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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1976
Page
16
Unemployment in the six county region rose to 7.8 percent in July from 7.4 percent in June, still well below last July’s 9.5 percent. The July jobless figure fell by about one thousand from a year earlier, reflecting a brighter near term outlook despite the uptick.
Athens County reports an 8.5 percent July jobless rate as Ohio University layoffs and student summer exits reduce the labor force. Ken Elliott of OBES cites a drop of over 2,000 in eligible workers, with a September or October recovery expected as students return. statewide rate at 7 percent.
Janey Poffenbarger a Marietta Valley Beauty School graduate joins Steppe's Nelsonville salon as a stylist expert in blow styling. She lives with her mother Betty Poffenbarger on Alexander Street Athens. She is an Athens High School and Hocking Technical College alumna with computer science studies.
Jackson Production Credit will hold its 42nd annual stockholders meeting on September 12 at Canters Cave 4 H campground six miles from Jackson off Route 35. Dinner served noon to 1 30 p m entertainment by The Aspen from Jackson Marko The Magician and Tarbaby the Clown. Reservations due September 8 call 593 3573 for more information.
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