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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1968

Page

3

OU Representatives Set For Ohio Regents Meet

Four Ohio University representatives will attend the Ohio Board of Regents meeting in Columbus to press for a clear stand on doctoral offerings and a 30 dollar per quarter fee rise effective summer quarter. The group seeks outside inspection of programs and guidelines to define each university mission.

Ohio University Ohio Board of Regents Columbus Vernon R. Alden Taylor Culbert Graduate College William J. Holmes Willard H. Elsbree Uni University Board of Trustees Board of Regents Regents Board John Miller Culbert

OU Graduate Is Named University Controller

William L. Kennard, a 1954 Ohio University graduate, has been appointed university controller as announced by Treasurer John F. Milar. He has served as acting controller since January 1 and was assistant controller since 1966. Kennard's background includes U. S. Steel work from 1957 to 1966, and roles in Lorain, Ambridge, and Pittsburgh before joining Ohio University. He and his wife reside with their two sons at 126 LaMar Drive in Athens.

William L. Kennard Ohio University John F. Milar Kennard Ohio Air Force U. S. Steel National Tube Division Lorain American Bridge Division Ambridge LaMar Drive Athens

Middleport Man Hurt In Route 33 Crash

A Middleport man, Michael Keith Smith, 21, was injured when his car ran off Route 33 near the Meigs County line after midnight. The vehicle struck a bridge, went through a fence, and overturned. Smith suffered leg and head injuries and received no treatment or citations according to the State Highway Patrol.

Middleport Meigs County Michael Keith Smith Smith State Highway Patrol

County Road Local Calls Friday Meet

A meeting of Local 1915 AFSCME AFL-CIO will be held Friday at 7 30 p m at the Grange Hall on the Athens County fairgrounds. The Athens County highway employees union unit reports 45 county garage workers have submitted dues check-off cards requesting a May 1 deduction, though the engineer said recognition and grievance procedures would not be offered. Japan's 1967 gross national product was about 114 billion dollars, up 13 percent from 1966.

American Federation of State Afl-Cio Grange Hall Athens County Fairgrounds Athens County Highway Guy Simons Harry Dusz Dusz Japan

Mock Convention Stirs National Attention at Ohio University

Athens coverage shows Ohio University's Mock Republican Convention drawing national interest. NBC crews film segments for Frank McGee Report. a 2 pm parade to Baker Center precedes April 26 start. A letter from President Johnson praising student “public spirit” is on display.

Ohio University Athens National Broadcasting Co Frank McGee the Messenger Post Baker Center Time Magazine Johnson Mike Swyers Swyers Juanita D. Roberts LBJ

All kinds of bats reported in Kenya study

About 73 species of bats have been found in Kenya according to a survey. Researchers note diverse habitats and bat roles in pest control and pollination, highlighting the need for conservation amid habitat loss and human activity.

Kenya

Parking Garage Bids Slated Soon

City officials expect bids for a seven level parking garage around June 5 after a meeting with Trott and Bean. The city paid 62500 to Sam Warren for adjacent property to permit expansion. Original 900 estimate cited. pre cast sections could speed build. Garage may offer up to 385 spaces replacing a 160 car lot.

Safety Service Dwight Robinson Trott and Bean Columbus Sam Warren Washington and College Streets Robinson

Post Office Cites Young at Ohio University Dinner

A dinner honoring Baker Young, retiring city postal carrier, was held at the Ohio University ballroom by the Athens Post Office workers. Young retires April 30 after 30 years of service and has long been a familiar face in the Athens business district. About 110 postal employees and their wives and retired employees attended.

Baker Young Ohio University Athens Post Young Athens

Birth Announcement for Ilas Family Daughter in Athens

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ilas of Athens welcomed a daughter. Admissions list includes John McComb Duane Schnei der and Henry Lauer, all of Athens with others noted in Glouster Guysville Cincinnati and New Plymouth. Dismissals list several individuals including Mrs Paul Allen and Lena Blackford Geraldine Kern Karen McAfoos Wilbur McCune and George McLaughlin.

Thomas J. Ilas Athens John McComb Duane Schneider Henry Lauer John Simons Glouster Joe Depoy Guysville John Sargent New Plymouth Olive Holmes Cincinnati Paul Allen Lena Blackford Geraldine Kern Karen McAfoos Wilbur McCune George McLaughlin

Rain scant at Athens. river falls as dance planned

An overcast Athens recorded 0.06 inches of rain on Wednesday and a high of 68 degrees with a low of 52 Thursday morning. The Hocking River stood at 3.96 feet and was falling. A Moose Hall dance is planned Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight with members and guests expected to dance round and square sets.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer Mercury Hocking Colmer Moose Hall

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