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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1976
Page
1
A biblical passage recounts Caesar Augustus’s taxation decree and Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. The birth of Jesus is described with angels praising God and a sign found in a manger, heralding peace on earth.
A 9 year old Debbie letter to Santa inspires Future Homemakers of America at Midwest City High School to run a year round almsgiving project. Sixty two members collect clothes and canned goods, helping named families and keeping Christmas spirit beyond the holiday.
WAUSEON Ohio AP Erroll Shailer 76 faced auto theft, defrauding innkeepers and writing checks across four states in a Christmas season spree. He aided needy children but used nonexistent accounts to pay for gifts and meals, prompting police action and a jail return to Ohio. The case includes a minister's reflection on a supposed Christmas miracle and Shailer's claimed church role.
Plans for Christmas at the Carters in Plains Georgia outlined by Press Secretary Jody Powell. The day starts with wake up calls by the first Carter children and includes breakfast at Miss Lillian's, gifts exchanged before breakfast, and a traditional dinner. The immediate Carters and extended family, including Ruth Carter Stapleton, will gather at the Carter house for Christmas evening.
President Ford, nursing a bruised hip after a tumble on the slopes, plans midnight services in Vail and a private Christmas morning gift exchange with his family. He skied earlier but stayed off Thursday amid conflicting explanations from press secretary Ron Nessen and the president's physician.
Marine experts hope a wind shift from southeast to northwest will keep the 100 mile oil slick away from Georges Bank and US shores. Coast Guard notes most oil remains at the surface near the Argo Merchant wreck, with 76 million gallons spilled and potential reach toward Iceland and Britain.
The Federal Hocking School District will rely on borrowing early next year to cover costs. Superintendent says financial relief hinges on changes to the state funding system, implying continued strain until reforms occur.
The 1977 budget approved by the county commissioners Thursday provides no pay raises beyond state mandates. A new item adds county participation in an employee health insurance program as part of the plan.
Dallas and Irene Sherman, who previously failed to stay married, attempt a third marriage in Cincinnati. The couple had two prior separations and are pursuing a renewed union.
Increasing cloudiness tonight with lows near 30. A winter storm watch for Saturday warns of mixed rain sleet and snow possibly heavy. Saturday highs near 40, with details on page 11 calendar, classifieds, and comics.
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