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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1977
Page
15
Beulah Jones reflects on winters before modern conveniences, describing cold schools, wood stoves, wash tubs, kerosene lamps, sleigh rides, and ice ponds. She notes the contrast with today’s comforts and suggests the past may return as wood stoves and other old technologies resurface.
Parkersburg Community College begins a pair of seminars for men and women focusing on self awareness communication and assertiveness. Women session runs on select dates starting February with Gary Norum and Priscilla Leavitt leading. men sessions begin January with additional dates. Each $30 workshop includes lunch and runs 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. in rooms 130 131.
Parkersburg Community College extends its registration period after weather disruptions. Dean Bernard Allen notes confusion over signing up for courses canceled last week and suggests instructors may allow makeup work for both existing and newly registered students. Individualized Learning Center offers one to one scheduling for rural and shift workers with classes in English, literature, mythology, law enforcement and math. Contact Records and Admissions at 424 8220.
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