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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1965
Page
7
In Germiston South Africa a public planter found a flourishing patch of Indian hemp near the town's central police station. The narcotic plants lay hidden in an overgrown flowerbed in a park area nearby. Authorities suspect the hemp seeds came from discarded by vagrants in the area.
Belgrade reports 1415 cases of unauthorized borrowing of automobiles in 1964. The Yugoslav criminal code does not list auto theft as an offense and prosecutions rely on a law against unauthorized borrowing. Athens notes Greek tobacco use rose with 199,211 kilograms more produced than in 1963.
The Albany Community Garden Club met at Mrs. George Bean's home to finalize plans for a trip to Athens State Hospital and to arrange table decorations for the Alumni banquet. Election of officers was to be held at the May meeting, with refreshments served for members and one guest.
Cleveland Tennessee police search for 32 guns, many antiques, stolen from Paul Keasler’s residence. Deputy Judd Pritchett says 25 firearms were insured for 1400 dollars. Burglars also took an electric blanket to wrap the loot.
Mr. and Mrs. John Morris of Sun hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Guy. Robert Alkire returned to his job at Bellefontaine. Jones visited Ava Gilkey. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carsey with Mr. and Mrs. James Payne and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Welsh and children. Mr. and Mrs. Waldeck of Glouster and Mike visited Hiel French recently.
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