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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1976
Page
3
In Minneapolis the Episcopal bishops confront 15 women ordained before the church allowed priesthood. Proposals range from severe curbs to full inclusion in priestly service as the House of Bishops also approves a major revision of the Book of Common Prayer.
The church plans a Nov 28 start for a revised version of the prayer book while old forms may be used through 1979. The American Jewish Committee welcomed removing reproaches from Good Friday services. The future of 15 women ordained in 1974 1975 remains heated amid ecclesiastical trials and civil court cases. Some bishops oppose women priests and consider forming an overlapping national diocese. Thirty seven bishops oppose women priests in their dioceses.
Wellston City School Board met in a near hour long executive session to discuss personnel issues raised by a letter from Coalton Principal Bill Dunn. Superintendent McCormick will review the matter and report a recommendation to the board.
The Athens City School Board selected Bruce Huston and Associates of Cleveland to study district building needs and draft long range plans. The firm will focus on a new Morrison area elementary school and a sixth grade building at the Middle School while negotiations proceed.
The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission holds its quarterly meeting in McArthur at the new Vinton County Civic Building starting 7 p.m. An executive session precedes at 3 p.m. Topics include a bylaw amendment on membership, the Overall Development Program, RPDO certification, and the four FACs overseeing facilities, manufacturing, agriculture and commerce, water quality and human resources.
A statewide juvenile justice task force urged total reorganization of state operated youth services and closing Fairfield School for Boys. It recommends folding child services into a single cabinet level department and shifting funds from institutions to local and regional programs.
A belly dancing demonstration is held Thursday at 7 p.m. at Dance Town Studio, 116 High St. Those interested may register for classes by calling Marilyn Conaway at 767-2313 or Lynne Keys at 753-3201.
Nelsonville’s Miss Parade of the Hills Susan Maiden will attend the International Mining and Manufacturing Festival in Cadiz with queen committee members Mary V. Linscott and Jean Whitlatch. Brenda Dodrill, first runner-up, will represent Nelsonville at the Jackson County Apple Festival in Jackson the same weekend.
Harry McGlothlin was guest of honor at a gathering hosted by several local families including Frank and Cherry, Eugene Cherry, the Cun ninghams, Leda and Harry Lambert, Hubert Lambert, Cecil McGlothiin, Malone and Mount clans, Sprouse family, and others. The event featured numerous attendees: Bobbie, Katy, David, Ginny, Tammy, Kim, Eric, Bryan, Angie, Shelley, Crystal, Max, Lisa, and Tony among them.
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