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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1968

Page

3

Extension Advisors Report On Progress and New Officers

The Athens County Extension Advisory Committee met at the Athens courthouse with 18 members to review the year’s progress and elect officers. Lee Glass led budget notes, noting the county commissioners denied a 12 559 operating expense request while 1967’s 10 403.46 budget carried into 1968.

Athens County Extension Advisory Committee Athens Court House Lawrence Bean Olive Parrish Kenneth Ackerman Lee Glass Avanelle Conrath

SBA Official Visits Campus To Aid Southeast Ohio Firms

SBA official Joseph Taylor will meet Southeastern Ohio businessmen at Ohio University on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Institute for Regional Development to discuss problems and new ideas. The Opera to TASK Force pairs SCORE members, OU business faculty, and a graduate student to help firms with marketing, accounting and finance.

Southeastern Ohio Small Business Administration Ohio University Joseph Taylor Columbus SBA Institute For Regional Development IRD Opera Tot Service Corps of SCORE Ohio University College of Business Administration

Six Ohio Students Attend Leadership Institute Weekend

Six Ohio University students joined 77 student leaders from 20 colleges at Burr Oak State Park for a Humble Oil led leadership institute. The weekend sessions covered decision making communications and human relations as the first program of its kind in cooperation with the National Leadership Institute.

Ohio University Humble of Education Foundation College Burr Oak State Park Kaylienne K. Snyder Robert J. Vanderwyst William G Schindel Walt Barton Byron Cartwright John P. Crombrey Ohio Humble Oil National Leadership Institute

Marine Hurt In Viet Nam Fighting Near Quang Tri

Pfc. Thomas G. Schultz of Jacksonville sustained a gunshot wound in the left knee while fighting the Viet Cong near Quang Tri Vietnam. Marine Corps officials notified Schultz's parents that he was reported in good condition. His address is Pic Thomas G Schultz 2369908 Golf Co Second Battalion Fourth Marines FPO San Francisco California 96602.

Thomas G. Schultz Jacksonville Quang Tri Vietnam Marine Corps Schultz Ralph G. Schultz Thomas G Schultz Golf Co Fourth Marines FPO San Francisco Calif

City approves UR notes bidder for South Green project

Athens city council designated Continental Slmois National Bank and Trust Co of Chicago and The First Boston Corp as apparent low-interest bidders at 2.97 percent for issuance and delivery of Urban Renewal notes worth 1.12 million. The council met in emergency session, passed an ordinance, and noted notes will be renewed to fund land acquisition for the South Green Urban Renewal project. Tad Grover said notes will be used to acquire land and that the notes will be renewed. The Chingo banking firm bid a premium of 21 dollars. several other firms bid.

Athens Continental Slmois National Bank and Trust Co Chicago First Boston Corp Tad Grover South Green Chingo

Births and admissions in Athens area listings

A birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Garner Bond of Frost a daughter. Admissions include Muriel Rowley Coolville Edith Carleton Guysville Anita Jean Bell The Plains George Wolfe Corning Mrs John Donaldson Athens Route 5 Ernest Wade Athens Route 4 and Mrs Charles Ruth Mrs Harold Weed Sarah Holmes all of Athens. Dismissals include Bertie Marquis Robert Decker Mrs James Molihan and son Mrs James Mann and daughter Mrs Larry Cooper and son Ernest Minear Bette Golden. The Lawhead Press contributed to the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges to support 34 private colleges.

Muriel Rowley Coolville Edith Carleton Guysville Anita Jean Bell the Plains George Wolfe Corning John Donaldson Athens Ernest Wade Charles Ruth Harold Weed Sarah Holmes Bertie Marquis Robert Decker James Molihan James Mann Larry Cooper Ernest Minear Bette , Golden Lawhead Press, Inc E. State St Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Ohio Foundation

Bridge Repair Bids Exceed Engineer Estimate

Athens County commissioners readvertise for bids on Richland Avenue bridge after two bids on Feb 12 surpassed the engineer's estimate. Bid results were Bridge Construction Co of Cambridge $5,903.80 and C D Wright Construction Co of Athens $6,664.18. The panel also authorized drainage work on County Road 51 near Plantsville to prevent flooding and discussed an interchange between Route 33 east bypass and Strouds Run Road with Ohio Department of Highways officials. City partners supported an interchange to direct traffic to Dow Lake recreation area.

Athens County Richland Avenue Bridge Construction Co Cambridge C. D. Wright Construction Co Athens Harry Dust Plantsville John Cline Ohio Department of Highways Strouds Run Road Dow Lake

Beacon School Chief Speaks To Kiwanians

Athens Kiwanis heard Beacon School director David L. Cyrus describe the county’s mental retardation center as a diagnostic start for students. The program trains youths in their strongest field via workshop training to enable job competence. Guests included Gordon Page and Viet Nam students Hoang Minh Mai and Le Van Neu from Ohio University. Pan cake Day sale runs at First Methodist Church until 7:30 Tuesday with tickets at the door.

Athens Kiwanis Buckeye David L. Cyrus Beacon School Cyrus Beacon Gordon Page Chevrolet-Oldsmobile le van

Athens High Band Concert Set for Thursday

The Athens High School band will perform a winter concert at 8 p.m. Thursday in the high school auditorium under director James Rees. The program includes America the Beautiful, Fidelio Overture, selections from West Side Story, La Boheme, a Spanish march, two Sousa marches, Hands Across the Sea, The Fairest of the Fair, Hungarian Overture, Lawrence of Arabia, Pango for Band, and a Special March. Admission is 60 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.

Athens James &. Rees Tarver

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