This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1973
Page
4
Dr J K Bratton was re-elected as chairman of the Athens County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. The board of directors approved his leadership for another term.
The Higher Education Act of 1972 would boost college payments to enroll more Vietnam era veterans with a $25 million annual pool. Colleges get 300 per veteran plus 150 for those in remedial programs, if veteran enrollment rises 10 percent and half is spent on veteran education. Miller notes only about 14 percent of Ohio’s 341,000 Vietnam-era veterans use GI benefits, far below postwar participation. He cites OMB hold on funds and urges action.
Sandy D. Adams manager of Credit Drift of America announces the company has opened its 500th consumer finance office located at 227 N Columbus Rd Athens. The milestone occurred in Aurora Colorado, part of the 29 states the company has expanded into since its 1920 Evansville Indiana origin.
Athens County Red Cross Chapter asks for clothing and household donations for Arthur Hickman family left homeless after a millfield Route 1 fire. They need beds, furniture, dishes, appliances, and clothing sized for parents and two children. Small items may be dropped at 132 N Congress St with calls to Mrs Hickman’s mother.
Dr. Hussain, a foreign-trained physician, battles rural distrust as Vinton County residents struggle to secure medical care. Despite support from some locals and a growing patient base, many avoid treatment, delay welfare payments, and question his presence. He remains based in McArthur with a Nelsonville practice site, while land is purchased in northern Vinton County for a future home.
The State Department of Education approved about 22 500 in EPDA funds to train 15 people near completion of their school psychologist internship. The SHC region covers 33 school districts across 11 counties and faces a shortage due to low salaries.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.