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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1974

Page

3

Write-In Candidacy Filed for County Auditor Post

William Wright of Albany announced as a write-in candidate for county auditor in the November 5 election. Wright seeks the post held by Ruth Seaman, a Republican elected in 1970, after joining the auditor's staff in 1945. He is a county teacher, Ohio University student, and private pilot license hopeful, pledging accessibility to constituents and small contributions. Voters must write the candidate’s name and punch the ballot beside it.

William Wright Albany Wright Ruth Seaman Ohio Based Ohio University Graduate College

Beltone free non operating hearing aid offer

Free non operating Beltone model for hearing aid trial mailed to interested readers. Send request to Beltone Electronics Dept 2265 at 4201 Victoria Street Chicago Illinois 60646 with no cost or obligation. Thousands already mailed and the ad urges immediate action to experience tiny ear level aid.

Chicago Ill Beltone Beltone Electronics Victoria Street

Titles Issued For 1975 Cars In Athens County

Vehicle records from Clerk of Courts show September registrations list seven 1975 cars and 238 new 1973-75 cars. August totals were 252 for 1974 and 1973 models, with September vehicle registrations at 1 536 versus 1 587 in August and 14 520 for the year to date.

Athens County Marjorie Mitchell

Reimbursements To 648 Boards Up 39 Per Cent

Ohio fiscal year 1974 reimbursements to 648 county mental health boards totaled over $20.5 million, up 39 percent from the previous year. Readable area totals include Athens Hocking Vinton Counties 145 552 and Gallia Jackson Meigs 134 356 and Muskingum Coshocton Guernsey Morgan Noble Perry 344 951.

Ohio William H. Davis Ohio Department of Mental Health Athens Hocking Vinton Gallia Jackson Meigs Muskingum Coshocton Uernsey Morgan, Noble and Perry

Two Counties Named Redevelopment Areas for More Aid

Hacking and Vinton Counties are among 189 areas designated by the Economic Development Administration as redevelopment zones. The areas qualify for grants to fund public facilities and low interest loans for public works and private expansion to create jobs. The designation cites a longer period used to assess unemployment.

Hacking Vinton Economic Development Administration Commerce Department

Women Take Cash In Hocking

The Hocking County Sheriff reports a group of five to six women described as gypsies stole 1400 dollars from an Oroville Texaco station Monday morning. The clerk Roger Hamilton said the theft occurred while he assisted customers at about 10 40 a.m. The suspects were seen later in Guysville Canaanville Stewart and Coolville.

Logan Hocking County Sheriff's Department Oroville Texaco Roger Hamilton New Straitsville Route 1 Hamilton Athens County Guysville Canaanville Stewart Coolville

Ohio Veterans Bonus Commission total exceeds eighty three million

Over 83 million distributed by the Ohio Vietnam Veterans Bonus Commission since funds became available. More than 20 000 claims paid to veterans and next of kin worldwide. Ohio checks and educational assistance total 63 million. Local county totals include Athens 858 claims 325 399.30 dollars and Gallia 411 claims 154 969.02 dollars among others.

Ohio Vietnam Veterans Bonus Commission Commission John W. Bush Bush Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Vinton

Catherine Hare Addresses Rotarians at Athens Club

Catherine Hare, coordinator of the Athens County Program for the Mentally Retarded, told Athens Rotarians that mentally retarded people share the same basic needs food clothing love and progress She described the program's progress and goals in the Athens community.

Catherine Hare the Messenger Athens Ohio Tues William Tourjee Messenger Athens County Athens Rotarians

Kiwanis to Sponsor Halloween Parade in Athens on Oct 31

Athens Kiwanis Club plans its annual Halloween parade and costume contest on Thursday evening Oct 31 with prizes in age groups. Parade details and contest arrangements will be announced later. Local Kiwanis also backs the American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon on Oct 27 with registration through area businesses or the Athens Cancer Society. Mayor Donald Barrett and Ohio University President Harry Crewson will attend the bike path opening along the Hocking River to the old university airport on East State Street.

Athens Athens Cancer Society Donald Barrett Ohio University Harry Crewson Richland Avenue Hocking River Old University Airport

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