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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1968

Page

2

Athens Bank Plans Instant Loan Card Initiative

Athens National Bank and four branches may begin BankAmericard access for Athens County residents. The program promises instant loans up to 100 dollars and simplified credit with one monthly statement. BankAmericard operates globally with over 180000 merchants and 7 million cardholders since 1958.

Athens Bank Bank Americard Athens National Bank Brandon T. Grover Athens County BankAmericard Athens National

Wayne Ward Speaking at Rally in Glouster

Wayne Ward former Athens County commissioner and Ohio House representative will headline a political rally in Glouster at 7 30 p m on Thursday The event is sponsored by the Athens County Republican Executive Committee Ward a native of New Straitsville and current director of state personnel has long served local civic groups and county offices and previously chaired county health and cancer drives

Athens County Ohio House Wayne Ward Glouster Ward Republican Executive Committee Moose Halk Ward Personel New Straitsville Ohio University Mabel Perry Nanna The Elks Rhodes County Commissioners Association of Ohio AM Sonic Presbyterian Church and Theta Chi Fraternity Athens County Cancer Drive Athens County Mental Health Association

Athens Zoning Board Schedules Variance Hearings

The Athens Zoning Board of Appeals will hold variance hearings on Thursday and November 7 to consider requests from Ohio University approved landlords to rent to more than three roomers in three or fewer zoning areas. Owners listed include William Johnson, Charles G. Russell, Opal Poling, Goff Duntee, Louis Docie, Dr Fred Luchs, Mrs Lillias Henderson, and Mrs Mary Jo Wolfe. The eight are among 40 approved landlords notified of zoning violations. board decisions may be appealed to the courts and temporary variances were granted previously until June for four landlords.

Athens Zoning Board of Appeals Ohio University William Johnson N. Lancaster St Charles G. Russell Washington St Opal Poling W. State St Goff Duntee

Telephone Directory Deadline Is Oct 25

The deadline for changes to the 1969 telephone directory is Oct 25. Report corrections to the Athens office before Jan 9 to ensure proper listing. The book covers Albany Amesville Chauncey Guysville New Marshfield The Plains Shade and nearby areas. A warm autumn day followed with morning low 58 and 60 by 8 15 a m.

Robert Keatley General Telephone Co Ohio Athens Keatley Albany Amesville Chauncey Guysville New Marshfield the Plains and Shade C. L. Colmer

Stolen Car Found Abandoned After Hit-Skip

A stolen vehicle tied to a Sunday hit-skip was located abandoned near New Marshfield by Athens County deputies on Tuesday. The car had been stolen from Town Development Co. in Columbus. Herman P. Hoffner, 74, of Pomeroy, reported damage after the other vehicle backed into his car at a Sohio station. The driver fled the scene and the case remains under investigation.

New Marshfield Athens County Sheriff's Department Athens Town Development Co Columbus Herman P. Holfner Pomeroy Sohio

Kurfess Speaks at Chauncey GOP Rally and Kept Theme

Charles F. Kurfess Ohio House speaker urged a Nixon Agnew win at a Chauncey Elementary School Republican rally. He framed a divided nation needing unity and warned against Wallace and Democratic threats while calling for a Republican sweep in Ohio and support for Saxbe and Miller. Local candidates and officials spoke briefly. Albert J. Maynard, 46, Little Hocking Route 1, failure to stop within assured clear distance, $25 and costs.

America Charles F. Kurfess Ohio House of Representatives Chauncey Nixon- Agnew Kurfess George Wallace Ohio Columbus 107Th General Assembly William Saxbe Albert J. Maynard Little Hocking

Athens Ballot Puts Griffin In 2nd Place

Printing of Athens County election ballots was to start today after Supreme Court action on George Wallace and the Ohio ballot. Elections director William Howe said Lawhead Press would begin printing the ballots. The court required Wallace's name on the form, with Griffin listed as the American Independent Party vice presidential candidate to avoid last minute changes despite LeMay being Wallace's running mate.

Athens County Supreme Court George Wallace Ohio William Howe Lawhead Press Wallace Marvin Griffin Curtis LeMay American Independent Party

Athens Hires New Radio Dispatcher John Hicks

The Athens police department adds dispatcher John Hicks aged 21, formerly of Oak Hill, now residing on Route 50 East. He began duty Wednesday at the station desk and radio, replacing C Raymond Kestner who resigned to return to private accounting. The Plains fire department responded to a fuel oil furnace fire at Valley Acres Trl er Court at 4 30 p m Tuesday with no damage.

Athens John Hicks Oak Hill Hicks C. Raymond Major The Plains Fire Department Valley Acres

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