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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1967
Page
7
Sheltering Arms Hospital plans a major expansion of its first floor laboratory with automated equipment and radioisotope testing to support hematology, serology, bacteriology and more. The $3.5 million building project aims for $1.7 million in local funds with staff participation ongoing.
Lydia Circle met at the United Methodist Church and voted a $50 contribution to WSCS. Mrs. William Swatzel led a devotional period and Mrs. Jack Carsey and Mrs. Karl Krautter served refreshments.
A series of eight free training sessions for youth is planned on five Ohio campuses this year. Led by the Ohio Youth Commission and the University of Toledo continuing education division, the program is funded by a Title I Higher Education Act grant and will include topics from The Hard Core Family to The Institutionalized Child across Athens Kent State Ohio State Central State and Toledo U. Sessions run March through December at various dates.
Judge George Schoonover says Athens County Court handled 264 criminal cases in January, up 159 from 1966. He notes 2 215.80 dollars to state from highway patrol cases and 4 203.20 to county from fines while 10 cases went to grand jury. other minor fees listed. Also bids planned March 16 for Ohio River study near Gallipolis by Huntington District engineers to evaluate replacement structures for compatibility with locks and dams.
Two bonds forfeited at hearings before Mayor Charles Legar and Walter Riggs in Columbus. One bond of $25 was posted for destruction of property, another for disturbing the peace. Fines were imposed on Robert Lucas of Charleston $100 and costs plus three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Ralph Hall of Hartford $5 and costs for failure to yield the right of way. Billy Bevins of Middleport $5 and costs for failure to yield.
Senator Randall A Taylor said 1967 68 surplus funds in the Department of Natural Resources would cover 75000 for the Point Pleasant Battle Monument expansion and 25000 for a feasibility study on a lake at the McClintic Wildlife Station The move, approved by the Board of Public Works, awaits legislative budget approval and marks the first time these projects appear in the budget as recommendations.
The piece likens Christ to the daily bread of nourishment for the soul. It cites Beecher on religion as bread not cake and urges personal, daily intake of Christ through worship fellowship and sacrifice, to satisfy spiritual hunger and thirst.
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