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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1966

Page

3

Court Upholds Force Account Ruling State Supreme Court ruling on force account contracts

The State Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the ban on noncompetitive force account contracts by county engineers unless they supply their own labor and materials. The decision affirmed Athens County Common Pleas Judge John Bolin in granting an injunction.

State Supreme Court Associated Press Athens County Common Pleas John Bolin Gabriel F. Pincelli Chauncey Ohio Bridge Co Cambridge High Court Federal Creek Rome Frost Road Hocking River Pincelli Bolin Fourth District Court of Appeals Appeals Supreme Court

Doan's Pills Promoted For Backache Sleep Relief

Advertisement touts Doan's Pills as fast relief for nagging backache headache and muscular pains. It also claims two benefits for bladder irritation and a mild diuretic action aiding kidney function. The copy notes years of trusted use and urges asking for the large size.

Dean Doan

Vietnamese Girl Faces Hard English At AHS

Julia Lam 16 from Viet Nam starts as a sophomore at Athens High School living with Mr. and Mrs. Bowling at 13 Fairview Ave. She speaks French Chinese and Vietnamese fluently and aims to study music in Ohio University with help from Dr. Gilbert Stephenson who is in Viet Nam.

Julia Lam Viet Nam Athens High School Ardyce Bowling Fairview Ave Julia Lam Tieu Luong Saigon Ohio University America Gilbert Stephenson Athens

Athens County School Board Elects Officers

William Brown of Carbon dale was elected president and Lewis Moore of Stewart as vice president at the Athens County School Board organizational meeting. Howard Woodyard was reappointed to the Tri County Vocational School board, with Esther Dailey also serving. The half year budget of 26053 dollars was approved. boards can set salaries from five to twenty dollars. New members Woodyard Moore Colbert were sworn in. meetings set for the second Saturday at 730, with a February film on venereal disease shown by the health department.

William Brown Carbondale Athens County School Board Lewis Moore Stewart Howard Woodyard Athens Route 1 Athens County Tri-County Vocational School Board Esther Dailey Albany T. C. Porter Porter Woodyard Moore Lawrence Colbert Glouster Colbert Harley Allen Nelsonville Health Department

Taxpayer Aid Schedule Set By IRS Unit

IRS unit announces taxpayer aid schedule with Athens office offering Fridays from Jan 7 to Apr 15. Hours are 8 15 a m to noon and 1 to 4 30 p m with phone line 592 1188 for questions.

IRS John Abel Internal Revenue Service Abel Athens Matters State St

Weight-Lifters Demonstrate For Athens Lions Club

Three members of the Athens weightlifting club demonstrated the merits of weight lifting to Athens Lions Club members. Bruce Baird Dick Blazier and Mike Rose showed exercises for fitness and Rose outlined a beginner course before handing weights to the Lions. In other business the club announced glasses for the needy with six pairs in September two in October four in November and four in December.

Athens Weightlifting Club Athens Lions Club Bruce Baird Dick Blazier Mike Rose Rose The Lions Club

First Birth Listed In Athens At Sheltering Arms Hospital

The first birth of the year at Sheltering Arms Hospital occurred at 1:18 p.m. Wednesday a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ronald Gould New Marshfield Route 1 The Goulds have three daughters aged 2 3 and 4 His employer is Bridgwater Machine Co.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Ronald Gould New Marshfield Gould The Bridgwater Machine Co

Sorority House Fire Extinguished at Pi Beta Phi

Firemen at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday used a hand extinguisher to stop a blaze at the Pi Beta Phi sorority house at 6 S. College St. The fire was caused by wiring in the dishwasher. Minor damage to contents reported. Electricity was disconnected.

Pi Beta Phi S. College St

IRD to Aid City in Federal Water Expansion Aid

The Ohio University Institute for Regional Development will supply technical data for Athens city to apply for federal aid for water expansion projects. Mayor Raymond Shepard said IRD discussed whether the plan would boost industrial development and serve the university, the McBee systems plant, and attract other industry. Phillip Lavelle of the EDA will contact the city about federal funds when available. Plans include a new south Athens line and reservoir and expansion of the water treatment plant.

Ohio University Institute For Regional Development Raymond Shepard IRD Shepard McBee Systems Federal Farms Athens

Weather report from Ath ens notes warmer high

Observer C L Colmer reports Wednesday morning in Ath ens shows a 9 am temperature of 29 degrees, up three from the early low. Tuesday’s high was 48 and low 22, the Hocking River dropping to 9.63 feet and still falling.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Colmer Hocking

False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass

This ad promotes a denture powder called FAS to keep plates secure and odor-free. It claims the alkaline powder helps teeth feel firmer and reduces embarrassing slips, urging readers to buy at drug counters nationwide.

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