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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1968

Page

2

Athens group forms to battle white racism in community

About 125 people attended a meeting last night in Athens as the Committee of Concerned Whites outlined plans to combat racism. The group will press for open housing, educate residents, and visit city council meetings while organizing door to door outreach and collaborations with service clubs. An office is set up at Westminster Foundation in the 48 North College Street building for those wishing to join.

Athens Ned Dougherty Llewellyn Kermerle Joan Dileonarde Miles Booth Robert Whealey Dave Stimson Stimson Tero Jattending Stigison Ohio U The Westminster Foundation N. College St

Athens Sewage Plant Inspected by HEW Officials

Representatives from the Department of Health Education and Welfare and the Ohio Department of Health inspected the Athens sewage treatment plant on a Tuesday. Dwight Robinson said the review checks operation and federal stipulations, with a federal grant of 263 400 dollars covering 30 percent of the cost and a form required from city officials. The results will be reported later.

Athens Department of Health, Education and Welfare Ohio Department of Dwight Robinson Robert Chapman Cincinnati HEW Paul Flanningan Health Department Robinson

Reward Offered Over Cabin Burglary in Athens County

A $400 reward is offered by the cabin owner for information leading to arrest and conviction in a Pratts Fork burglary. Sheriff Harald Shields cites theft of antiques including silver mugs, spinning wheels, an oil lamp, brass mugs, candlesticks, and cookware. Witnesses with names and residences are listed in the report.

Athens County Harald Shields Pratts Fork

Ohio University Group Attends NYC Communications Conference

Six students and two faculty members from Ohio University attended the National Society for the Study of Communication conference in New York City. Attendees include undergraduates Sue Baker Diane Morrison Richard Brown Christopher John and graduates Michael Freedman Eric Sager along with Dr Dou Faules and Dr R S Goyer of Ohio U Center for Communication Studies. The Plains Emergency Squad transported Mason Smith to Sheltering Arms Hospital Tuesday at 11 20 am for breathing difficulties.

Ohio University National Society For the ‘Study of Communication New York City Sue Baker Diane Morrrison Richard Brown Christopher John Michael Freedman Eric Sager School of Communications Dou Faules R. S. Goyer Center For Communication Studies Ohio U Plains Mason Smith Plains Road Sheltering Arms Hospital Smith

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