Special Friend program links volunteers with Athens County disabled
Peggy Parker reports Athens County launches Operation Special Friend to pair volunteers with individuals who have developmental disabilities. Margrette Greenman and Barb Layne, Ohio University students, coordinate the project begun in July as Ohio’s tenth such effort funded by Ohio Developmental Disabilities. They seek continued funding from the 648 Board to expand to nearby counties.
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Peggy Parker Messenger
Athens County
Logan
Margrette Greenman
Nebraska
Wolf Wolfensberger
Ohio
648 Board
Hocking
Vinton Counties
Barb Layne
Gallipolis
Ohio University
State Office of Advocacy
Athens Woman: 500+ county residents want social support
Miss Greenman stresses need for volunteers to assist developmentally disabled residents across ages. Beacon School and six Athens High students already engage with children, pairing Youth Advocates with adults in a yearlong program emphasizing independent living and social connection.
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Special Friend
Tuna Pie Provides Economical Meal
Quick and Easy Tuna Pies uses Pepperidge Farm patty shells tuna pimiento eggs and golden mushroom soup with milk. Bake shells cool fill with tuna mixture heat simmer then assemble by topping each shell and serve. Makes six servings.
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Pepperidge Farm
End Family Feud and a Teen Dilemma in Abby Says
A reader seeks advice after a brother neglects caregiving and a husband remains friendly with him. Abby cautions to heal family ties rather than prolong a feud. Also, a teen asks about parental dress rules and another about a love affair with a married boss, with Abby advising leaving the situation.
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Abby
ST. Cloud
Fla
Saint
ROTC Opens To Women With Full Scholarships
Donna McGrath, a Georgetown freshman, holds a four year Army ROTC scholarship covering tuition books and lab fees plus 100 dollars monthly. About 3,100 women are enrolled nationwide as ROTC opens to female students at 290 colleges. The Army aims to boost officer ranks with women amid reduced overall ROTC enrollment since the late 1960s.
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The
Washington Post
Washington
Churchville
Donna McGrath
U.S. Army
Army
Miss McGrath
Georgetown University
Pentagon
Baltimore
Mel Butler
Army Corps
Navy
Air Force
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Marine Corps
Holiday visitors gather at Clara Murray home in Jacksonville
Mrs. Clara Murray hosts relatives over the holiday including Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moleski and Regina of Tulsa and Rowena Johnson of South Shore with Roger Hunter family from Groveport. Other guests come from New Marshfield Montreal Millfield Wyandotte Michigan and more. Eva Trout marks her 85th birthday at New Marshfield home with guests including Rev Charles Gaston Marie Smith Betty Shanks Louise Haford and Norman Saylor Sr.
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Clara Murray
Jacksonville
Donald Moleski
Regina
Tulsa
Oklo
Moleskis
Erceil Johnson
Rowena
South Shore
Roger Hunter
Groveport
Tony Barkie
New Marshfield
Alan Barkie
Barbie
Ronnie
Joseph Szenttornyai
Chris
Montreal
Canada
Paul Rogaski
Millfield
Kalmon Kovack
Wyandotte
Mich
Eva Trout
Charles Gaston
Marie Smith
Betty Shanks
Louise Haford
Norman Saylor
Incomplete 1973 Johannesburg Phone Directory Sparks Protest
Johannesburg phone users faced widespread errors in the 1973 directory with hundreds of numbers missing or wrong. Businesses and individuals like Gary Player’s firm and Jan Kamp reported declines and complaints. the post office blamed the first time computer compile and promised a half million correction supplements.
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Kenneth L. Whiting
Johannesburg
South Africa
Associated Press
Gary Player
Bronzes Baby Shoes
Jan Kamp
Kamp
Post Office
Kampke
Pretoria
Homemakers Meeting On Wood Furniture At Athens Extension
A homemakers meeting at the Athens County Extension Office will cover construction finishes and costs of wood furniture. Vinton County agent Mrs. Dale Stoll will answer questions and outline points for selecting pieces. The event runs 7 30 to 9 30 p.m. January 16 at the new fairgrounds Health Building rear parking level.
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Athens County Extension Office
Dale Stoll
Vinton County
Fairgrounds
Athens County Health
Area Club News Athens Chapter Eastern Star Installation
Mr. and Mrs. Gale Price of Northwood Drive were installed as worthy matron and patron at a recent Eastern Star ceremony in Athens. Officers installed included Floyd Brookins as associate matron, Glenn Atkinson as secretary, Ben Spaulding as treasurer, and James Wallace as marshal among others. Grand chapter officers and representatives from multiple chapters attended. About 150 guests enjoyed a candle light social hour after the installation.
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Athens
Order of Eastern Star
Gale Price
Northwood Drive
Floyd Brookins
Glenn Atkinson
Ben Spaulding
Harry Manning
James Wallace
Carolyn Blackford
Chaplin
Marshal
Floyd Martin
Wilbur McLean
Adai
Steven Ham
Wroena Dustheimer
Sentinel of Athens
Howard I. Shull
Roy Locke
Euphemia
Amesville
Elsie Scheeman
Michigan
Thea
Violet Knowlton
New Jersey
Matamoras
Mary Shull
Oklahoma
Glouster
Guysville
Stockport
Chesterhill
New Matamoros
Harrisonville
Beverly
Albany
Bartlett
Marietta
Belpre
McConnelsville
New Marshfield
Racine
Portsmouth
Wellston
Grand
Grand Sentinel
Raymond Bardin Jr
Robert Hedges
Sentinel
Robert Cooley
George Billy
Elwood Daugherty
Earl Rose
Raymond Bardin Sr
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Boots & Shoes
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Buster Brown
Pedwin
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J. Shoe Store
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