Pre-Holiday Activities Highlight Athens High School Christmas
Athens High School students and staff recalls festive events before Christmas. The Dec 15 program led by guidance counselor Herman Griffin featured the AHS marching band under Dan Have ly, Santa with candy and letters, and the A and FCA delivered Christmas boxes to needy families. Seniors received class portraits, while Becky Lewis won Miss Merry Christmas at the junior high. The French Club held its second annual party at Hickory House with induction ceremonies. sponsor was Mrs. E W Searcy.
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Three Cheerleaders Die When Car Enters River
Three killed when a car containing Cordova High School cheerleaders and a mother plunged into the Warrior River Wednesday night. Mrs Margie Johnson Mandy Johnson and Judy Bradford died. Bonnie McCombs survived with serious injuries and was hospitalized.
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Mars Approaches Earth At 34.6 Million Mile Closest Point
The article notes Mars comes nearest to Earth at about 34.6 million miles, highlighting the celestial event and its timing as a notable astronomical occurrence.
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Athens Bible Tests Today At ABS In Athens
Semester tests were today at Athens Bible School. Those who survive can return Friday to retake. Jubilation followed the Trojans 63 60 win over East Limestone. Friday at 6 30 p m ABS gym hosts ex students vs ex student parents then senior high all star girls vs ex student girls and faculty vs ex students. A spaghetti supper and pot luck are planned. awards were given for top barbecue salesmen.
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Books Make Christmas Easy A Retail Joke List
HAL BOYLE suggests a simple Christmas plan buy books from any nearby bookstore. A good book suits every reader even satirical titles parody celebrity names and public figures listed among gift examples.
Maddox rules out Wallace presidential plan
Gov. Lester Maddox said at an Atlanta Press Club luncheon he has no plans to back George Wallace if he runs for president. He will stay in the Democratic Party and may focus on governing Georgia if national conventions hinder cooperation. He noted openness to working with national leaders but warned they must engage with the party.
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Motels Planned on Major Indian Highways
The Indian Tourism Development Corporation announced plans to build a motel on the New Delhi Bombay highway by mid 1968 and another on the route to Srinagar in Kashmir. Each motel will include a service station and cafeteria.
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