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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1969

Page

2

Eisenhowers and Nixons to share White House Christmas dinner

Washington reports Mamie Eisenhower will join President and Mrs. Nixon at the White House for a Christmas day turkey dinner. The Nixons will call friends after the meal. Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower mark their first wedding anniversary while in Brussels with John Eisenhower’s family.

Washington Nixon Tricia Mamie Eisenhower White House Nixons Julie David Eisenhower Ambassador John Eisenhower Brussels

Former nun to lead Hunter College approved by board

Jacqueline Grennan Wexler, former head of Webster College in Webster Groves Missouri, was unanimously approved by the Board of Higher Education as head of Hunter College. Dr. Robert D. Cross, previous Hunter president, left last July to become Swarthmore College president.

Hunter College New York Jacqueline Grennan Wexler Board of Higher Education Wexler Robert D. Cross Hunter Swarthmore College

Ray Won't Undergo Physical Examination

James Earl Ray, the King assassination suspect, will not have a physical exam before his court appearance next Monday. A federal judge denied the motion, as Ray seeks removal from solitary confinement to mingle with other inmates at the state prison where he serves 99 years. The state had argued Ray's health is in dispute and asked for the exam.

Nashville Tenn James Earl Ray Martin Luther King Jr Ray State Prison U. S. Dist William E. Miller

Adult Classes Offered by Athens City Schools This Semester

Athens city schools announce an adult education program for the second semester. Classes meet one evening weekly Feb 2 through May 1 at the high school near Johnson Road The Plains. Courses include typing shorthand bookkeeping metal work woodworking and more with a $20 fee per class. Minimum 12 enrollments and registration forms due Jan 12. Contact the city school office for details and enrollment results. Karen Ann Gerlicch of Hockingport from Robert L. Gerlach of Hockingport is listed in a related notice for gross neglect.

Athens Sam T. Henderson Johnson Road Plains Henderson

Unique Hazards Flagged For Ohio Holiday Driving

Ohio State Highway Patrol warns two week Christmas to New Year period brings distinct dangers. Rain, fog, snow reduce visibility while holiday decorations lit across streets create hazards. DUI arrests will be made. patrol aims to safeguard all drivers during the festive season.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Highway Patrol Robert M. Chiaramonte Chiaramonte Coure

Local Teacher Named To OEA Committee

Eugene Brundige a social science teacher at the Athens Middle School is named to the Ohio Education Association executive committee for an unexpired term through December 31 1970 announced by OEA president Louis Koenig.

OEA Eugene Brundige Athens Ohio Education Association Louis Koenig

Mrs Helen Shultz Rushed to Hospital After Illness at Book Store

Mrs Helen Shultz aged 42 from The Plains was taken by the fire department emergency squad to Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday at 1 55 p m after becoming ill at Logan's Book Store.

Helen Shultz the Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Department Logan’s

Rev Fred E Luchs to Fill In At Church

The Rev. Fred E Luchs will begin a six month temporary pastorate at the Marietta Presbyterian Church on January 1. He and Mrs. Luchs will stay in the Marietta home while the church seeks a successor to the late Dr. Allen Jones. They recently returned to Athens from Minnesota where he led an interim pastorate. He spoke on Ohio Education Association topics and gave a Ladies Day address in Chicago.

Fred E. Luchs Athens Minnesota Chicago Ohio Marietta Luchs Marietta Presbyterian Church Allen Jones Winona Minn First Congregational Church Ladis First Presbyterian Church Ohio Education Association Chicago Executives’ Club Sherman House Grand Ballroom Spiro Agnew U.S

Travelers Brace For Snow Accumulation This Week

Local forecast warns of one to three inches of snow Tuesday with continued snow through Wednesday. Lows Tuesday night in the low 20s, highs Wednesday in the low 30s, cloudy and cold. National outlook shows showers and flurries in the Northwest and Midwest, with cold across the South and Northwest. Data includes yesterday’s high 31 and low 16, with monthly and yearly totals and sun times.

Northwest Midwest

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