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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1973
Page
4
Athens City Schools face cash flow gaps as the county auditor has not yet sent half year tax settlement funds. On Monday the school board approved borrowing to cover month end payroll if the delay persists.
The New Haven First Church of God Woman's Missionary Society held its annual Spiritual Birthday Observance led by Delores Taylor with the theme Born to Grow. Participants read scriptures, a duet was performed, and last year's National Spiritual Birthday offering of 16658.70 funded missions. Refreshments followed the meeting.
Kyger society notes report several visits by residents and relatives including Mrs. Michael Schubert in Columbus and Mrs. Muriel Spires in Pensacola. The Sisson family vacationed in Florida with Wayne Sisson and Robert Hart. Additional items note a Liberty West Virginia property sale and loans for district expenses with four percent interest if needed.
Three Hocking Technical College graduates and current employees have been promoted, says president Dr. John H. Light. Terry Begley of Nelsonville becomes records coordinator. Sandra Waits, Lancaster Route 4, is named computer programmer. J. William Hill advances to admissions and financial aids officer.
Airmen William R. Lower J. C. Larry Steinbrink and Clark R. Truax Jr. graduate at Keesler AFB and await assignments while J. C. Steinbrink arrives at Tyndall AFB. Sgt. Charles L. Yocum Jr. receives a rank promotion in Charleston AFB. Dwight D. Smart reports to Charleston Me. The board dismisses head football coach Gerald Inbody and reviews Morrison Elementary funding amid Title I concerns. It approves 11 new teachers and several staff moves for East Morrison and The Plains, plus resignations and retirements.
Lutheran Church Women of St Paul's held a fellowship dinner at Renaissance Ravenswood. Garden Club met at Edna Roush home with Velma Roush as co host. Ramona Nease visited Irene McGrew. Pre synod meeting attended by John Haeberle Robert Hall and Irene McGrew. William Russell attended Grayson Ky college exercises. niece and nephew Danny Evans and spouse received degrees. Evans to preach in New Mansville W Va. Edith Shoff Doris Barlow visited William Russell. Ray Boston returned from Florida winter. Clayton Athey returned from trips to Florida California Kansas. Marie McConnell named summer supervisor for Chauncey and The Plains playgrounds. Brent Saunders hired as assistant varsity football coach. Contract with Standard Oil for middle school heating oil. Public hearing on tentative budget set July 12 at 11 a.m. in superintendent's office. Maryetta Goldsberry hired payroll clerk for July 23. Textbook list adopted. Budget shows remaining balance of 261 573.37 with 186 644.94 in general fund.
Ten year old Brad Witmer, a fifth grader at East Elementary, learned about people through his Messenger route earning 166 dollars and 15 cents in profits last June. He has 56 daily and 53 Sunday customers and plans to keep saving, his parents say.
The Vinton County commissioners announced 58 youths from low income families will work this summer earning 1.60 dollars per hour for up to 234 hours. Funds come from a federal grant and assignments include clearing the junior fairgrounds and later airport maintenance under supervision by schools, townships, county officials, and agencies. The delay in ambulances ordered for emergency medical service was noted with James N. Blower and William Taylor addressing the panel.
Services for Handicapped Children director Robert L. Weinfurther announced $107,000 in federal funds for the 1973-74 SHC project. The money, approved by the Ohio Department of Education Division of Special Education, supports the PPDC and IRC in Athens with satellite sites in Marietta and Rio Grande. The program aims to develop vocational training, early childhood centers, parent involvement, and a long range plan through 1980 for 32 counties served.
Dr Rex Smith director of Otterbein United Methodist Camp Logan was guest speaker at Glouster and Trimble Churches. He administered Holy Communion with Rev Wilbur Boyer assisting. The sanctuary was redecorated by volunteers and the pastor thanked helpers.
The district announced the last six weeks honor roll for Federal Hocking Middle School. Sixth grade honorees include Sandy Barker Teresa Barnhart Pam Brooks Greg Coen Jeff Cullum Connie Fisher Debbie Flowers Craig Gould Lavonda Guess Trennia Johnson Bonnie Mayle Kathy Robson Paul Rockswold Cathy Russell Debbie Spencer Dietra Tabler John Wolfe. Seventh grade names feature Beverlee Antle Ja queline Boggs Judy Boyer Pam Coe Mary Coen Judy Conrad Gladys Cunningham Nancy Day Jim Dillinger Albert Green Ray Harrah Beth Hart Carl Johnson Ann McLaughlin Tammy Murphy Brenda Russell Brian Starling Rena Wartz Jessica Smith John Thompson Nancy Williams. Eighth grade recipients include Ann Beha Debbie Boggs Janet Borchard Paula Boyer Janice Bradley Rocky Brunty Brenda Butcher Joe Butcher Elaine Cable Tammy Chapman Tracy Duckler Penny Daugherty Sherry Dunfee Kenda Eddy Sam Farley Kellie Garrett Richard Green Angela Hanson Kim Hart Ronnie Hart Connie Hensley Kathy Householder Charlene Jarvis Valerie Koker Lee Leonard Robert Lipscomb Sharlyn Locke Bobbi Jo Mahorney Penny Mayles Jim Norton Donald Poston Jean Robinson Howard Simpson Lisa Smeeks Julie Smith Craig Sweeney Kim Weiner Eddie Whan Leesa Wright.
The Shong- Way-Shitur factory in Whitefish Bay has opened with mink coats and hats among its products. Officials say the plant should employ about 40 of the 387 Ojibway Indians on the reserve.
A marshmallow roast and bicycle safety parade will be held at 6 30 p m Thursday at Highland Park. Children will decorate bicycles and display them in a parade to demonstrate proper safety rules used in bike riding. Parents and residents are invited to attend.
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