We Are Moving Toward Computerized Homes
The article surveys the rise of home computers driven by microprocessors. Experts forecast widespread in home use within a decade, with voice control and integrated devices like toasters and coffee makers. Prices may drop to 600 dollars by the mid 1980s, expanding personal computing foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Brown
Computer Store, Inc
Cambridge
Mass
Brown's
Radio Shack
Steven Jobs
Apple Computer, Inc
Cupertino
Calif
Jobs
Guiding Hand CCL Discusses Community Projects and Strives for Local Change
John Jones of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce explained the chamber's role in informing area service clubs and schools about projects such as Court Street restoration highway construction urban renewal and bus services. The club has prepared 15 infant layettes for O Bleness Memorial Hospital and seeks donations via Mrs C M Johnson. Betty Boles and Brenda Gorby received degrees at Athens Grange meeting. Marilyn Grim introduced Barb Vinaguerra Beacon School staffer who spoke on training and work at AtCo Workshop. Beacon enrollment rose 22 percent in three years while AtCo clients increased 40 percent. Tommy DePue commented as an AtCo client. AtCo works with Lawhead Press Kentucky Fried Chicken Goodyear and Litton Industries. Alton Hope reported on unionization attempts in armed forces and attended a strip mining hearing. Grangers voted to send a resolution to State Grange urging repeal of temporary resident voting rights for local elections. Invitations were read for the County Extension Office holiday show and Hocking Tech diabetes program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Court Street
Betty Boles
Brenda Gorby
Athens Grange
Grange Hall
Marilyn Grim
Barb Vinaguerra
Beacon School
AtCo
Beacon
Tommy DePue
Lawhead Press
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Goodyear and
Litton Industries
Alton Hope
Armed Frees
Athens County
State Grange
County Extension Office
Hocking Tech
Dear Abby advice column snippets and reader dilemmas
A composite of Dear Abby style letters on loneliness aging neighbors teenage relationships and safety. Topics include a widowed neighbor’s welfare companionship while living alone, a teen girl’s first making out experience and social embarrassment, traveling husbands and home security, and a reader’s privacy cautiousness when answering phone inquiries. Abby offers pragmatic guidance on kindness and discretion with emphasis on social connection and safeguarding personal information.
Caniford Addresses Amesville PTO on Curriculum Renewal Plan
Superintendent Charles Caniford told Amesville PTO the district will pursue an individualized curriculum with reading emphasis this year followed by math next year and science, social studies, art, and music over five years. The PTO backs the levy renewal and will continue Campbell Soup Label participation. A Christmas magazine showcasing classrooms is planned, with prizes for top membership signups. Committees will be formed at the November meeting and money requests routed through the budget committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Caniford
Amesville
PTO
Cariford
Campbell Soup
Stewart Couple Celebrates 61st Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. J. Louis Winner of Stewart Route 1 marked their 61st anniversary with a family dinner at Bob Evans Steak House. Mrs. Winner, the former Evea Parmiter of near Amesville, is lightened by four daughters, five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Louis
Stewart Route 1
Bob Evans Steak House
Winner
Evea Parmiter
Amesville
Mary Winner
Troy
Florence Michaels
Canton
Bruno
Catherine) Leonard
Worcester
Mass
William
Even Lou) Carrico
Stewart
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
George E. Lindamood
National Bureau of Standards
Lindamood
Earl C. Joseph
Sperry-Univac Computer Systems
Joseph
John Jones
Athens Area
Area Club News
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
C. M. Johnson
Nancy
Brockway
Dear Abby
Abby
So-and-So
Phi Mu
National Collegiate Sorority
Nancy Ann Brockway
Ohio University Phi Mu
Athens
Miss Brockway
Louisiana State University
Associated Women Students
Episcopal Church
Louisiana
L.A
Abigail van Buren
Caniford
Pas Wars
Laserphoto
Pleasonton Processing, Inc
Logon Oho
Bob Hope
D.U
Onvocation Center
Memorial Auditorium
Blue Eagle Music
N. Court St
St. Pence
Honda
Martin & Marquis
Ovation Guitars
Hankis FU
Eeaks
Ohio
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