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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1974

Page

8

BVR falsified Xenia tornado aid records report cites abuse

Dayton Journal Herald reports the Ohio Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation allegedly padded its Xenia disaster caseload after the 1974 tornado, classifying hundreds of victims as rehabilitated or psychoneurotic to meet quotas. The claim cites confidential files and sworn affidavits, with officials denying the technique.

Dayton Ohio Ohio Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Xenia Dayton Journal Herald The Journal Herald Red Cross John L. Gephard Dayton Area BVA William H. Grohs Rehabilitation Services Commission Bureau Cooper Sontag

Settlement Won War Continues In Airline Overbooking Case

Cleveland lawyer Michael Hennenberg settled his claim for bumping on a Houston to Cleveland American Airlines flight. The airline defends oversell as legal and says the settlement avoids lengthy litigation. He says 14 011 ticketholders were denied boarding last year. He later flew Braniff to Dallas then American home, arriving five hours late.

Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland American Airlines Michael Hennenberg Houston Cleveland Thomas Hermann Hennenberg Hermann Civil Aeronautics Board Braniff International Dallas

Van Meter pushes plan to strip districts from parties

Ohio state senator Thomas Van Meter proposes a constitutional amendment to remove partisan control of redistricting. The measure would move both congressional and legislative district drawing to the independent Ohio Elections Commission. Democrats plan to push a new congressional map during January 6 to 13 while Gilligan remains governor.

Columbus Ohio Thomas A. van Meter Ashland van Meter Ohio Elections Commission Elections Commission Nolan W. Carson General Assembly John J. Gilligan Gilligan

Birthday party honors Billie Hockman and others

Guests gathered for Billie Hockman's eighth birthday with Mary Bradbury J D among attendees. Numerous relatives and friends visited and stayed with families across West Virginia and Ohio, attending a golden wedding anniversary open house for Claude Slagle.

Chauncey Personal Christmas Dinner Guests List

Several households share holiday guest lists including Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCafferty hosting Jane and Ann with Gordon J. Morris Jane Claire from Westerville and Judith Van Meter with Susan and Michael from Lancaster and Dwight Brown of Kenton. Myrle Simpson hosts Robert Simpson Shelly Galloway and Bob Straus of Canal Winchester. Dennis Childress and Jody host Barry West Albany Lou Childress Toledo Doris Ferris Athens Harry Childress Ella Locke Nelsonville. Carl Moody Susan and James Moody Millfield visit Columbus guests Jerry Moody Buffy Kevin Lee. James Moody hosts James Todd family Lancaster and Robert Wachenswanz family for Christmas.

Jack McCafferty Jane Ann Gordon J. Morris Claire Westerville Judith van Meter Susan Michael Lancaster Dwight Brown Kenton Myrle Simpson Robert Simpson Shelly Galloway Bob Straus Canal Winchester Dennis Childress Jody Barry West Albany Lou Childress Toledo Doris Ferris Athens Harry Childress Ella Locke Nelsonville Carl Moody James Moody Millfield Columbus Jerry Moody Buffy Kevin Lee James Todd Robert Wachenswanz

Reedsville Hosts Diverse Family Gathering and Birthday Dinner

Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs David Smith and Diana included Mrs Tom Drake of Reynoldsburg and many area families from Marietta Columbus Long Bottom Mason and Belpre. Carl Buckley hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs Lawrence Rose with attendants from Reedsville Coolville Pochessiung and Belpre. All Alexander district schools will open Thursday morning at regular times per Supt Raymond Brooks.

David Smith Diana Tom Drake Reynoldsburg Marietta Tom Greenveld Mike Bissell Ted Hayman Columbus Joe Bissell Harold Holter Long Bottom Tim Mason W. Va Carl Buckley Lawrence Rose Ernest Ruth Ann Marie Buckley Reedsville Garett Reed Coolville Roma Sandy Alice Foutty Pochessiung Dana van Meter David and Lori Belpre Alexander Supt Raymond Brooks

Poster Winners Named for Logan School Contest

Logan’s International Carbon and Ribbon Co sponsor held a What Christmas Means To Me poster contest for first graders across the Logan School System. Winners Kerry York Jay Smith Terri Vorhees Holly Davis Curt Adams Becky Peters Gina Johnson Darrin Richards Billy Smith Mike Heine Barbara Wyskiver were displayed in the store window. Prizes were presented by Mrs. Prewitt.

Logan International Carbon and Ribbon Co E. Main St Kerry York Jay Smith Green Terri Vorhees Rockbridge Holly Davis Curt Adams Central Becky Peters South Bloomingville Gina Johnson Darrin Richards East Billy Smith Mike Heine West Barbara Wyskiver West Logan Aubrey (Dana) Prewitt Gideon Shark Prewitt

Fairview Notes Track Weekend Visits Across Several Towns

Fairview residents reported weekend visits from numerous relatives and friends. The listings name many families from Grove City Canton Nitro Nitro Stongsville Charleston Paducah Norfolk and Gallipolis visiting or hosting at homes in Belpre Harrisonville New Philadelphia and Clifton.

Bobby Naomi Foreman Grove City Joe Foreman Chickie Chapman North Charleston Leonard Smith George Lewis Salt Lake City Utah Ray Knight Diamondville Wyo Sam Lewis Dorothy Lewis Cordaris Harrisonville Lizzie Perry Canton Robert Lewis Brenda Lewis John Lewis Belpre C. T. Smith Nitro W. Va W. K. Smith Stongsville Jimmy Clyde Smith Charleston Charles Chapman Lewis Ours Virgil Ours New Philadelphia William Hoffman Salem Patty Tarr Shawn Beth Cuyahoga Falls Thomas Bramwan Cincinnati Ernest Grimm Ronald Hopper Paducah Dorsey Parsons En2 William Bird Norfolk Harold Bird Pete Farra Columbus Floyd Farra Bill McNickle McArthur Walden Roush Point Pleasant Joe Crook Ronald Thompson William Graybeal Charlies McNickle Morris Wolfe Gerald Wells Gallipolis Dana Lewis Clifton, W. Va

Southern Budget Approved By Meigs County Board

RACINE The Southern Local School Board approved the 1975 budget from the Meigs County Budget Commission at a recessed meeting. A pay raise for teachers will take effect January 1, and a temporary 1975 appropriation for bills and salaries was approved.

Racine Southern Local School Board Meigs County Budget Commission Jean Alkire William Downie Jr Ted Joyce Trotter Genevieve Harvey Bobby Ord Denny Hill

SBA Grants 15 Loans in Five Southeast Ohio Counties

The SBA approved 15 loans totaling over 1.7 million dollars in five Southeast Ohio counties including Athens five loans for 384 thousand, Gallia one for 10 thousand, Hocking three for 313 thousand, Jackson five for 949 thousand, and Vinton one for 87 thousand. Frank Ray noted 1 463 district loans totaling 44 million dollars and SBA sponsored 101 events for 4 399 attendees.

U.S. Small Business Administration Ohio Frank Ray Columbus Xenia Athens County Gallia Hocking Jackson Vinton Ray SBA

Donations to Meigs County Infirmary Showcase Holiday Gifts

Meigs County Infirmary receives Christmas contributions from numerous individuals and organizations in Pomeroy and surrounding towns. Donors include Mr and Mrs Dutton, Mrs Cassie Hall, Harold and Barbara Sargent, Gerald Wildermuth, Frances Reed, Florence Michael, Pearl Reynolds, Bert Bodimer, Gerald Anthony, Carolyn Salser, Nolan and George Horak, Oris Hubbard, Don Rea and Erb, Jack Hawley, William Parker, William Nelson, Dick Karr, Ted Matthews, Mildred Sisson, Jean Warner, Mary Seaman, Joan Sorden, John Davison, Harold Carson, Wendell Grate and Genny, Susan Fleshman, Annette Knight, Alma White, Charles Blakeslee, Bob Hoeflich, Mike Hammer, Ike Jackson, Maxine Coats Gaskill, and many local clubs and churches.

Dutton Cassie Hall Harold Sargent Gerald Wildermuth Frances Reed Barbara Sargent Florence Michael Pearl Reynolds Bert Bodimer Gerald Anthony Carolyn Salser Nolan George Horak Oris Hubbard Don Rea Erb Jack Hawley William Parker William Nelson Dick Karr Ted Matthews Mildred Sisson Jean Warner Mary Seaman Joan Sorden John Davison Harold Carson Wendell Grate Genny Susan Fleshman Annette Knight Alma White Charles E Blakeslee Bob Hoeflich Mike Hammer Ike Jackson Maxine Coats Maxine Coats Gaskill Laurels Cliff Pomeroy Auxiliary Pomeroy Middleport American Legion Chester Garden Club Rutland Meigs County Avon Ladies Middleport American Legion Pomeroy National Bank Pomeroy Eastern Star RC Bottling Co Senior Citizens the Eagles Knights of Temple Langsville Salvation Army Pomeroy First Southern Baptist Church

Family visits span several states and relatives

Racine and Miss Kimalea Taylor join Jeffery Hill with Mr and Mrs Edward M Brown in Del Rio Texas returning from two weeks with Browns in New Haven. Mrs Gretta Simpson accompanied her son and daughter in Seymour Indiana for a two week visit. Norman Van Meter of Framingham Massachusetts and Delbert Van Meter of Columbus visit Mrs Laura Byers. Alfred Crow and Becky spent a weekend in Atlanta Georgia with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Rook Crow.

Kimalea Taylor Jeffrey Hill Gallipolis Edward M. Brown del Rio Tex Framingham Mass Delbert van Meter Columbus Laura Byers Alfred Crow Becky Atlanta Rook Crow

Classified Ad Classifications and Policy Note

This notice lists classified ad categories such as 26 Schools Instruction and 66 Office Supplies and outlines policies on cancellations, errors, and editorial rights. It states ads may be canceled before 8 30 a m for the same day, refunds for errors, and publisher discretion to edit or reject copy. Office hours are monthly Fri 8 a m to 5 p m and Sat 8 30 a m to 11 a m.

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