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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1971
Page
5
Cub Scouts of Pack 53 meet to learn fire dangers. Den 6 and Den 5 win the Firemen Save My Child contest by tying knots. A forest fire film is shown and scouts wear red hats while singing Smokey the Bear. Den chiefs and numerous advancement and service stars are announced. A Christmas party is planned for next month’s meeting.
An open invitation to a free electronic hearing test at the Highlands Motel 420 W Union St Athens on Friday November 19 from 1 to 5 pm. The visit includes ear diagrams and explanations of hearing loss and new electronic aids, with Beltone arranging alternative times if needed.
The Massachusetts Legislature sent to Gov. Francis W. Sargent a bill removing the public drunkenness offense and creating detox centers. Sargent supports the measure which won final House approval on a 1974 roll call and Senate voice vote. The plan treats alcoholism as a disease and establishes a state Division of Alcoholism.
James A. Brooks to be installed as worshipful master of Paramythia Lodge 25 F and AM in a 7 30 p m Saturday ceremony at the Athens Masonic Temple. Other new officers include R Dale Channell senior warden Roger A Wiseman junior warden Hanson B Martin treasurer Glenn L Atkinson secretary Wayne P Williams chaplain Sylvester I Bastian senior deacon Richard P McKinstry junior deacon Frank Shumway Jr senior steward George H Perry junior steward Marion P Schroeder ryler George E Dresher lodge education officer Ira W Burnfield trustee.
Sen Edward W Brooke a black Republican from Massachusetts says it will not be long before a black becomes vice president and 1972 could be the year He says he has not been approached by President Nixon but would be honored to be the running mate if offered Rep Gerald Ford has mentioned Brooke as a possible mate in speeches nationwide
A handy booklet with dozens of tips on home plumbing is available for 25 cents plus an 8 cent stamp. Write to the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Information Bureau at 35 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Ill. 60601 for a copy.
The Vinton County FFA will sponsor a wrestling event Saturday at Vinton County High School gym. Headlining matches pit the Masked Blue Angels against Hank and Roger West, a 510 pound and 520 pound total versus their opponents. Semi final features Frank Pickens of Columbus vs Glenn Rinehart of Chillicothe. Tickets cost 2 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for children under 12.
Dr. Richard E. Guggenheim of the Ohio Department of Liquor Control announced that all state liquor stores and agencies will be closed November 25 in observance of Thanksgiving Day, a legal holiday for state employees. Stores will reopen at their usual times on November 26.
Logan Goodyear plant employees walked off their jobs ahead of a 4 p.m. Thursday strike deadline set by Local 744 United Rubber Workers. Workers complained the union had not communicated with members while negotiations continued with company officials.
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