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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1969
Page
2
William G. Riley Jr. pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to issuing a bad check. He was fined $35 and costs with $20 suspended, charged by Sherman E. Gilmore, manager of the College Book Store.
The Green and White Club plans a Red Cross blood drive on February 24 and 25 led by president Harry Lackey. The 10 year old Ohio University group, with 400 plus members, seeks to diversify beyond athletics and support community service.
Athens Jaycees met bi monthly at The Columbia Gas Building with Dr. Robert E. Eagle of Ohio University discussing human relations under the newly initiated Athens fair housing ordinance. He urged elimination of discrimination while noting stereotypes in white–black relations. Dale Nitzschke announced the next meeting February 20 at The Ohio University Inn and Richard Holtz outlined upcoming officer elections May 1. New member Paul Crabtree joined, with guests Glen Thornburg and Richard Nudd present.
A list of residents and associated towns appears including Terry Lee Collins Athens Herman Herron Athens Dr John Sprague Athens Miss Dorris Michael Athens Rachel Bodkin Millfield Route 1 Mrs Darius Michael The Plains Charles Gibbs Albany Route 1 Lucy Kuhn Charles Gwinn Robert Carsey Mrs Guy Garber Guy Garber Cindy Bobo Jesse Rowland Agnes Bateman Luella Parsons Mrs Robert Turner Minnie Ayers Mrs Harold Hawk and daughter Mrs Ann Swartz Mrs Tiff Cook Albert Britton.
The firm Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. announces end of 1968 figures with assets totaling 2 217 000 000 and capital funds 254 368 000. Income rose 15 percent to 424 000 000 while net profit fell from 54 558 000 to 51 100 000 due to higher operating expenses.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife reminds sportsmen that only one entry per person is allowed in the turkey permit drawing and that noncompliance will lead to disqualification. A prior notice omitted this limit by error. Athens police investigate a Wednesday night theft of 56 dollars from a Humble gas station on Richland Ave.
City Council faces two tasks after approving an anti-discrimination ordinance. The seven member Athens Human Relations Commission must be named, and amendments proposed by local black residents will be considered. The ordinances committee will study the proposals and may present them for discussion at the February 17 meeting.
Two people faced charges of petit larceny in municipal court. Pamela Fish pleaded guilty to stealing an $8.10 book from Logans, fined $25 and costs and jailed in lieu of the fine. John Sapede pleaded innocent to stealing a $1.95 book from Logans, hearing set for Feb 14 with $33 bond. Martha Henderson pleaded guilty to shoplifting greeting cards and books valued at $10.55 from Logans, fined $25 and costs.
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