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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1977
Page
6
A reader asks if a license plate can reveal a man’s name and address. Abby replies that in Minnesota a name can be found from a license number but requires many questions first and advises against attempting it. The column cautions about privacy and pursuing unknown men.
Area clubs report an early Easter parade and hat sale details plus new members welcomed. Albany Grange notes birthday observances and mortgage payoff. a county degree day announced and hall rent to rise due to utilities. Local letters from Abby discuss diabetes awareness and a confounding marital trust issue.
The Athens County Sertoma Club named Mrs. Gladys Jacobs the 1977 Service to Mankind Award winner for coordinating O Bleness Memorial Hospital's Children's Fund. The program brightens hospital stays for over 400 children annually with toys and gifts. Betty Anastas Peggy Jagers and James Boyce commended her work.
Athens Police Pil Dot son spoke at a March dinner meeting on Operation Crime Alert. He has spoken to over 600 area residents about home safety and evidence procurement. Rhonda Russell and Emily Vacolas joined the special ways and means committee.
Unitarian youths present two student written plays directed by the authors. Helen Horn coordinates the youth group and Faith Beale, a ninth grader, is a recent Ohio Junior Classical League winner. The event includes audience activities and is open to residents of the Athens area.
Increased interest leads Tri County Joint Vocational School to offer a second eight week beginner cake decorating course for adults. Enroll by calling Cathy Evans at 753 3511 before Monday. A minimum of twelve students is required and fees are due before start.
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