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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1967

Page

3

Course Aims to Correct Spelling in Eight Week Sessions

The eight week sessions began Monday to improve grammar spelling vocabulary and office management for D U office staff. Ron ald Lydykins assistant director of student activities notes the course targets spelling errors and says the class enrollment includes four secretaries and office workers at Motors in Detroit this fall. the program will be followed by advanced six week courses later in the summer.

Ronald Lydykins Motors Detroit D.U

City Opens Bids for Athens Fire Sub-station

Bids for the Athens fire department sub-station will be opened at noon on July 5. The project at 454 Richland Ave was on a site bought in 1965 for 29,500 dollars after moving a house this week. The council allocated 80,000 dollars in the 1967 appropriation to fund the building, designed by Clark Millman and Smothers.

Athens Fire Department City Service Dwight Robinson Richland Ave Loc Clark, Millman and Smothers

Probate judge Harold Rose elected Athens County Bar president

Probate Juvenile Judge Harold Rose has been elected the new president of the Athens County Bar Association. The vice president is Lowell Howard, an Ohio University business law professor, and Edward Rose, Athens attorney, is the secretary-treasurer. Lawrence Worstell, Athens, is the retiring bar association president.

Harold Rose Athens County Bar Association Lowell Howard Ohio University Edward Rose Athens Lawrence Worstell Bar Association

Point Girl Wins Trip to Washington in Contest

Linda Darlene Shiflet the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Shiflet a winner in Rep Ken Hechlers Week in Washington contest will visit the nation's capital the week of June 25 to study a congressman's work with staff and review major legislation. She attends Point Pleasant High School. Cheshire James Edward White 16 was injured in a Route 7 motorcycle crash Wednesday night and is being treated at Holzer Hospital for facial contusions and back lacerations with good condition.

Point Pleasant Linda Darlene Shiflet Jack Shiflet Ken Hechler Washington Nation Hechler Miss Shifler Point Pleasant High School Cheshire James Edward White Holzer Hospital

FHA Office Closes for Meeting in Chillicothe

The Farmers Home Administration office at 77 E State St will close June 28 and 29 for a staff FHA meeting in Chillicothe. It reopening June 30 and then closing again until July 5, with hours 8 am to noon upon resumption.

Farmers Home Administration E. State St FHA Chillicothe

DAV Officers to Be Installed Friday at DAV Home

Newly elected officers of Disabled American Veterans will be installed Friday at 8 p.m. at the DAV Home on East State Street. Re elected commander for the chapter is Robert P. Carsey. Installed with him will be C. J. Josten adjutant treasurer John James first vice commander Neal Petty second vice commander and Franklin Blackford service officer. Also on the Friday schedule is election of delegates and alternates to the state convention and a dinner for all members.

DAV E. State St Robert P. Carsey C. J.josten John

Thornton Family Reunion Set at Krodel Park

The annual Thornton family reunion for S. G. and Bertha Thornton descendants will be held Sunday, June 25 at Krodel Park, starting at 11 a.m. Attendees are asked to bring a picnic basket dinner.

Point Pleasant Thorton S. G Bertha Thornton Krodel Park

Athens Kiwanis Recognizes Young Swimmers at Crystal Pool

The Athens Kiwanis Club awarded achievement patches to many young swimmers for progress. Turtle patches went to a large group including Lee Lucas Dan Quinn Sandra Hawk and more. Tadpole and frog patches were also distributed to several participants with names listed.

Athens Michael Warner Mandy McDade Carol Smith Ann Armbruster Brian Mayer Kirk Porter Beth Warner Bruce Steele Clare Alesch Doris McKinley Sam Spofforth Mark Mahaffey Mark Burson Jim Berez Mercilyn Brient Cathy Hart D. H. Nicholson Cathy Ley Brent Jarvis David Douglas Michael Arbell Bonita Wilson Robert Hickson Debbie McKinley Stanley Huffman Jack Mahaffey Steve Cola Karen McKinley Bill Irvine Mike Hawk Todd Blackledge Metra Smith Marshal Rowe Lynn Schneider Randy Lewis Karin Enlow Rod Blackledge John Halterman Jim Halterman Aaron Ellis Lewis Flum Richard Winksler Kris Graham Darcy Gingerich David Harris Kevin Gingerich Mary Jo Quirk Mathew Moore Rhonda Williams Jacala Mills Rebecca Hallinger

Electa Circle Plans Projects At Meeting

Electa Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs Charles Searles home to discuss special projects. The group planned school lunch support infirmary residents and shut ins with a covered dish supper on the patio and prayers and devotions led by Mrs Tony Fowler and Mrs Manning Klees.

Middleport Electa First Baptist Church Charles Searles Tony Fowler Paul Smart Manning Klees Esther Weinscht Mather School Beaufort S. C Frances Beards Jacob Turner Frank Cheesebrew Manning Kloes B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of the Church

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