Melanie Stright Named Alexander Valedictorian
Melanie Jean Stright daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel H Stright of Athens Route 1 is named valedictorian at Alexander High School with a 4.0 GPA. Co salutatorians Terry McCauley and Gary Green both hold 3.958 averages and will speak at Sunday commencement. Stright plans Ohio University. McCauley and Green also aim for Ohio University and engineering or travel after graduation.
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Albany
Melanie Jean Stright
Daniel H. Stright
Athens Route 1
Alexander High School
Miss Stright
Terry McCauley
Maynard McCauley
Fullview Heights
Gary Green
E. H. Green
Athens
Jones
Albany High School
Jewel Jones
Judy Rowland
Norwalk
Hocking Technical College
Joan Mace Battled Weather To Finish Seventh In Angel Derby
Athens flyers Joan Mace and Mrs. Sammy McKay finished seventh of 55 in the Angel Derby from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale. Despite weather and headwinds, the team earned a trophy and planned the Powder Puff Derby in July, aiming for future success.
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Joan Mace
Ohio University
Mace
Sammy McKay
Ottawa
Canada
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Nolan
Charles St
Athens
McKay-Mace
McKay
Ft. Lauderdale Executive
Margaret Mead
Dorothy Waltz
California
Syracuse
N.Y
San Carlos
Calif
Tom’s River
N. J
Mrs. Mace
Mrs. McKay
Birthday License Renewal Reminder From AAA
The AAA urges drivers with a birthday this month to renew their licenses within 30 days to stay legally on the road. The notice promotes AAA benefits including Emergency Road Service travel guidance insurance and protection. Stop by 89 Columbus Road or call 593-7940 to join and learn more.
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AAA
Columbus Road
Jones Wins Investigator Job In Athens Police Civil Service
Sgt Theodore Jones leads the civil service exam for Athens police investigator with a high score. Mayor Barrett will appoint Jones to the new captain rank after certification by the Athens Civil Service Commission.
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Theodore Jones
Athens Police Department
Jones
Donald Barrett
Ronald DeVeau
Athens Civil Service Commission
Charley the Bear Recaptured at Merriman Ranch
Charley the bear escaped his cage at Merriman Ranch near Millfield Friday morning and was recaptured with the help of Athens County Deputy Robert Allen. The bear, moving to California once Humane Society transports him, acted for about 8:30 a.m. before crews secured him without injuries.
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Charley
Merriman Ranch
Millfield
Athens County
Robert Allen
California
Humane Society
Baptists To Honor Pastor On Anniversary
GLOUSTER The First Baptist Church marks the first anniversary of Pastor Rev. J E Watkins with the Rev Henry Key and the Middleport choir joining the observance. Mothers of the church were honored on Mothers Day with readings by Hazel Jenkins Faye Mayle Wilma Jenkins Joann Holmes and Karen Washington and gifts for oldest youngest and high maternity cases with a corsage from the Jacksonville Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Jacksonville Veterans of Foreign Wars
Jail Terms Given To OU Students
Ronald S. Beruta and Benjjmin Van Wye pled guilty to marijuana possession charges in Athens County Municipal Court. Each received 90 days in jail with 75 days suspended on good conduct, plus $200 fines and costs. Amy Pastore had 30 days suspended for obstructing an officer with a $25 fine.
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Ronald S. Beruta
Phillisburg
N.J
Benjjmin van Wye
N. Congress St
Athens
Ohio University
Roger Jones Jr
Athens County
Jones
Amy Pastore
Wharton Brook
Conn
Miss Pastore
Randolph Dunn
Perkins Hall
Broughton
Perkins
Bruce Hoblitzell
Woodward Ave
Clara Dean
Corning
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Melanie Stright
Alexander
Williard
Arline Church of Christ
DAR
McCauley
Science Foundation
Green
Esther M. Hudnall
Sharon Gabriel
Susan Rist
Sarah Kincade
Earl F. Mathews
Earl F. Mathews, Inc
John J. Lavelle
Robert S. Mathews
Clyde Beasley
Robert Windle
Baker Center
DeVeau
Ptl
David Cunningham
Cunningham
Ohio
Baptists
Sheriff's Deputies
OAKS
Golf Course
Ariel
Marting’s Sportswear
Allen
Stimson
A&p
Bankamericard
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