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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1971
Page
6
Abigail Van Buren reports a farm cow named Helen Mae that tolerates men but fears women. The Guernsey cow brazenly rejects milking by women yet accepts men, prompting questions about the cause and possible solutions from the reader’s husband.
A collection of Dear Abby style exchanges in The Athens Messenger pieces about marital gifts, parental neglect, and personal quirks. A disabled traveler shares lifelong diaper use on a honeymoon, a reader questions rich in-laws generosity, and a concerned daughter warns her mother about marital neglect.
Readers urged to write Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California 90069 for personal replies and a booklet offering letter writing guidance. Send stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply and access to Abby's booklet.
Jane Elliott of Riceville Iowa divides third graders into brown and blue eyes to simulate discrimination and reveal bias. Peters and Elliott discuss the method and its impact on children and adults, noting reduced racism in Riceville and lessons for broader audiences.
Albany Grange held a recent meeting with David Turrill as master presiding. Six guests joined for the quarterly birthday supper. A joint officer installation is planned for October 7 at Athens Grange with listed officers and executive committee members. The next meeting is set for October at 8 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richards of Buchtel announce the birth of a daughter, Tiffany Irene, on September 15 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bookman of Buchtel and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Richards of Nelsonville. Great grandfather is Fred Fiske of Nelsonville.
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