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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1973
Page
3
Ohio residents may submit a slogan for the 1974 Ohio State Fair with a grand prize including Columbus motel lodging, $150, 12 day admission per family member, 30 ride tickets and grandstand seats on Aug 24. Ten finalists chosen. entries due by Jan 15, 1974, with postmark deadline and reception by Feb 1.
Ten Albany pupils earned all A's for the first nine weeks, announced principal William O. Elmore. The list includes multiple eighth seventh and sixth graders such as Marsha Turner Robert Hannon Cynthia Lehman Amy Lehman Joyce Coen and others.
Central Ohio Red Cross reports a record 6250 units collected. Margaret Carney says the tally supports six open heart surgeries and other needs. The Red Cross contributed $25000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross for Middle East relief and will keep serving service members as possible.
State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson announced local government fund payments to Ohio counties with monthly fluctuations from 3.5 percent tax collections. Largest area payments went to Vinton, Meigs, and Hocking counties, with other allocations including Athens, Gallia, Perry, and New Lexington. Also noted are Athens County quota, a Lions Club meeting, and minor traffic-related fines.
Vandals broke into Trimble Local Elementary School Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Athens County Sheriff's Department is investigating though no report was filed yet. A custodian found the break in and noted desks were searched but nothing of value missing.
Lions District 13K leader Howard Hosher will address Athens Lions Club at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Ohio University Inn. The Hebron attorney and former Licking County assistant prosecutor will discuss Lions services worldwide and community roles.
An Ohio University staff member Thomas Smith leads a new committee with Athens County residents to design and coordinate programs for the 1976 national American Revolution Bicentennial. OU President Claude R. Sowle appointed members including faculty and administration from Athens and Nelsonville, with county and city representatives named.
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