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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1977

Page

6

Delicate Desert Faces Threat from Overuse and Tossed Outlawed Vehicles

A federal plan to manage the California desert aims to balance recreation with conservation. Officials warn off road vehicles damage soils and habitats, endangering tortoises, archeological sites, and rare plant life as the 12.5 million acre region is surveyed for future use. The plan, due by September 1980, would expand the Desert Ranger force and create way stations to educate visitors.

California Desert California Desert Conservation Desert Center George Patton Colorado River Mojave Kristin Berry Bureau of Land Management Howard Wilshire U.S. Geological Survey Barstow Las Vegas California Cycle News Desert Ranger Force California City

Ohio Mother of the Year nominations sought for 1978

The American Mothers Committee invites organizations to submit nomination forms for a leading Ohio mother. The chosen mother must be active in the community, a church member, and have a youngest child at least 15. The winner will represent Ohio at the National Mothers Conference in Des Moines Iowa in May and compete for the National American Mother of 1978 title. For info contact State President Mrs. Robert Wherry 1716 Bedford Road Columbus 43212.

Ohio Des Moines Iowa United States Puerto Rico Washington, D.C American Mothers Committee Robert Wherry Bedford Road Columbus

Marrying to Please Your Friends Its Worst Reason

Dear Abby columns explore social pressures and fairness in work pay, with notes on valuing skilled labor and the perils of marrying for others’ approval. Readers discuss etiquette, handling petty annoyances, and teen social conduct advice. Abby emphasizes practical sense and elder guidance.

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Area Club News State Officer to Speak At Alpha Lambda Meeting

Nancy Wilson state Alpha Delta chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society will speak at a Tri County Vocational High School meeting and potluck on Oct 19 at 6 15 pm. She has held multiple DKG offices and led scholarships and Golden Gift Fund efforts.

Nancy Wilson Alpha Delta Delta Kappa Gamma Society, International Tri-County Joint Vocational High School

Penns Welcome Son Kelly Courtney in Murray City

Mr and Mrs Lester Penn of Murray City announce the birth of a son named Kelly Courtney born July 25 at O Bleness Memorial Hospital. Grandmother is Mrs LaVerna Penn of Corning.

Lester Penn Murray City Kelly Courtney O’bleness Memorial Hospital LaVerna Penn Corning

Family Dinner Honors Robert S Six Jr and Family

A gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Six celebrated their son S Sgt Robert S Six his wife Vickie and their children Robert and Tommi Jo. Numerous relatives attended including Bailey, Sharpe, Six, Edgell, Weaver, Martin, Vermillion and Sharpe families.

Harold Six S. Sgt Robert S. Six Vickie Robert Tommi Jo Hebert Bailey Polly Lisa Sandra Larry Bailey Davey Larry Jr Michael Candy Scotty Sherri al Sharpe Loretta Teresa Jody Six Jody Lee Jeff Gary Edgell Judy Mickie Angie Samantha Rodney Weaver Brenda Toni Linda Michael Martin Missy Gary Vermillion Debbie Jackie Grant Sharpe Ruth Martin

Diabetes Screening Program Set for Four Ohio Counties

A free five minute blood test program runs next month in Athens Hocking Perry and Vinton counties to detect undiagnosed diabetes. Coordinated by the Diabetes Resource Center with Kathy Dansky urging at risk individuals to participate and volunteers to assist.

Athens Hocking Perry Vinton Kathy Dansky Diabetes Resource Center The

Miss Chevrier Feted With Bridal Shower

Sally Marie Chevrier of Columbus, bride elect to Dennis Weber, was honored at a Rutland United Methodist Church bridal shower. Hostesses included Donna Weber and several Rutland church members. games led by Miss Weber with prizes to several attendees.

Rutland Sally Marie Chevrier Columbus Dennis Weber Rutland United Methodist Church Donna Weber Larry Edwards Carl Denison Donna Williamson Janet Morris Harvey Erlewine Rutland Church Vernon Weber Lawrence Milhoan Edward Chevrier Raymond Cole William King Mae Weber Fairie Kennley Jeannette Davis Elsie Sutherland Alice Young Grace Colwell Mary Ann Colwell John Colwell Hazel Hill Edith Williamson Pearl Canaday Jane Wise Joan Wise Patty Clark Iva Howell Pearl Little Howard Birchfield Harold Sauer Joy Sauer Mary Becker Ethel Chapman Ann Webster Margaret Parsons Marie Bishop Ferne Stansbury Rosalee Nichols Beth Fultz

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