Dollhouse Helps West Elementary Pupils Learn Through Play
A miniature house donated by the Athens Kiwanis to West Elementary’s learning disabilities class becomes a center for puppet shows reading and language practice. Students use the dollhouse for social interaction and quiet reading with planned decorations and future activities.
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Messenger
Robert Ekey
Kiwanis Club
West
Darlene Stube
Athens
Kiwanis
Ray Skinner
The
Skinner
West Elementary
East Elementary
Plains
Beacon School
Stube
Rob Linkous
Jenny Hanning
Jack Fulton
Allen Hilton
Scot Ervin
Inauguration Week Focuses on OU’s Future Leadership
Ohio University schedules March 5 and 6 inaugural events for President Charles J. Ping. A public 11 a.m. Convocation Center ceremony opens the weekend, with a Friday student symposium and a Kennedy Lecture by Dr. Philip Handler. Delegates from neighboring states will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Charles J. Ping
Fred H. Johnson
J. Wallace Phillips
Cochairmen
Kennedy
Philip Handler
Ping
Handler
National Academy of Scinece
Edwin L. Kennedy
Thefts Reported In Athens Over Weekend
Athens police logged two business break ins and one home burglary with a fourth B and E attempt. At Pizza Hut 374 Richland Ave thieves pried back door and took 14.51 in change. Lamphouse Lounge 760 E State St was broken via a fire door. 11 in change stolen. Roger Gilkey at 19 Hudson Ave reported a burglary with no losses. Longbranch Saloon 13% S Court St reported an attempted B and E via patio door on second floor.
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Athens
Richland Ave
Lamphouse
E. State St
Roger Gilkey
Hudson Ave
Longbranch
S. Court St
Fire crews respond to dumpster fire near Mackinnon Hall
Athens firemen doused a trash dumpster blaze behind Mackinnon Hall early Sunday. They also checked the Exxon station on Richland Avenue Saturday at 11 p.m. where gasoline leaked from a car fuel tank and flushed the fuel from the pavement.
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Athens
Mackinnon Hall
Exxon
Richland Ave
Daum Heads Athens County Humane Society
Tim Daum of Athens was elected president of the Athens County Humane Society at its annual meeting. Carolyn Sutherland was named vice president, with Susan Brenin-O’Rourke as secretary, Bernadine Allen as treasurer, and Wilbur Mender a director for a three year term. Humane Officer Doug Odell reported on investigations including court cases involving mistreatment of animals. Daum noted 27 cats were involved.
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Tim Daum
Athens
Athens County Humane Society
Daum
Factory Street
Carolyn Sutherland
Susan Brenin- O'Rourke
Bernadine Allen
Wilbur Mender
Doug Odell
Thefts Reported and Humane Society News
Two thefts were reported including guns jewelry and change worth over 1300 dollars from the Gene Warner home on Albany Route 1 Saturday and a radio receiver clock and stereo from the Richard Norris residence in Trimble Friday. The Athens County shelter reports 18 adoptions, seven cats destroyed, shelter improvements ongoing and continued financial contributions including 100 dollars per month from Athens city.
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Gene Warner
Albany Route 1
Athens County
Daum
Athens
Carol Butt
Humane Education Committee
Joe Ann Croxford
Bird Arena
Allen
Internal Revenue Service
The
Humane Society
OVHSF Trustees Schedule Meeting in Gallipolis
Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation board of trustees will meet January 27 at the Holiday Inn in Gallipolis. Session starts 6:30 p.m. the public may observe. Main item is the Health Systems Agency application. Call 592-4457 for more agenda details.
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Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation, Inc., Board of
Holiday Inn
Gallipolis
Health Systems Agency
HSA
Poll shows Humphrey leading among Athens County Democrats
A weekend survey of 41 Athens County Democrats found Hubert Humphrey the top pick for the party’s candidate with over 31 percent of votes. Jimmy Carter and Fred Harris also ranked high, while several other announced and potential contenders received smaller showings.
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Democratic Party
Athens County
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Jerry Adams
Athens
Adams
Humphrey
Jimmy Carter
Fred Harris
Carter
Georgia
Harris
Funds notice grants for drug abuse programs in 1977
The 648 Board covering Athens Vinton and Hocking Counties was informed that the Bureau of Drug Abuse of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Retardation will issue 409 grants for local drug prevention and treatment. Agencies funded include Careline Inc and the Hocking County Drug Abuse Council. Grant applications at 13 W. Washington St. available after Tuesday, due March 1. pick up by Feb. 9.
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648
Bureau of Drug Abuse
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Retardation
Athens
Vinton
Hocking
Careline Inc
Hocking County
James Sillery Resigns City Prosecutor Post
James Sillery resigns as Athens city prosecutor effective March 31 citing lack of funding commitment for fulltime staffing after February. He will join Walker Mollica and Gall law firm May 1 after two years of service praised by county law enforcement.
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Lloyd Bentsen
Adams
General Assembly
Claire Ball Jr
Athens
James Sillery
Robert Ekey
Sillery
Walker, Mollica and Gall
Gerald Mollica
Ohio State University
Law School
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Athens Kiwanis Club
Dollhouse
Judy Johnston
Apple Products
the Athens Messenger
Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
OVHSF
Dwight H. Rutherford
John D. Clark
Ted Vogt
Emagene Davis
RCA
RCA Super AccuColor
Noa
Ashton
Cuberland
Dia
Cunningham Music Center
Stimson & Palmer
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