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Athens Limestone County Shopper

Location

Athens, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1974

Page

4

Beanes Wednesday May 1 Birthday Forecast

Beanes Wednesday May 1 birthday reads you seek encouragement yet fear flattery. You may be easily fooled by praise and must work hard to stay wary of insincere compliments while remaining receptive to genuine support. Your affectionate nature risks self-impairment if you shut out real kindness.

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Jayceettes Hold April Meeting In Athens

The Athens Jayceettes held their regular meeting with director Doug Warren presenting the group’s purpose to members. Reports from the nominating committee and Little Miss Cotton contest were discussed and a slate of officers was presented for May.

Limestone County RSVP Doug Warren Athens Jayceettes Jayceettes Carol Collins Nancy Tosh Jaycees Jackie Broach Tuscaloosa Jodie Creel Angie Nazarellan Glenda Green Barbara Porter Janice Hamilton

Wooley Springs farm life fills town news splash

Annie Lee Willingham notes a busy farming mood with plowing garden work and debris cleanup after tornado activity. Local births include Shelly Rhea Fogg on April 6 and a newborn daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Bauer of New Orleans. Community visits, nursing home bingo, a birthday party for Bettye Lee Long, and assorted hospital and funeral events are reported among area families and guests.

Annie Lee Willingham Stanley Ray Fogg Shelly Rhea R.L. Fogg Memphis Tenn Raymond L. Fogg Wooley Springs Harry Myrtle Faulkenberry Foggs James Whitt Huntsville Dennis Higginbotham John Whitt Charlie Eubanks Ohio John W. Eubanks Jack Buckner Carl J. Bauer New Orleans Duane Bauer Silas Bauer Harry Renfroe Limestone Nursing Home Stella Fogg Nursing Home Renfroe Fogg Georgia Whitt Vinnie Fowler Harry Fogg Bettye Lee Long Jesse Earl Long Jr Athens Jack L. Owen Mr. Owen J.E. Long Mr. Long Courier Studio

Bear Valley Hart Classic ski meet crowns amateur division

Hollywood ski weekend at Bear Valley features Bob Conrad Kathy Garver Ted Hartley amid Hart Classic events. Jim Brolin exits early for a March of Dimes telethon. Claudine Longet criticizes Richard Burton while Christian records a new track with Burton present.

Hollywood Bob Conrad Kathy Garver Ted Hartley Bear Valley Calif Bob Jim Jane Brolin Josh Clint Maggie Eastwood Eastwoods Kyle Jane Oklahoma Brolin Beau Spider Sabich Claudine Longet Bobby Williams Claudine Andy Williams Bobby Christian

Streakers Seen in Chiswick Spark Police Confusion

Report from an English paper notes streakers in Chiswick, with police admitting it was impossible to tell their sex as all wore long hair. The incident prompts humorous commentary on the ambiguity of the crowd and police descriptions.

Chiswick

Athens College hosts student art exhibit through May 4

The Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women sponsors a student art show in the Athens College student union gallery. Entries come from Athens High School, Athens Middle School, and East Limestone High School Art Show winners. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Athens American Association of University Women Athens College Athens High School Athens Middle School East Limestone

Athens College to stage Mark Twain on May 3

West Virginia actor Jack Thomas portrays Mark Twain at Athens College McCandless Auditorium May 3 at 7 p.m. The performance blends Life on the Mississippi Huck Finn and short tales with makeup three hours and an exact costume. A 4–7 p.m seminar on makeup projection and Twain life precedes the show. Tickets at College Union Office prices 1 for adults 75 for students free for full-time students with card.

Sidney Blackmer The Theatre Authority, Inc New York Jack Thomas Mark Twain Thomas West Virginia Athen College McCandless Twain Blackmer Blacke Blackmer Mississippi College Union Athens College

Athens urged to form Historic Interest District by Harvie Jones

Huntsville architect Harvie Jones told the Limestone County Historical Society that Athens has enough historic homes to warrant an Historic Interest District. He urged preservation of old buildings to build cultural memory, citing his Huntsville slides and prior restorations. Jones helped start the Twickenham district and Memphis depot preservation, and he received the 1972 Virginia Hammer Simms arts award.

Limestone County Historical Society Harvie Jones Huntsville Athens Jones Twickenham Virginia Hammer Simms Vaughn Williams Thomas’ Edwards Fred Martin Donnell House W.D. Young Cochairman J.S. Crutcher

Afghan Aid Since 1953 Totals 425 Million

Since 1953, American aid to Afghanistan has totaled 425 million dollars. The figure highlights long term U.S. assistance and reflects ongoing development and relief efforts in the country.

Afghanistan

Open Invitation to May Day Tea in Limestone County

Limestone County Homemakers Council Executive Board invites all club members and prospective members to a May Day tea on May 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Leslie Black residence on Decatur Road.

Limestone County Homemakers Council Executive Board Homemaker Club Leslie Black Decatur Road

Couple Wed In Bar In Flat Rock Michigan

Patricia Laboe and Marty Shurtz married Sunday at Hillbilly Heaven bar in Flat Rock Michigan. The ceremony was performed by drummer from Country Lads Band with Rev Johnny Bedigan officiating. Guests toasted with champagne and free beer as Donna Fargo tunes played.

Flat Rock Mich UPI Hillbilly Heaven Patricia Laboe Marty Shurtz Michigan Country Lads Johnny Bedigan Church of Holy Light Pittsburgh Kenneth W. Stevens Leroy Brown

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