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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1977

Page

3

Messenger Wins Ads Award in 15000 to 50000 Circulation Class

Messenger newspapers earned a first prize in the 15000 to 50000 circulation category from the Advertising Executives Association of Ohio Daily Newspapers for its in paper promotion campaign Three Out of Four Will Help You More. A plaque was given to Fred E. Bolles at the association fall clinic in Columbus. The four column by 15 inch ads began April 25 and ran each Monday featuring photos of store owners who use three of four advertising dollars in Messenger ads.

First Ee Advertising Executives Association of Ohio Daily Newspapers Fred E. Bolles Association Columbus

Health planners conference shines on regional issues

Former Athens County commissioner Helen Baker and Health Coordinating Council leaders from six states attend Madison Wisconsin regional conference on health planning and service delivery. National health administrators discuss federal legislation priorities and cost containment. Attendees view "The Canadian Experience" from Quebec's former social affairs adviser. Ohio Health Coordinating Council held its annual meeting in Columbus last week.

Athens County Helen Baker

Open House Held for Republican Ward One Candidate

Bill Stewart hosts open house at 11 Fremont St for voters in Ward One. Republican candidates will mingle after 7 30 p m Thursday to meet constituents.

Bill Stewart Fremont St Stewart

Portrait Day at Athens High School Sets Oct 4

Athens High School will host portrait photos on October 4. Principal Robert Shamp says freshmen, sophomores and juniors may choose from seven photo packages this year. Rutter Photography of Athens will handle the photography.

Athens High School Robert Shamp Rutter Photography of Athens

Adult Basic Education Classes Start at High School

Beginning next Tuesday, free ABE classes open to anyone 16 or older not enrolled in public school. Alexander High School hosts sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Materials provided. enrollment anytime. self paced courses range from elementary to high school level including GED preparation.

Alexander High School

Ohio University Offers Non-Credit Food Service Sanitation Course

Food service operators may enroll in a 30 hour non credit course at Ohio University for certification as a food service manager by the Ohio Department of Health. First Athens campus offering since designation as regional site. Classes run Oct 18 to 29 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 30 am to 4 15 pm. Cost 60 dollars. Register by Oct 3 in 301 Tupper Hall.

Ohio University Ohio Department of Health Athens Health Department Tupper Hall Nelson Commons South Reen

Teaching the Young Handicapped Child Telecourse at OU

AESP offers a telecourse enabling teachers to study handicapped child needs and earn three hours of WVU graduate credit. The course, starting Tuesday, is held in room 254 Radio TV Building at 6 pm with a $5 registration fee. Contact Tom Stack at 593-3511 or 593-7817 or toll-free 1-800-262-4401 for pre-registration.

Appalachian Education AESP West Virginia University Southeastern Ohio Regional Nation Service Agency Ohio University Radio—Television Tom Stack Athens Area

Livestock Auction Prices At Athens and Gallipolis

Prices from Athens Livestock Sales Inc and Ohio Valley Livestock Co on Saturday show ranges for feeder steers heifers bulls cows veals hogs sows boars pigs and lambs. Major items include feeder steers 35.25 to 39 and stock cows with calves 185 to 285 dollars per set.

Athens Livestock Sales Inc Ohio Valley Livestock Co Gallipolis

Second Street Parking Plan Draws Resident Chagrin

City Council Transportation Committee adopts a proposal to eliminate on street parking on Second Street to widen the road for through traffic. Residents oppose the move citing guest parking and safety concerns while support exists for one way westbound traffic.

Second Street Nancy Nall Transportation Committee Richland Avenue Marsha Reilly Second St Elizabeth Drive Phil Goldsberry Goldsberry West State Street Allyn Reilly Stewart Street Irene Mickmas Soposal Jerry Adams Margaret Deppen Greg Hill

County Museum Board Sets Policy on Gifts

The Athens County Museum adopts an acquisitions policy authorizing the museum to accept gifts, use them at will, and potentially sell or trade items in the future. Gifts are unrestricted, become museum property, and are tax deductible.

County Museum Board Athens County Museum Parker Walker Bert Kozma Carolyn Murphree Anthony Sargenti Walter Ervin Mary Stone Mrs. Stone

Free clothing day in Pomeroy aids needy residents

Salvation Army in Pomeroy hosts a 10 a.m. to noon clothing give away for area residents in need. A resident laments policy changes as council approves a second reading of the Valley Acres subdivision plans.

Pomeroy Salvation Army Valley Acres

Man Cited With Drug Possession In Athens

California man Ralph A. Cornell, 23, Garden Grove, arraigned in Athens County Municipal Court on possession of cocaine a third degree felony. Bond set at 10000. Police said 20 grams of cocaine were found in his car after a tow from an Athens lot. Also reported: $160 worth of wheels and tires stolen from Paul Raitz Auto Sales. A man in his early 20s exposed himself in Kroger parking lot.

California Athens Ralph A. Cornell Garden Grove Calif Athens County Cornell Paul Raitz Auto Sales and Service Columbus Road Kroger’s

Hopeful fund drive for Stuart's Opera House restoration

Nelsonville group Hocking Valley Museum of Theatrical History Inc plans to buy and restore Stuart's Opera House on the public square. Agent Spencer Steenrod announced over 1400 dollars raised at a 20 dollar buffet fundraiser. The effort aims to raise 40000 dollars by spring from locals to secure matching funds and begin cleanup and temporary offices.

Sally Walters Nelsonville Hocking Opera House Steenrod Stuart Hvmoth National Trust For Historic Preservation Lloyd Evans David Brook Southcentral Ohio Jack Oakley Max Atkins Public Square Baird Stuart

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Messenger Mrs. Baker Food Service Mac Cherry Shade Chilliwack B.C Vancouver Internal Revenue Restoration Group del’ Kassler, Mgr Athens Landmark, Inc Kurtz St Ohio Ise Franciscan St. Court St Athens’ Shopping Center
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