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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1971

Page

2

Laureal Schaefer Crowned Miss Ohio 1971 At Cedar Point

Laurel Lea Schaefer a 22 year old theatre arts grad from Ohio University, crowned Miss Ohio 1971 at Cedar Point Amusement Park near Sandusky after a final night in which she sang from Kismet. She won a 1500 dollar scholarship and the right to compete at Miss America in Atlantic City in September. First runner up Judy Ann Jones, second runner up Vicki Lynn Beck, with other finalists named.

Laurel Lea Schaefer Miss Schaefer Wa Cedar Point Ohio University Miss Schaefer Pomeroy Sandusky, Ohio Theatre Arts Atlantic City N. J Kismet Judy Ann Jones West Alexandria Miss Jones Vicki Lynn Beck Crestline Marietta Clark Xenia Martha Ann Heil Ft. Thomas Irene Sidorowicz Lorain

Racine Social News Notes Local Visits and Travel

Mrs Lavinia Simpson was called to East Liverpool due to a relative’s death. Guests included Mr and Mrs J Arthur Evans and Mr and Mrs Gary Palmer of Cheshire Route 1 and Don Bennett of Minford, at Rev Frank Cheesebrew’s. Bennett sang at Portland Church with the group. Ralph Webb’s party attended a Grand Officers of O E S reunion at the Granville Inn before visiting Dollie Kleinschmidt in Logan. Carol and Robin Foster of Livonia Michigan are spending a week with Ralph and wife. Theron Johnson visited his son in law and daughter Scott Wheeler and family in Wheelersburg. Charles Covey of Belpre and daughter and three granddaughters from Battle Ground Washington stayed with Ada Bays and Ethel Wheeler.

Francis Morris Racine Lavinia Simpson East Liverpool J. Arthur Evans Gary Palmer Cheshire Don Bennett Minford Frank Cheesebrew Portland Church Bennett Ralph Webb Granville Inn Logan Dollie Kleinschmidt Carol Robin Foster Livonia Mich Theron Johnson Scott Wheeler Wheelersburg Charles Covey Belpre Kenneth Francis Battle Ground, Wash Ada Bays Ethel Wheeler

New Shoulder Patch for New York Police Adopted

The Police Department unveiled a gold and blue shoulder patch to distinguish its 31,000 sworn members from housing transit and private patrols, aiding quick recognition within the city force.

New York

Local Forecast Looks Cooler With Evening Showers

Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and cooler temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. Tuesday brings sun and mild warmth with highs in the mid 70s to low 80s. The national outlook shows showers in parts of the East and Rockies with cool Great Lakes weather and warm Southwest and South regions.

East Rocky Mountain States Great Lakes States

Federal Hocking Board Approves Master Contract and Title I Plan

The Federal Hocking Board of Education approved a master contract with the Federal Hocking Teachers Association effective Aug 1 to July 31 1973 outlining grievance procedures evaluation and staffing measures. The board also adopted a Title I program with three reading centers in Amesville Coolville and Stewart plus a pre school in Amesville and set other personnel actions including hires and resignations.

Stewart Federal Hocking Board of Education Federal Hocking Teachers Association Amesville Coolville

Nixon Moves Toward Historic US China Visit

The article notes President Nixon's readiness to visit the People's Republic of China, signaling a leap forward in US China relations. It discusses implications for Taiwan's status, Chiang Kai-Shek, and negotiations potentially shown to involve Kissinger and Chou En-Lai, and predicts wide world support.

Peking Chou En-Lai Nixon People’s Republic of China Washington Privte William Rogers Paris Shanghai China Chiang Kai-Shek Taiwan Republic of China Henry Kissinger People’s Kremlin

Charges Trade Blame In Rail Strike Talks

Washington AP reports railroad and union officials traded charges over work rules amid a four day old walkout on two major lines. National Railway Labor Conference head Hiltz and UTU president Luna clashed as talks stalled and labor officials eyed resumed discussions under the Labor Department.

Washington John P. Hiltz National Railway Labor Conference Charles Luna United Transportation Union Labor Department Hiltz UTU Southern Railway Union Pacific Railroad

Miami University Hosts Trainers Workshop For Students

A student trainers workshop directed by Miami University in Oxford Ohio is scheduled for August 16. It targets high school students from ninth grade through entering college freshmen and covers prevention recognition and treatment of athletic injuries taught by an expert staff. The $75 registration covers room board and a workshop notebook with contact details for Wolfert at Millett Assembly Hall.

Oxford Miami University Miami Wolfert al Hart Ohio University E. D. Mattmiller Athens High Larry Starr Millett Assembly Hall Ohio

Re enlistment bonuses May top two thousand dollars

Pentagon manpower chief to test congressional sentiment on bonuses over 2000 dollars for Guard or Reserve re enlistment. Secret session with House subcommittee discussed an incentive package to sustain force strength as draft calls decline.

Pentagon National Guard Secretary of Defense Roger T. Kelley House Armed Services Melvin R. Laird Guard

Abzug Speech to be Broadcast by NPR from National Press Club

Rep. Bella Abzug of New York speaks on Women Political Power and the 1972 Elections at the National Press Club. NPR station WOUB AM will air the 60 minute program with a Q&A session afterward. Abzug has long campaigned for nuclear disarmament civil rights and an end to the Vietnam War.

Washington U.S Bella Abzug Dn.y National Press Club National Public Radio NPR WOUB Abzug D.C New York City National Public Radio Network Hollywood Darryl F. Zanuck James Buckley N.Y Birch Bayh

Local families gather for village picnic and visits

Mrs Thorne Cottrill of Logan and Mrs Joe Thoren Sr with Mrs Clarence Grueser of Nease Settlement visited Mrs Ethel Wheeler and Mrs Ada Bays. Elmer Frecker and son Roger of Pine Grove joined dinner. A family picnic at the Bowers home included Leroy Sauters, Larry Hunt and son, Max Bowers and son, Morris Wolfe and sons, Ada Sellers, Kay Dodderer and son, Karen Grueser and Norman Grueser, and Nedra Cleland with Steve Hill and Emerson Hunt of Reynoldsburg.

Thorne Cottrill Logan Joe Thoren Sr Clarence Grueser Nease Settlement Ethel Wheeler Ada Bays Elmer Frecker Roger Pine Grove Joe Bowers Leroy Sauters Pomeroy Larry Hunt Columbus Max Bowers Etna Morris Wolfe Ada Sellers Kay Dodderer Karen Grueser Norman Grueser Minersville Nedra Cleland Steve Hill Emerson Hunt Reynoldsburg

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