This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1972
Page
10
Dr Lester L Coleman explains spine anatomy with 33 vertebrae and intervertebral discs. Discs cushion shocks and protect edges. injury can displace a disc causing severe back pain and mobility issues.
The article outlines how pain location depends on spinal involvement and explains diagnosis via myelograms. It discusses conservative treatments such as traction, exercise, and braces before considering surgery, which is performed by a neurosurgeon and orthopedist on select cases. It notes avoid homemade diagnoses and mentions Dr Lester Coleman offering an eye care booklet for glaucoma and cataracts.
A letter from a reader asks how to tell a grown man to bathe more and stop wearing strong cologne. Abby responds with tact, noting daily hygiene matters and offering guidance for a wife in mourning and a separate note on compliments about toupees. The column includes tips on declining unwanted social invitations and maintaining boundaries with beauty professionals.
Mrs. Louise Wamsley urged the First United Methodist Church Wesleyan Service Guild to emphasize close family ties in early years to help youths face social pressures including divorce drugs and war concerns. Pallas Club discussed Normal Rockwell life and works with a note on a permanent display in Stockbridge Mass. Clyde Smith was elected Lodi Grange master with a slate of officers to be installed Oct 3.
A bridal shower hosted by Miss Melody Thompson honored Dee Hudnell and Jackie Hudnell as they plan double weddings. Attendees included mothers Betty Bailey, Virgie Johnson, Margaret Hudnell and many relatives and friends from The Plains and surrounding area. A second shower hosted by Mrs. Zita Secoy drew additional relatives and friends, including Tammy Bailey and Monna Hudnell, with a large group of attendees.
Miss Marsha Kay McFadden and Gary Robert Dumm wed at Logan Elm Park in a garden ceremony on August 27. The Rev. S Zane Wilson officiated before ivy and pink blooms. Attendants included maid of honor Patricia Painter and bridesmaids Christine Dumm Kathy Fuller and Wendy Bray.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Riggs of Ravenna announce the birth of their first child Shawn Michael on August 4 with grandparents Calvin Hill Ravenna Fred Riggs Pomeroy Route 2 and great grandparents Sylvester Tisher Lucille Hill both Ravenna. Mr and Mrs Jan McClelland of Glouster announce a son Jared Lee born August 8 at O Bleness Memorial Hospital with Evelyn Vernon as great grandmother.
The Wolfe family reunion at Concord Church Ames Township marks the 63rd annual gathering of George and Jane Pisor Wolfe descendants. The event recalls Wolfe’s early roles in Ames Township and Athens County history. Nearby, the Tri County Wranglers host a horse show at club grounds near Nelsonville with a $2 class fee and a 100 percent jackpot. Also planned is a Richland Area Fireman Auxiliary bake sale at Shopping Plaza on E State St with proceeds for new fire equipment.
The family of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd R. Young of Dutch Ridge gathered for a first reunion in seven years. Attendees included Gary L. Barnes and Ethel Young with children from Rio Del California. William Wood and family from Wilson Michigan. Martha Jones and Darrel and Paula from Athens. and Stella Dailey Amanda Young Lester Young Robert Mills and Eva Ator.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.