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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1968

Page

3

Title I Fund Use Explained

Joseph B. Gerwood reports Athens County Coordinator William Elmore explains Title I funds. The program began under the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 to aid local public schools with new instructional programs for students whose needs are unmet by regular schooling. It also funds health services guidance counseling and summer enrichment, with reading identified as the greatest need.

Joseph B. Gerwood Athens County William Elmore Elmore Trimble Hollister Glouster Coolville Amesville Alexander Shade Waterloo Ohio State Department of Education

AHS Band Meeting Discusses Music Goals and Funding

Athens High School band leaders and Boosters met to address the music program’s challenges and plans. Superintendent Sam Henderson cited instructor shortages and tight budgets, stressing parent involvement as key to growth and noting benefits of music as student enrichment.

Athens High AHS Sam Henderson Athens Henderson Robert Lifsey Athens Band Boosters Liffey

Loan Plans To Be Topic In Hollister Meeting

John Yates a housing specialist from the Tri County Community Action Committee will speak at a Hollister area meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Hollister grade school He will discuss possibilities of home improvement loans economic opportunity loans and loans for new structures The meeting is open to the public.

Glouster John Yates Tri- County Community Action Committee Hollister Yates

Chauncey Officials Convene to Discuss Budget Plans

Chauncey county ministers meet in Nelsonville from 5 to 7 p.m. Chauncey Christian Church official board gathers at 7 p.m. to prepare the 1969 budget. Chauncey Boy Scouts meet at 7 30 p.m. All events target local governance and community planning.

Nelsonville Chauncey Christian Church Official Board

Council probes Halloween incident handled by deputies

A father criticized police handling of an incident involving two youths suspected of vandalism after a church party. William Henry urged the village council to investigate and prevent repeats, calling for better notice to families and appointments of special deputies for future duties. The meeting also approved a new clerk salary, city bills, and reported village truck readiness. Floyd Vincent was hospitalized after a 8:50 a.m. illness emergency call.

Chauncey William Henry Main Street John Ley Sycamore St Henry Ley

Silver Star Awarded Posthumously To Local GI Campbell

The Silver Star was awarded posthumously to Marine Cpl. Donald A. Campbell of Glouster Route 1 for actions in Vietnam. Ceremonies Saturday on the village square were led by Mayor Thomas Williams Jr. with the Glouster High School band, local veterans groups, and Campbell’s family in attendance. The citation was read by Major Degennaro from Columbus military headquarters and presented to Campbell’s widow. flags flew at half mast.

Glouster Cpl Donald A. Campbell Campbell Vietnam Thomas Williams Jr Glouster High School Ladonna Vaughn Jim Sprott Jor Degennaro Columbus Homer E. Campbell Johnston Hainley McCann Frederick Post 414 American Legion Frank Grubbs Legion Auxiliary VFW

Thanksgiving History Talk at Glouster WSCS Meeting

Mrs Willis Blower spoke on Thanksgiving origins and how the holiday evolved during a WSCS gathering at the Glouster Methodist Church home of Mrs David Cox on Broad Street. She traced its 1621 Plymouth roots to its 1941 congressional establishment as a fourth Thursday observance. Plans for church cleanup days and a family night were announced, with hosts named for coordination and refreshments served by Mrs Cox and co-hostess Mrs B R Angle.

Glouster Willis Blower WSCS Glouster Methodist Church David Cox Broad Street Plymouth George Washington James Madison Congress Richard Guinther Blower Harold Wilson

Yoga Lessons From Satchidananda Assistants In Athens

Swami Satchidananda of the Integral Yoga Institute will send two assistants to Athens for a three day program open to the university and town. The schedule includes a Wednesday lecture at Baker Center Ballroom, yoga instruction at the Cellar Door, and an open Friday discussion. Funding comes from donations and aims to promote self discipline and health through Hatha Yoga under skilled guidance.

Swami Satchidananda Integral Yoga Institute of New York Ceylon Athens Baker Center Ballroom N. College St Rickert Satchidananda

Italian Professor Will Visit Ohio University

Italian economist Dr. Tullio Bagiotti of Padua will be a Kennedy Visitor at Ohio University Wednesday through Friday. He is to lecture at 8:15 p.m. Thursday in Room 240 Bentley Hall on the technological gap between the U S and Europe. He will meet students and faculty across history languages economics and business administration and will conduct a seminar for the Economics Department.

Tullio Bagiotti University of Padua Italy Ohe University U. S Europe Bentley Hall Economics Bagiotti Bocconi University Milan U.S Rockefeller Johns Hopkins University University of California At Berkeley Columbia University International Review of Economics and Business Ohio University

Belk-Simpson expands two Court Street departments

Belk-Simpson in Athens enlarges two departments after leasing space in an adjoining building. The shoe department moves to 19 S Court St formerly Economy Loan Co., freeing main store floor space for small nations patterns and fabrics. Storage and stock rooms gain five second floor rooms. expansion continues with new fixtures and signs arriving soon. The firm has served the Athens area for 14 years.

Belk Simpson Court St Joseph B. Kelly S. Court St Economy Loan Co Small Nations, Patterns and Fabrics Kelly Seth Lewis Thelma Linscott the Plains Mabel Martin Athens Belk-Simpson

Retail Stores in New York City Surpass 85,000

New York City houses more than 85,000 retail stores, a figure exceeding the combined totals of Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, and Maryland. The data highlights NYC's vast retail footprint and market scale.

New York City Alabama Arizona Kansas Maryland

Halloween party hosted by MC Club in Chauncey

Mrs. Shirley Ross entertained the MC Club with a Halloween party. Past member Mrs. Lenora Way was welcomed back. Guests included Mrs. Jo Ann Barnhart and Mrs. Anna Mae Frazee. Prizes went to Mrs. Jean Ball, Mrs. Cora Stanley and Mrs. Barbara Canter. Next meeting at Mrs. Jack Pennell’s home on Nov 19.

Chauncey Shirley Ross MC Club Lenora Way Jo Ann Barnhart Anna Mae Frazee Jean Ball Cora Stanley Barbara Canter Jack Pennell

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