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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1971

Page

4

Jaycees to Sponsor Regional Special Olympics in Athens

The Athens Jaycees plan a regional Special Olympics for mentally retarded children eight and older across six counties with swimming at Ohio University and track events at Peden Stadium. Top finishers qualify for August state finals in Cleveland. Fire crews investigated steam at Nelson Hall with no fire detected.

Athens Jaycees Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Vinton Washington Ohio University Peden Stadium Cleveland Jaycee Program Lew Systsma Systsma Nelson Hall South Green

Doin Our Thing Theme For Show By Middle School Gym Students

Athens Middle School presents its third annual gym show titled Doin Our Thing. About 250 sixth to eighth graders participate with rhythm activities games and gymnastic stunts coordinated by Mrs Lee Beckett Bill Wooddell and Jim Mason. The event Friday at 7 30 p m features a parachute routine mannequin poses and a Yoga demonstration with audience admission 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults proceeds fund new gym equipment.

Athens Middle School Lee Beckett Bill Wooddell Jim Mason Terry Shay Ohio University

Albany Man Receives Silver Beaver Award for Service

Wilbur C. Conkey of Albany was among three men honored at a Kootaga Area Council Boy Scouts dinner for distinguished service to boyhood. The citation lauded his roles with Troop 50 since 1954 and leadership positions in the Hock Hocking District and camping committee.

Parkersburg Wilbur C. Conkey Albany Kootaga Area Conkey Methodist Church Hock-Hocking Kootaga Council Athens County Beaumont Davison Everett Ridge Davison Ohio University College of Engineering and Technology Ridge Ohio Division of Wildlife

Saturday Clinic Offers Rabies Shots for Pets in 1971 Athens County

The Athens County Rabies Clinic begins with a $1 per pet fee for three year immunizations. Dogs and cats over specified ages must be vaccinated. dogs on leashes and cats in covered carriers. Multiple locations and dates listed from April 24 to May 11, hosted by city and county health and safety partners.

Athens County County Medical Society Ohio Department of Health County Humane Society Department of Natural Resources Athens Chauncey Trimble Amesville Stewart Glouster Coolville

Insurance Agency Change In Athens Area

Announcement from a former Albany based agency now operating as Baughman Insurance Agency on Route 50 one mile west of Athens City Limits. Represents Grange Mutual and other companies offering auto fire accident and casualty coverage. Office phone numbers 592-5030 and 592-1403. Watch for signs.

Gary H. Jarvis Cutler Guysville State Highway Patrol Jarvis Baughman Insurance Agency Albany Grange Mutual Insurance Company Athens City Limits

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