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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1977

Page

3

Reporter Tests Clowning Talent for Circus Clown College

A reporter volunteers for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey clown tryouts at Ohio State Fair to join an eight week course in Venice Florida. About 20 of 50 applicants may join the tour with judges Kenneth and Sandy Feld.

Steven R. Hurst Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus Emmett Kelly Ron Sandy Severini Los Angeles Forum The Clown College Kenneth Feld Venice Fla Feld Irvin Feld Sandy Steven K. Hurst Ohio State Fair Ringling

Meigs County Fair Domestic Exhibition Dominated by Winners

More than 400 entries judged in the 114th Meigs County Fair domestic arts exhibits. Winners across children and adult clothing, needlecraft, quilts, knitting, crochet, and hobbies include Patricia Wolfe Pomeroy Marilyn Spencer Racine Long Bottom and Nancy Saltz Pomeroy among many others. Awards given in three places per class with superintendent Addalon Lewis and chairwoman Margaret Ella Lewis.

Rock Springs Nancy Cross Southern High School Addalon Lewis Margaret Ella Lewis Childrens Clothing Patricia Wolfe Pomeroy Teresa van Meter Racine Marilyn Spencer Nancy Saltz New Martinsville W Va Esther Mays Chester Altona Karr Long Bottom Rosemary Keller Alice Nease Joni Murray Debbie Windon Kathryn Mora Barbara Portland Kimberly Grueser Pat Wolfe Martha Douglas Charles Kuh Martha Rose Patricia Edwards Pomeroy Helen Wolf Barbara Fry Connie Swisher Middleport Barbara Murray Betty Newell Evelyn Hollon Frances Imboden Barbarba Fry Frances Goeglein Leah Ann Gaul Mary Colmer Charles Kuhl Leona Machir Beulah Hill Jennifer Machir Eleanor Bahram Syracuse Leona Mchir Evelyn Thoma Jay Carpenter Reedsville Jay White Wilson Carpenter Dorothy Downie Kathy Ann Baker Jeannie E Slanter Jinersville Patricia Wolfe Crewel James Carpenter

Second Termination Ordered For Athens County Deputy

Athens County Sheriff Gary Efaw has issued a second termination order for Deputy J B King after a state personnel board ruling found the first firing lacked specific grounds. The amended order cites more detailed policy violations, mainly absenteeism, and Efaw says he will accept a board hearing on the case.

Athens County Gary Efaw State Personnel Board of Review Efaw J. B. King King K’lan

Two Motorcyclists Injured In Dover Township Collision

Two motorcyclists were injured Sunday morning when their cycles collided on Dover Township Route 333. Forrest J. Smith, 27, of Columbus, collided with John W. Miller, 20, of 30 Sunset Dr. Smith reportedly went left of center traveling southbound and struck Miller. Both men were taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital by SECEMS.

Dover Ohio Highway Patrol Forrest J. Smith Columbus John W. Miller Smith Miller O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Secems

Welfare Beats County Pay for Black Family

James Black found a county job under CETA but lost welfare benefits, making his take home likely less than the 388 dollars he previously received. County commissioners extended his week to 40 hours to keep health insurance, but gaps remain for doctor visits and prescriptions while public assistance ends in December. Black criticizes welfare officials for discouraging work and calls for more support to get his family back on its feet.

Robert Ekey James Black Black

Carter Reconsiders Closing Camp David Retreat

President Carter, after initial talk of closing Camp David to save money, returns to the Maryland retreat for his seventh visit. The place blends personal leisure with formal presidential rituals as Marines raise and lower the flag and the private getaway remains guarded from public view.

James Gerstenzang Associated Press Camp David Jimmy Carter Washington Carter White House Maryland Catoctin Mountains David Franklin Roosevelt FDR Shangri-La Dwight

Tri-County Schedule Announced By School Leader

Tri County Joint Vocational School, after being omitted from a Sunday roundup, reports new hours for 836 students this fall from 8 45 a m to 2 45 p m. Eight new teachers expand programs in electricity graphic communication and data accounting funded mainly by a grant. Lunch price rises to 50 cents with possible early increase. Holiday breaks listed include Labor Day Sept 5 Thanksgiving Nov 24 25 Christmas Dec 22 Jan call. Teachers report Aug 29 with classes starting Aug 30.

Tri-County Joint Vocational School Athens County Carmen Lurobio Tri-County

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