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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1969

Page

16

Meigs County 4-H Clubs Hold Meetings and Demonstrations

Meigs 4-H groups including Holstein Club at Virgil King home led by Alan Holter held demonstrations by David Geneva Mary Lou and Grace King. Roy Holter to host next meeting July 15. Jolly Gentlemen at Francis Rife home planned weiner roast with Polly Kauff assisting. Members shared soil and knot tying demos by Mike Kauff Steve Peckham Mike Harrison and Steve Rife. Batch of clubs discussed trips, floats, project books, cattle lessons, hikes, and recreation such as baseball. Refreshments served by various hosts.

Meigs County Better Livestock Holstein Club Virgil King Alan Holter David Geneva Mary Lou Grace King Evans Mike Kauff Steve Peckham Mike Harrison Steve Rife Pat Smith Mrs. Rife Joe Buchanan Mary Rose Grover White Bashan Denise Pullins Sonia White Mandie Rose Beverly Smith Blue Jays Debbie Moore Belinda Johnson Joyce Amey Tammy Smith Sherry Johnson Edith Woodward Riverview Maxine Whitehead Patricia Boston Teresa Smith Sandy Newton Patricia Grossnicle

Veterans Pay May Increase by Fifty Million

Senate Finance Committee members anticipate a $50 million yearly hike in indemnity and dependency compensation for veterans. Johnson says no current administration plan exists, while Driver urges immediate modernization including $19 monthly widow increases and a $165 floor, with higher benefits for widows with children.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Congress Nixon Donald E. Johnson Veterans Affairs William J. Driver Johnson Driver Talmadge

Drugs Labeled Ineffective Are Often Minor

Washington AP reports CMA president C Joseph Settler says many drugs tagged as ineffective by a NAS/NRC study are of relatively minor importance in medicine. The National Academy findings allege two thirds of medicines used in the United States are badly labeled and largely ineffective.

Washington C. Joseph Settler Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association National Academy Sciences-National Research

Emergency grant cuts hit Ohio counties and agencies

A federal grant of 112,952 is cut as a state of continual emergency and medical service programs affects Highland Pike and Ross counties. Funds are redirected: 50,000 to Ross County Community Action Commission, 27,952 to Highland County CAC, and 25,000 to the Pike County group.

Columbus, Ohio Highland Pike Ross Ross County Community Action Commission Highland County Cac Pisc County Group

Senate Starts Inquiry On Defense Buys

Senate anti trust and monopoly subcommittee will reopen hearings Monday to push for more competition in defense procurement. First witness will be Elmer B. Staats, comptroller general, as Hart notes defense purchases exceed 25 percent of the federal budget yet only 11.5 percent of expenditures come from competitive bids.

Washington Senate Philip A. Hart D-Mich Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee Elmer B. Staats Hart

Eisenhower Dollar Proposal From Senators

Sen Peter Domenick and 26 colleagues proposed minting 100 million Eisenhower silver dollars annually as a tribute to the man and the nation. The coin would bear Dwight D Eisenhower in a 40 percent silver composition and be a prestige coin for the United States.

Washington Peter Dominick Dwight D. Eisenhower Colorado Republican Joint Commission On Coinage

Senate approves Wagner nomination for U S Marshal post

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Robert G. Wagner as U S Marshal for northern Ohio. Wagner, 43, a Republican, was reelected in 1966 to a second term as Seneca County Sheriff.

Washington Robert G. Wagner U. S Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee Wagner Seneca County

Governor's Trophy Match Set July 19

The third annual Ohio Governor's Trophy Match opens Saturday July 19 at Camp Perry. The two day event covers all shooting phases and is sponsored by the Sportsmen and Firearms Council with the Ohio Department Division of Wildlife and the Ohio Archers Association.

Columbus Ohio Camp Perry The Sportsmen and Firearms Council Ohio Department Division of Wildlife Ohio Archers Association

New Officers Installed By Legion Auxiliary

New officers were installed at the Lewis Manley American Legion Auxiliary meeting held Tuesday evening at the Naomi Baptist Church Kerrs Run. Officers include president Mrs William L Smith vice president Mrs Don Young second vice president Mrs Harrison Bentley secretary Mrs Allen Hampton treasurer Mrs Ernest Bowes and spiritual leader Mrs Will Winston with others like pianist Mrs Campbell Harper and sergeant at arms Mrs Sherman Butler. District president Mrs Ben Neutzling served as installing officer bringing guests Mrs Norman Wayland and Mrs Ellen Couch. Child welfare chairman for the district was appointed Mrs Hampton.

Ben Neutzling 8Th District American Legion Auxiliary Norman Wayland Feeney Bennett Auxiliary Middleport Ellen Couch Drew Webster Hampton Neutzling Harper

Classified Ad Listing Varied Notices and Rates

A dense OCR of a newspaper classifieds section outlines categories from obituaries to rentals, auctions, and services. It includes policy notes on cancellations, corrections, and contract rates, plus operating hours for ads.

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