Couple's $4000 Down Payment Stalls Home Dream
Ginny and Riley Gibson, young Alabama couple, saved $4000 for a down payment but face hurdles buying their first home. They found a suitable seven mile from downtown property priced at 18000 dollars yet cannot secure FHA or VA financing because the flood-control zone near a river disqualifies them, leaving no loan path.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ginny
Riley Gibson
Gibsons
Riley
Athens couple's home dream hindered by high interest loans
The Gibson family struggles to buy a home as banks refuse loans and mortgage firms quote high rates and discount points. After months of searching they secure a 15-year loan at eight percent on a decreasing balance with a $5,400 down payment, leaving them unsure and frustrated.
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Ginny
Riley
Gibsons
Fannie Mae
Federal National Mortgage Co
Siberia
Athens Officials Warn of Unsafe Streets for Women
Law enforcement leaders Ted Jones and Robert Guinn urged vigilance after assaults in Athens. They urged reporting incidents to detect patterns, noted the Canterbury Drive case, and recommended self defense tips and seeking female counselors. A university program may offer a woman’s self protection course.
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Athens
Susan Frampton
Ted Jones
Ohio University
Robert Guinn
Canterbury Drive
Jones
Canterbury
Pat Dewees
United Campus Ministry
Guinn and Jones
Dewees
University Women’s Union
University
Night leg cramps and vascular causes explained by Dr Coleman
Reader questions leg cramps at night with advice on possible vascular causes. Beuerger's disease and arteriosclerosis may contribute. Stop tobacco, try quinine if prescribed, and ease cramps by lying flat with toes pointed upward and using warm towels. Weekend visit note follows with local names and addresses.
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Buerger
Abby Says Ask For Autographed Picture A Better Souvenir
A hotel maid confesses to taking a souvenir from a very famous guest. She regrets her action and wonders if the autographed photo would have been a better keepsake than guilt. She asks Dear Abby for guidance on how to handle the situation without naming the city.
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Abby
America
Holiday School Reunion Draws 80 Attendees on Holliday Grounds
The 49th Hayes-Young Holliday School Reunion was held on the old Holliday School grounds with a noon basket dinner. Hollie V. Hayes served as chair, welcoming 80 attendees, followed by an afternoon program of recitations, duets, taps, and accordion music. Gifts honored the eldest and youngest attendees. Homer Blackwood traveled far for the event. Woode and Hayes family members performed. new officers were elected for the next year.
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Hayes-Young- Holliday School
Merle Woode
Charles D. Woode
Russell Bainum
Linda
Penny Sharp
Joy
Cheri Sauters
Theresa Eastman
Manda Eastman
Guy W. Lee
Hollie V. Hayes
Harold Hayes
Arthur Goodwin
Guy Lee
Monte Swindell
Homer Blackwood
Montgomery
Tex
Dale Arnold
Audra Hayes
Odrinex Plan Promises Slim Trim Figure Nationwide
A promotional notice touts the Odrinex Plan as helping users shed excess fat for a longer life. It claims thousands have used it over 14 years, offers tiny swallowable tablets with no dangerous drugs, no dieting, and no special exercise. The plan promises a money back guarantee if ugly fat remains, sold with no questions asked.
Bride Elect Honored At Nelsonville Bridal Shower
Miss Sonja Wolf of Nelsonville was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted at Miss Jackie Kieffer's home. Hosts were Miss Kieffer Janet Dixon and Ginny Carter. Prizes were awarded to Loretta Whitmore Peggy McDonald Paula Howe and Tina Coffman. Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Wolf Mrs. Donald Kern Mrs. Jack Kieffer Mrs. Dick McDonald Paula Howe Tina Coffman Tina Sayre Nanette Ogg Betsy Shearer Loretta Whitmore Dorothy Wolf Sharon Edwards and Betty Wilson.
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Sonja Wolf
Nelsonville
Jackie Kieffer
Miss Kieffer
Janet Dixon
Ginny Carter
Loretta Whitmore
Peggy McDonald
Paula Howe
Tina Coffman
Clarence Wolf
Donald Kern
Jack Kieffer
Dick McDonald
Tina Sayre
Nanette Ogg
Betsy Shearer
Dorothy Wolf
Sharon Edwards
Betty Wilson
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Alabama Health Department
Alabama Journal
the Athens Messenger
Savings and Loan Associations
Savings and Loan
Albany United Methodist Church
Albany Methodist
Albany
Temple
Snowville
Pearl Chapel
Edna Whiteman
Norma Gillogly
Lester L. Coleman
M.D
Mrs. N
Beuerger
Edna Hawk
Grace Richardson
Pomeroy Road
Paul Duffy
Otho Wise
Matthew
Bellaire
Katherine Weaver
Meigs Veterans Memorial Hospital
Little
East Main St
Logan
W. Union
Tues
Wed
Sunnybank
Florists
E. State St
Ohio
Hardy Mums
Abigail van Buren
Holiday School
California
L. A
Calif
Los Angeles
Cal
Columbus
Southern Cct TonaWan and Company
REVCO
Tata
Furniture Middleport
Savevoro
Holmes
Logan, Ohio
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