Athens Chamber Expands to Include Retail Merchants Division
At a monthly luncheon, Athens Chamber of Commerce directors voted to merge the Athens Retail Merchants Association into the chamber. The new division will use the chamber office, handle its own dues, budget, and promotions, with pro rated office costs. Anse Cates and George A. Drach will organize the group. a chair may come from the chamber board. The board approved a 7,800 budget for 1972 73 and expects 10,440 in dues receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Ohio University Inn
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Athens
Chamber
Anse Cates
Logan’s
Cates
George A. Drach
Stanley
David A. Horr
A&p
Carol Lee Snack and Pastry Shop
Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc
Domino’s Pizza
Domino’s West
James Halterman
DDS
Highlander Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Mathews’ Classic Cars
Ohio State Optical Co
Dale Sanders, Inc
Datsun
Spreading Oaks Trailer Park
Robert L. Savage
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Variety Show Aims to Fund New Squad Ambulance
A two hour stage show titled Varieties of 1972 will raise money for a Coolville Emergency Squad ambulance serving Athens Meigs and Washington Counties. The June 24 event at Federal Hocking High School Stewart features Bob Mason puppets Ed Sullivan veteran and Gunsmoke Death Valley Days actor with local acts including Spencer Kids Darla Fox Dance Studio dancers Judy Riggs Twirlers and Andrew Hardy Dancers. Tickets available from squad members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Bob Mason
Coolville
Federal Hocking High School
Athens
Meigs
Washington
Spencer
Mrs
Harley Spencer
Parkersburg
W. Va
Darla Fox Dance Studio
McConnelsville
Andrew Hardy
Glouster
Riggs
Diana Guthrie
Cindy Patterson
Louann Newell
Joann Fick
Mandy Rose
Marcia Carr
Betsi Amsbury
Teresa Carr
Emily Hardy
Billie Jo Thomas
Monica Lynn Thomas
Beth Ann Devol
James Norton
Kim Jones
Cindy Downs
Jackie Border
Charles Hardy
Christy Carey
Roberta Bendervitch
Elaine Moore
Andy Hardy
Roberts Elected To Rotary Post In Houston
Carl H. Roberts of Athens was elected district governor for Rotary District 669 for 1972-73 at the International Convention in Houston. He leads 32 clubs across Ohio and nearby communities and has held multiple leadership roles in education and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Carl H. Roberts
Athens
Rotary
Athens Club
Roberts
Ohio University
National Education Association
United
Rotary International
Roy D. Hickman
Birmingham
Ala
International Organization
Lake Placid
N.Y
Gardner Speaker For ROTC Rites
Col. Glenn H. Gardner Retired served as principal speaker for 27 ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants in the Army at Memorial Auditorium. Dr. Don M. Flournoy presided, Rev. Charles Brashear gave the invocation, and Col. John M. Nolan administered oaths. Cadets include Russell R. Miller and Michael R. Wigal, both Athens High School 1968 graduates designated as distinguished military graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn H. Gardner
Ohio University
Don M. Flournoy
University College
Memorial Auditorium
Charles Brashear
First Baptist Church
John M. Nolan
Russell R. Miller
Benton D. Miller
N. Congress St
Michael R. Wigal
F. Ralph Wigal
Clearview
Athens High School
Miller
Adjutant General’s Corps
Wigal
Recycling Center Reopens At Athens Airport Hangar
The Athens Recycling Center reopens Friday at the old Ohio University airport on E State Street. It will operate Fridays and Saturdays through summer accepting glass separated by color, metal, newspapers, and corrugated cardboard. Volunteers are needed to man the hangar. Rich Fisher at 413 Baker Center leads the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio University
E. State Street
E. State
Rich Fisher
Baker Center
Athens teacher joins NSF summer institute in consumer economics
Jeannine Stenson of Nelsonville leads a cohort of 40 secondary teachers at Ohio University for a five week summer institute from June 19 to July 21. The program, funded by the National Science Foundation, provides stipend and tuition and is directed by Dr. Roman F. Warmke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio University
Jeannine Stenson
Nelsonville
National Science Foundation
NSF
Roman F. Warmke
Police Investigate Hit-Skip Crash in Point Pleasant
City police investigated a hit skip in the Point Clinic parking lot causing about 250 dollars in damage. An unidentified vehicle struck Ronald Messick’s parked car in Gallipolis Ferry while empty. No injuries or citations reported as of now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Point Clinic
Ronald Messick
Gallipolis Ferry
Peterson Leaving Athens for Arizona Professorship
Dr. Daniel Peterson, associate professor of special education at Ohio University, will depart Athens in September for a similar role at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Since arriving in 1966 after a PhD from Missouri, he has led area programs, aided Friends of Children's Services, chaired the Joy School Board, and served on the March of Dimes campaign, the Beacon School Board, and eight county efforts for handicap children. He and his wife Judy have two children, Julie and Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Peterson
Ohio University
Athens
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff
Ariz
Peterson
University of Missouri
Friends of Children’s Services
Joy School
Chesterhill
March of Dimes Here
Beacon School Board
Rockhurst College
Kansas City
Dr. Peterson
University of Missouri At
Judy
Julie
Lloyd
Second Annual Horse Sale Set for June 23 at Albany Route 50
The Athens Livestock Sales event returns for a second year on June 23 at the Route 50 barn near Albany. The evening includes a 6 p.m. tack sale until 9 p.m. when the horse auction begins. All horses sell by consignment. a North Carolina tack dealer will offer items and horse trailers will be shown by Mr and Mrs Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Livestock Sales, Inc
Route 50
Albany
Shirley Harvel
North Carolina
Dale
Flood Relief Campaign Set for South Dakota Victims
Athens County Red Cross opens a 5 million relief drive with a 930 dollar local quota. Contributions go to 132 N Congress St Stanley. Auctioneer Herb Dawkins. clerks Mary Hanning Darla Stanley. tack room Gilbert Coen. office workers Helen Johnson Melva Coen. Ringman C E Sheridan. horses checked by Mort Clench Richard Harrel. Restaurant will serve a large crowd. last year food ran out by 8 pm but auction continued to midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Red Cross
South Dakota
Charles McVey
N. Congress St
Clench
Richard Harrel
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Bob Sager
Mason
Bananaza
Judy Riggs
Pomeroy Area
Sager
Rotary Post
Wellston
West Lafayette
Westerville
Whitehall-Bexley
Zanesville
Gardner
Manila
Guam
Tokyo
AHS
Arizona
Aramis
New York
John Barker
Carlton Press, Inc
Fifth Avenue
Marting’s Men’s
Dad
Pee RY
Marting’s Sweet Shop
Marting’s Gifts
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