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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1971

Page

3

Dry Winner In Contest

Dan Dry an Athens High School senior son of Mr and Mrs Claud Dry won first prize in a national photo contest by Seventeen magazine The prize includes a 100 dollar check and his photo of Jane Swearingen will be featured in the January issue Dry used his own developing and printing process producing an etching like effect He has won in all six contests entered four firsts and two seconds with his work often appearing in The Messenger

Dan Dry Athens Claud Dry Seventeen Magazine Dry Jane Swearingen Fred Swearingen Seventeen Eastman Award

Deadline December 1 for NROTC Navy-Marine scholarships

The chief of naval personnel sets December 1 as the application deadline for the 1971 NROTC Navy-Marine scholarship program. High school seniors and graduates may apply to gain a regular commission while studying at an NROTC college or university. The Navy provides tuition fees books uniforms and a $50 monthly subsistence allowance to midshipmen.

Chief of Naval Personnel NROTC Navy-Marine Navy U.S. Navy Marine Corps College Entrance Examination Board CEEB Priceton N. J American College ACT Iowa City Iowa

Marshall Names Robison Assistant Registrar

John Jeffrey Robison was appointed assistant registrar at Marshall University by registrar Robert H. Eddins. A 1968 Ohio University graduate, Robison earned a MAC offensive lineman role on the 1960s title squad and completed a master’s in student personnel with a focus on administration. He later served as a graduate assistant with Ohio football and a housing inspector in environmental services.

Huntington John Jeffrey Jeff) Robison Marshall University Robert H. Eddins Robison Ohio University Ohio Football Environmental Services Department

Horticulture Club Exhibits Corsage Making at Ohio State Fair

Nelsonville Tri- County Joint Vocational High School FFA members demonstrated corsage making at the Ohio State Fair booth. Visitors learned to craft a carnation corsage with 25 to 30 participants at times. Seniors Judy Smith John Losey Bruce Underwood Steve Kane Bill Miller led the effort with advisors Ronald and Mrs Vlasak and Dan Smith. Agriculture supervisor Lee D Glass praised the exhibit.

Nelsonville FFA Tri- County Judy Smith John Losey Bruce Underwood Steve Kane Bill Miller

North Slope oil offers limited U S supply

Marathon Oil official James H Youngflesh told Athens Kiwanis that Alaskan North Slope oil will buy time for the United States but cannot meet all future energy needs. He noted U S consumption could rise to over 22 million barrels daily by 1980 and urged continued tax incentives and import programs. He described bids in 1961 that brought Alaska about one billion dollars and highlighted Marathon’s $33 million share for 13 tracts.

Alaska U.S James H. Youngflesh Marathon Oil Co Findlay Athens Kiwanis Club Ohio University Inn North Slope Youngflesh U. S Marathon Kiwanians Fairbanks Arctic Valdex Anchorage Buckeye

Mayor Shepard Heads to Athens Greece for Greek Mayors Tour

Mayor Raymond Shepard will fly from New York to Athens on September 28 for a five day visit hosted by the Athens mayor. Tickets are set aside by Olympic Airlines and paid by the Order of Penelope. Shepard awaits passport clearance amid passport delays and outreach to Washington officials.

Greece Raymond Shepard Athens Shepard Olympic Airlines New York Washington Athens County Mitchell Order of Penelope

Civil Service Speakers Set for Friday at OU Chapter

Ohio University Chapter of the Ohio Civil Service Employes Association will host a 7 p.m. Friday session at the American Legion hall on West Union Street. State Rep Ralph Welker OCSEA counsel John Brown and OCSEA staffers Terry Walburn and Brian McLaughlin will answer questions on pay raises promotions demotions transfers suspensions layoffs job abolishments and contract hires. Local President Robert L. Mills urged members to bring questions on classified positions.

Ohio University Ohio Civil Service Employes Association American Legion Hall W. Union St Ralph Welker John Brown OCSEA Terry Walburn Brian McLaughlin Robert L. Mills

Westerville Driver Suffered Minor Injuries in Route 681 Crash

A Westerville motorist sustained minor injuries Monday when his car left Route 681 south of Albany and slid into a ditch. Kenneth E. Broomhall 49 was not treated for a head bump after steering right to avoid an oncoming vehicle, state patrolmen said.

Westerville Albany State Highway Patrol Kenneth E. Broomhall

O'Bleness Hospital Births and Local Club Notices

The report lists multiple birth announcements for families in Athens Zaleski The Plains and surrounding areas. It also notes Albany Lodge No 723 F and AM meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m with Master Mason degree and the Shade Social Club meeting at 7 30 p m with a silent auction chaired by Mrs Betty Snow

Albany Lodge No F&am the Shade Social Club Betty Snow

F H Members Win Awards At State Fair

Members of the Federal Hocking Future Farmers of America won 11 awards at the Ohio State Fair. Blue ribbons for tomatoes went to Bernard Bennett Richard Dailey Joe Hawk David Walder Tim Norton and Randy Copeland. Bennett Copeland Dailey and Hawk earned blue for potatoes. David Starlin earned an A for Suffolk sheep. Susann Mansfield placed third in the chapter queen contest among 149 contestants.

Hocking Future Farmers of America D. C

Custody Bid in Nelsonville and Related Divorce Pleadings

Plaintiff Nancy Flowers of Nelsonville seeks custody of an unborn child against John Flowers of Nelsonville. Frank Romanowski of Jacksonville faces Gladys R. Romanowski in what appears to be a divorce or custody matter. Joseph Vessalo of Athens Route 2 sues Carolyn Vessalo of Albany.

Jacob Brannock Albany Paul Cain Athens John Biddle Virginia Bowles Evan Williams Jay Stiles Mabel Woods Phillip Colley, Jr Zaleski Kimberly Woodruff New Marshfield David Salyers Stewart John Adkins Richard Simpson Mill Nancy Flowers Nelsonville John Flowers Frank Romanowski Jacksonville Gladys R. Romanowski Glouster Joseph Vessalo Carolyn Vessalo

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