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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1967
Page
4
In Athens County since November 1, 1491 people in 418 households use the food stamp program. March data show $17,551 spent to buy $27,139 worth of food, with $9,588 in bonus coupons. Two Ohio University student families qualify under standard criteria. The program is federally funded, including the U S Department of Agriculture.
Leonard Homer Rodehaver, 56, of Amesville Route 1, pleaded innocent in County Court on Saturday to possessing a .32 caliber revolver in a car. He posted a $500 bond and was bound to the grand jury after deputies arrested him Friday on Route 680 near Albany. In a separate matter, Emmett Blaine Fox’s suit against Michael Karabinos was dismissed after settlement in Common Pleas Court.
Dr Archie E Allen vice president of the Michigan Federation of Teachers will address a public meeting at Ohio University Bromley Hall 7 p.m. on Professionalism Unionism and the College Instructor The OUFT Local 1739 seeks a faculty grievance procedure equitable salary schedule and stronger input in policy making as part of its drive to expand union membership in Athens.
Marvella Stover of 318 W Union St files in Common Pleas Court seeking 32269.92 from Donald Pierson of Dayton over a May 1952 crash on W Union St at Depot St. Stover says Pierson crossed the center line and was injured. Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple per Herald L Ogg commander.
The city fire department was summoned at 3 45 p m Friday to Richland Avenue and Canterbury Drive where fuel oil spilled from a 50 gallon can onto the street. Firemen tried to flush the oil but called the city service department to spread sand on the slick surface.
Ohio University psychology professor Amos Anderson will retire in June after 42 years on the faculty. He will be honored at a testimonial dinner at the Ohio University Inn and will serve as visiting professor and acting chairman at Wilmington College in the fall. Professor emeritus Robert F. Mager will speak at the dinner on Actions Teach Louder than Words.
An escapee from Hopemont State Hospital, George Lee Hosey, 36, formerly of Sharpsburg in Athens County, was captured in Columbus after a savings and loan robbery. His records include impersonation of an FBI agent in 1957, armed robbery in 1960, and prior escapes and sentences at Moundsville State Prison and an honor camp. Born February 7, 1931, Hosey was committed to Moundsville State Prison in 1965 and later assigned to a state hospital detail.
The county election board has ballots for the May 2 primary, with Ruth Stratton noting absentee ballots can be mailed or cast in person at the board offices. The county will vote on two proposed amendments to the state constitution, with Athens city school district residents, Democrats in Glouster, and Republicans in Athens voting on other measures.
Para mathia Lodge 25 F and AM announces the Father and Son dinner for 6 30 p m on April 15 at the Masonic Temple. Guest speaker will be Rev Clyde C Pinnell new minister of First Methodist Church. Reservations close Tuesday and the lodge will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday with a short educational session after the business portion.
Adele Sharpe aged 44 of 136 Columbia Avenue was ill and removed to Sheltering Arms Hospital Friday afternoon by the fire department emergency squad.
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