Stephenson Receives Viet Award For Education Work
Dr. Gilbert A. Stephenson, Ohio University professor and former chief of party for the university's education program in Vietnam, receives Vietnam's first meritorious contribution in education award. The honor, part of 12 civilian commendations, cites his work in training teachers and revising curricula. The award was presented in Ohio by University President Vernon R. Alden after U.S. officials arranged acceptance under the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act.
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Gilbert Stephenson
Vietnam
Ohio University
Vernon R. Alden
Russell A. Milliken
Center For
Alden
Ohio
Dr. Milliken
Gilbert A. Stephenson
Republic of Vietnam
United States Congress
Stephenson
Nguyen van Thieu
U. S. Department of State
Congressman Clarence Miller Makes Two Athens Area Stops
U S Rep Clarence E Miller will participate in Ohio University campus dormitory dedication at MacKinnon Hall at 1 p m He will attend Logan Ohio event honoring Bill Sauer Jr with the Presidents Citation as Handicapped Ohioan of the Year including a 5 30 p m parade He also holds an open door session at the Lawrence County Courthouse Ironton and makes two Fairfield County Fair visits
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Miller
MacKinnon
Ohio University
Logan
Bill Sauer Jr
Lawrence County
Ironton
Fairfield County
Kansas Exhibit Award Winners Announced
Lawrence Kansas Janet F Skinner of Athens Ohio wins a 10 prize for a wall hanging African Bird on display at the University of Kansas Honorable mention goes to A Kent Vanderplas of Athens for a metal wine cup exhibit in the 14th annual Kansas Designer Craftsman Exhibit
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Lawrence, Kans
Janet F. Skinner
Athens, C
University of Kansas
Kansas
Two Candidates Seek Athens County Municipal Judge Seat
The October 9 filing deadline passed with only two contenders for the Athens County Municipal Court judgeship. John Newcomb and Franklin Sheeter each submitted petitions with over 230 signatures, to be reviewed by the Athens County Election Board at noon Wednesday. The salary is $13,200 annually, split with two-fifths paid by the county commissioners.
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Athens County Municipal Court
John Newcomb
Franklin Sheeter
Athens County Election Board
Athens
Naval Aviation Team To Visit Ohio LA.
A Naval aviation officer information team from Washington will be at Ohio University at 4 p.m. Oct. 20 for interviews with male students seeking naval aviation commissions. Seniors may qualify for pilot, flight officer, or air intelligence officer, with active duty after graduation. Second semester sophomores and juniors may apply for summer training programs. The Athens County Municipal Court will convene Jan. 1, 1968, after Ohio General Assembly reform.
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Naval Aviation Officer
Washington, D. C
Ohio University
Naval Aviation
Athens County Municipal Court
Ohio General Assembly
Athens County
Lake project bids may start January in Margaret Creek district
Lake construction tied to final land purchase could see bids around New Year for a flood control, water supply and recreation lake east of Albany. Dam completion hoped for fall 1968 with water treatment starting spring 1969. District plans $1.6 million water system, 70 miles of pipeline. Albany village proposed contract terms include 51 cents per thousand gallons, initial 5 thousand dollar tap fee, five year term, and first refusal for new customers near supply lines.
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Margaret Creek Conservancy District
James Stingel
U.S. Soil and Conservation Service
Board of
Albany
Stingel
George Mira
Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton and Tilton
Donald Pratt
Arch Burritt
Village of
William Lavelle
Mara
Five of Seven Members Chosen Retardation Board
Five members of a new seven member County Retardation Board were named by the Athens County Commissioners. The board will be effective Jan 1 1968 with two more to be named by the Probate Judge. Names include Mrs. Ermel Arbaugh Dr J K Bratton Phillip Ong Dr Daniel Petterson and Rev Paul Johnson. The board takes over Beacon School operations from Child Welfare Agency. Also, commissioners denied closing part of Two Road 245 at The Plains to allow a private road. road has not been used for 21 years. They discussed the Children's Home appraiser and potential funds for a new home on Route 13.
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Athens County
Harold Rose
Ermel Arbaugh
McArthur Rd
J. K. Bratton
Phillip Ong
Nelsonville
Daniel Petterson
Beacon School
Paul Johnson
Chauncey
Ohio
Child Welfare Agency
Beacon School Advisory Council
the Plains
Charles Charney
Katherin Walburn
Athens Two
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
A compilation of birth notices from Sheltering Arms Hospital lists multiple families with new additions or announcements. Names include Mr and Mrs James Herron The Plains a son. Mr and Mrs Oris Oxley Athens a son. Mr and Mrs Charles Arnold Nelsonville a daughter. other Athens area individuals with babies or marital notices. Additional entries mention E Bovie Morgan Mrs Mathew Klenovic and Mrs A E Locke Athens. Oval Woods and William Thompson Athens Route 2. Ernest Wade Athens Route 1. Lindzey Hutchison New Marshfield Route 1. Darrell Fulton Shade Route 1. Ralph Easler Nelsonville. Clara Sayers Millfield Route 1. Nettie Brandeberry, Mrs Rose Tefft, Bessie Herbster, Mrs Walter Brown.
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James Herron
the Plains
Oris Oxley
Athens
Charles Arnold
Nelsonville
Jeffrey Yeley
E. Bovie Morgan
Mathew Klenovic
A. E. Locke
Oval Woods
William Thompson
Ernest Wade
Lindzey Hutchison
New Marshfield
Darrell Fulton
Shade
Ralph Easler
Clara Sayers
Millfield
Athens Knights Templar to Meet at Masonic Temple
Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. A potluck dinner is planned at 6 30 p.m. with families invited.
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Athens Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
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Ministry of Education
Center For International Education
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U.S
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Aluminum
Pesident
Stimson
A&p
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Garnet Perry
Harlan Johnson
Marvin Snow
Perry Munn
W. H. Wakefield
Don Haning
Retardation Board
James Edwards
Commission
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John Law
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Nettie Brandeberry
Rose ‘Tefft
Bessie Herbster
Walter Brown
T.K.O
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