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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1971
Page
4
A reader defends a neighbor against a 10-year-old girl’s molestation accusation and warns Abby against urging psychiatric exams. Abby replies that questioning and defense can follow, and includes a cautioned view on harming innocents. The note cites a caller recounting a family tragedy and discusses molestation statistics.
Allen Locke shares a home bread recipe titled 100 Per Cent Whole Wheat Bread from Uncle John’s Original Bread Book. The method uses yeast, milk, shortening, molasses, and whole wheat flour to yield three loaves baked at 375 then 350 degrees, with kneading and rising steps and cooling times.
A bridal shower for Deborah McDonald Benoit, bride of Phil lip Benoit, was hosted by Mrs. Ben Stalder on Riverside Drive. Prizes went to Miss Sally McDonald and Mrs. Gene McDonald. Attendees included numerous Athens area guests and several from Piqua.
Athens Shrinettes report upcoming Lotus Festival on October 19 and the annual ceremonial on November 30 with Grand High Priestess Claire Metlock as guest. Hathor Court rep Mrs George Couradis named to supervise convalescent members. Albany Community Garden Club met with 13 members and guests Penny Jagers and Dale Jagers. officers installed for the year and devotions led. Preparations discussed for Country Fair at State Hospital October 14. Xi Zeta Delta Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs Shirley Strickmaker home with cultural program and farewell for Mrs Adeline Munn. next meeting September 30 at Mrs Frances Bradford’s home.
The First Presbyterian Women's coffees were mislisted in the Sunday club calendar as AAUW coffees. They occur 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. with Mrs. Marvin McDaigh, 1 Orchard Lane. 2 to 4 p.m. with Mrs. Walter Cornwell, Peach Ridge Road. and 7 to 9 p.m. with Mrs. Paul Beckley, 19 E State St. Members should bring a newcomer and attend at the most convenient time.
The report describes new shower and bath controls that set the water temperature before turning on to prevent changes with pressure. It also notes a second tip about avoiding static electricity by using a humidifier and offers free information from the Plumbing Heating Cooling Information Bureau at 35 E Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60601.
In a Redbook interview Billie Jean King says tennis brings heartbreak and pain but also worth it moments. She admits there are times she wants to retire and cites ongoing discrimination against women in tennis. King calls for higher pay equal rights and better scheduling for women players and criticizes back court starts at nine A.M.
The Athens Messenger quotes Mrs. King rebutting fans who downgrade women’s tennis. She argues women play with the same strokes and speed, while stressing she is not waging war on men and opposes defeminization. She notes career highs and moments of fulfillment, plus the toll of heartbreak and rare joy.
Heloise shares a tested meatball recipe for tender oblong meatballs using ground beef, onion, milk, and spices. She also offers tips on shaping with spoons, freezing, and serving with sauce, plus cleaning and shoe care advice from readers Lucille Bush and others.
Jackson County will host an October 7 district health conference as part of ten planned events by the Ohio Rural Health Council. The all day program at Jackson Methodist Church will begin at 10 a.m. with lunch reservations due by October 1. Counties expected include Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Pike Scioto and Vinton.
Four Rivers Girl Scout Council will hold an open house at the council office on Market Street in Parkersburg Thursday evening October 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. All Girl Scouts and leaders and the public are invited to tour the office and meet staff. Alice McMann and Robert Savage will be introduced. Also on hand will be district adviser Roger Patton and staff members E. E. Snider and Robert Wamsley to greet visitors.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gaetano of University Heights Cleveland announce the birth of a daughter Ann Elizabeth on September 10 at University Hospital Cleveland They also have an 18 month old son John Carl Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dominic Gaetano of Kearney New Jersey and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kinneer of Nelsonville
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