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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1977
Page
2
Arline Sklarek 41 wins $40,000 in the Ohio Lottery after buying a ticket hours before drawing. She carried three rabbits feet a horseshoe and a lucky spoon and purchased the ticket at a Lorain area supermarket on processing day. Her husband Louis works at Ford Lorain as material handling manager.
In Columbus 17 year old high school cheerleader Michelle Dorsett credits Gov James A Rhodes slogans for her mock state government victory on a campaign pushing more industry and welfare reform. She said women's liberation was not a major issue and campaigned on a corset slogan Burn your corset vote for Dorsett. In Cleveland officials warn 10 to 15 percent of elementary schools could close due to under occupancy as hearings on desegregation continue.
Locust Grove Oklahoma AP report says tracking dogs may fail to find the killer if scent is not picked up soon as authorities await evidence evaluation from Camp Scott where three Girl Scouts were found. Two girls were beaten in sleeping bags and one strangled. all three were sexually molested.
Premier Adolfo Suarez prioritizes tackling Spain's economic crisis as his UD C coalition nears a parliamentary majority. The spokesman says economic woes will be the main issue for the new government, with cross party support urged to address the crisis.
City of Athens publishes a federally funded brochure offering a walking tour of historic downtown sites and Ohio University landmarks from City Hall through Park Place and Court Street. The guide includes notes on City Hall, Fraternity Row, Baker Center, Cutler Hall, McGuffey and more with details like the 1899 Ping residence and City Hall opera house history. Copies available via the Athens Chamber of Commerce, local businesses, and the university campus.
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for the Jaycees Housing Corp to build a seven story 105 unit senior citizens complex near Elliott Street and Stimson Avenue in Galena. Variances cover height and required parking as the project seeks HUD and Ohio Housing Development Board funding with Section 8 subsidies. competition and legal action with Mid States Development Corp were noted.
Pete Couladis of Athens is named Outstanding Young Republican Man of the Year by the Young Republican National Federation. The 29 year old city councilman received the honor at the biennial convention in Memphis Tennessee last weekend for his active Young Republican service and elected offices held. Couladis was a candidate for the
Ohio University's informal Community Learner's Program has met with success in spring quarter. Residents may attend OU classes on a non credit basis for ten dollars per quarter, selecting from the regular catalogue. No OU enrollment required. Information from the Extension Division, Room 309 Tupper Hall, call 504-3361.
The Tri County Community Action Agency seeks a VISTA volunteer for the Head Start program with experience in early childhood education. Applications are available at the CAA office in Sugar Creek and the Perry County Service Center in New Lexington, due next Friday.
ODOT study reaffirms ruling that no traffic signal is needed at the Johnson Road Route 682 intersection in The Plains. Officials note seven minor accidents between 1972 and 1976 and cite sight distance as the main issue while adding cross roads and street signs to aid identification.
Mary Benson of Fairfield County was elected president of the 10th District Democratic Action Club at a Wednesday meeting. New officers include Wayne Macklin vice president and Mary Hackett secretary, with Mary Burnworth as treasurer. Executive committee members span Athens, Ironton, Fairfield and surrounding counties, led by speaker State Rep. Don Maddux, chair of the House Elections Committee.
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