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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1976
Page
6
An Associated Press piece describes a 30 year old Ivy League graduate entering law school and a 35 year old housewife under midlife pressure. The essay portrays a widespread sense of escalating personal crises as adults reassess goals and paths.
Journalist Gail Sheehy argues adults face predictable crises or passages in life seeking to map personality changes at each stage. After interviewing hundreds and studying 115 cases plus 30 analysts she wrote a bestseller explaining why adults ignore themselves and how she broke out of a pigeonhole to write accessibly.
A reader asks if illegitimate children should be cut from a will after a bitter divorce. Abby cautions that punishment for the mother's sins harms the children who grew up loved. A second letter defends thank you via phone, and a Pasadena reader questions a money gift for a golden anniversary.
Iowa State researchers Mary Pickett and Mary Sullivan study elderly homeowners and renters to identify safe financially sound housing for retirees. Key findings urge minimal stairs and well lit, brightly colored steps. accessible design with reachable storage. compact kitchens with ample storage. laundry on same level but separated from kitchen to avoid contamination. emphasize eliminating danger spots while maintaining activity.
Dr. Robert Linn promotes a medical protein sparing fast that replaces solid meals with predigested liquid protein and supplements. Under physician supervision, patients lose rapid weight with minimal lean tissue loss but require potassium, folic acid, vitamins, and minerals and cannot use in liver or certain heart conditions.
Dr. Linn reports minimal fatigue and hunger with a protein sparing fast, averaging 20-25 pounds lost in the first month and 16-18 monthly thereafter. After reaching goals, a second phase teaches new eating habits to prevent regaining weight. One year out, 80 percent stay off weight.
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae met at Mrs. Earl Hooper's home for a potluck with thanks to the Parents Club for summer help and a gift to the sorority house. Mrs. H I Graham lectured on antique lighting with lamp history dating back to the pre pilgrim era. Upcoming Oct 13 meeting will be at Mrs. Dave Roberts' home. Carrie Hall Club gathered at Albany Grange Hall for a potluck.
Reader asks for a cold packing method to keep green tomatoes firm for frying in winter, citing a family method. editor invites readers to share a recipe or timing details. Letters reference a zucchini pickle recipe variation from Aileen Blair and note an external use safety caution from the National Safety Council.
The Ohio Commission on the Status of Women will hold its fall meeting October 9 from 9 am to 3 pm at Imperial House North Columbus. Keynote speaker Wilma Scott Heide will address "Who Really Cares About Homemakers?" Reservations require a $7 check including lunch payable to the Ohio Commission on the Status of Women and sent to Mary Miller.
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