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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1977
Page
6
A retiree warns others not to invest life savings in continuing care housing without research and contract review. An elderly resident paid 12,600 as an entry fee plus 185 monthly, got limited meals and maid service, with unsatisfactory infirmary care. Legal options require a lawyer and review of the original agreement.
The UMWA Supporters Club met at Debbie Hooper’s home with co host Billie Jean Barrett. A July 10 family picnic was planned at Glouster Park and the next gathering is June 16 at Linda Hooper’s Maple Street home in Trimble. The Athens Garden Club held a meeting in City Hall with Mrs. R H Betz as hostess and a speaker on birds. Officers for 1977 78 were elected including Warren Wistendahl president and Donald Barrett vice president. A June 20 picnic at Mrs. W C Mitchell’s home was announced and a June bulletin urged members to bring dishes and service. The Athens Junior Women’s Club installation banquet was set for tonight at Baker Center. A correction note about the Arnold Knight anniversary event appeared.
Retired Wooster forestry leader Dr. Oliver Diller heads a long career shaping Wooster’s trees. He created the Shade Tree Commission in 1953, helps plant 150 trees yearly, and has promoted dogwoods through local groups. Diller also maintains a tree farm, directs arboretums, and built a 65 foot tree house for his grandchildren.
A reader asks how to shield a child from sex and crime facts, Abby says honest talks at home are essential. Parents wonder about pajamas dispute and missing reply from Salvation Army, Abby notes responses require stamped envelopes.
The forgotten women of World Wars I and II push for veterans benefits denied to WASPs and World War I signees. Witnesses from WASP and Corps groups testify before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. House hearings may follow. Benefits under consideration include pensions, VA hospital care, and GI home loans.
Several area families announce births including Chad Allen Hale born May 5 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. David Hale. Laura nce Mahaffey born April 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Randy Rucker. Keith Bradley McLead born May 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Keith McLead. Jeremy Lee Markin born May 17 to Mr. and Mrs. George E. Markin. Grandparents and great grandparents listed for each family.
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