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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1963

Page

12

Man Freed After 64 Years In Prison In California

Richard Honeck tells how after 64 years behind bars he walked free from Menard State Penitentiary and traveled to San Leandro to reunite with his niece Clara Orth. He recalls his life, prison discipline, and a newfound mission to stay in touch with authorities and readers.

Illinois California Clara Orth Associated Press San Leandro Calif Honeck Richard Honeck Harold V. Streeter Menard State Penitentiary Chester San Francisco Freedom Bef ' Wright Anaheim Walter Koeller Carrie Nation United States Clara Richard Honek Ilinois

Christmas Tea Held for Teachers at McArthur High

The McArthur High School faculty held its annual Christmas tea on December 17 in the home economics room. Junior and senior home economics students hosted. former teachers Miss Anna Darley Mrs Blanche Howell and Miss Marie Specht attended. Mrs Paula Irwin was presented a gift by fellow teachers. The table featured a holiday centerpiece arranged by Connie Clark and Beatrice Ousley. Christmas cookies were served and a social hour followed.

Connie Clark Beatrice Ousley

Aliens Must Register In January

Thomas M. Pederson, district director of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, announced that the address reporting period is January. All aliens in the United States with few exceptions must report their addresses to the government during that period. Forms will be available at post offices and INS offices. Willful failure may lead to serious consequences.

Thomas M. Pederson United States Immigration and Naturalization Service United States Pederson Immigration and Naturalization Service

Johnson Receives Ike Memo and White House Tour

President Johnson recounts a long handwritten memo from Dwight Eisenhower who advised him after Kennedy's assassination. He led four reporters through the White House then signed family photos, praising women reporters as capable and deserving of equal treatment.

Johnson Dwight D. Eitsenhower White House Eisenhower John F. Kennedy Kennedy Congress Oval Office Isabelle Shelton Washington Evening Star Dorothy McCardle Washington Post Radio-Tv Hazel Markel Frances Lewine Associated Press

Gas Tax Checks Mailed for 1963 Municipal Distributions

State Auditor Roger W. Tracy said checks totaling 3,261,248 in gasoline tax revenues have been mailed to 949 cities and villages. The seventh 1963 distribution brings total payments to 22,748,372 at one dollar per car per distribution with county allocations including Athens 9,892 Gallia 3,769 Hocking 4,053 Metgs 3,961.

Columbus Roger W. Tracy Athens Gallia Hocking

Christians Across World Mark Birth Of Jesus

Pilgrims flocked to Bethlehem grotto as Christians mark Christmas with midnight services and family reunions. Pope Paul VI urged peace and unity while global strife from Vietnam to Cyprus and Berlin casts shadow over celebrations.

Bethlehem Paul VI South Viet Nam Cyprus U.S North South Korea Berlin Nicosia John F. Kennedy Palm Beach Caroline John Jr Pope Paul Sacred College of Cardinals United Nations

Mortgage Foreclosure Ordered on Troy Township Property

Common Pleas Court foreclosed a mortgage in Troy Township held by At las Subsidiaries of Ohio, Inc. on 50 acres. Harold L. and Lena B. Augustine owe $2,427.70 on a promissory note. Before First Federal and Savings Association and the county treasurer hold liens on the property for debts.

Common Pleas Court Atlas Subsidiaries of Ohio, Inc Troy Township Harold L Lena B. Augustine First Federal and Savings Association

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