TeenAge Tutoring aids Athens elementary readers
Athens High students from Future Teachers at America tutor four elementary schools Chauncey Phuns Morrison West Elementary. Tutors, trained by Dr William Inman and Willian Korea, help children with pronunciation during reading sessions funded by the federal program, earning one dollar per hour plus travel, while gaining teaching experience for college.
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Russell Cage Messenger
Potten
Athens
al Uhemvetaity
WHS
Fae
Burgess
Vibes
Chauncey
the Phuns
Morrison
West Eementary
East Elementary
Pronegzed Areds
Burgess Spd
Athens Igh
Wik Ham Inman
Willian Korea
Athens High
Tsien
Future America
FTA
Athens Hight
Cae
Martyn McHarg
Mary Baughman
Dianna Tones
Donna Schima
Linda Coe
Benita Conant
Flood Damage Survey Underway for Mineral Area
Hewlett Fork and Mud Lick Flood Control Association reports 1963 and 1968 floods caused over 167000 dollars in property damage across 20001 acres. Volunteers compile causes, data, and requests for aid from state and federal agencies, with engineers and local residents detailing culverts bridges and railroad changes affecting flood flow.
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Hewlett Fork
Mud Lick
Gerald E. Hann
Athens County
Hewitt Fork
Mineral
B&q-C&o Rail
Way
Jack Criss
Leading Creek Conservancy Dis
Clara McVey
Melvin Brooks
Collec
Attempted Jail Break Foiled By Wall Hole Discovery
Sheriff deputies thwart an attempted jail break late Friday when a inmate punched a hole in a wall and used a pipe and spoon to pry through a cement block. A fire was started near a wooden window frame and visitation was suspended as security was tightened. A 37 year old woman in the same jail damaged items in the women’s cell and was released on bond with possible further charges.
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Sheri Haroté
Sherif
Shields
Janet L. Lowry
Bick Street
Road Repair Continues Amid Harsh Winter Conditions
County highways repair proceeds despite a severe winter. County Engineer Gerald Hann notes roads are badly broken up across county city and state systems. Weather shifts force crews to switch tasks from hauling stone to spreading salt and cinders.
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Gerald Hann
Postal Delivery expansion reaches more Americans
Rep. Clarence F. Miller reports a Postmaster General plan expanding home delivery for about four million people in rural and semi rural areas. Eligible residents living over a quarter mile from non city offices may request service, with routes extended and new stops added. Lists Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs counties and others across Ohio as eligible regions.
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Clarence F. Miller
Winton M. Blount
Miler
Miller
al ‘Bany
Amesville
Buchtel
Chauncey
Coolville
Guysville
Jacksonville
Bidwell
Chshire
Crown City
Patriot
Rio Grande
Thurman
Vinton
Gallia County
Laurelville
Murray City
Rockbridge
South Bloomingville
Hocking County
Chester
Langsville
Long Bottom
Minersville
Racine
Reedsville
Rutland
Syracuse
Tuppers Plains
Meigs County
Beallsville
Clarington
Han Aital
Jerusalem
Lewis
Six Mishaps Blamed On Icy Streets
City police reported at least six auto accidents this morning due to slippery snow cover, involving about 16 vehicles. The most serious stackup occurred on Madison Avenue at 7:40 a.m. with six cars. drivers identified were Irene M Thompson, 46, The Plains. Paul J Smith, 2, Nelsonville. Charles B Sowards, 51, The Plains. Betty J Mattmiller, 45, Briarwood. Lester L Canan, 53, Logan Route 3. and Howard W Dishon, 28, New Lexington Route 1.
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Madison Avenue
Irene M. Thompson
the Plains
Paul J. Smith
Nelsonville
Charles B. Sowards
Betty J. Mattmiller
Briarwood
Lester L. Canan
Logan
Howard W. Dishon
New Lexington
State Patrol To Receive New Officers
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will graduate 96 new officers on February 20 as the 83rd class completes training. The 87th class starts May 13 and applications are being accepted at local posts. Applicants must be 21 to 28 years old, at least 5 ft 9 in, weigh at least 155 lbs, have 20 20 vision with correction, be U.S. citizens, high school graduates, and in excellent physical condition.
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Columbus
Ohio State Highway Patrol
U.S
Second Fire Extinguished in Athens Behind Flower Shop
City police Sergeant Clyde Beasley extinguished a second blaze behind the Athens Flower Shop early Saturday morning. The fire started in a trash can near Vere Smith Audio Visuals Service at 16 W Union St. Beasley reported no damage to the can and said he did not know if the trash can fire connected to the auto fire.
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Clyde Beasley
Athens
Vere Smith Audio Visuals
Union St
Beasley
Ohio University Receives DuPont Education Grant
Ohio University was awarded a $2,500 chemical engineering grant from DuPont De Nemours Company as part of its $2.5 million education aid program. The grant supports teaching and research in physical sciences and engineering. Dr Richard Mayer accepted the award from DuPont officials Clayton Hudson and James W Richards in Wilmington Delaware.
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Ohio ‘University
el duPont de Nemours Company
Wilmingston
Del
Otao University
Robert Savate
Ohio University
Clayton Hudson
James
W. Richards
du Pont
Washington, W. Va
Richard Mayer
Chaman
University
Chemical Engineering
Olic University student arrested for flag desecration
An 18 year old Olic University student Gary D. Kasnett of Grosvenor Hall was arrested at 1:45 a.m. Saturday at the BEF on West Union Street for desecrating an American flag sewn to his trousers. He posted a $200 bond and was released. His Municipal Court hearing is set for Monday.
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Olic University Y
Gary D
Kasnett
Grosvenor Hall
W. Union Street
Municipal Court
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Thy Wallace
Marcia Penrod
Marjorie Riley
Debbie Mitchell
Patt. Gayle
Loretta
Woodrum
Edkie Carle
Tony Beadley
Jody Tre
Amenica
PTA
George Lovell
Ting
Orland Ely
B&o-C&g
Soil Conservation Service
Corps of Engineers
Agricultural Stabilization Committee
Department of Natural Resources
Ohio Highway Department
Clarence E. Miller
Elas
South Court Street
Ohio
Discount Center
Fulton Street
Eveready
Bata Bullets
Ric Rack
Mexico
Ely Varionas Gericermpouerween
Swomit Yntry
HOPW
Eniryea
Selums
Samara Tawsl
American Airlines
Athens Office Supply, I Inc
W. Wash
State Patrol
DuPont Co
Keing
Herbert Hine Plata
Eankensaue, W.va
Hocking ¢ Valley Bank
Stimson Ave
Washington St
Coon
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