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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1969

Page

7

Two Hurt In Auto And Motorcycle Crash

State Highway Patrol reports two separate Wednesday crashes injuring two people. Lawrence Grinstead, 25, Albany Route 1, sustained injuries when his motorcycle hit a car at a street intersection in Albany. he is in good condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Harmon Huntley, 25, New Plymouth, released from Mount St. Mary Hospital after a Route 56 crash where his car left the road, hit a tree and telephone pole, then overturned. Peter Stephenson of Athens has been chosen marching squad leader for the All Ohio Boys Band at the Ohio State Fair.

State Highway Patrol Sheltering Arms Hospital Lawrence Grinstead Albany Route 1 Albany Grinstead Washington Street Center Street Robert FE Guess Mount St. Mary Hospital Vinton County Harmon Charles Huntley New Plymouth Huntley Columbus Peter Stephenson Gilbert A. Stephenson Bryan Rd Athens

Luxembourg Study Set For Athens Student

Miami University students including Mark Rosenberg of Utah Place Athens will begin winter quarter work at the European Study Center in Luxembourg. The center opened a year ago to provide travel and international living while continuing their college work.

Oxford Mark Rosenberg Utah Athens Miami University Luxembourg Miami

Commission To Rule On Color Bar Claim

The Athens Human Relations Commission plans a Friday decision on a housing discrimination charge filed by Mrs. Cortez against Mrs. Kinnen. Chair Rev. William Black said members will review state open housing law before recommending action to City Council.

Commission Athens Human Relations Commission William Black Arthur Cortez Paul Kinnen Black Bers Mrs. Kinnen Cortez

Weather Report: Warm Midweek With Slow River Fall

The mercury fell to 51 early Wednesday and had risen only two degrees by 8 am. Wednesday’s high reached 86. The Hocking River stood at 2.8 feet and was falling, according to U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer.

Hocking River U. S C. L. Colmer

Correction Made On Hocking Athens Perry Center Staff

Mrs. Dorothy Luciano testified Tuesday night at a Human Relations Commission hearing. She is on the staff of the Hocking Athens Perry Supple mental education Center in Logan, correcting earlier reports that she worked for the Hocking Athens Perry Special Education Center.

Dorothy Luciano Human Relations Commission Hocking-Athens Perry Logan Hocking-Athens-Perry

Officials Await Autopsy in Ned Hall Death

McArthur Virginia county officials waited for autopsy results on Ned Hall a 40 year old man from near McArthur who died after head injuries from a punch by a 15 year old McArthur boy witnesses say Hall was struck once and fell on the sidewalk in front of a tavern Hall was the father of six with his wife expecting another child

Port Ned Hall McArthur Columbus Hall Grant Hospital

Legion to Hold Flag Burning Ceremony in Athens

The Legion will sponsor a flag burning rite Sunday at 2 30 p m behind the American Legion home in Athens. Eighth District Commander Richard Lentz of Somerset will direct the event with Charles Cochran of Athens K T Crossen Post. Dirty torn flags may be disposed of while serviceable ones are given to scouts and other groups.

Athens American Legion The Legion Richard Lentz Somerset Charles Cochran K. T. Crossen Lentz Cochran

Albany Firemen Plan For Annual Meeting

Albany Area Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday August 28 at the fire house. President James Rickard says directors will be elected and refreshments served, and invites anyone interested in fire protection to attend.

Albany Firemen Plan Albany Area Volunteer Fire Department James Rickard

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