New Residents Welcomed With Information and Gifts
Athens welcomes newcomers with a Welcome Wagon basket from the Chamber of Commerce. The packet includes city and university guides, transit routes, parking rules, voter information, auto insurance basics, and recreation options. Area merchants add small gifts and redeemable coupons.
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College Street
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Civic Packet
Athens
League of Women Voters
Athens County
The
American Red Cross
Blood Tests May Predict Stroke Recovery, Say Researchers
Dr. Milton Ettinger and colleagues at Hennepin County General Hospital in Minneapolis explore blood tests that could forecast functional recovery after a stroke. Early results suggest tests might guide prognosis and care, offering psychological and medical benefits to patients and families.
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Lester L. Coleman
M.D
Milton G. Ettinger
Hennipin County General Hospital
Minneapolis
4-H Activities and Junior Leaders Round-up Events
The Athens County Junior Leaders Club hosted the Southeastern Ohio Junior Leaders Round-up and supports 4-H members through mentorship and service projects. They may serve as counselors at Tar Hollow camp, with trips to 4-H Congress and the Citizenship Short Course in Washington, D C. Sweetest Day on Saturday October 20 brings flowers and romantic roses.
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Athens County
Tar Hollow
Londonderry
Congress
Washington, D.C
Remembered Patient Committee aids hospital residents
The Athens Messenger notes the Women Program with 500 plus mental patients in a hospital receive birthday cards gifts and funds from community朋友. Volunteers Mel Busch Helen Bennett and Verna Bowyer describe trucks from local stores delivering Christmas presents and meals to patients with no relatives.
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Mel Busch
Helen Bennett
Verna Bowyer
Phoenix
Morrison PTA Endorses Levy For 4.3 Mills In November
About 190 parents and teachers attended the Morrison PTA open house where Supt. Sam Henderson and five school board candidates spoke on the proposed 4.3 mill levy to appear on the November ballot. PTA members voted unanimously for a public endorsement, with John Gordon introducing staff and Shirley Williams outlining the 1973 74 leadership. The Fall Festival fund raiser is set for October 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the school gym.
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Morrison Pta
Sam Henderson
Athens City
Henderson
PTA
John Gordon
Morrison
Shirley Williams
Harriet Carlson
Mitzi Riggs
Mary Anne Flournoy
Carol Beale
John White
Geri Ploutz
Nancy Snedden
Nancy Thompson
Jeanette Shallop
Linda Jarvis
Kay Mitchell
Judy Algeo
Judy Bail
Candy Vancko
Lyn Butrick
Barbara Kennard
Aline Paxton
Thomas Taylor
David Jacoby
Delbert Koch
City Council Pta
Bolin Brothers Honored With Birthday Parties
Birthday parties were held at the Spartan Inn Motor Lodge for Jim and Allen Bolin of Albany. Hostesses included Lana McClure Alberta Linscott Gail Byrd and Anna Bolin with entertainment by Jeff Beatty Daniel Walsh and Mark Metts. Prizes went to Shelly Hawk Mark Clark Cindy Hawk Eric Thompson Renee Claxton Mark Steadman Scott Harrel and David Smart.
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Spartan Inn Motor Lodge
Jim
Allen Bolin
James Bolin
Albany
Lana McClure
Alberta Linscott
Gail Byrd
Zane Wilson
Jeff Beatty
Daniel Walsh
Mark Metts
Allen
Inn
Anna Bolin
Moving Houseplants Indoors Before Heating Starts
House plants that enjoyed a summer outdoors should be moved indoors in early autumn to adapt gradually to indoor climate before artificial heat is turned on. This prevents shock from hot dry air. Pare and slice a cucumber add to sour cream. Serve with canned salmon and salad greens for lunch.
Club News and Fall Festival Plans At Local Sorority
Alpha Tau Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma endorsed Athens City School Levy at a meeting hosted by Mrs. William Poston. They planned a Fall Festival booth and a rummage sale set for November 17 at the Armory. Clover Clovers met at Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Slusher home to discuss winter projects and upcoming meetings at Wanda Butter's Sugar Creek residence.
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Alpha Tau Chapter
Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority
Athens City
William Poston
Clover Clovers
Leslie Slusher
Wanda Butter
Sugar Creek
Marriage Announcement from West Columbia Couple
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Stewart of West Columbia West Virginia announce their marriage on September 12 at Trinity Church in Pomeroy The bride wore a white polyester gown with pastel embroidery and a puffed sleeve blouse Her bouquet featured white orchids Matron of honor was Mrs Wilbur Perrin Best man was Rev Jim Dempsey Guests were greeted by Mrs Opha Offutt Organist was Mrs Bill Russell and reception decorations were by Mrs Pearl Mora The couple honeymooned at Black Water Falls and traveled through Virginia via Skyline Drive Parkway.
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Lawrence Stewart
West Columbia
W. Va
Trinity Church
Pomeroy
Wilbur Perrin
Jim Dempsey
Opha Offutt
Bill Russell
Pearl Mora
Black Water Falls
Virginia
Skyline Drive Parkway
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