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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1970

Page

27

Ex-Buchtel Man's Song Is Recorded

NILSONVILLE A former Buchtel resident and mining engineer now living in Newark has a song titled Place Me In Your Dreams Soldier Boy recorded by Demanick Records. Harley Secrist wrote the words and music. the release honors soldiers in Vietnam and has drawn commendations from government officials.

Nilsonville Buchtél Hoxing Newark Soldier Boy Harley Secrist Central Ave Vietnam Secrist Demanick Records Columbia Butt Italy Marisa Callegari Caesar Orchestra Caro Sobdalin

Hearings Conducted For Five Welfare Recipients in Nelsonville

Fair hearings were held Monday at the Adams County welfare office for five welfare recipients. George Tolliver, representative of the Four Peoples Organization of Southeastern Ohio, reported. Federal attorneys and welfare officials stated satisfactory arrangements were worked out, with the attorneys aiding the area organization.

Nelsonville Ametis County George Tolliver Four Peoples Organization Ohio Welfare Department

Heated Air Increases Snowfall Reported in Buffalo

Government weather researchers from Environmental Science Services Administration Research Laboratories in Boulder report Buffalo acts as a heat island. Heat from smokestacks and auto exhaust lifts air and particles to seed snow crystals in lake-effect storms. Barrow Alaska may see near minus 14 degree readings on the shortest day of the year.

Buffalo Lake Erie Environmental Science Services Administration Research Laboratories Boulder Colo Barrow Alaska Northern Mos United States

Grange Degree Event Set for Albany March 10

A county meeting at Grange Hall Oak Grove discussed a potential county degree contest to be held March 10 at Albany Grange. Two county memorial services are planned for May with dates to be announced. Granges booths at Athens County Fair grounds will be redecorated and York Grange plans a visit to Albany Grange before fall. Lodi Grange scheduled to visit York.

Nelsonville York Grange Hall Oak Grove Frances Stage Betty Cagg Albany Grange Athens County Fair York Grange Lodi Grange

Laird Seeks End to Most Draft Deferments

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird says the Nixon administration aims to end most draft deferments to promote equal treatment for all young people. He cautioned that medical and hardship deferments may remain, with a gradual phasing out of others and support for a random-selection system.

Washington Nixon Defense Melvin R. Laird Laird CBS

Youths Fined For Larceny in Nelsonville

Two youths pleaded guilty to petty larceny before Mayor Earl Hilleary after being arrested by police Thursday night. Phillip Howe of Fairview Street and Danny Sturgeon of Franklin Street were fined $30 and costs each for allegedly taking an umbrella and other articles from a car owned by Ralph Barber on West Washington Street. Barber filed the affidavit.

Nelsonville Phillip Howe Fairview Street Danny Sturgeon Franklin Street Earl Hilleary Ralph Barber W. Washington Street Barber

On The Square Discusses Ohio Education Tax Motives

The Ohio General Assembly plans Feb 9 talks on education funding and taxes. A broad critique cites real estate levies, statewide tax needs for secondary schools, and potential earmarking to prevent diversion to highways. The piece notes school district consolidation trends and suggests legalizing gambling as a revenue source.

Ohio General Assembly Wiraun Ti Me Ohio State Department of Education

Miller High School Expands With Twelve Student Clubs

Miller High School now runs twelve student organizations as part of its extracurricular program. Guidance director Gary Martin says the clubs teach communication and cooperation for modern society, offering varied experiences. Weekly meetings cover Future Homemakers of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Teachers of America, Science Club, Spanish Club, Girls Athletic Association, Athletic Intramural Program, Historical Society, Honor Society, French Club, Student Council, and Pep Club, with each pupil given chances to lead.

Tor Future Homemakers of America Future Business Leaders of America Future Teachers of America Science Club Spanish Club Girls Athletic Association

Revenues Up On Price Of Dreams At Bridal Cave

Eddie Muller of Bridal Cave at Lake of the Ozarks notes rising revenues from the wishing well. The collected 1969 total was 423 dollars for a college scholarship fund, with over four times as many quarters and nearly twice as many dimes as the prior two years. visitor counts stayed roughly steady.

Eddie Muller Bridal Cave Lake of the Ozarks Camdenton High School Miller

Nelsonville Meetings and Legion Posts Schedule

Nelsonville hosts Philodarian Lodge No 157 FRAM meeting Monday at 7 at the Masonic Temple with third degree for one candidate. Auxiliary Unit American Legion Post 42 meets Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. at Murray City Legion Post. Melba Wasks and Mabel James hostesses. Glenford Dugall Post No 289 Legion session Monday at 7 43 p.m. at the Legion War Memorial Building. The Tri County Wranglers meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall.

Philodarian Lodge No. 157 FRAM Masonic Temple Sauerkraut and Wieners American Legion Post Murray City Melba Wasks Mabel James Glenford Dugall American Legion Legion War Memorial Guilding Tri-County Wranglers Odd Fellows Hall

You Can Beat The System In New York You Can Beat The System In New York

Subway riders found ways to cheat the 30 cent fare by inserting foreign coins of lesser value into turnstiles. In the first week with enlarged tokens, dealers report many requests to purchase token-sized coins from Denmark Jamaica Spain Mexico Bahamas Venezuela and France.

New York Denmark Bahamas Spain Mexico Jamaica Venezuela

Naval aviation interviews planned at Ohio University

Naval aviation officers will visit Ohio University Baker Center to interview male students about opportunities for commissions. The Washington DC information jam will be held to provide details on service paths and admission requirements.

Naval Aviation Officer Washington, D. C Ohio University Baker Center Dan

Hock Hocking Lodge installs officers in Nelsonville

Hock Hocking Lodge No. 339 installed officers at the Odd Fellows Temple. Hubert Steenrod became obie grand, Fred Kempton served as installing officer, and Frederick Adams was sworn in as vice grand. Other named officers and supporters were listed. The next regular session is set for Feb 6. In Nelsonville, the Lydia Circle of the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church will meet Monday at 7:20 p.m. at Mrs. Paul Ong’s home.

Nelsonville Hock-Hocking Lodge No Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Temple Jackson Street Hubert Steenrod Stecexling Fis Don Maccombs Noble Fred Nelsosville Lydia

Welfare Problems Discussed in Murray City Meeting

The Southern Ohio Welfare Rights League met in Murray City to discuss aid for the aged disabled welfare recipients and low income individuals. The group will send a letter to State Rep Ralph Welker seeking support in the Ohio General Assembly. Next meeting set for Feb 5 at the Deanville Center. Chapman Woodson of High Street Nelsonville cited for speeding on Poplar Street in December 1962, pleaded guilty and was fined $15 and costs in Mayor's Court.

Murray City Ue Southern Ohio Welfare Rights League the Poor Peoples’ Organization Wer Ralph Welker Ohio General Assembly Deanville Center Nelsonville Chapman Woodson High Street Poplar Street Woodson

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