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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1968

Page

2

Countywide Voter Registration Moves Ahead In June

Athens County board of elections, in a 3-1 vote, reaffirms countywide voter registration policy and sets phased start in Canaan and Dover townships this June. Eight precincts will hold registration on June 6 8 and 12 with two precinct workers funded for three days.

Athens County Board of Elections William Lavelle Athens Canaan Dover County Board of Elections E. B. Young Young Ivan Tribe Albany Tribe William Mechem Nelsonville Lavelle William Hoffman William Rowland Board of Elections Ted Brown Ohio Wood County Bowling Green State University Athens County Ohio University Board of Elections Records Coang Tribe and Mechem Bobo Mrs. Stratton

May ballot includes two Athens County school measures

Athens County voters will consider a five mill operating levy for the Alexander Local School District and a 433000 dollar bond for the Trimble Local School District. Trimble Superintendent Sasser cites past defeats and crowding as reasons, noting the bond funds a new elementary school near Glouster and repairs to existing buildings. Alexander Superintendent Lohr says the levy funds are needed for operating costs and new high school expenses under Senate Bill 350.

Athens County Board of Elections Alexander Trimble Sasser Ing Glouster Board of Education Marc Lohr Alexander Schools Lohr Ohio School Foundation Senate Tri-County Joint Vocational School Nelsonville

Four Accidents Reported By State Patrol Athens Post

State patrolmen from the Athens post reported four accidents in Athens and Hocking Counties on Wednesday with one driver cited Cassandra Cassell, 19, of Nelsonville, for conditional speeding after a one car mishap on Route 50A east of Amesville.

Athens Post Athens Hocking John V. Cassells Nelsonville Amesville Cassell Carl F. Littlejohn Logan Athens County Littlejohn David R. Korff Albany Korff

Fire at Ohio University library site causes minor damage

An explosion from a fuel oil salamander at the Park Place construction site for the new Ohio University library in Athens sparked a 7 30 a m blaze. Workmen apparently tried to light the salamander when it exploded. about 50 dollars damage was done to a 75 horsepower motor. No injuries were reported. Separately, the plastic bottle industry expects to ship a record 4.25 to 4.5 billion bottles in 1968, up 17 percent from 1967.

Ohio University Park Place Athens

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits Several Patients

Mrs. Ralph Easler of Buchtel and a daughter are noted. Admitted Dolores Elliott of Athens Route 1, Mrs. William Clark of Millfield Route 1, Mrs. Julia Bennett of Athens Route 3, Mrs. Ernie Welch of Albany Route 2, Mrs. Charles LaDeaux of Athens Route 1, Mrs. James Copeland of Athens, Mrs. Edna Gilson of Athens Route 4. Mrs. Carl Barone and daughter Hazel LaHugh, Robert Sheridan, Raymond Foreman are named. Few humans live primitively than the 50,000 Indians of the Amazon Basin in Brazil.

Dolores Elliott Athens William Clark Millfield Julia Bennett Ernie Welch Albany Charles LaDeaux James Copeland Edna Gilson Carl Barone Hazel LaHugh Robert Sheridan Raymond Foreman Amazon Basin Brazil

Beltone Hearing Glasses Offered As New Opportunity

A promotional note invites readers to try Beltone hearing glasses, framing them as the finest option for those hesitant to use traditional hearing aids. The message emphasizes an opportunity to experience improved hearing without delay.

Beltone

Geloxen Fat Loss Advertisement Confuses Claims

A vintage ad promotes Geloxen as a fat loss tablet sold by FULL WALGREEN DRUGS with a money back guarantee. It claims no exercise or diet needed, promises appetite suppression, and a $2.00 price with refund if unsatisfied. The text includes misspellings and product confusion, mentioning Galaxen in places.

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