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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1972

Page

3

When and If Levy Backed Federal Hocking Board OKs Bills

Federal Hocking school board approved 32 034 in October bills while facing a looming 6 mill levy on the November ballot. If the levy fails the district could owe 110000 by year end 1973, prompting tightened spending and a campaign to inform voters. The board also opposed repealing the state income tax and praised the cross country team, while hiring staff and discussing payroll tax shelter options.

Fred Whissel Stewart Federal Hacking School Board Willard Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Darleen Hocking High Rio Grande College Earl F. Matthews

Doctors Prefer Preparation H for Hemorrhoidal Pain

In a survey doctors report using Preparation H to relieve hemorrhoidal pain and itching. The product provides prompt temporary relief for hours and may reduce swelling in inflamed tissues. Available as ointment or suppositories.

Federal Hocking Librarian Mary Abel Elected to OEA Exec

Mary Abel, librarian at Federal Hocking High School, won a three year term on the Ohio Education Association executive committee, unseating Harold V. Felton of Vinton County as 125 delegates from the Southeastern Ohio branch met at Rio Grande College.

Mary Abel Hacking Teachers Association Ohio Education Association Southeastern Ohio Rio Grande College Abel Federal Hocking Harold V. Felton Vinton County National Education Association Ohio NEA Athens- Meigs County

Consensus Meeting Tuesday at Athens High School

Athens County Schools hold a 7 p.m. public meeting in the Athens High School auditorium to gather input on goals for Ohio schools. Supt. George Christman invites any county resident to attend and discuss tentative May meeting goals.

Athens County Athens High School Ohio George Christman

PSAT Tests To Be Given At Athens High

Approximately 100 Athens High School juniors will take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test on Tuesday October 24. Guidance counselor Clayton Smith says the test helps students prepare for college board exams and serves as the National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam.

Athens High School Clayton Smith Smith

Wallet stolen at Kip's Bay reported to Athens police

Gerald Allen reports his wallet stolen at 1 46 a m Sunday at Kip's Bay on S Court Street. The wallet held cash papers and credit cards. Becky Breece reports her purse stolen from a laundromat on Richland Avenue at 1130 p m Friday. GLOUSTER Thea Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will not meet Tuesday night as scheduled.

Gerald Allen State St Athens Kip’s Bay S. Court Street Becky Breece E. State St Richland Avenue Glouster Thea Chapter Order of the Eastern Star

U S Command Pushes GI Vote in Vietnam

In Saigon the USS Command leads a push to mobilize GI voters for November. AFVN DJs push harder spots urging action with blunt lines like Get off your butt and vote. Lt Col Felix Casipit and Spec 4 John Allgood defend direct, hard hitting messaging to increase absentee ballots.

John Allgood AFVN Allgood

O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Notes

A hospital list reports births for Mr and Mrs David Raymer of Jackson a daughter Mr and Mrs Tom Bentley of Nelsonville a son Mr and Mrs John Delor of The Plains a daughter. Admitted include Ernest Baker Susan L Brown Maxine McGee Linda Brown Caroline Billy Deborah Jacobson Ronald DeVeau Ruth Nicholas all of Athens and others. Dismissed include Mrs Mike Poches and son and several others.

David Raymer Jackson Tom Bentley Nelsonville John Delor the Plains Ernest Baker Susan L. Brown Maxine McGee Linda Brown Caroline Billy Deborah Jacobson Ronald DeVeau Ruth Nicholas Athens William Schoonover Arthur Sapp Chauncey John D. Hartley Danny Warren James Lauderback Annelie Arnold Arthur Blckle David Lyons David Brown Donald Christian Marsha Gatchel Ronald McNally Ellis Llewellyn James Davis Calvin Efaw Robert Jones Herbert Norman Kenneth Coen Dean Platt Elinor Ilah Irene Burritt Frederick Stone Robert Hopkins Gerald Bail

Varsity Theater In Athens To Close For Remodeling

The Varsity Theater in Athens will close until November 3 for inside repairs. Manager Jack Berkemeier of the Chakeres theater group says crews will pour a new concrete floor install new seats screen wall coverings a concession stand and updated restrooms and equipment. Reopening is tentatively set for Nov 3 with What's Up Doc starring Barbra Streisand followed by Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Sex But Were Afraid to Ask.

Varsity Athens Jack Berkemeier Chakeres Berkemeier Barbra Streisand Woody Allen

Athens Area Voters to Meet Three County Candidates

Area voters will meet three Athens County candidates at Ohio University math auditorium at 8 p.m. Monday. Lowell Howard, Helen Baker, and Paul Brown will answer audience questions as part of the Politics of '72 course taught by Dr. Jerry Adams. Jerry Wen-Hann Wang became a naturalized citizen in September.

Athens County Ohio University Lowell Howard Common Pleas Court Helen Baker Paul Brown Jerry Adams

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