Separate Careers Make Togetherness Rare Occasion
Dr. Ruth Weiner chair of chemistry at Florida International University works in Miami while her husband, a fellow scientist, labs in Colorado. Their four daughters split between them, with family time limited to vacations and summers. Ruth recounts early science-oriented upbringing and education from Baltimore to Illinois.
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Miami
Ruth Weiner
Florida International University
Weiner
Colorado
Dr. Weiner
Baltimore
University of Illinois
Woman scientist fights sexism and nepotism in academia
Ruth Weiner recounts blocked job opportunities for women PhD holders, nepotism rules limiting hiring of wives, and non tenure roles before securing a tenured position at a women’s college. She later helped shape the Clean Air act and became chemistry chair at Florida International University, though family life remained divided by nepotism.
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Colorado
Dr. Weiner
Ruth Weiner
Florida International University
Abby Says Some Won't If Asked Not To
A reader asks if doctors should tell patients the truth when recovery is unlikely. Abby explains most doctors tell the truth but some honor family wishes to hide the prognosis. Another reader shares a wedding dinner dilemma about paying for guests and their children.
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Abby
Abigail van Buren
Janda
Bride-Elect Susan McDaniel to Be Wedded in Union Furnace Church
Susan McDaniel will marry David Robinette in a 2 30 p.m. open ceremony at Union Furnace United Methodist Church with a bridal shower hosted recently by Mrs. Sharry Morehead in Nelsonville. Attendants include Mrs. Gertrude McDaniel and the Robinette family. Circle 1 of Alexander Presbyterian will meet at the manse at 1 30 p.m. later.
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Ralph E. Warner
Sandy Heights
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Susan Beth
Curtis Ray Newsome Jr
Newport News
Jean Newsom
Curtis R. Newsome
Charles S. Thompson
Trinity United Methodist Church
Miss Warner
Wahama High School
Gallipolis Business College
West Virginia Department of Employment Security
Newsome
Point Pleasant High School
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Susan McDaniel
Sharry Morehead
Nelsonville
Susan
David Robinette
Union Furnace United Methodist Church
Gertrude McDaniel
Shirley Robinette
Nellie Huntley
Maybelle Robinette
Mable Williams
Robinette
Carol Easler
Paula
Pat McDaniel
Lisa
Kathy McDaniel
Rita Neel
Barbara Clark
Yvonne Robinette
Ruth Ann Williams
Teresa
Pam Yates
Helen McDaniel
Jeaneen McDaniel
Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Association
Margaret Casten
Cottrill Couple Wed in Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Cottrill married in Front Royal Virginia at the First Methodist Church. The bride Louise G. Mullenix works as secretary for the Ohio University physical plant director and Cottrill serves as district manager for community relations at Columbia Gas of Ohio. They honeymooned in Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
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John W. Cottrill
Avon Place
Front Royal
Anderson Goodson
First Methodist Church
Gettysburg
Louise G. Mullenix
Ohio University
Cottrill
Columbia Gas of
Ohio
Thumb Sucking Needs Patience Not Harsh Measures
A reader asks about a grandchild who cannot quit thumb-sucking. The doctor criticizes bandaging and coercive tactics, urges patience, and suggests discussing with a doctor or psychologist. He warns harsh methods may worsen issues and notes persistent thumb-sucking signals inner tension.
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the Athens Messenger
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Logan, Ohio
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Stuck
Milwaukee Sentinel
Virginia
Lester L. Coleman
M. D
Sunday Messenger
Ann Christie
Harry Lackey
Ohio Ave
Thomas Goss
Mrs. T
William M. Goodwin
Albany
Jaca Anh
Daniel J. Hussey
Robert D. Hussey
Rochester
N. H
Miss Goodwin
Albany High School
Women’s Army Corps
Ft. McClellan
Ala
Army War College
Carlisle Barracks
Hussey
Spaulding High School
University of New Hampshire At
Durham
New Hampshire House of Representatives
Devon
Polytron
Antron
Bank Americard
Sunnybank
E. State St
Athens
Amesville
First Presbyterian Church
Weight Watchers Center
Richland Ave
Wed
Nelsonville Shafer’s
Canal St. Wed
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Omer
Blackburn
Gibson
Zenith
Motorola
Hardwick
Kitchen Aid
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Chestnut St
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