New ATCO Facility Expands Athens Sheltered Workshop
The Athens County Sheltered Workshop moves to a larger Shafer Street building four times its former size. Administrators and officials praise the new space, noting jobs for clients include stamping for Litton Industries and packaging for Kentucky Fried Chicken. The facility emphasizes sheltered industry with contracts to boost earnings and community integration, continuing a growth path started after 1957 with Beacon School.
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Shafer Street
Alpar
Harry Sands
Beacon School
Kliner
Litton Industries
Litton
AORTA
Athens County
Salk Advice Links Family Teamwork to Sports Participation
Dr Salk explains that a child’s approach to team sports reflects family team experiences. He says fair play and cooperation in family projects build self esteem and team skills while rivalry harms cooperation. The letter discusses ethics in school sports, gender equality, and a church homecoming in Dyesville.
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Dr. Salk
Women Adult Activities Class Leads Athens County Training Effort
The Athens Messenger reports a women adult activities class directed by Robert Talcott as part of the Athens County Training Program. The program is funded by a county tax levy, school reimbursements for children, and donations with a renewal request for a tax levy plus a half mill to replace expiring federal funds and offset rising costs.
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Robert Talcott
Athens County
Kliner
Reading tips to prevent fires and save lives
Abby Van Buren urges readers to study fire facts from past fires and adopt safety. She cites 11,900 U.S. fire deaths last year and offers practical steps: extinguish cigarettes, keep matches away from children, check wiring, store oily rags, install fire extinguishers, have a drill, sleep with doors closed, and use windows for escape if a door is hot.
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U.S.A
Canada
Coolville PTO Beginns Year With Teacher Introductions
The Coolville PTO held its first meeting of the year with principal Mrs. Sandra Knapp introducing teachers. Officers named include co-presidents Carl and Rosa Lee Klingenberg, Linda Levy as vice president, Carol Martin as second vice president, Jane Leonard secretary, and Sharon Householder treasurer. Plans covered an Oct 19 year sale and Nov 9 fall carnival, with an Oct 21 open house. An elderly note lists former Athens resident Mrs. Ona Osborne residing in Hospitality Home West, 1384 Monroe Drive, Xenia, Ohio 45385.
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Coolville
Ona Osborne
Athens
Hospitality Home West
Monroe Drive
Xenia
Ohio
Lobbyist Urges Unity Within Women's Group
Dr. Marie Pfeiffer a lobbyist for the American Association of University Women spoke to Athens AAUW urging broader participation in lobbying. She stressed unity the value of grass roots efforts and education in shaping policy including support for ERA Equal Work Equal Pay and consumer protection bills.
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Barbara Fee Messenger
Marie Pfeiffer
American Association of University Women
Athens
AAUW
Dr. Pfeiffer
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Jacqueline Smith Messenger
Dick Osterich
Ohio Rehabilitation Service
Athens County Sheltered Workshop
Joe Auberger
John Gilligan
James K. Bratton
County Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Helen Baker
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
Ohio University
Ed Kliner
Barbara Wilson
Messenger
Dan Dry Joe Enlow
Mr. W. Dub
Dyesville
William Uber
Lee Salk
the Athens Messenger
Abby
Rhee
Abigail van Buren
PTO
Fire Department
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Lasky Dr
Beverly Hills
Revco
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Bankamericard
Canvas Oxfords
Baylies
Putnam Howe Drive
Belpre
DIAL
Parkersburg
Chillicothe
Diles
Riverside
Parkersburg Medical Center
Pharmacy
Chillicothe Barrett
Things
East State Street
Mae Waljmeen Mues Lee Eerl
South Court Street
Athens, Ohio
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