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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1966

Page

2

City borrows 1 million for urban renewal funding

The city secured a 1 065 million loan Tuesday from Bank of America and Morgan Guaranty Trust at 4.37 percent for nine to 12 months. Proceeds repay a federal loan and fund the Urban Renewal office. UK costs split 75 25 between the federal government and Ohio University.

City UR Richard Beagle Bank of America San Francisco Calif Morgan Guaranty Trust Co New York City Beagle Robert J. L. Lee City UK South Green Ohio University

New Antenna Site Chosen For Cable Company

The Television Cable Co. plans a new base antenna on Tick Ridge near Rockrifle Rd. The site will deliver signals two to three times stronger than the current Cable Lane location. A service building will be built and the move is set for about Sept. 1 with outages from midnight to 8 a.m.

the Television Cable Co W. State St Tick Ridge Rockrifle Rd B. T. Grover

Peterson's Ointment Relief for Piles Promoted

An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a fast relief for itching and burning from piles. It claims millions found relief in 40 years and includes a testimonial, pricing 70c and 85c with a money back guarantee.

Peterson

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Admitted patients include Samuel Waymer Chauncey Gladys Adkison Athens Ralph Wigal Athens Thomas Covella Glouster Dismissed patients include Jane Combs Athens Route 4 Mrs Dear Porter Harrisonville Route 1 Paul Sands Athens Route 1 Edward Schoonover Chauncey Mrs Marion Wood Athens Teresa Vamos Athens Route 3.

Samuel Waymer Chauncey Gladys Adkison Athens Ralph Wigal Thomas Covella Glouster Jane Combs Dear] Porter Harrisonville Paul Sands Edward Schoonover Marion Wood Teresa Vamos

Enrollment Test Set For IRS Applicants

Applications must be mailed before August 31 to the IRS director audit division Washington 20224 for the enrollment exam to be held in Cincinnati on September 26 and 27. The test qualifies non CPAs and non attorneys to represent clients in IRS tax matters. Weather noted a 89 degree high Tuesday and 59 degree low Wednesday with 78 degrees by 10 this morning.

Cincinnati Internal Revenue Service of Ohio IRS Washington, D. C Certified Public Accountants U.S C. L. Colmer

Coordinator Named For Drive Role

George Rutkoskie co owner of the Ambassador Laundry in Athens will coordinate the commercial employee division of the Sheltering Arms Hospital building fund campaign. John LaPoint announced Rutkoskie acceptance saying he will do a thorough job after previous charity work. Over 30 local stores offices and markets with 15 or more employees will be contacted by Rutkoskie and four or five assistants to arrange solicitations and form employee committees.

George Rutkoskie Ambassador Laundry Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Building Fund John LaPoint Drive Rutkoskie United Fund Drive LaPoint

Health Department Begins Weekly Immunization Sessions

The Health Department will offer immunizations for diphtheria tetanus pertussis polio and smallpox to children every Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at 9 N College St starting Sept 2 with emphasis on completing basic immunization by the first birthday. Tuberculosis tine testing will be available for all ages. Firefighters responded to a gasoline leak at the Sutton McKinstry Service Station at E State and Morris at 8 07 p.m. Tuesday.

Health Department N. College St H. M. Boocks Sutton- McKinstry E. State and Morris

Special Gifts Leaders Recruited for Hospital Campaign

Active recruitment of leaders to work with Rev. Mr. William Black in the special gifts division of the Shelter ing Arms Hospital building fund campaign opened Tuesday at a Baker Center luncheon. Four vice chairmen were named: Mrs. Harry Mitchell, Mrs. Martha Bitters, Miss Eleanor Minister, and Miss Emagene Davis, to start this campaign phase. Also present were Bob Matthews, general campaign co chairman, and Hil Musser, co chairman.

William Black Sheltering Arms Hospital Building Fund Baker Center Black Harry Mitchell Martha Bitters Eleanor Minister Emagene Davis Special Gifts H. C. Musser Robert Mathews

Registration Planned For New Athens Students This Fall

The major gifts division led by The Rev. Mr. Black outlines a two week campaign plan. Four leaders will select five captains each who will recruit five workers, creating a 125-woman division to solicit campaign contributions in Athens.

Athens Black

Fund-raising drive targets 1250 contacts in area

The committee plans to reach about 1250 individuals during its fundraising effort and will also contact several small businesses in the vicinity.

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