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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1967

Page

2

Change Necessary To Achieve Greatness Alden Tells Students

Ohio University President Ver non R Alden urged a program of substantial change to attract and retain tax support. He spoke to students and faculty at the annual Convocation on The Meaning of Distinction in a University, calling for a new external yardstick to measure excellence and greater clarity in duties between students and the institution.

Alden Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Ohio

Groundbreaking Set For Hospital December Seventeenth

Groundbreaking for Sheltering Arms Hospital set for December 17 at 2 p.m. on West Union Street. Dwight Rutherford announced during contract signing with Six Industries of Springfield, with initial Hill Burton funds of 1 167 000 released and 300 000 anticipated. Guests include Charles O Bleness donors and officials from Rhodes to Lausche. construction by Six Industries. other bidders include American Hospital Supply and Sauer Co. building designed by Hewitt and Royer Architects. Fire at 2214 West Union Street reports sofa ignition. residents sheltered outside.

Sheltering Arms W. Union Street Dwight Rutherford Six Industries Springfield Rutherford Lima Ohio University Hill-Burton Charles O’bleness James A. Rhodes U. S. 10Th District Clarence E. Miller U. S Frank Lausche Ralph Welker Oakley Collins Columbus Hospital Federation Ohio Department of Health Bob Braun WLWC Cincinnati Ruth Lyons American Hospital Supply Co Sauer Co Hewitt and Royer Architects Kansas City Sheltering Arms Hospital D. M. Six W. R. Stanley Carl Thielmann Robert W. Royer Hewitt-Royer Architects

Girl Cashes Teacher's Paychecks At Athens High

An Athens High School pupil admitted cashing four teacher payroll checks totaling 853 dollars. Capt. Charles Cochran said the girl returned the entire amount and will be turned over to Juvenile Court. Investigators traced the first checks to November, with December payrolls also cashed after thefts from the high school office.

Athens Charles Cochran

Driver Pays Fine On Speeding Count

Brecksville youth Edward J. Sternad aged 19, OU student, faced Municipal Court for a speeding violation linked to a fatal Oct 22 Baker Road crash that killed 19 year old Bonnie Jean Bodien of Pittsburgh. Sternad was fined $50 plus costs and bound over to Athens County grand jury on a second degree manslaughter charge.

Brecksville Ohio University Baker Road Edward J. Sternad Athens County Bonnie Jean Bodien Pittsburgh

Mild Weather and DAV Registration in Athens

Mild weather continued in Athens with 9 am temperature at 50 degrees and a 55 degree high for Wednesday. Rainfall last night measured .21 inches. The Disabled American Veterans will hold a registration meeting Friday at 8 pm led by post commander Robert Cars ey to plan the annual Christmas dinner and party on December 16.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Robert Carsey

Cooperative Center Plans Conference Weekend on international studies

The Ohio University Cooperative Center for Social Science Education will sponsor a December weekend conference to strengthen international studies programs in secondary schools. Dr Sadek Samaan and Dr Milton Ploghoff will lead discussions with teachers and students from member schools in Ohio New York Nevada and Oregon.

Ohio University Cooperative Center For Social Science Education Sadek Samaan Milton Ploghoff Ohio New York Nevada Oregon Dr. Ploghoff

Athens Auto Agency Named Toyota Dealer for Athens Area

Beasley Mathews Inc of Athens named the franchised Toyota dealer for the area. Don Ross of Mid Southern Toyota announced the appointment. Beasley Mathews will handle the full Toyota passenger car line and the Toyota Land Cruiser. Toyota now has 700 U.S. dealers.

Athens Toyota Motor Co Japan Beasley-Mathews Inc Don Ross Chicago Toyota Robert S. Mathews Beasley Mathews Mathews U.S

Hard Work Nets Thieves Copper Wire

Deputies say thieves did work to steal copper wire from an Ohio Mining Co site near Kimberly. About 700 feet of wire was removed from poles weighing a total of 525 pounds, with wire weighing one pound per inch. Deputy Carl Welling reported the loss as investigators probe the theft.

Ohio Mining Co Kimberly Carl Welling

Glouster Woman Suit Involving Athens Bank

Athens National Bank sues a Glouster woman Esta L. Haskins and the Glouster Community Bank in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking 1595 on a note secured by a land mortgage held by the Glouster bank.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens National Bank Glouster Glouster Community Bank Athens Bank Esta L. Haskins Glouster Bank Athens

Extra holiday hours set at The Plains post office

Regular weekday hours of 7 45 to 11 30 a m and 12 30 to 5 p m will be observed on two Saturdays December 9 and December 16 at The Plains post office.

Plains

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