Christian heritage urged to guide America into third century
Bishop Joel McDavid urged about 4,000 delegates at the United Methodist West Ohio Conference to rediscover the Christian spirit as America's path for the next century. He cited Arnold Toynbee that a nation’s vitality lasts about 200 years and called for renewal of loyalty to God and Jesus Christ alongside patriotism. The conference treasurer reported western Ohio churches contributed over $41 million for Christian work last year, averaging $107.56 per person with about $33 million staying in local communities.
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Lakeside
Ohio
America
Joel McDavid
Lakeland
Fla
United Methodist West Ohio Conference
Arnold Toynbee
Toynbee
God
Jesus Christ
James McCormack
McCormack
FBI Warns Firms and Public on Letter Bomb Threats
FBI Director Clarence M Kelley urges extreme caution as a series of mailed bombs targets seven corporations and a business executive in five major U S cities. Bombs were sent in Manila sized envelopes from Atlanta Texas and Texarkana Texas, injuring four women.
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New York
Washington
FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
Kelley
Manila
Atlanta
Tex
Texarkana
New York City
Merrill Lynch Inc
Bunge Corp
Bunge
Roger Noall
Manhattan
DuPont Co
Wilmington
Del
Exxon
Oakdale Friendship Circle Plans July Country Dinner Playhouse
The Oakdale Friendship Circle met at Mae Losey's home for the June gathering with Hilma Keating hosting. Plans were made to attend the Country Dinner Playhouse in July if reservations are secured. Peggy Gatchel to arrange and collect funds. summer meetings at 7 30 p m. Lunch for 12 members and guests followed a benediction. Readings and contests were held with Della Loomis and Betty Coffman in charge. Virginia Moore and Mae Losey won contests, Martha Harry the door prize. July meeting at Norma Carter's home with Teresa Moore and Martha Harry in charge of contests. readings to be brought by members.
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Jeffrey Watkins
Marie Williams
Ken Morrison
Susie Losey
Della Loomis
Betty Coffman
Virginia Moore
Mae Losey
Martha Harry
Norma Carter
Teresa Moore
Columbus Man Cited In Hocking County Crash
Donaldson 18 of Columbus was cited for reckless operation after his vehicle skidded 279 feet and struck a Rockbridge porch on County Road 10 about 1 56 a m Damage to the porch was listed as moderate. The report also notes a stolen white wrought iron chair valued at 30 and a damaged mailbox on Pleasant Valley Road.
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Logan
James Sterling Donaldson
Columbus
Rockbridge
Hocking County
Donaldson
Main Street
Esther Roop
Steve Cavote
Athens
Earl Parkins
Carbon Hill
Robert Ackers
Pleasant Valley Road
Motorcycle crash injures rider on West Carpenter Street
Pamela Parsons, 19, of Athens Route 3, suffered knee and elbow abrasions when the motorcycle she rode flipped during a test ride on West Carpenter Street Monday morning. Police said she tried to brake and lost control. treated by Athens Fire Department emergency squad.
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Pamela Parsons
Athens
West Carpenter Street
Athens Fire Department
Bomb mailed to Marathon Oil HQ larger than prior letters
FBI says the device in Findlay Ohio was placed in a large envelope and defused without incident. The package, opened on the Marathon building's fourth floor, prompted a police and FBI response and the closing of three floors while the bomb squad neutralized it.
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Findlay
Ohio
FBI
Marathon Oil Co
New York
Marathon
Texarkana
Tex
Lima
Merrill Lynch, Inc
Chicago
Wilmington
Del
Jacksonville Eagles Auxiliary Installs 1976 77 Officers
The Jacksonville Eagles Auxiliary held election and installation of new officers for 1976 77. Installed were Clarabelle Love junior past president Donna Shifflet president Joan Mecum vice president Becky Trace chaplain Ava Hogue conductor June Erdy secretary Norma Love treasurer Janet Courtney Norma Pallo Connie Olbers inside guard Neta Collins outside guard Florence Shifflet.
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Jacksonville
Jacksonville Eagles
Clarabelle Love
Donna Shifflet
Joan Mecum
Becky Trace
Ava Hogue
June Erdy
Norma Love
Janet Courtney
Norma Pallo
Connie Olbers
Neta Collins
Florence Shifflet
Swimming Program Planned
Logan reports the Red Cross will run Swim and Stay Fit at the city pool from 5:45 to 6:45 each weekday under Mrs Julie Proctor. Participants aim to swim 50 miles total, with initial three miles requiring 440 yards per visit and rest allowed. The program emphasizes health benefits and inclusivity for all capable swimmers.
Commissioners Not Meeting in Hocking County
Logan The Hocking County Commissioners meeting is canceled as Commissioner Bumgardner is on vacation and Commissioner Shaw is hospitalized. James McLain will hold regular courthouse hours for public business. Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge to exemplify entered apprentice degree at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.
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LOGAN
Hocking
Desegregation Ruling Appealed in Kentucky Schools
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on Louisville and Jefferson County desegregation plans. Attorneys challenged Judge Gordon's busing remedy as beyond the court's mandate, while questions arose about cluster transfers and how to achieve equity.
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Andy Lippman
Associated Press
Cincinnati
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Louisville
U.S. District Court
James Gordon
Jefferson County
John Fulton
Fulton
Gordon
Wade McCree
Board of Education
Henry Triplett
Boston
Pontiac
Mich
Robert Sedler
Anchorage
Sedler
Supreme Court
Helicopter Fire Fighting Demonstration Planned
MIDDLEPORT The Area Fire and Emergency Association will meet at Ravenswood Community Park at 7 p.m. for a helicopter water drop fire fighting demonstration by the Ohio Division of Forestry. The program highlights effectiveness in forest fire suppression. Earl Wolfe is Ravenswood fire chief.
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Middleport
Area Fire and Emergency Association
Ravenswood
Ohio Division of Forestry
Earl Wolfe
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