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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1974

Page

7

Madam who runs Nevada brothel seeks state assembly seat

Beverly Harrell, owner of the Cottontail ranch a legal brothel 156 miles north of Las Vegas, announces her candidacy for the Nevada State Assembly as a Democrat. She argues prostitution should be legal, and aims to have federal lands turned over to the state for public use while promising tax contributions and a businesslike approach.

Patrick Arnold Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Beverly Harrell Nevada Harrell Reno Clark Washoe Bureau of Land Management

Abby Says They Should Help Dying Man In Need

Abigail Van Buren replies to letters about terminal illness. A dying man with limited mobility needs friends visiting now, not later, and readers should tailor visits to each case. The column also addresses phone etiquette at work and a quip about gold dentistry and funeral costs.

Abigail van Buren Abby Kansas

Athens Women Honored for Community Service by Club

Three Athens area women Pauline Franks Lois Deveau and Pat Light were honored at a reception for their service to people. Pauline Franks serves as a practical nurse at O Bleness Memorial Hospital and provides housing for low income students pursuing education while active with the Athens Christian Women's Club.

Peggy Parker Athens Area Cynthia Woodbeck Ohio University Women’s Club Pauline Franks Lois Deveau Pat Light Athens Christian Women’s Club

Athens Women Lead Community Service Efforts In Athens

Lois Deveau and Pat Light organize local clubs and serve on broad civic committees. Deveau drives the Athens County Red Cross chapter and supports PEO while volunteers with a summer North Carolina project. Light leads the League of Women Voters activities and serves on the Athens City School Board and Planned Parenthood board.

Richland Methodist Church Lois Deveau Pat Light Burton North Carolina Deveaus First United Methodist Church Athens Athens County League of Women Voters Athens City State League Educational Committee Ken Light Ohio University

Local Clubs Host Silent Auction and Horse Show Details

Area Club News reports the Federation Circle CCL hosts a year end meeting with silent auction proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Bar 30 showgrounds hosts the 1974 season’s first horse show with SECHEA rules and multiple classes led by judge Bill Allen. Albany Community Garden Club outlines spring bulb care and plans to assist radio programs and school events. Phi Mu Auxiliary honors graduating seniors with alumnae gifts and notes active club officers.

Federation Circle CCL David Klingaman Dwight Ferrer American Cancer Society James Fastley Mack Ellis Bar-30 Tuppers Plains Southeastern Ohio Horse Exhibitors’ Association Bill Allen Triple A Coolville Sechea Albany Community Garden Club Hazel Henson Henson Wath Alexander High School C.E. Stout George Bean Lowell Chase

Foster Grandparent Program Extends Grant in Ohio

A $400 805 contract in Marietta on May 1 funds the Foster Grandparent Program for another year. It covers 165 grandparents aiding institutionalized youth across 10 southeastern Ohio institutions, offering companionship and a richer social setting. A Carroll Tuscarawas Harrison county group recently spent three days in Washington D C touring Kennedy Center the White House and a White House Family Theatre presentation saluting May as Senior Citizen Month.

Marietta Corporation For Ohio Development Ohio Carroll, Tuscarawas Harrison Counties Washington D.C New York City Opera Kennedy Center White House

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