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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1974
Page
5
Athens Chamber of Commerce directors vote unanimously to back Ohio Board of Regents funding for higher education and advocate continuation of federal revenue sharing. Mayor Barrett notes expiration next year and signs from Hocking Tech students to line city highways.
At a breakfast, Mrs. James E Bridgewater announced the individual division goal of 8500 for the 1975 United Appeal campaign. Four captains and teams will pursue the target, including members such as Mrs. Jack Anastas and Mrs. James Leach. Bridgewater cites her experience with Athens County Children Services and service on the statewide Citizens Committee for Ohio Childrens Services.
Democrat candidate Mrs. Smith labels Rep. Claire Ball’s suit against the state auditor and treasurer over highway interest monies as a political move. Ball argues the suit is a last resort. Gertrude Donahey says she was not approached. Gov. Gilligan and the General Assembly defend the authority to use interest income.
Cub Scout Pack 71 held its first meeting at West Elementary School. Wally Cline received a two year pin and outdoorsman and naturalist pins, and Sean McDaniel earned outdoorsman and naturalist pins. Webelos presented a skit. Marion Crawley listed a contact for joining: 593-7916.
Rain forced Amesville Amesville Rural Fire Department to cancel last Sunday's tractor pull. The event is rescheduled for this Sunday near the old depot with stock tractors in 5000, 7000, and 9000 pound classes and a modified 7000 pound class. Weighing runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and contests start at 1 p.m. Refreshments available.
A 1 p.m. Sunday meeting at the Glouster Eagles Hall invites working miners, disabled or retired workers, and widows. Donald Nunley of the United Mine Workers clarified eligibility while Harry Smith of the Tri-County Community Action Agency announced the association formation.
A Saturday night event at Chauncey Elementary School gym begins at 8 p.m. with the folk music of Milena performed by Mimi Hart Ethan Greene Bill Mullins and Milena Miller followed by square dancing to Eric Wright and his band. Proceeds support Chauncey Day Care Center. Adults 1.50 children under 12 0.50. Tickets at the door center or Tri-County CAA.
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