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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1972
Page
2
The Federal Hocking Local District reports to the Ohio Department of Education that consolidation is a dirty word. The Findings from four district meetings with 99 teachers, parents, and officials show consolidation as a consistent topic though Superintendent Montgomery warns statements may reflect a vocal minority rather than the majority.
Citizens discussed limiting consolidation citing loss of unity and possible higher transport costs. A county unit system was proposed by some, with one superintendent and cooperative buying. Calls for greater local control, open discussions, executive sessions, fair tax distribution, local budgeting, and strengthened student rights and council structure were urged.
In the school personnel area the decision was made to adopt a statewide salary scale. The move aims to standardize pay across districts and reduce disparities.
The article stresses that Paretak structure is essential to ensure personal contact between teachers and students is not lost. The point highlights the need for consistent classroom interaction to maintain relationships and effective instruction.
NEW STRAITSVILLE The Miracle-Aires of Logan will sing Friday and Saturday at the Old Straitsville Baptist Church. An all day Sunday meeting includes lunch at noon and a 2 p.m. songfest with the Gospel-Aires. The Rev. Charles Turner is pastor and events are open to the public.
Dr. Carl G. Gustavson professor of history at Ohio University received the outstanding achievement award from the Augustana College Alumni Association during Alumni Day. Gustavson, a 1937 Augustana graduate with a PhD from Cornell, is an author and Fulbright lecturer with multiple honors. The report also notes Southeastern Ohio Retired Teachers gathering plans for an Oct. 4 meeting at Burr Oak State Park Lodge.
Officers for the regional Advisory Board of Family Planning of Southeast Ohio were elected in Gallipolis at the second quarterly meeting. Stewart Kaiser of Chesapeake was named chairman, with Mrs. Tim Cornell of Gallipolis as vice chair and Mrs. Louis Jindra of Oak Hill as secretary. Athens County reps Mrs. Arthur Clubok and Rev. Paul Johnson attended.
Local forecast shows cooler air with lows in the low 50s and high temps 65 to 70 for Thursday. A chance of showers tonight and a slow warming trend into the low 80s by weekend. National outlook calls for showers in the mid Atlantic and Northeast, with cooler northern states and warmer south. Data from Ohio University notes 9 a.m. humidity near 100 and rainfall this month totaling 2.40 inches.
Prudential Insurance announced 1971 disbursements in Ohio totaling about $238.39 million to living policy owners and beneficiaries, with a company record $3.36 billion disbursed nationwide that year. Ohio admitted assets reached roughly $1,271.1 million.
Albany Lodge No. 723 F and A M will hold a special meeting Thursday at 7 p m to admit three candidates as Entered Apprentices in a ceremonial session at the lodge hall.
Central Ave United Methodist Church hosts an informal Wednesday worship from 8 PM sing old and new hymns. Sermons allow questions each week for those who cannot attend Sunday or wish an additional service.
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