recommends discussing adoption with the friend beforehand. Stress during pregnancy may affect a baby, with evidence from animal and human studies linking maternal stress to later infant irritability and higher miscarriage rates.
Judith A. Wessel of Ohio State University outlines common cookware finishes porcelain enamel nonstick and anodized aluminum. Porcelain enamel resists acids and cleans easily though may craze with temperature shifts. Nonstick finishes deter scrubbers but can discolor above 450 F and may scratch yet don’t affect performance. Anodized aluminum resists corrosion and cooks faster producing brown crusts.
A column by Marian Reeder describes a pineapple mold recipe using crushed pineapple vanilla ice cream and strawberry gelatin. It also advises on anodized aluminum care and utensil features for efficient cooking and safe use of the health unit, including temperature recommendations and handling tips.
Mr and Mrs Kelly Boudreaux of Beckley West Virginia announce the birth of daughter Marcy Ann born August 23 at Raleigh General Hospital. The couple also have daughters Margot Lynn and son Travis Christopher and grandparents listed in Athens Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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