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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1976

Page

12

Old Settlers Reunion Set in Jacksonville

Jacksonville hosts the annual Old Settlers Reunion from Friday through Labor Day with a parade on September 6 at 10 30 a.m. Prizes total 150 100 and 50 for floats, bicycle rodeo, riding mower race and horseshoe events. Contestants include Melissa Bennett Sandra Dee McKee and Wendy Campbell. Call Jeff Tolliver 767-2659 for entries and schedules.

Jacksonville Jeff Tolliver Melissa Bennett Athens Sandra Dee McKee Glouster Wendy Campbell Trimble William Tolliver Tolliver Dick Hughes Old Settler Long Brothers Musical Group Conaway Dancetown Review Andy Hardy Susi Post Kenny Yahn The Country Knights Bob Braun Odd Fellows Temple Top 23 Abiders Gospel Group Amesville First United Methodist Church Mother's Club Hinson Family Gospel Singers Catfish Norman Vinton County High School Murphy Family Pat Coen Clockwork Rock Group

Logan woman retires as Hocking County Cancer Society leader

Betty Keller retiring after 11 years as executive director of the Hocking County unit of the American Cancer Society. Under her tenure the annual fund raised rose from 5000 to 17576.83 with a pap test clinic and support for about 50 patients yearly. She received a plaque and necklace at the unit dinner. Keller, from Glouster, has lived at 551 Zanesville Ave Logan, and plans to travel and take it easy.

Logan Betty Keller Hocking County American Cancer Society Betty Keller Glouster Zanesville Ave

Green Parks Concert in Logan Scheduled Sunday

The Hocking Logan Citizens Committee sponsors Ap palachian Green Parks Project at Logan High School auditorium 7 p.m. The program features dulcimers harmonicas autoharps and other instruments with homespun costumes and vignettes about Revolutionary War battles in Appalachia. Proceeds aid the building fund for the Hocking.

Green Parks Logan Hocking Logan Citizens Appalachian Green Parks Project Logan High School Connie House Appalachia Ohio Valley Theater Ohio University School of Theater Ohio Department of Natural Resources Hocking-Logan Civic Center Anne Smith John Koetz Marsha Pierson Matt Griffin Ross Moore Libby Willis Alex Lubman Penny Miller

Wilbur Mender on the Square Festival Review

After the 1976 Parade of the Hills, a critique session is urged to improve the Nelsonville area festival. Critics flag traffic bottlenecks from platform placement, call for better planning with police and fire departments, trash cleanup, spectator space, and potential new events and exhibits to broaden community participation.

Nelsonville Columbus Street Kroger Co Nelsonville-York City City Park Crabtree Field

Summer Nights in Georgia and Family Time

Ruth Stump reflects on hot days and balmy nights in Georgia childhood memories. Supper at six, dining room for gatherings, evenings on the patio and under pecan trees, iced tea, dessert, and homemade ice cream as family and neighbors shared moments after supper.

Georgia

Ruthie's Rambling Evenings Remembered and Cub Scout Note

Reflections on peaceful evenings with family chores and garden harvest memories. Includes a Cub Scout registration notice for Jacksonville at 7:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church inviting area boys and parents.

Jacksonville Jacksonville United Methodist Church

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