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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1972

Page

3

Blue Max Plan Described At Insurance Agents Meeting

Four area men among about 200 OAIA executives meeting in Columbus to plan 1973 for 6000 member group. Col Robert M. Chiaramonte outlined Ohio State Highway Patrol Blue Max incentive program and rewards for recovering stolen cars. OAIA underwrote portions including the Auto Larceny Manual and related events at the patrol academy.

Ohio Association of Insurance Agents, Inc OAIA Columbus John D. Clark Athens David M. Devore Nelsonville A. L. Waugh Wellston David C. Jones Jackson Col Robert M. Chiaramonte Ohio State Highway Patrol Chiaramonte Arthur H. Roski Cleveland Patrol Patrol Academy

Trends In Markets Benefit Consumers

Harold P. Templeton of Kroger Columbus says two trends aid shoppers in 1973. Supermarkets will offer more information on foods and upgrade facilities to meet 1970s needs with broader merchandise, new products, and added service departments. The chain opened a Portsmouth store and expanded Lancaster to a superstore in 1972.

Harold P. Templeton Columbus Kroger Food Stores Templeton E. State St Ohio University Portsmouth Lancaster

Relief Subsidies Reach Over One Hundred Thousand in Six Counties

State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson announced December general relief subsidies totaling 7,922,293 across 88 counties with six area counties each above 100,000. Athens 29,184 Gallia 14,744 Hocking 14,382 Jackson 26,080 Meigs 9,271 Vinton 6,520.

Joseph T. Ferguson Ferguson Ashland County Cuyahoga County Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Vinton

Athens Sets January 15 Tree Pickup Deadline

Athens officials direct residents to place trees on curbs for city sanitation pickup by January 15. County residents should take trees to the county fairgrounds for mulching by the county engineer’s department, with mulch available to the public.

Athens

O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Notes

A list of births and dismissals at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital includes new babies for several families: Mr and Mrs Gray of New Marshfield a son. Mr and Mrs Johnson of South Bloomingville a daughter. Mr and Mrs Burke of Albany a son. plus other names from Athens Ashville Buchtel The Plains Glouster and New Plymouth. Dismissed individuals include Mrs Richard Moore Mrs Archie Dixon Doug Dixon and others with accompanying family statuses.

Robert Gray New Marshfield Leonard Johnson South Bloomingville Dolphus Burke Albany Roy Chapman Athens Roger Welch Ashville Howard Call Buchtel Wilson Ator the Plains Charles DeWeese Nelsonville John T. Gallagher Glouster Lemuel Fuller New Plymouth Richard Moore Archie Dixon Doug Dixon Hazel McGraner Dennis Adams Wesley Perry Victor Barnhart Flora Ervin Joseph Lipman

Mitchell Painting Donated to Athens Hospital Center

Ohio University emeritus professor L. C. Pappy Mitchell donated an oil seascape to the hospital’s new ambulatory care center. The gift was presented to center staff Thursday afternoon by the Athens artist.

O’bleness Memorial Hospital L. C

Antiques Recovered After Break-In in Dog Hollow

Athens County deputies arrested three suspects after a house break in Dog Hollow. Harold Greiner reported thieves stole antiques including a 1936 Collier's Magazine, soda cracker canister, antique glass jars, frames, prints, and a vintage radio.

Athens County Sheriff’s Deputies Dog Hollow Harold Greiner Athens Route 4 Collier’s Magazine

State to Aid Ohio Taxpayers on First Personal Returns

Governor Gilligan announced a statewide program with Ohio Department of Taxation agents helping taxpayers prepare their first personal income tax returns. Locations and times were set from January 2 to the April 16 filing deadline. Tax forms will include a short and a long version printed on a compact card.

John J. Gilligan Ohio Department of Taxation Ohio Department of Taxation Robert J Kosydar

Woman Taken To Hospital And Tax Aid Details

The Athens Fire Department rushed Miss Shirley Dailey, 21, to Hudson Health Center for diabetic treatment after an early morning incident at Lakeview Apartments. State officials announce mailing four million tax forms starting Jan. 1 with short and long versions and instructions. Public tax help centers open in Athens Gallia and Rio Grande areas with specific hours.

Athens Fire Department Lakeview Apartments Shirley Dailey Hudson Health Center

Legion Dance Saturday Sparks New Year Celebration

Members of K. T. Crossen Post 21, American Legion, plan a New Year dance at the Legion home Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 2 a.m. Also listed are weekly auditor office hours across several counties and towns.

K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion Legion

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