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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1968

Page

5

Social Security Benefit Increases in Athens County

About 7000 Athens County beneficiaries will gain from March 3 Social Security boosts. Most get 13 percent, with three groups receiving more. The $44 minimum rises to $55, the $35 monthly small amount rises to $40 for ages 72 and up, and some 72 plus with no prior benefits become eligible for $40. Numbers are approximate as of 1966 year end.

Athens County John Blomstrom Social Security Administration Office Marietta Blomstrom

Drug Talk Scheduled For Tonight At Athens High

John Huddy, narcotics witness and columnist, will discuss marijuana and hallucinogens at 7 30 p.m. in Athens High School auditorium. Principal Richard Stacy says students and parents are invited. Huddy previously aided Columbus police in dismantling a marijuana and LSD ring near Ohio State University.

John Huddy Athens High School Richard Stacy Huddy Columbus Dispatch Columbus Ohio State University Athens

Speedy Again Halts Speeding In Athens Court

Patrolman Robert Speedy issued a speeding citation to Diane Quick, 18, of Springfield, an Ohio University student, for exceeding the legal speed over a measured distance. A $38 bond posted on the citation was forfeited in Municipal Court. Speedy previously made headlines by arresting a Mr Slow and a Mr Quick.

Robert Speedy Speedy Athens Diane Quick Springfield Ohio University Slow Mr. Quick

Athens County Land Transfers

Transfers involve Garnet F. Musgrave to Frank lin J. and Nina Sheeter in Lease Lot 47 Athens. Rudolph D. Steinmeyer to Lucy Steinmeyer in half Lot 2610 Townsend Addition Athens. Gaston family to Hollister Water Association Inc Glouster in Section 22 Trimble Two. Joe and June Sayre to Frances Sayre in Lots 140-141 Jacksonville. Edward J. and Bonnie Gaus to The Glouster Community Bank Glouster two tracts in Trimble Two. William and Evelyn Garner to Herman and Delores Lanning Lot 506 Buchtel. Wyatt A. McMillan to Donald and Clare M. Pierce one acre in Waterloo Two. Hazel Davis to Charles E. and Elaine Davis one half acre in Athens Two. Don and Helena McCune and Helen McCune Nelsonville to Eugene R. and Betty Edwards in York Two. Floyd G. and Mildred Hutchins to Teddy L. and Shirley W. Hutchins Inlet 2109 Rardin Addition Athens.

Garnet F. Musgrave Athens Franklin J Nina Sheeter Rudolph D. Steinmeyer Lucy ©. Steinmeyer Townsend Addition Waterloo William A Roberta D. Gaston Hollister Water Association, Inc Glouster Trimble Joe June Sayre Frances Sayre Jacksonville Edward J Bonnie Gaus Sault St. Marie Mich Glouster Community Bank William and Evelyn Garner Buchel Herman and Delores Lanning Buchtel Wyatt A. McMillan Donald Clare M. Pierce Hazel Davis the Plains Charles E Elaine Davis Don Helena McCune Helen McCune Nelsonville Eugene R Betty Edwards York Floyd G Mildred Hutchins Teddy L Shirley W. Hutchins Inlet Rardin Addition

City crews repair break near South Y

City crews responded to a 6 inch water main break near the South Y. The first break occurred at 5 p.m. Wednesday about 300 feet west of the South Y intersection, with repairs finished by 9 p.m. The incident knocked out water to customers west of the Y as a hydrant blew, and a hydrant valve leak prompted further repairs this morning.

South Y Safety Service Dwight Robinson Robinson

Faculty Art Now Displayed at Ohio University Gallery

A new faculty exhibition at Seigfred Hall Gallery Ohio University showcases 17 art architecture and design faculty from main and branch campuses. On display through February 28 the show features paintings prints sculpture collages and color photographs. Exhibitors include John Beckley Neil Cogbill William Lasansky James McMurray Gary Schwindler Dante Vena Arnold Gassen Ed Carlos Chillicothe Peter Ramsey Bruce Sodervick William Barksdale Charles Deihl Karen Nulf Paul Roseland Steven Whitacre James Winebrenner and Barry Young.

Seigfred Hall Ohio University School of Art John Beckley Neil Cogbill William Lasansky James McMurray Gary Schwindler Dante Vena Arnold Gassen Ed Carlos Chillicothe Peter Ramsey Lancaster Bruce Sodervick School of Architecture Design Athens William Barksdale Charles Deihl Karen Nulf Paul Roseland Steven Whitacre James Winebrenner Barry Young

Bank seeks repossession of three motor vehicles

The Athens National Bank filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court for a court order to repossess three motor vehicles from Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. as receiver for Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord E. Storel. The petition asserts valid liens on the vehicles and total indebtedness of 2183.21.

Athens National Bank Athens County

Athens Man Hurt In Weird Parking Lot Mishap

An Athens man, Glenn R. Burt, 42, was injured when his car was pinned between two vehicles at Dolen's Drive-In Restaurant parking lot at 7 15 p m. He was treated for a right leg injury at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The accident involved Mrs Molley Boden whose car rolled from a parking space and struck Burt's auto. He was outside the vehicle when pinned.

Athens Dolen W. Union St Glenn R. Burt First St Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Burt Carl Brooks Carroll Rd Molley S. Boden Foster Pl

City Hall Exterior Renovation May Start This Week

Dwight Robinson announced exterior repairs for City Hall may begin this week or by early next week after a contract awarded to General Masonry Contractors Inc Marion. Work should finish within 60 days and could lead to plans for second floor renovations to add office space.

Safety Service Dwight Robinson City Hall General Masonry Contractors, Inc Marion Robinson

NAACP Director to Speak at Athens Chapter Meeting

Leonard C. Holland Southeastern Ohio regional director of the NAACP will be guest speaker at Sundays 3 p.m. Athens chapter meeting in Baker Center. The open public event will include a question and answer period.

Wilbur T. Dayton Asbury Theological Seminary Wilmore First Wesleyan Methodist Church Athens Dayton Wesleyan Foundation Asbury Leonard C. Holland Columbus Southeastern Ohio NAACP Baker Center

Local residents named in transfers and listings

Mrs Elmer Pierce of Athens Route 2 Mrs Vaughn Howard of The Plains Allen Richards of Athens Mrs Della Farrell of Athens Mrs Barbara Cox of Albany John McAllister of The Plains Robert Blackmore transferred to University Hospital Columbus Mrs Richard Bald transferred to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Freda Weatherby Mrs David Lisman and son John Jeffers Phillip Hoffman Floyd Hartley Charles Brown Mrs Milton Roberts and son Birgie Six Aaron Williams

Elmer Pierce Athens Vaughn Howard the Plains Allen Richards Della Farrell Barbara Cox Albany John McAllister Robert Blackmore University Hospital, Columbus Richard Bald Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Freda Weatherby David Lisman John Jeffers Phillip Hoffman Floyd Hartley Charles Brown Milton Roberts Birgie Six Aaron Williams

Personal hearing aid preview by Odarion Electronics in Athens

A hearing aid expert from Odarion Electronics Inc Ossining New York visits Athens on Tuesday February 27 for a free private demonstration of a new invention. The offer invites a selected group of friends to see and hear the device firsthand, with no obligation. Phone contact provided.

Otarion Electronic Laboratories Ronald Perlt Otarion Electronics, Inc Ossining New York Athens

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