Comic Book Publishing Is Now Big Business
Marvel Comics dominates the industry with annual sales around 75 million, licensing to toys and apparel, and a film on Spider-Man. Stan Lee highlights human qualities of heroes, the rise of Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four, and plans for classics like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
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Stan Lee
Marvel Comics
John Romita
Marvel Headquarters
New York
United States
Lee
Stephen Fox
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Antman
Loki
God of Evil
Wasp
the Wasp
Marvel
Superman
Origins
Son of Origins
Thor
Xom
Thomgorr
D.C
Archie Comics
Archie
Jughead
New Jersey
Cadence Industries
Illinois
Hansel
Gretel
Notre Dame
County Board Adopts Budget and Curriculum Model
The Athens County School Board approved a 1976 budget of 106000 dollars, up from 1975, with per pupil funding rising under a new state formula. They re elected Rex Robinson as president and Frank Jensen as vice president, while Ruth Harris took an oath of office. The board adopted a county wide high school course of study model written for Trimble High School to guide curriculum. the plan will be shared with the state Department of Education and used as a model by other districts. Jensen was named legislative liaison for the Ohio School Boards Association and the board set monthly meetings for the second Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the county office. Christman attended a career education workshop near Mansfield.
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Athens County School Board
Rex Robinson
Frank Jensen
Jensen
Ruth Harris
Robert Green
Franklin Jeffers
Trimble
State Department of Education
William White
Tom Witchner
George Christman
Ohio School Boards Association
Christman
Mansfield
New College Official Named New College Official Named
Dr. Frank W. Myers of Northfield will become associate dean for clinical affairs at Ohio University’s new College of Osteopathic Medicine starting July 1. He brings decades of osteopathic practice and leadership, including 1973 General Practitioner of the Year honors, and will oversee undergraduate and graduate clinical education and liaison with affiliated hospitals. He has authored works on general practice and pushed a primary care orientation in osteopathic medicine. He is married with two children.
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Ohio University
New College of Osteopathic Medicine
Frank W. Myers
Northfield
Myers
Ohio State Society of the American College of General Practitioners
American Osteopathic Association
Ohio Osteopathic Association
American College of General Practioners
Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine
Ohio
Seven Grange Members Earn 7th Degree in Columbus
Five Amesville Grange members received the 7th degree at the National Grange in Columbus. Kent Vernon and June Vernon shared impressions, with Mike Brawley Lynnette Vernon and Stella Dunlap contributing views. Willa Henry presented the program, with Kent Vernon presiding. The Grange agreed to serve the Sept 11 Athens County Retired Teachers Association branch.
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Amesville
National Grange
Columbus
Amesville Grange
Kent Vernon
June Vernon
Mike Brawley
Lynnette Vernon
Stella Dunlap
Willa Henry
Athens County
Retired Teachers Association
OU Committee Aims to Cut Energy Use and Costs
Ohio University's Energy Conservation Committee led by Gifford Coxsee seeks to raise awareness and curb energy use as costs rise. Since 1970 coal electricity and natural gas drove increases, with a 1.5 million dollar budget needing savings. A competition invites campus and family members to submit awareness or conservation ideas with a February 10 deadline.
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Peg Parker Messenger
Ohio University
Energy Conservation Committee
Gifford Coxsee
Coxsee
Claude Sowle
Thefts From Car and Apartment Reported
Cynthia Arnold of B-2 Athens Apartments said a CB radio and a tape player worth 325 dollars were stolen from her car Tuesday night. Joseph Iannarino of 28% S. Court St reported a broken door and theft of a watch and boots valued at 115 dollars. A Back Door restaurant window at 15 W Union St was broken Tuesday night but nothing was taken.
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Cynthia Arnold
B-2
Athens
Joseph Iannarino
S. Court St
W. Union St
Trees Down Power Lines Near Route 682 and Vore Ridge
The Plains Volunteer Fire Department reports a tree fell, downing power lines at Route 682 and Vore Ridge Road around 8 30 p m Tuesday. Firefighters stood by with equipment until lines were repaired. no fire or damage occurred.
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Route 682
Vore Ridge Road
Plains Volunteer Fire Department
Minister On Leave
The Rev. Paul A. Johnson of the Hocking Valley Parish was released from O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after a 12 day stay. He will take a leave of absence for a few weeks. Emergency messages should be directed to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brown or Mr. and Mrs. Don Anderson.
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Chauncey
Paul A. Johnson
Hocking Valley
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Earl Brown
Don Anderson
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New College
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Baker Center
R.C
Ruth H. Seaman
Athens County Auditor
Endicott Johnson
Bowman’s Department Store
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