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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1967

Page

3

Peace Corps Week at Ohio University aims to recruit volunteers

A team from the Peace Corps visits Ohio University to spark student interest. Staffers Thomas Peterson Ned Glenn Pat Shiner and Lolita Thorndike host lectures and evening sessions at Copeland Hall and Seigfred Auditorium to explain programs and administration.

Peace Corps Ohio University Thomas Peterson Ned Glenn Pat Shiner Lolita Thorndike Ohio U Glenn Miss Shiner Ethopia Peterson Iran U. S Chicago John C. Baker Center Lolita Thornton Athens George Lovell

Seniors Plan Class Play at Carthage Troy High School

The Carthage Troy High School senior class presents The Nervous Wreck a comedy by Robert St. Clair on Thursday at 7 30 p m Directed by Mrs Mary Emory Admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for students The cast includes Linda Gillilan Cleo Cogar Lucy George Paul Guthrie Fred Chapman Larry McVey Barbara Craig Pete Hart Roger Kruger Linda Meredith Roger Randolph Nancy Vaughn

Carthage Troy High School Robert St. Clair Mary Emory Linda Gillilan Cleo Cogar Lucy George Paul Guthrie Fred Chapman Larry McVey Barbara Craig Pete Hart Roger Kruger Linda Meredith Roger Randolph Nancy Vaughn

Lions Club History Is Related By Joe Forester

Athens Lions Club members heard a history and development talk at the Ohio University Inn. Freck Pontious traced Lionism from Melvin Jones in 1913 to a 1919 Lions name and 800000 members worldwide. Cecil McGlone outlined Ohio state structure and Bill Rose discussed international setup and U.S. dominance with fourteen of 26 directors American. New officers nominated include James Baldwin as president and Pontious as first vice president.

Athens Lions Club Ohio University Inn Lion Freck Pontious Melvin Jones Chicago Jones Lions Ponticus United Nations Cecil McGlone Lions Club International Ohio Lions Clubs James Baldwin Pontious Frank Sheeter William Cuckler Jerry Myers Liontamer Rose Ward Wilson Charles Mullins Dudley Bumpass Jerry Jagers

White Racist Speech At Ohio U Cancelled

An appearance by Mississippi White Citizens Council official Medford Evans at Ohio University was cancelled April 25 after officials learned he would not permit debate or a Negro on stage. Dr. James Whalen said public facilities cannot be used for discrimination. Evans insisted on a segregated platform.

Ohio University Mississippi Medford Evans The White Citizens Council Jackson Miss Ohio U Whalen Evans

Tom Chesser Leaves City Office Amid Police Shakeup

During six months in office, the city police department underwent a near complete reorganization of supervisory ranks. A retiring chief triggered changes with a new chief, captain and sergeant. a third sergeant will join as detective. Chesser’s resignation affects mayoral campaign dynamics and hints at tensions at city hall. In a separate note, State Auditor Cloud reports Athens County received 58 106 liquor permit fees in 1966 with 24 709 returned locally.

J. B. Grogan Chesser Shepard City Hall Roger Cloud Athens County Athens Cloud

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