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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1968

Page

3

Ackerman to Attend RAD Meet in Columbus

Kenneth E. Ackerman, Athens County extension agent, will attend the annual Ohio Resource Development conference in Columbus Friday on total community betterment. Speakers include Dr. Roy Rottman, John Baker, and J. W. Henderson Jr. Registration starts 9 a.m. with a full program through 3:15 p.m.

Kenneth E. Ackerman Athens County Ohio Resource Development RAD Columbus Ohio State University Roy Rottman Ohio State College of Agriculture and Home Economics John Baker U. S. Department of Labor J. W. Henderson Jr Buckeye International Inc Baker Henderson

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits City Residents

Nellie Cook Hively, Mrs. Joseph B. Kelly, Roscoe Shields, Steven Whitacre all of Athens are admitted. Also admitted are Harley H. Secoy of Athens Route 2, Mrs. Larry Pratt of Athens Route 5, Edward Heading of Wellston, Minnie Ayers, Frank C. Betts, Mrs. Andy Dudash, Mrs. Earl E. Linton, and Mrs. Dorrell Scott.

Nellie Cook Hively Joseph B. Kelly Roscoe Shields Steven Whitacre Athens Harley H. Secoy Larry Pratt Edward Heading Wellston Minnie Ayers Frank C. Betts Andy Dudash Earl E. Linton Dorrell Scott

Marshfield Elementary Break-In Under Investigation

Athens County sheriff's deputies investigated a break in at New Marshfield Elementary School. Burglars ransacked several rooms and desks, smashed door locks and windows, but nothing was reported missing. Entry occurred between 11 p.m. Monday and 6:10 a.m. today.

Athens County Sheriff’s Deputies New Marshfield

Trees Available For 4-H Youngsters

Athens County 4-H members may pick up their trees between 1 p m and 5 p m Friday at the Ohio Division of Forestry office 360 E State Street Athens. If necessary members may call the county extension office 593-8555 to make other arrangements.

Athens County Ohio Division of Forestry E. State Street Athens County

Insurance Payments Are Due for Medicare Claims 1966

Medicare payments for services in July to September 1966 must be claimed by April 1. Claims may be filed whether or not prior payments were completed. For services from October 1966 to September 1967, claims are due by December 31, 1968. Athens County residents can get help at the Social Security office 331 Fourth St Marietta. A Social Security rep visits Athens Tuesdays at City Hall. Marietta office hours weekdays 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Friday evenings to 7 p.m.

Medicare Robert G. Lorenz Social Security Marietta Athens County Social Security Office Fourth St Athens City Hall

Deadline Looms For Medicare Doctor Bill Insurance

In Athens County older residents were urged to sign up for the voluntary doctor bill component of Medicare by next Monday. About 92 percent of those 65 and over are enrolled. 1.6 million missed enrollment. Commissioner Ball targets those with hospital coverage only and asks nonrecipients to contact Social Security for enrollment details.

Athens County Robert G. Lorenz Social Security Robert M. Ball Lorenz Social Security Administration

Final Meet On Africa Is Saturday

The final meeting of the Ohio University faculty seminar on Africa will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Alumni Lounge at Baker Center. The session is open to the public. Frank E. Bernard will speak on Recent Agricultural Change East of Mount Kenya. Visiting participants include Thomas R. Knipp of Kent State University with Africa and the Western Writer and Samuel W. Speck Jr. of Muskingum College on Transition in Malawi Government Elites.

Ohio University Africa Baker Center Frank E. Bernard Mount Kenya Thomas R. Knipp Kent State University Samuel W. Speck, Jr Muskingum College Malawi

Youths Impromptu Stretcher Causes Hospital Crowding

A seven year old boy from Lakeview Apartments was rushed to Sheltering Arms Hospital after his fingers became stuck in a slot atop a playground sliding board. Firefighters loaded him and the dismantled board into the emergency car at 3:47 p.m. and transported him to the hospital where doctors extracted his fingers. The report notes the incident occurred during a rescue run by Athens fire department.

Athens Emer Sheltering Arms Hospital Young Kirk Porter Kenneth Porter Lakeview Apartments Young Kirk

Bond Forfeitures Point to Local Traffic Violations

Richard Grim 43 of 290 Correll Red faces highway use tax non display. Thomas Keliner 21 of Van Wert cited for following too closely. Bruck McElfresh involved in improper backing. John Martin 20 of 61 First St cited for stop sign violation. Winfield Hollingsworth 18 of Cutler Route 1 cited for horn violation. William Coil 18 of Washington Court cited for tossing a beer bottle from car.

Richard Grim Correll Red Thomas Keliner van Wert Bruck McElfresh Athens John Martin First St Winfield Hollingsworth Cutler Horn William Coil Washington Court Cer

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