Page 24 HIGH GEAR

Lodds 'n' ends

By Carl Howard

...CONGRATULATIONS to Fred & Jeff...going on their 14th year together. Be sure to stop at the Vaults Friday evening August 31 for their PARTY and wish them many more...

...Hope to see ya' all at MEADOW RIDGE FARM Sept. 2 for the Cleveland Gay Festival. It's going to be some kind of time. Last minute ticket sales are wild...someone else must be anticipating fun, frolic and success.

...GEORGE, can you explain why you always have a sore throat after each visit to PLAYHOUSE 90? I understand that Freddy will tell all!!...

...Is it true that a tree limb fell on Frank Wurm's car? Only Mother Nature knows for sure...

...Theresa, birthdays should agree with the rest of us as well as they do with you...you're beautiful, darling...again, many happy

returns...

...Thanks for a great tirne Mark. Canton is a better place for having you there...

...It has been nice having Jack Campbell's help with and interest in the Cleveland Festival...Many thanks, Jack...for everything...(You too, Mike)...

...SEATLE doesn't know what it's in for, does it PHIL...We will miss you, but wish you the VERY BEST. Let us hear from you often...

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Rick & Sylvia, MIDWEST REGIONAL COORDINATORS of the March on Washington, did it again. They pulled things together and got business taken care of at the last National Conference. ROCK 'EM, STOMP 'EM--the MIDWEST will be heard!!...

...The Ohio Gay Rights Coalition Booth at the State Fair was another big success. Everyone involved with it deserves congratulations and thanks for making this very worth while project a success. Educating the "straight" public's the name of the game!...

...Is it true that Dwayne of the 620 & Chuck are going to the Festival together?...

...Do you wear those leather pants in the office, JOHN? I might go to the dentist's office

more often, if so... ...Some visitors you have, Rick...Where do you find them? Or with whom? Wonders never cease...

...It was so nice to see JANE & Earle at ANNE'S in WARREN recently. Thank you for remembering...

...ANNIE, that was SOME birthday bash you had. It's not hard to see why so many love ya' though.

...WHERE, OH WHERE IS WIIliam...did he go to Los Angeles and get lost, caught in an earthquake or did some handsome man get him? Waiting to hear... ...J.B. have you gotten to your sister Irene's yet...

...Henry of MIST-A-HENRY'S certainly did celebrate his birthday in style. Sam and the gang really know how to throw a party...and then you have Dale & Tony...

...Does the ink come off your hands, Totie? A little spray net will do it, don't you think?...

POINT OF CLARIFICATION--many seem confused or at least asking EXEDRA is open for AFTER HOURS and admission is $1.00...

...So sorry to hear of Norman from St. Clair Baths recent illness. Hope he's well soon out of the St. Luke's.

...MANY THANKS to "AN AKRON GAY FRIEND" from GEAR & the Community Center for your regular contribution...we need more supportive friends like you...

The Buckeye Rainbow Society for the Deaf will hold its National Convention in Cleveland at the Holiday Inn-Lakeside September 20-24. Organizers are expecting approximately 400 people...

...The Gay Community Center (Cleveland) will hold a Potluck Dinner on Saturday, September. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to sign up to bring their favorite food dish that evening. For those who can't cook, you're invited to sign up for paper plates, cups and plasticware. Admission to the Center that night will be a dinner, supplies or a two dollar bill...The HOTLINE can give more information; (216) 621-3380...

...There's talk that DEAN'S Lounge on Clifton Blvd. is opening GAY soon. Time will tell...

... DONNIE & STEVE of Youngstown are not to be gone for long--we'll see ya' soon, right???

...Stop by and welcome CORKY back from Florida. He's taken over the Cocktail Hour bartending at Exedra's...

...Is it true that GCGC Executive Committee has reserved all the choice wooded spots for the festival??? Fred, Dave & Dan say yes...It won't be just chicken, buns and hot dogs cooking, eh...

...It has been noted that the early morning "VIEW" at the Nantucket,from certain angles, is rather CHOICE ...eoulf TEDDY care to comment?

...CONGRATULATIONS to Vince & Mary of EXEDRA on your first year! It's been great for us. But Mary you must restrain yourself when the dj wears his swim suit...Appearances, you know...

...Sept. 7 is the day of the Canton Cotillion at the NAZA GRADA. It promises to be a big event and much more. Dress is formal. Tickets are available through the Boobles Why Not Club at 1432 W. Tuscarawas, Canton 44702: (216) 453-6713...

...Watch for an update on "DEPOSIT ON THROWAWAY BOTTLES"...this state legislation could be of great interest to many people...

David at Exedra's may be green but he sure is cute...

..Washington, D.C. activists have won a long legal battle to place gay advertisements on city transit. U.S. District Judge Pratt ruled that Metropolitan Area Transit Authority "has created a public forum for political and social advertisements and cannot, considering the First Amendment right of free press, refuse to accept the proferred advertisement. "The poster in question shows a photo album of 12 Washingtonians with the caption, "Someone in Your Life Is Gay." The transit district rejected the request for ad space in September 1978. (THE ADVOCATE)...

...WELCOME BACK PAUL...good to have you home again...please do something with DAVID though...our nerves won't take much more...OUT OF CONTROLLLLLL...

...CONGRATULATIONS 'o Ms. Jane Winters of Canton. Ms. Winters was recently crowned Miss Ohio Female Impersonator1979...

...Sorry to hear of Billy Hawkins (Akron) recent hospitalization for cardiac problems. Get well soon, Bill...

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RESPONSIBLE male seeks same to share spacious 3-bedroom home, 25 min.Southeast of Cleveland. Phone: 216-468-0720 after 6 PM

Gay pen pals sought. M & F, old and young all over USA, Canada and elsewhere. If you enjoy writing and receiving letters, let's correspond! I'm 24, into art. music, disco, gay lib and people! Write Sparky, P.O. Box 81, Teaneck, NJ 07666.

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GAY CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS: Interested in forming a group? Or just meeting other gay Christian Scientists living in northern Ohio? Call Glenn 216221-5945.

For people interested in a group for gay alcoholic men and lesbians in the Dayton area, please call Lee C. at 513-381-2328 after 6 PM.

GWM, 25, affectionate, desires same for friendship, companionship, and poss. long-term rel. Prefer coll. grad., profl. type Into art, mus., reading, travel, and quieter pursuits. Cntl. OH area. Call 614-436-2469 evenings after 6, weekends

Antiques and unusual gifts by Joseph Jeannette. Buy, sell, appraisals, liquidations. Classes on antiques. 1849 West 65th, Cleveland. 216-651-8137 days and evenings.

Hope for the gay Alcoholic. We care! 216-961-7964

Young gay guy, 20:

other young gays for exchange desires correspondence with of thoughts and ideas. Write T.J., 2551 Elmview Drive Lima, OH

45806.

TOM, Happy 28th from the gang at C.R.A.P. (Chotchkiholic Rehab and Aid Program)

I have recently moved to Cleveland's Southern Suburbs and am interested in making coniaci wiiii other gays in the Brecksville area. If interested, please call 216-526-1836 ever.ings and ask for Gregg.

Gay Men's Rap Session and Dinner in Kent, OH area. First Saturday of every month. All areas are welcome to attend. For details phone Rick 216-535-2358 Greensburg, OH 44232: or write Pat at P.O. Box 25...

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Word is that the Lesbian Connection A Nationwide Forum of News and Ideas By. For, and About Lesbians is going under from lack of $. LC has always been offered free to lesbians in the past, although the requested donation is $8./yr. This is an immensely valuable tool for lesbians to connect and respond to each other across the An one wishing to see a copy, subscribe/ donate/volunteer, write: Helen Diner Memorial Women's Center, Ambitious Amazons, P.O. Box 811, East Lansing MI 48823.

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Cleveland's only Occult Room specializing in occult paraphernalia, books, aids, herbs, rare oils, readings and advice. 1849 and evenings. West 65th; 216-561-8137 days

BRETHREN/MENNONITES: The Brethren/Mennonite Council for Gay Concerns provides support and a communications link for gay Brethren and Mennonites. across the US and Canada in addition to working for the acceptance of lesbians and gay men in Church. Write BMC, P.O. Box 24060, Washington, D.C. 20024 for information. All correspondence confidential.

Friend/lover wanted by guy, 19. Must be open and honest, must love music by Bowie. Between 18 and 21. Photo a must. Will send replies to all who write. Tom Wal-

4. lot 53, Swanton.

AFGHAN PUPPIES--

Purebred Dureigh -11 weeks old. For information: (216) 6315222.

Problems living with an alcoholic? Call Ed 216-777-5023

Rap Group Consciousness raising session 8-11:00 Sept. 10. Call, Jeff 216-228-2272 or Mark 216-631-0096

IF YOU HAVE A MESSAGE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO PASS ALONG TO ANY FRIEND, LOVER, AND/OR ENEMY, SEND IT THROUGH HIGH GEAR, P.O. BOX 6177, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44101. ALL MESSAGES. ALTHOUGH SUBJECT TO EDITING, ARE FREE OF CHARGE! USE US!

If you or any of your friends really NEED a drink, call 216-241-7387 and ask for the telephone number of someone from the Open Door.

Geneva-on-the-Lake/Painesville area: Looking for a companion to enjoy life with. Anyone under 24 interested, please write to: Occupant, P.O. Box 12, Madison, OH 44057. Please send photo with letter if possible.

Lesbian academic relocating to Columbus would like to meet new friends. Write: Linda, P.O. Box 683, South Orange, N.J. 07079.

Join the Rap Group Friday evenings at the Gay Community Center of Cleveland, for more information, call 216-621-3380 after 6 P.M. weekdays and Saturdays, 12 P.M. to 5 P.M. Sundays. Geneva-on-the-Lake/Conneaut, OH area: Interested in any age over 21 and would enjoy mature relationship. I am 48. Write P.O. Box 961, Ashtabula, OH 44004

Hope for the gay alcoholic in Columbus, call 614-252-3972 for the gay AA group for men and

women.

SENECA COUNTY, OHIO and surrounding areas, Heidelberg and Tiffin University students: We are starting a rural gay organization in order to meet others and to provide activities. We would like your help and ideas on planning mixers, sporting events, camping trips, tours, etc. It's time north-central Ohio gays got together. Let's have fun! If you are interested, phone Steve or Dave at 419-448-9839 after 5 PM, or write SCAG, 233 Circular Street, Tiffin, OH 44883. First meeting/mixer Sunday, Sep tember 16, 1979 at 8 PM at above address. Let's get together!

SALLY J. MATTSON & PHO TOS (Free Lance Photos): o you, your business: friends, fam ily, on location only. Call 216 249-9085, preferably evening! and weekends.

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Yng. prof. male sks same to share large 2 bdrm/2 bath Gold Coast apartment facing lake. Call Dave 216-241-2414, x452 days. 2167268-0856 eves and weekends CARX's GAY ARCHIVES