Athens Delegates Head to Democratic National Convention
Six Athens residents travel to New York City as Carter supporters prepare for the Democratic National Convention. Five are Carter delegates or alternates, one William Lavelle representing Morris Udall. They seek unity after past party rifts and expect Carter to name a running mate, while debates on abortion keep the platform lively.
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Robert Ekey
Athens
New York City
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Carter
George McGovern
Phyllis Katz
Ohio
Peter Lalich
Gene Brundige
Dave Wilhelm
Fran D’augustine
William Lavelle
Morris Udall
Udall
Church
Ohio Delegates: Dem nominating convention contenders
The Associated Press surveyed Ohio's 152 delegates for Jimmy Carter and others. Delegates skew white and male, many with postgraduate or college degrees, and incomes mainly above 10 thousand dollars. Education and legal services are common occupations. 70 percent lack union membership. Carter’s side is 64 percent male and 85 percent white.
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Henry Heilbrunn
Ohio
Jimmy Carter
Frank Church
New York
Associated Press
Georgia
Morris K. Udall
Arizona
Louis Stokes
Cleveland
United Auto Workers
Carter
Ment
Sen
Idaho
Udall
Ohio University honors graduates listed after printing error
A Messenger report notes the Ohio University spring quarter dean’s list and honors graduates were incomplete due to a printing error. The corrected list includes numerous Athens area students and others across Ohio, with names tied to specific towns and routes.
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Ohio University
Public Information Office
Melody Rosalyn Beach
Mary McAleer Downey
Roger Michael Gendreau
Jean Ann Merritt
Amelia Ann Pepple
Stephen Clifford Robb
Jeanne Denise Talbott
Athens
David Allan Ashworth
Albany
Sandra Kay White
Nelsonville
Margaret Anne Goodwin
New Marshfield
Steven Craig Stanley
Pomeroy
Charles William Helber
Logan
Vicky Lynn Jenkins
Hamden
Kathleen Sue Baker
Donald Edward Burris
Sandra Darlene
Oaks Lead In Tree Contest In Athens County
Oaks are leading in the Athens Soil and Water Conservation Districts tree contest with four entries measuring over 10 feet in circumference. Entries can be mailed or telephoned to the district office at 593 6573 or 79 E. State St., Athens OH 45701 with species circumference height location and entrant contact details. The deadline is Friday and a Rep. Clarence E. Miller aide will hold an open door session from 10 a.m. to noon at the Athens post office on Thursday.
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Athens Soil and Water Conservation District
Athens County
E. State St
Athens
Ohio
Clarence E. Miller
Playground Plans Reach Strouds Run Park Nature Week
Attendance at city playgrounds last week totaled 1122 with The Plains leading. Activities include West bicycle rodeo results, East family barbecue, and trips to Strouds Run State Park for nature hikes led by Cleo Gold and other leaders. Volunteering drivers and permission slips required for upcoming Wednesday trips and Friday nature center visit.
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Plains
Highland
East
West
Morrison
Chauncey
West Playground
Mark Matthewson
Keith Glover
Brian Martin
Bob Olbers
Josh Briggs
John Kreutel
Craig Mehr
Kieth Glover
Dow Lake
Bob
Barb
Morrison Playground
Strouds Run State Park
Cleo Gold
Chauncey Playground
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6Th District
Right To Life
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Ariete
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Caroline Anna Breitenberger
Cynthia Ann Buchanan
Shelia Louise Conant
Elise Signe Denbow
Robert Frey
Harry Lee Graham
William Reed Groves
Jeffrey Joel Johnson
Kevin Kenney Kampman
Gary Evans McVey
Solveig
Jan Overby
Claudi
Gail Pretzer
Ronald Wayne Pretzer
Sherry Madden Stanley
Martha Jo Swisher
Robin Kay Wargowsky
James Michael Westfall
Mary Agnes Richardson
Coolville
John Paul Gilliam
Richard Ray Boone
Gallipolis
Jeffrey Lee Simmons
Angela Kay Holley
New Plymouth
Lucinda Loay Kessler
Wellston
Lee Alden Warren
Gail Ann Gault
Diane Lonchar
Sue Berta Grivens
Judy Ann Williams
Guysville
Amana
Asave
Aman
Amul Radarange
Richland Ave
Strouds Run Park
Wally Cline
Insurance Agency Plains
Victor
N. Court St
Columbia-Minerva
Latch Hooker
Monsanto Acrilan
Agate
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