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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1972
Page
5
In inflation's shadow the mature woman acts as family purchasing agent seeking value over impulse. Consumer expert Sidney Margolius notes spending method matters as earnings. She plans ahead, tracks annual and semi annual sales, checks supermarket ads, and buys in bulk to save on food bills.
The piece highlights careful buying habits by women, from label reading to unit pricing, and shows a growing demand for consumer protection. It notes state consumer departments, hot lines, and legal reforms as efforts to curb overcharging and misrepresentation, with advocates urging proactive action.
Dear Abby responds to letters about a one shoe purchase and shoe exchange for amputees, noting a Santa Monica shop once offered such services but is no longer in business. She also gives advice to a reader about handling suspected medication misuse by a friend and suggests involving the friend’s husband and doctor.
Doris Jeane Jones and Danny Lee Pace wed Aug 26 at Wheelersburg United Methodist Church. Officiants were Rev Rowland Fierce and Rev Robert Isaacs. The bride wore a white silk Satapeau gown with lace details and a chapel train. The couple resides in Crestview Park, Wheelersburg.
Weight Watchers in Athens announces a men only class at the Weight Watchers Center 432 Richland Ave meeting Wednesdays at 730 PM. Four other weekly sessions occur at the same center including Tuesday 9 AM and 7 PM Thursday 12 noon and 7 PM with additional classes in Albany Amesville Chauncey Coolville Glouster and Nelsonville. The group promotes a mock campaign Vote Thin for its fifth central Ohio anniversary ending Sunday Oct 15 with a Birthday Party Convention at Rhodes Center Ohio State Fairgrounds.
The city recreation department announces weekly recreation nights for area women starting this Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the high school gym. Activities will run each Wednesday through January with a $3 registration fee per person for the semester. Contact the city recreation office at 592-2423 for more information.
Advice on preventing blisters for workers with machinery using moleskin and foam pads. If a blister forms, drain carefully with sterilized needle and keep skin intact. Also guidance on irritable colon suggesting dairy intolerance, diet changes, hydration, and relaxation techniques.
The Plains Elementary PTA votes to form an all mother volunteer safety patrol for busy crossings. New officers include Verna Hughes as president and Shirley Tinkham as vice president. The meeting covered an Oct 17 open house, playground upgrades, a Halloween party, and a bake sale Sept 30 at three locations.
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