Athens County Board Approves 1977 Budget
The Athens County Board of Mental Retardation approved a 1977 budget of 377740 at its meeting Tuesday night. Supt Harry Sands said the budget rises from 276561 due to salary increases with Beacon Education Association and planned staff growth. The board set a new bus driver starting wage at 3.50 and reported a 12 percent cut in Title I funds due to lower federal support.
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Athens County 169 Board of Mental Retardation
Harry Sands
Beacon Education Association
Beacon School
Floyd Sarff
Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center
Department of Mental Health and Retardation
Costume orders urged for Bicentennial Ball
David Gierhart of David Wesley Classics on East Washington Street says his shop is the only local costume rental source for Bicentennial attire and that orders must be placed by Saturday to ensure delivery for the July 3 ball. He will take calls to confirm orders and will operate 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. this week, closing Thursday at noon.
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David Wesley Classics
East Washington Street
David Gierhart
Gierhart
Athens County Bicentennial Commission
Dayton
Draayer Named Director of OU Southeast Asian Studies Program
Dr. Gerald F. Draayer Ohio University associate professor of economic education is appointed director of the OU Southeast Asian Studies Program. He succeeds Paul Deuster who will teach in the College of Business Administration joint bachelor program with MARA Institute in Malaysia in 1976 77. Draayer holds degrees from Calvin College Farleigh Dickinson Purdue and earned a PhD in economic education from Ohio University in 1970. He joined OU in 1969 and previously advised the MARA Institute during 1974 75 and has published articles and co edited two books in economic education.
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Gerald F. Draayer
Ohio University
Edward Baum
Draayer
Paul Deuster
College of Business Administration
Mara Institute
Malaysia
Draager
Calvin College
Farleigh Dickenson University
Purdue University
The Athens Messenger Publication Rates and Mail Address
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday single-copy prices and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia readers. It notes delivery options by carrier or tube route with weekly and yearly subscription costs and provides the Athens mailing address and post office classification details.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
SHAFTED members press to save Longview Heights bus service
SHAFTED seeks to continue summer bus service on Longview Heights Road after city suspends it. AORTA had run an experimental route following petitions of 360 residents, while residents fear isolation for children headed to the city pool on the east side. Contingency plans include leafleting and a protest at the City Council meeting.
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Shafted Wants
Longview Heights Road
Marge Draager
Longview Heights
Athens
AORTA
Draager
Rolling Hills
East State Street
West Side
Police Hiring Okayed After Hunter Resignation
The Athens Police Department may hire a replacement for Patrolman Scott Hunter who resigned this week for personal reasons. Mayor Barrett praised Chief Jones for budget discipline and keeping layoffs at bay as the force remains two to three officers below the 26 authorized, with Hunter’s exit narrowing the gap. Hunter joined the force in February 1975 and had sought assignment to the police auxiliary.
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Athens
Ptl
Scott Hunter
Hunter
Ted Jones
Donald Barrett
Jones
Cindy Jones Named Athens County Young Republicans Coordinator
Cindy Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jones of 36 Graham Drive is appointed Athens County High School Coordinator for the Young Ohioans for President Ford effort. A junior at Athens High School the 17 year old has held Teenage Republicans posts and high school activities include student government editor board and band. Robert Cupp praises her potential and the local youth backing for Ford. Meeting Tonight The Southeastern Ohio Black Lung Association meets at 7 30 in Glouster Eagles Hall.
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Cindy Jones
John Jones
Graham Drive
Athens County
Miss Jones
Athens
Ford
Robert Cupp
Cindy
Labor Coalition Backs Carter in Ohio Primary
A Southeastern Ohio labor coalition with about 20 000 members in the 10th District backs Jimmy Carter. Leaders from OEA United Mine Workers AFSCME UAW CWA and USW advocate Carter citing education bargaining and retirement benefits. Delegates include Brundige Weaver Lalich Anderson Kaiser Coen for June 8 vote.
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Ohio
Jimmy Carter
Ohio Education Association
United Mine Workers
American Federation of State
United Auto Workers
The
Communication Workers of America
United Steel Workers
Donald Borchert
Ohio University
Carter
Borchert
America
Gene Weaver
Eugene Brundige
Athens
OEA
Brundige
Weaver
Pete Lalich
Melissa Anderson
Kathryn Kaiser
George W. Coen
Candidates Night Thursday at Athens League of Women Voters event
The Athens League of Women Voters hosts Candidates Night Thursday at 7 30 p m in WOUB radio third floor studio. Attendees include candidates for 91st District state representative 4th District court of appeals and 10th Congressional District with questions from audience and callers.
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Athens League of Women Voters
Woub Radio
4Th District Court of Appeals
10Th Congressional District
Pat Light
League
Shelley Conrath
Messenger
Ohio League of Women
Republican Primary Paid for by Sheeter Committee
Paid political notice stating the June 8 1976 Republican primary is financed by the Sheeter Committee in Athens Ohio with Everett Ridge as chair and Robert Mathews as treasurer.
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Sheeter Committee
Everett Ridge
Robert Mathews
Athens
Ohio
Key to Education Is Learner Says
Dr. Burton J. Kreitlow, visiting distinguished professor, says the learner is the key in education and that adult education is expanding. He notes three learner groups, urges structural changes, and calls for faculty cooperation and outreach to grow continuing education at Ohio University.
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Anne Messereau
Burton J. Kreitlow
Ohio University
Kreitlow
Ohio State University
Krietlow
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Sands
the Athens Messenger
Southeastern Ohio Black Lung Association
Glouster Eagles Hall
Plains Wkt
Folger’s Instant Coffee
Jarepee
del Monte
Plains
del Monte Pears
Can
Kraft Cheese
Gerton
Gal
Loz
Pkg
Fabrice Softener
Bologna
Jeno
Plains Mkt
Geete
Labor Coalition
Court of Appeals
Judge Sheeter
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