Doctoral defense linked by ham radio from Georgetown to Colombia
Lois Vines used a Georgetown University ham radio hookup with Cali Colombia to defend her PhD remotely while her adviser was on sabbatical. The arrangement, aided by the university ham club, let her finish last spring and enable an eight day Amazon trip with her husband Robert and their daughter. They traveled Manaus Salvador and Rio de Janeiro enjoying Brazilian meals and sights while speaking Portuguese.
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Peggy Parker Messenger
Georgetown University
Washington, D. C
Cali
Columbia
South America
Lois Vines
Amazon
Lois
United States
Graduate College At
Georgetown
Vines
Ohio University
Robert
Manaus
Brazil
Dr. Vines
Salvador
Rio de Janeiro
Hints From Heloise Change Your Viewpoint
In the column Heloise advises a simple trick to spot lost items by lowering perspective to scan from near the floor. She warns to dust first, as debris can alter what you see. The letter from H. J. Pitman adds a quick exclamation about the topic.
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H. J. Pitman
Women stroke and folded pages in Athens Messenger
A reader explains difficulties turning newspaper pages and describes cutting folded edges to create individual pages for easier handling. A note from June Buddy suggests freezing apples for baking. Catherine writes about self description and requests continued hints and lively comments.
Natural Fibers Prices Rise Driven by Global Demand
Prices for cotton and wool clothing are set to increase as world shortages and strong foreign demand push costs higher. Makers warn a larger impact will hit next summer and fall, with cotton exports rising and U.S. crop losses from Mississippi Valley floods reducing supply.
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New York
United States
U. S
Robert Eisen
Greenwood Mills
American Textile Manufacturers Institute
E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co
Eastman Fibers, Inc
Eastman Kodak
China
OU Admits Women To Army ROTC
Ohio University announced the Army ROTC program will admit women this fall for the first time. Two women, Diane Gehrke of Coshocton and Elizabeth Burr of Newton Falls, have joined, with others showing interest. Women face the same rules and scholarships as men, with nonobligatory first two years and board approval for continuation after the sophomore year.
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Ohio University Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Department of Military Science
Diane Gehrke
Coshocton
Elizabeth Burr
Newton Falls
ROTC
Army
Abby Says Should Have Reported Them Neighbors Lose Sleep
Abigail Van Buren advises reporting a barking chained dog nuisance to the humane society after neighbors leave a dog tied in the yard for two weeks. The column also notes a reader’s stance on privacy in medical examinations and gender of physicians.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Right to choose female physicians and wedding etiquette questions
Dear Abby weighs in on patient autonomy, noting a woman may select a female gynecologist. A reader asks if the groom’s father should invite the bride’sparents to a Christmas wedding when they won’t fund it. Abby advises offering full honors if the bride’s family funds the wedding. if they oppose the marriage, their attendance may be unnecessary and a meeting should clarify finances and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Terre Haute
P. J
Fried Eggplant Featured In The Messenger Column
Mary Stright of The Messenger's Woman's Page shares a simple fried eggplant recipe and mentions an upcoming eggplant casserole. The piece notes eggplant is inexpensive this month and offers practical tips like leaving the skin on and frying slices in flour and beaten egg.
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Mary Stright
the Messenger
Woman's Page
Mary
Athens Stamp Club Opens Fourth Year In Alden Library
The Athens Stamp Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Alden Library third floor Multi Purpose Room to trade buy and discuss stamps. The Oct 3 program shows a 20 minute color film on Australia through stamps with scenes matching stamps. President Donald Richter invites all philatelists to join as meeting time shifts to 7 30 p m.
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Athens
Homecoming Plan Set At Orange Christian Church
The Orange Christian Church announces a homecoming Sunday with a 10 30 a m worship service followed by a basket dinner at noon An afternoon program starts at 1 30 p m featuring the Gospel Tones from Chester.
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Orange Christian Church
Chester
Women Golfers Plan Banquet at Athens Country Club
The Athens Country Club Women's Golf Association will meet on October 3 for a fall banquet. The evening starts with a social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner to follow. Reservations are requested by calling 592-1655 before 8 p.m. Sunday.
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Athens Country Club Women’s Golf Association
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Messenger
Dan Dry
Heloise
the Athens Messenger
Mrs
Silas Ellis
Catherine
Cluett Peabody
Cone Mills
Burlington Mills
New York Cotton Exchange
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Stimson
Mississippi Valley
Institute
Loin
Humane Society
Wily
Rt.ice
By Marian Reeder
Hocking Technical College
Stamp Club
WIPRO
Imatea
SUN
Lipton
Blackburn Appliance
Chestnut St
Nelsonville
Ohio
Seaman’s Super Foods
W. Union St
American Stoneware Saave
Canonsburg
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