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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1976

Page

2

Athens Cub Is Winner In Pinewood Derby

A Pinewood Derby held at Grand Central Mall Parkersburg named Derek Shoemaker of Pack 71 Den 4 grand champion after remaining undefeated among 595 contestants. Keith Grim placed second in prelims. Other district winners included Danny White, Steve Smith, Blennerhassett District, and Robert Mancari in various packs and districts.

Parkersburg Kootaga Area Derek Shoemaker Den 4 Richard Shoemaker Strouds Run Road Hock-Hocking Keith Grim Athens Danny White Marietta Washington Steve Smith Vienna W. Va. Blennerhassett Robert Mancari Pack Ravenswood Little Kanawha Grand Central Mall

Dance Marathon Aids Muscular Dystrophy Cause

Twelve Ohio University couples will dance for 40 hours to raise funds for muscular dystrophy. Alpha Xi Delta and Phi Kappa Tau sponsor the event at Grosvenor Hall Cafeteria on West Green, starting 8 p.m. tonight and running to noon Sunday. Charles Ping to open the marathon. area merchants contributing. residents invited. info line 592 9822.

Ohio University Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Grosvenor Hall West Green Charles Ping

Smoke odor traced to oven fire in Athens apartment

Athens firemen investigated a Thursday night odor in a Lakeview Apartment building. They determined occupant David Moore burned meat in an oven, causing the odor with no damage reported.

Athens Lakeview David Moore

Waste Disposal Plan Shelved in Athens County

Athens County commissioners shelved the proposed solid waste disposal plan citing budget constraints. They would have used a ARC grant of 48000 dollars and increased the transfer tax to 30 cents per 100 to fund about 35000 dollars, plus 12000 dollars for equipment, with roadside 8 by 8 foot boxes and private hauling to the 691 Landfill.

ARC Baker General John Beasley Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District

Six area students named to Miami University deans and presidents lists

Six area students earned dean’s list and president’s list honors at Miami University Oxford for the fall quarter. Honorees include Mark Eddy Robert Hall Kathleen Gallaway Sophia Gevas Athens Becky Jo Smith Logan and Gwyndra Davis Jackson.

Miami University Oxford Mark Eddy Robert Hall Kathleen Gallaway Sophia Gevas Athens Becky Jo Smith Logan Gwyndra Davis Jackson

Ohio University Osteopathic College Advisory Board Named

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine names a 10 member advisory board as state funding of 3.785 million dollars for renovation moves closer. Governor Rhodes announced the board and OU President Charles Ping serves as a standing member. The funding gained rapid House approval 94 to 2.

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Rhodes Struc Tured Ohio House Charles Ping Dayton Phillips Senate Claire Ball Jr Athens Ron James Proctorville Waldo Bennett Rose Lima John A. Galbraith Maumee Grosvenor Hall West Green

Ham Appointed Associate Dean at Ohio University Medical School

Dr. Richard Ham is named associate dean for administration in Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine, moving from the College of Communication. He will retain roles as fiscal officer and contract coordinator while serving as a professor in hearing and speech sciences and continuing administrative duties. The appointment follows prior service as chairman of the osteopathic implementation committee and as an administrative officer since September. The Hillclimbers Club is to be discontinued until further notice.

Richard Ham Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine College of Communication Taylor Culbert Ham

Get 200000 Miles From Your Car Says Bill Lees

Bill Lees maintenance supervisor from a truck company endorses reaching two hundred thousand miles. The En counter column offers tips to save wear and extend life, arguing it costs far less over time. Editorial page urges readers to apply the guidance and maintain vehicle health.

Bill Lees Encounter

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