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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1968

Page

4

Army In Need Of UA's Funds

Joseph B. Gerwood reports Capt. Ruth Benner head of the Salvation Army in Athens says funds depend on the United Appeal as the local unit runs in the red. She notes no support from Cincinnati or New York offices and seeks 12980 dollars locally. Christmas kettle gifts aid 150 to 200 area families with baskets and toys. The Army provides ongoing medical, spiritual and economic aid, disaster relief, and youth and women's programs across Athens.

Ruth Benner Salvation Army Athens Benner United Appeal Cincinnati New York Savation Army Christ Red Cross

Seven Youths Face Hearings in Narcotics Raid Near Guysville

Seven youths, including five OU students, face Municipal Court preliminary hearings Wednesday after a sheriff raid near Guysville on Oct. 12. Six are charged with narcotics possession. one, Barry Wolfe, is charged with allowing a residence for narcotics. Cohabitation charges target Schwartz and Miss Krisjanis. Maximums include 15 years in prison for possession and up to three months for cohabitation.

Sheriff Department Guysville Ohio University Paul Abrams Michael Schwartz Elizabeth Kristanis Wayne Owens Oadis Ave Harvey Salsky N. High St Michael Edgecomb Miss Kristanis John Summer Joseph Vanity William Lavelle Owens Wolfe

John Mullins Endorsed For SEOEA Presidency

Albany Elementary School principal John Mullins receives endorsement for SEOEA president elect from the Alexander Local Education Association. Election set for this week at the SOEA annual meeting in Athens with delegates named to attend Ohio and Athens County events. Mullins, a Glenville State College graduate, has 14 years in Athens Hocking and Perry Counties as teacher and principal and has led local education bodies.

Albany John Mullins Southeastern Ohio Education Association Alexander Local Education Association SOEA Athens Ronald Williams Melva Faye Crabtree Meryl] Houdashelt Alexander Sue Osborne Ohio Education Association Columbus Joseph Johnson Mullins Glenville State College West Virginia Hocking Perry York Local Board of Education Hocking Valley Elementary Principals Association HVEPA SOKA Athens County Education Association

Donations Sought for Athens Oral Polio Vaccine Drive

Athens City County Health Department seeks funds to finish its oral polio vaccination program led by Dr Allan Baldwin. Only 2 044 doses given in schools, far short of target. About 800 doses remain funded by 1962 63 Sabin drives and about 100 300 donated by participants. Each contributor is asked to give 50 cents per dose. The department also invites donations from individuals and organizations.

Athens City-County Health Department Allan Baldwin

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Army Joseph B. Gerwood Athens’ United Appeal Gussing & Fearn Route 50 Ohio DELUX Asher SEOEA
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