Final Primary Plans Reviewed By Board
Athens County Board of Elections finalizes plans for next Tuesday’s primary. A test election will run via Ohio University computers Saturday. Absentee ballot applications are due Thursday. The board will print extra final results, begins high school voter registration May 17, and may hire more workers to meet deadlines. A one year supply of blank ballots will be kept amid ballot cost concerns. A voter cancellation drive for OU students may occur for nonresidents.
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Athens County Board of Elections
William Howe
Ohio University
Tions
Howe
Elections Boards
Athens High School Art Show Award Winners
A 1000 plus crowd attended the sixth annual Athens High School art show with live bands and WOUB radio coverage. Judges from Ohio University awarded students in painting weaving prints batiking stage set design furniture refinishing stained glass silversmithing paper cutting ceramics and photography.
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Rick Tuttle Messenger
Athens High School
AHS
Woub Radio
Becky Ault
Kim Abeles
Ken Abeles
Charlene Ramaley
Jerry Kurko
Ohio University
Mark Eskey
Mark Burhans
Mike Crad
Laura Hess
Diane Erwin
Mike Leach
Helen Grueser
Tessa McCleary
Gary Keller
Randy Buck
Cherie Lawson
Lockwood Dewitt
Scott Good
Bob Culbert
Barb Klare
Kathy Elisar
Mark Kreider
Lora Clem
Joe Rudolph
Nannette Rorick
Dana Loomis
Katy Baird
Steve Geier
Lisa Higgins
Vicky Tong
Elaine Bricker
Martha Stricklin
Democratic candidate hosts CWA discussion on higher education funding
Jane Smith and her aide Jo Chapman met with Concerned Women of Athens at Smiths home to hear about funding concerns in Ohio higher education. CWA members noted Ohio’s rankings across different funding measures and urged support for affordable quality education for all Ohioans.
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Jane Smith
House of Representatives
Concerned Women of Athens
CWA
Ohio
Rapaport
Weather outlook with increasing clouds and cool nights
A forecast shows increasing cloudiness tonight with lows in the 40s to 50s and Thursday highs in the low 70s with a chance of rain. Yesterday's high was 82 and today's low is 47. month and year totals are given along with humidity, precipitation, and barometric pressure values. Meteorological data compiled by Ohio University geography department and observer C L Colmer.
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Ohio University Dept. of Geography
C. L. Colmer
U.S
Public hearing set on Little Salt Creek watershed project
Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Little Salt Creek Watershed Steering Committee will hold a public hearing May 30 in Jackson to review the watershed project. The 139 square mile area spans Jackson Pike Ross and Vinton counties and will consider planning assistance under the Small Watershed Act. Statements of support or opposition will be accepted at the hearing or by June 20 to Director William B Nye.
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Jackson
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Little Salt Creek
Pike
Ross
Vinton
Common Pleas
Jackson County
City of
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Ross Counties
William B. Nye
Fountain Square
Columbus
Ohio
Soil Stewardship Week Emphasizes Conservation Theme
Athens Conservation District leader Don Campbell announced May 19 to 26 as Soil Stewardship Week with the theme A Different Place. He cited energy shortages pollution and land-use changes as factors shaping responsible stewardship of natural resources.
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Don Campbell
Athens Conservation District
Campbell
America
Athens
National Soil Stewardship Advisory Committee
National Association of Conservation Districts
Commissioners Put West Bypass Decision On Hold
Athens County commissioners defer final recommendation on the West Bypass from The Plains to Route 682 near Armitage Road. Commissioner Helen Baker cited questions needing specific answers after a meeting with County Engineer Gerald Hann and consultant George Mara, including the use of State Issue I funds and total project costs.
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Athens County
Helen Baker
Gerald Hann
George Mara
Armitage Road
Hann
Ohio Department of Transportation
Harry Crewson
K T Crossen Post selects six delegates to Buckeye Boys State
The K T Crossen Post 21 American Legion announces six area high school juniors chosen to attend Buckeye Boys State at Ashland College June 13 to 21. Delegates include H Benne Kendall Jr Athens High School and Robert J Gall. Alternates and orientation details follow with sponsors from Rotary Kiwanis Sertoma 37th Division Veterans Assn and local clubs.
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American Legion
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Ashland College
Athens High School
H. Benne Kendall Jr
Rotary
Robert J. Gall
Kiwanis Club
Shade preschool registration for 1974 75 year
Registration for kindergarten in the 1974 75 school year will be at Shade Elementary on Wednesday May 8 from 9 to 11 in the gym. Bring birth certificate and immunization records. Nurses will review health records and answer questions. Children must be five by Oct 1 to enroll. First grade entrants needing kindergarten must register also. if not possible contact the principal in May.
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the Shade
Health Department
Maintenance Head Named for Hocking Conservancy District
Gerald Bentley of Nelsonville has been appointed maintenance superintendent for the Hocking Conservancy District effective April 15. He replaces Dwight Robinson who has resigned. Bentley has worked for the district since September 1971.
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Gerald Bentley
Nelsonville
Hocking Conservancy District
Donald W. Bumgardner
Dwight Robinson
Athens
Bentley
Conservancy District
Hydrogen Discovery by Henry Cavendish in 1766
Henry Cavendish identified hydrogen as a colorless gas in 1766. The finding marked a milestone in chemistry, establishing hydrogen as a distinct element and setting the stage for future study of gases and reactions.
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Henry Cavendish
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