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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1976

Page

5

Ten finalists chosen in Queen Judging for Parade of the Hills

In Nelsonville area, ten of twenty two contestants were narrowed to ten for Miss Parade of the Hills after a Wednesday preliminary. Names include Marjie Devol Brenda Dodrill Marjorie Wolfe Susan Maiden Susie Abdella Cindy Shuttle worth Tammy Mount Brenda Dawley Lynnita Newberry and Susan Richards.

Tammy Mount Logan Susan Maiden Nelsonville Marjorie Bob Wilson Jr Wolfe Cindy Shuttleworth Murray City Marjie Devol Buchtel Susan Richards Brenda Dodrill McArthur Susie Abdella Chauncey Brenda Dawley Lynnita Newberry Gallipolis

Trimble Board Plans Middle School Tour

The Trimble Local School Board recessed to Tuesday for a tour of the Glouster Middle School and to act on milk contracts and the student conduct code. They awarded Grubbs Bakery a bakery supply contract, adopted the free and reduced lunch policy, and approved Virginia Isele as speech and hearing teacher for one year.

Jacksonville Trimble Glouster Grubbs Bakery Virginia Isele Kent State Ohio University Swanger Service Company Simplex Time Recorder Company White Jerry Stotts Columbus Stotts Old Settlers Reunion Trimbie

Nelsonville York Bucks form to back athletic program

Friends of the Nelsonville York Bucks organize at the York Elementary cafeteria amid concerns over a 15124.88 dollar athletic debt. Board members Maurer and Taylor lead a debt review, with budgets to be prepared for board approval. Proceeds from concession stands during Parade of the Hills will reduce the debt.

Nelsonville York City Friends of the Nelsonville- York Bucks York Elementary Robert Maurer Paul Taylor Taylor

Pantasote Strike Ends Near Point Pleasant

United Rubber Workers Local 797 members approved a new three year contract ending seven weeks of strike at the Pantasote plant north of Point Pleasant. Details were not released but union officials said substantial benefits were gained. The same paper notes a separate event: the final summer story hour at Plains Elementary drew 22 children with over 100 attending five sessions, featuring stories and a party. cookies were baked by Mrs. Rose Ann Douglas.

Point Pleasant Pantasote Co United Rubber Workers Local 797 the Plains Rose Ann Douglas

Laurel Grange Wins Prize At Senior Building Display

Laurel Grange took first place in the senior building display at the fair Tuesday night earning a $55 cash prize. Other granges placed Harrisonville second, Hemlock Grove third, and Star fourth with $50, $45, and $40 respectively. A correction notes Taffy Spicer’s name should read Taffy Spencer in the Athletic Day 20 yard dash for two to four year olds.

Pomeroy Laurel Grange Harrisonville Hemlock Grove Star Correction Taffy Spicer Taffy Spencer

Queen's Parade Readers Await Little Miss Parade

Judges for the Little Miss Parade of the Hills contest include Mrs. Shirley Slater from Ohio University Home Economics, Mrs. Claire Ball Jr., and Rev. Michael Yarbough. Little Queens parade starts at 6 p.m. at the Public Square platform with the 1976 Little Miss announced at 7:30 p.m. The float coronation parade Saturday features the Little Miss and her court, assembly at Poplar and Third Streets at 6 p.m.

Nelsonville Shirley Slater Ohio University Claire Ball Jr Athens Michael Yarbough First Christian Church Elks Hall Public Square Poplar Street Backus Lumber Co Poplar Third Streets

Tricycles and Bicycles Parade At Hills Festival

Decorated entries captivate crowds at the Parade of the Hills Festival. Winners include Brice Fick in the under 10 tricycle class and Stacey Stumbo for decorated bicycles. Judges Erma Hoffman Eugene Young and Raymond Foughty presided as the procession rolled from Fayette Street to Public Square.

Nelsonville Pandorian Club Brice Fick Shannon Michael Eddie Venrick Snoopy Laura Anderson Shelley Anderson Stacey Stumbo Mat Yinger Christy Whitney Lonnie Goss Eval Koneeval Willa Ray Diane Boston Angie Campbell Ryan Campbell Cathy Campbell Cliff Campbell Tommy Bruce Brian Bruce Erma Hoffman Eugene Young Raymond Bob Wilson Jr Mark Fick

Athens Allemanders to perform at Parade of the Hills in Nelsonville

Athens Allemanders square dancers perform on Public Square Friday night from 7 to 8 p m as part of the Parade of the Hills. A new series of lessons starts Sept 12 at the Athens Armory with free fun night and instruction by Keith Rippeto. information from Helen and Don Strawn. The event follows a false fire alarm incident at Hocking Technical College caused by a bulldozer cutting a junction box. The Friendly Circle Senior Citizens Club meets Friday at 7 p.m. in Chauncey with Ruth Hartley and Dorothy Daugherty coordinating.

Roy Palmer Hocking Technical College Pat Faires Pi Beta Phi Sorority Ohio University Lynn Wilcox Whok Radio Lancaster Harvey Ulmer Bucyrus Joan Wilhem Gilliland Leo Fayette Street York Township York City Fayette Monroe Columbus Streets Public Square Nelsonville Athens Dozer Hocking Athens City Armory Keith Rippeto Parkersburg W. Va Helen Don Strawn Chauncey Friendly Circle

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