Approach to Juneau Between Mountains in Alaska
Editor Richard W. French tours Alaska by water and air, noting helicopter transport costs up to 13000 per hour and the dramatic Juneau approach between steep peaks. He recalls Klondike history and Seward’s purchase, then describes Mendenhall Glacier, local wildlife, totem poles, and a trip itinerary ending in Skagway and Fairbanks.
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Richard French
Athens
Canada
Inside Passage
Alaska
Ohio University
French
Richard W. French
Juneau
White Pass
Icy
Yukon River
Klondike
Royal Northwest Mounties
Seward
Russia
Prudhoe Bay
Abraham Lincoln
Secretary Seward
Inner Passage
Skagway
Fairbanks
Dohn Named To VFW National Convention Committee
Norman Dohn of 17 Briarwood Drive was named to the VFW national convention Committee on Americanism and Community Activities. The selection was announced by Thomas C. Walker, VFW commander, New London Connecticut. The 77th national convention opens Friday in New York City. Dohn is an Ohio University journalism professor and editor of the Ohio VFW News.
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Norman Dohn
Briarwood Drive
VFW
Thomas C. Walker
New London
Conn
New York City
Dohn
Ohio University
Ohio
VFW News
O'Neill Heads Honor Roast For Athens County Judge Candidate
Chief Justice C William ONeill will attend an ox roast Aug 28 at the Athens County Fairgrounds honoring Franklin Sheeter a candidate for the 15 county Court of Appeals. The event starts 5 30 p m with entertainment by the Singing Sheriff and Blue Ridge Mountain Boys. Mayor Violet Hollenbaugh will officiate. Tickets are 5 and available from the Sheeter Committee Athens Route 4 Box 315 or at 593 5695. Public invited. Legion to Meet in McCann-Frederick Post 414 seeks bylaws change at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday.
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C. William O'Neill
Ohio Supreme Court
Franklin Sheeter
4Th District Court of Appeals
Athens County Fairgrounds
Athens County
Court of Appeals
Pike County
Blue Ridge Mountain Boys
Violet Hollenbaugh
Nelsonville
Edward van Dyke
Athens
Sheeter Committee
New Athens County aging director aims to raise awareness
Mrs. Zella Kruszewski became director of the Athens County Council on Aging Information and Referral Service with a focus on making the group better known to seniors. A University survey found 89 percent of county seniors were unfamiliar with the service, prompting plans to reach church members and via media to raise awareness. The $8 480 annual post includes transportation efforts with volunteer drivers and a goal to partner with local senior groups, as she works 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East Hall, Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center.
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Zella Kruszewski
Athens County Council On Aging Information and Referral Service
Bruce Ergood
Robert Shelly
Ohio University
Kruszewski
Marian Williams
Athens
East Hall
Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center
District To Get Funds From Federal Land Bill
US House passage would return more than 78000 to the 10th District to aid counties amid federal land holdings. Rep. Clarence Miller notes lands amount to about a third of US property and lists targeted payments by county including Athens, Hocking, Lawrence, Perry, Washington, Gallia, Jackson, Morgan, and Vinton.
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House
10Th District
U.S
Clarence Miller
Miller
Congress
Wayne National Forest
Athens County
Hocking
Lawrence
Perry
Washington
Gallia
Jackson
Morgan
Vinton
Fair Tickets Available At Meeting
Old Settlers Senior Citizens invite 55 plus attendees to a Friday meeting at 6 pm with potluck and a 7 pm business session. Tickets to the state fair cost 1 dollar with another 1 dollar for transportation. Contact Bessie Mingus at 767 3601 or 767 2382 if unable to attend.
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Jacksonville
Old Settlers
Bessie Mingus
New Mortgage Types Cost Borrowers More
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board notes a shift from fixed traditional loans to nontraditional plans in parts of the country. Variable rate loans are limited but growing in California, with about 2 billion dollars in such mortgages in 16 months. Graduated and variable forms aim to ease early payments but may raise long term costs.
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Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Savings and Loan Associations
Richard Marcis
Board
Office of Economic Research
Savings and Loan
California
Federally Chartered
Edward W. Brooke
Rmass
David Strachan
American Bankers Association
Strachan
Savings and Loan Association
Oliver H. Jones
The
Mortgage Bankers of America
Technicians To Receive Certificates Under Ohio Law
Emergency medical personnel meeting minimum qualifications in Ohio will receive temporary one year certificates from the Ohio Board of Regents this month under a new state law. The law requires certification of existing paramedics by August 31 and mandates program accreditation with applications due by August 21.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Board of Regents
Driver Hurt on W State in Athens Area
An Athens area man Randall Bare 25 was treated at O Bleness Memorial Hospital for minor injuries after a Saturday night auto crash at West State and Lancaster Streets. He drove himself to the hospital and was cited for driving while intoxicated. A short circuit in a pickup owned by Jim Ator caused minor damage near 507 Richland Ave as Athens firemen found a small blaze out.
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Athens Area
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
West State
Lancaster Streets
Randall Bare
Luhing Road
Richard L. Brown
Newport
Bare
Jim Ator
Albany
Athens
Richland Ave
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Morris Avenue
Athens Messenger
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West Virginia
Messenger Publishing Co
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Mendenhall Glacier
William Harmon
Sherwood Hall
Fred Picard
Margaret Davis
O’neill
Council
Zella Krussewski
Smokers Headquarters For
Pipe Dreams
W. Union
Baker
Stauffer
Hurton
W. State
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