Athens Two On State Union Steering Committee
Athens union leaders Ben Fortney and Oscar McGee were elected to a nine member steering committee at a Columbus meeting to guide statewide action over proposed state employee wage hikes. The group includes seven other local presidents and about 100 officers. The committee may set action if the legislature does not act on the wage bill, following a 24 hour walkout on July 22.
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Athens
Athens Mental Health Center
Ben Fortney
Ohio University Union
Oscar McGee
Columbus
Fortney
Patrolmen Prospects Are Needed for Ohio Troopers
Openings remain for prospective Ohio Highway Patrolmen to attend a September academy session in Columbus. Sgt G W Martin says interested men should contact the Athens post. the 12 week academy requires ages 21 to 30, a high school diploma, 5 ft 9 in, 20 20 vision, and good physical condition. Benjamin McKeever Jr is among 25 college instructors at a Afro American history institute at the University of Iowa July 1 to August 9.
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Ohio Highway
Columbus
G. W. Martin
Athens Post
Marvin
Iowa City
Iowa
Benjamin McKeever, Jr
Ohio University
University of Iowa
Lions Emphasize Youth Focus Under New President
W R Dick Bryan the newly elected International Lions president told 100 members at an Ohio University Inn dinner meeting that 1969 70 will stress youth and youth exchange camps to train future world leaders. He cited the Jam boree in Idaho with 35 000 Boy Scouts and 10 000 adult leaders as proof that the REAL youth of America can shape the world. He pledged a year of service with wife Celia to promote world understanding.
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International Lions Club
W. R
Dick) Bryan
Ohio University Inn
Bryan
Idaho
Celia
Tennessee Gas Co. To Subject Pipe To Water Pressure Test
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co begins hydrostatic testing of hundreds of miles of pipe to confirm integrity. Water pressure tests will run 24 hours on main line segments up to ten miles, with sections removed from service and replaced if failures occur. The program, developed in 1965, weighs population density and operating conditions.
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Houston, Tex
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co
Ohio
Tennessee Gas
Thieves steal coins from four machines at Ohio University Inn
Thieves took about $266 in coins from four coin boxes at the Ohio University Inn 331 Richland Ave between 9 am Tuesday and 10 am Wednesday. Police say the boxes were opened with a key with no signs of forced entry and the investigation continues.
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Ohio University Inn
Richland Ave
Congress grants sheltering arms hospital for home health program
A $38,802 federal grant to Sheltering Arms Hospital for the establishment of a home health services program was announced by Tenth District Congressman Clarence Miller. The amount is reduced from the original $42,002 after officials said the first figure was in error.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Tenth
Clarence Miller
Births in Athens Area Report Acknowledges Several New Arrivals
A list of newborns announced from Athens and surrounding areas includes a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dupps and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Karamjit Sidhu both of Athens. Other parents listed are Glenn Clark and Mrs. Sarah Mitchem of The Plains. Mrs. Maurice Griffin and Roger Hudwell. Marion Rose of Athens. Mrs. Martin Xander of Glouster Route 1. Donnie Joe Easler of Athens Route 3. and additional newborns associated with George Hess Albany and numerous Athens residents.
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Daniel Dupps
Athens
Karamjit Sidhu
Glenn Clark
Sarah Mitchem
the Plains
Maurice Griffin
Roger Hudwell
Marion Rose
Martin Xander
Glouster
Donnie Joe Easler
George Hess
Albany
Prices Rise for Athens County Fair in 1969
Athens County fair officials announce higher gate and season ticket prices for the four day 1969 fair starting Wednesday. Gate admissions move from 50 to 75 cents while season tickets rise from 2 to 2.50. a new membership ticket at 3 dollars adds fairlong gate access and voting rights.
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Athens County
Emory Allen
Fair Board
Allen
Guysville Area Man Seeks Board Seat
Vernon L. Castle of Guysville Route 1 filed nominating petitions to seek a seat on the county six board of education. Elections director William Howe notes Castle is the fifth candidate, with Aug. 6 filing deadline. Each board elects three in November.
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Vernon L. Castle
Guysville
Hacking Board of Education
William Howe
Said Castle
Boards of Education
Coolville Girl Vies For State Fair Queen Title
Sixteen year old Penny Bailey of Coolville Route 2 competes among 150 girls for the Ohio State Fair FFA queen. She represents the Fed eral Hacking Chapter and could win a trophy a 14 carat white gold diamond watch a jeweled crown and a scepter. Judging will be August 21 at the Youth Center as Expohio 69 runs August 21 through Labor Day.
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Columbus
Penny Bailey
Coolville
Miss Bailey
Future
Farmers of America
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International Lions
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Hyde Park
Tokyo
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Kenneth Steward
Athens District Zone
Franklin J. Sheeter
Athens’ Lions
John Donmeyer
Lancaster
Evan Davis
Beverly
Gordon Gainer
Heath
Don Baker
Lions Cglub
Judge Sheeter
Marietta
Pomeroy
Nelsonville
New Lexington
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Lions International Post
Ken Steinhoff
Lions International
W. R. “Dick” Bryan
Les Hayes
John W. Spear
Tennessee Gas Co
Gotton
Conor
Ware
Oxfords
Hy. Aes
Miller
Jerry Sinclair
Pherice Wingett
Max French
Jay Rutter
Gordon Verity
Robert Roberts
Darrell Holt
Arnold Coen and Son
Thomas Buckley
Paul Powell
Guysville Area
Mercury
U.S
C. L. Colmer
Hocking
Moose Lodge
Hocking Valley Sportsman Club
Emerson’s “Store
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Emerson
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