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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1977
Page
5
Ruth Seaman submitted a resignation to county commissioners effective July 1 ending a 32 year tenure as auditor. She began in 1945 and was elected to the post in 1970, leaving with nearly two years left in her term. She plans retirement to relax and travel.
Anita Bryant faces fresh backlash as gay rights demonstrators protest her Norfolk appearance and supporters urge San Antonio trips. More than 3,000 advocates rallied in New York against the Miami repeal, while Provincetown motels remove orange juice citing her campaign.
Alexander Board of Education received more than 40 applications for the superintendent job vacated by Raymond Brooks. The board plans to screen applicants in house, aiming to start by July 1, with few local applicants among the pool.
Ohio University will grant honorary degrees at Saturday’s commencement to four individuals including Appalachian writer Jesse Stuart and cancer researcher Dr. Ariel Hollinshead. Also honored are Vernal Riffe and Stephen Fuller. Stuart, a prolific author, will receive a doctor of humane letters for his portrayal of Appalachian life and contribution to regional pride. Hollinshead will receive a doctor of science for her virus and cancer research and leadership in women in science.
Ruth Seaman resigns as county auditor with the Republican Central Committee to appoint replacements this summer. City auditor job in Athens to go to Margaret Topping, 46, who says she is qualified and has votes on the central committee. Pete Couladis remains leading county auditor candidate with Ellsworth Holden and OU members showing interest. Shipman notes possible other candidates. Nuzum resigns as city auditor for a government liaison post with the Ohio Department of Transportation. selection to occur between July 5 and 15 per law.
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