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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1969

Page

2

Ohio to build first state children psychiatric hospital in Columbus

Ohio will begin construction this fall on a 3.5 million state psychiatric hospital for children at Columbus State Hospital. The facility will serve 150 to 200 youths with 50 to 75 acutely disturbed, featuring satellite family living units and a regular school program. Maximum admission age is 16, with current patients allowed to finish high school. Outpatient and day care services are included as part of the plan.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Columbus State Hospital Martin Janis Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Northwest Sagamore Hills Cleveland Dayton Children’s Hospital State Hospital Janis Ohio Mental

Dancer’s topless street appearance delays arraignment in Cincinnati

Patricia Wayne known as Patti, a Newport Ky dancer, faced indecent exposure and behavior charges after a downtown topless dress incident. Judge Harry Klusmeier postponed the case until Sept 5 citing public publicity concerns. Wayne defended her right to walk topless and questioned double standards.

Cincinnati Harry Klusmeier Patricia Wayne Newport Patti Klusmeier Wayne Sixth Street Walnut Main Streets

Ohio congressmen split over funding for sewage plants

League of Women Voters cites voter support for cleaning lakes while only nine of Ohio’s 24 congressmen back raising federal funds for sewage treatment. Nixon budget proposes about 214 million. House vote anticipated Sept 10 with 160 committed. Nine listed supporters include Harsha and Hays among others.

Columbus Ohio House League Citizens Crusade For Clean Water Ned Williams Ohio Water Development Authority Ohio Water Pollution Control Board Williams

Safety Appeal Calls Extra Caution With School Starts

James H. Conroy of the Automobile Club of Southern Ohio urges Athens County motorists to drive carefully as schools reopen. He notes the first days may be most dangerous due to students new to traffic and asks drivers to observe school zone signs, cooperate with patrols, and watch for frequent school bus stops and starts.

Athens County James H. Conroy The Automobile Club of Southern Ohio AAA Conroy

Beacon Open To Students Wednesday

The 1969 70 school year opens at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Beacon School and the Athens County Board of Mental Retardation center. Administrator James D. Fernihough says existing enrollees will be picked up as last year, and prospective new enrollees should call 593 5872 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Services cover county residents of all ages with a preschool class for ages 3 to 6, community classes for 6 to 21, an adult activity center for 16 and up, and a home trainer for all ages.

Beacon Athens County Board of Mental Retardation James D. Fernihough Fornihough

Kindergarten Classes Set For Albany

Kindergarten for children in the Alexander School District begins Sept 8 at Albany Elementary School. Morning classes start 9:15 a.m. and afternoon sessions begin 1 p.m. One way transportation will be provided to the school for morning students and home for afternoon pupils. Sixth to eighth graders will ride high school buses. School day runs 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Bus drivers meet at the elementary school Friday at 3 p.m. to pick up buses.

Alexander Albany

Inducted Into Service From Athens

Four Athens Countians were inducted into the Army at Ft. Hayes on Wednesday along with 64 others from local Selective Service for pre induction exams. Bill L. Cline led the group with gifts from the Salvation Army. Other inductees were Charles A. Rutter Steven R. Mace Robert M. Davis John V. Coey Leonard M. McGill and Ceylon is noted for area.

Athens Army Ft. Hayes Selective Service Bill L. Cline the Plains Salvation Army Charles A. Rutter Steven R. Mace Robert M. Davis Nelsonville John V. Coey Glouster Georgia Leonard M. McGill Illinois

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