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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1967

Page

3

110 UAW Members At Ohio U Seminar

One hundred ten members of the United Automobile Workers from a three state area attend a seminar at Ohio University. Region 2-A officials say attendees come from Southern Ohio West Virginia and seven Western Pennsylvania counties. Talks by Ray Ross and Martin Gerger cover bargaining goals for 1967 relations with international corporations and union communications. A workshop will discuss time study techniques. UAW has held summer sessions at Ohio University for 17 years.

Jon Webb UAW United Automobile Workers of America Afl-Cio Ohio University Irvine Hall Eugene Sanders Region 2-A Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Souders Ray Ross Martin Gerger

City Hall Renovation Costs Reassessed

Athens city hall improvements were misreported as 49000 dollars. auditor Robert J. L. Lee says actual spending was 5876 dollars. Upgrades included council chamber, police station, mayor and safety director offices, water department offices, and main hallway painting. roof repairs are not included.

Athens City Hall Sunday Messenger Robert J. L. Lee Water Department City Hall Lee

Gas Prices Rise Across Athens Area Stations

Gasoline prices in the Athens area mostly increased by one cent per gallon with several stations holding steady at 32.9 for regular and 36.9 for high test. A few outlets did not raise prices and some stations added a third grade at 34.9.

Athens Parson’s Shell Richland Ave Humble Station Mathews Goodyear and Powell Ashland Humble Dale John Marathon Gilkey Gulf Russell Sin

Wilbur Lewis Named Wilmington High School Principal

Dr. Wilbur H. Lewis, 37, will become high school principal and coordinator for grades seven through 12 at Wilmington, Ohio. He currently serves as assistant superintendent in Athens and will start after finalizing his Athens termination. Lewis holds doctorates and has taught in Scioto and Belmont Counties.

Athens City Wilbur H. Lewis Wilmington, Ohio City Board of Education Lewis Nigeria Ohio University Wil Mington Sydney Roach John Gano Wilmington Schools Athens Wilmington Athens High School Athens City System Scioto County Belmont Roach Morrison Elementary

No Action Taken On Third McBee Area Annexing Plan

Third petition to annex 463 acres along Route 50E to Athens has not circulated. Residents report no new petitioning agent and a public hearing deadline of July 31 was missed due to a required legal advertisement. County officials expect petitions to circulate within days and action may shift to August or September.

Athens McBee Systems Route 50E Service Safety Dwight Robinson Robinson B. T. Grover Grover Canaan Hocking Raymond Shepard

OU Teacher Corps Expansion Approved by President

Ohio University's Teacher Corps will expand after President Johnson signed legislation last week. The move adds 28 trainees to the existing 19, funding a two year program starting in September that offers tuition free graduate study at Ohio University with on the job training in Zanesville and Parkersburg poverty schools. Applicants need no prior teaching experience and receive a weekly stipend of 75 dollars plus 15 dollars per dependent. completion yields a master’s degree and permanent Ohio teaching certification.

Ohio University Johnson Albert Shuster Shuster Ohio U Zanesville Parkersburg Ohio

Miller Seeks Higher Limit On Earnings

U S Rep Clarence E Miller introduced a House bill to raise the annual earnings exemption for Social Security from 1500 to 3000 dollars. The change would apply to old age survivors widows and other beneficiaries without reducing benefits.

Miller Washington, D.C U. S Clarence E. Miller House of Representatives

Cushion of Savings Lets Fortunes Rise Smoothly

The pattern appears in many lives and systematic saving provides a cushion. With savings in place, financial ups and downs don’t scramble you. Emergencies are handled in stride and you rebuild after trouble without pressure.

Weather report from Athens over the weekend

Cool nighttime temperatures dominated in Athens with a low of 56. At 11 a.m. the temperature reached 75 with a Sunday high of 81. U. S. observer Colmer noted the Hocking River at 2.50 feet.

Athens Co. L. Colmer U. S Colmer Hocking

Preparation H Advertised For Hemorrhoid Relief

An advertisement notes science proving Preparation H can promptly stop itching relieve pain and shrink hemorrhoids in many cases. Doctors tests claim actual reduction of inflamed hemorrhoids while easing discomfort. Available as ointment or suppository and also soothing irritated tissues and preventing infection.

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