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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1968

Page

5

Appalachian Grants Approved Boost Holzer Center Plans

Appalachian Regional Commission approved two Southeastern Ohio grants announced by KOE Davis of the Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation. A $34.3 million federal grant funds Holzer Medical Center construction near Gallipolis at a $107 million cost, while a $148,223 grant supports a mental retardation and evaluation unit led by Dilbert Schuster of Ohio University. The OVHSF plan covers seven counties and includes transportation and housing for residents.

Appalachian Regional Commission Southeastern Ohio Koe Davis Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation Inc Athens Department of Special Education Daws Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis Rio Grande Burton Holzer Hospital Tri-County Technical Institute

City Truck Involved in Mishap

A city service department truck rolled backward from a hill near Alexander Street and Patton Street striking a parked car owned by Ells R. Llewellyn. Driver Frank Levacy, 63, Athens, said the emergency brake was set and the truck was in reverse with a check under the rear wheels. No citations were issued.

City Service Department Alexander Street Patton Street Tuck Frank Levace Raymond Dr Athens Ells R. Llewellyn New Marshield Levacy Llewellyn

Servicemen News Briefs Highlight Training Trails

Pvt Royall E Beattie 19 son of Mr and Mrs Andrew M Beattie Leon Route 1 completed advanced armor training at Army Training Center Ft Knox KY. Michael Gene Wooten son of Mr and Mrs Adam Wooten Jr Albany Route 1 is undergoing training at Great Lakes Chicago IL. Mr and Mrs Adam Wooten Albany Route 1 have enlisted in the Navy and left for training at Great Lakes IL.

Pvt Royall E. Beattie Andrew M. Beattie Leon Route Army Training Center Ft Knox Michael Gene Wooten Adam Wooten Jr Albany Great Lakes Chicago Adam Wooten Navy Great Lakes, Ill

Registration Rules Clear for Athens Voters

Athens City and Township residents who have registered once with the Athens County Board of Elections and who have voted in the last two years are not required to re register. If a resident has not voted in two years they must re register by Sept 25 to vote in November's presidential election. County elections director William Winnier Howe notes this is the first year TPS registration applies to township residents. All other county residents are not required to register.

Athens City Athens County Board of Elections Wiliam Winnier Howe Townsip Howe

Marshfield Recreation Program Set

A summer recreation program will run in New Marsh field from July 8 to August 4, held at Waterloo Elementary School with co directors Ron Stepsisl and Mrs Patricia St John. The program invites New Marsh area children up to eighth grade to attend 1 to 4 pm on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays for four weeks. Teen workshops occur Fridays at 7 30 pm in the school gym. Details are available from local organizers Mrs Barbara Gwin Burt Albaugh Mrs Gienne Baldridge Bruce Kuhre and Bull Llewellyn.

New Marshfield Waterloo Ron Stepsis l Patricia St. John New Marsh Held Schhops Barbara Gwin Burt Albaugh Gienne Baldridge Bruce Kuhre Bull Llewellyn

Athens Wins Approval For ASC Flood Funds

Irvin Wolf of the county farm committee says the ASC approves cost sharing up to a portion of restoration and debris removal costs after the flood. Funds cover land salvage, sand removal, vegetative cover, fence repair, drainage, and damaged farm structures. Farmers with Hood-related issues are urged to contact the county office for applications and guidance.

Irvin Wolf He Seid Damante Wale Ig Sland My Ap Elinibie ASC Lamap Plase Hira Tel

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