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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1969

Page

2

Laws Are Written For Protection Of Accused Says Lawyer

Athens attorney William Rowland told Lions Club members Law Day remarks that laws defend the accused from arrest through trial. He explained rights at police questioning and in court, urged support for police, and noted May 1 is Law Day by congress and presidential proclamation. Franklin Sheeter elected Lions president.

Lions Club William Rowland Athens Franklin Sheeter Kenneth Steward Sam Alvarez Ward Wilson Dan Neason Richard Nostrant Charles Mullins David Riggs Byron White Arthur Reese Ray Noel Jack Anastas Rowland Congress

Ohio Supreme Court bars 70 plus judges from re election

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled 5 to 2 that judges aged 70 and older cannot run for re election this year. The decision ties to the modern courts amendment and Parma Municipal Court Judge Stephen Zona who turned 70 last January and sought reelection.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Supreme Court Parma Municipal Court Stephen A. Zona Zona Harold D. Graves Parma Board of Elections Supreme Court Graves

Two Taken To Hospital After Tuesday Incidents

Fire department emergency squad arrived after two calls on Tuesday taking Howard Part 20 from 15 Park Place to Hudson Health Center at 9 34 p m for a possible back injury from tennis. Later Mrs Katherine Link 65 of 116 N Congress St was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital after a fall in her home with shoulder pain and abrasions to her right leg.

Fire Department Howard Part Park Place Hudson Health Center N. Congress St Katherine Link Sheltering Arms Hospital

Albany Clinic Set May 7

Albany PTA sponsors a free pre-school clinic at Albany Elementary School from 4 to 6 p.m. on May 7 for children entering kindergarten or first grade. Parents should bring birth certificates and immunization records. Examinations by Dr. Wolfhard Baumgaertel, Dr. William Duckler, and Dr. Thomas Littler.

Albany Pta Albany Wolfhard Baumgaertel William Duckler Thomas Littler

Chamber Endorses Athens School Levy Plan at 7.6 Mills

Athens Chamber of Commerce board unanimously backs the city school levy at 7.6 mills in a letter to members. They cite replacing state subsidies, covering rising operating costs, and raising teacher salaries to keep Athens competitive. The letter notes the out of pocket cost is about 3.6 mills from last year and argues against substandard schooling in a competitive economy.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Athens Ohio

Chemist Sets Two Lectures

Ohio University ends its third annual Polymer Seminar series Monday May 12 with two lectures by Dr. Richard S. Stein Commonwealth professor of chemistry and director of the Polymer Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts. He will speak at 4 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. at The Ohio University Inn.

Ohio University Richard S. Stein Commonwealth Polymer Research Institute University of Massachusetts Stein Ohio University Inn John R. Collier

Blood Drive Surpasses 90 Percent of Athens County Quota

Athens County meets 96.66 percent of its 1500 pint yearly quota for April through March with 1450 pints collected. Dr. Dale Nitzschke and Mrs. Charles McVey praise community support and note next visits on May 14 and 18 while four counties lag below 90 percent.

Blood Mrs Charles McVey Athens County Red Cross Chapter Athens Dale Nitzschke Bloodmobile

Edgecombe Sentencing Delayed as New Trial Motion Heard

The Common Pleas Court postponed Michael Edgecombe's sentencing to May 16 to hear his attorney William Lavelle's motion for a new trial. The 19-year-old from Willoughby was convicted by 12 jurors of marijuana possession after arrests on Oct 13 with six others.

Ohio University Michael Edgecombe Common Pleas Court Edgecombe William Lavelle Lavelle Claire Ball Willoughby Guysville

OU Employes Union To Meet Saturday

Ohio University Local 1699 AFSCME members will hold their monthly session Saturday night at 8 p.m. in the Grange Hall on the county fairgrounds. Oscar McGee, president, says the meeting will include a report on pay raise legislation.

Ohio University American Federation of State Oscar McGee Grange

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