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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1967

Page

2

Church Lot Eyed In Parking Plan

The city seeks to buy three parcels at 9 15 and 21 N College Street leased from the First Presbyterian Church for a downtown parking facility. Mayor Shepard discussed the idea with the church pastor and a church committee would consider it, needing church and presbytery approvals, with final action by city council and the congregation. A future multi decked lot could aid the downtown parking problem if OHIO University TV building site is vacated.

Presbyterian Church Raymond Shepard First Presbyterian Church N. College Street N. College St Shepard Llewellyn Kemmerle Presbytery City Council E. Washington Street City Hall Ohio University Television Presbyterian

Temperature At 60 On Tuesday Morning

The temperature reached 60 degrees Tuesday morning, reported by U S observer C L Colmer. The Monday high was 51 with a low of 38 this morning.

C. L. Colmer U. 8

African Arts Talks At Ohio University This Weekend

Ohio University's Center for International Studies offers an African arts lecture by Dr. Gordon Innes at 8 p.m. Friday in Seigfred Auditorium. Saturday features the third Ohio University Faculty Seminar on Africa with papers by Dr. Gifford Coxsee on land use in Algeria and Dr. Edwin Charle on African political systems and growth, plus Indiana University's Dr. James E. Conley on Nigeria and Dr. Alan Merriam on African music concluding the series.

Ohio University Center For International Studies Gordon Innes Folklore Institute Indiana University Seigfred Baker Center Gifford B. Coxsee Edwin G. Charle Jr Africa Coxsee Algeria Charle James E. Conley Nigeria Alan Merriam Merriman Department of Anthropology and African Studies Center

PLEA FOR LEGITIMATE THEATER BY SIR TYRONE GUTHRIE

Sir Tyrone Guthrie urged Americans to free serious theater from show business and to fund it beyond self payment. He warned US subsidy gaps, noted training shortfalls for young actors, and criticized TV as undervaluing theatre while praising Edward Albee as a significant but potentially stunted talent.

Tyrone Guthrie Virtue New York City Marlon Brando Guthrie Richard Burton Laurence Olivier Ireland Queens University Belfast Tyrone Edward Albee

Morality Legislation Impossible Says Col Jim Healey

Col Jim Healey former Union Broadcasting System president argues Prohibition failed to legislate morality. Speaking at a Rotary Kiwanis joint meeting he says refinement comes from family and church, not lawmakers. He credits Rotarians Kiwanis with aiding civil rights and notes his radio career at WOKO Albany.

Jim Healey Union Broadcasting System Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Healey Vietnam New York State Woko Radio Albany

Athens Residents Attend Children's Meet

Needs of Ohio children are to be examined by the Ohio Citizens' Council for Health and Welfare during a meeting Wednesday at Columbus. The organization is a voluntary unit sponsored by community funds drives throughout the state. Among committee members are the Rev. Richard Putney and Mrs. Lawrence G. Worsell, both of Athens, and William M. Shaw, McConnelsville.

Ohio Ohio Citizens’ Council For Health and Welfare Columbus Richard Putney Lawrence G. Worstell Athens William M. Shaw McConnelsville

Athens High Student Admitted To Hospital

An Athens High School student was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday after becoming ill at school. The Athens emergency squad was called at 3 15 p m after John Shay 17 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Shay 108 N Lancaster St experienced severe abdominal pains.

Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital John Shay Frank Shay N. Lancaster St

Jury Trial Opens for Joe F. Chapman in DWI Case

A jury trial began Tuesday in Municipal Court for Joe F. Chapman 42 Charles Sr charged with driving while intoxicated. The first DWI count was dismissed for ordinance reasons, but a second count was substituted.

Joe F. Chapman Charles Sr

Sunday closing support shown in Athens business survey

A survey of Athens businesses finds few operating on Sunday. The Ath ens Ministerial Association subcommittee reports responders favor Sunday closing if competing stores also close and residents want enforcement. Eight businesses are open on Sundays excluding service stations and necessities. An education program and panel discussions may precede a possible referendum petition after the campaign. Marie Root announces Feb 25 license applications. she is recovering at home after hospitalization in Parkersburg.

Athens Athens Ministerial Association Loren Parker

Guthrie Sees Theater Slipping Amidrise of Cinema and TV

Sir Tyrone Guthrie warns modern theater loses audience to cinema and television. He says Broadway overproduces frivolous fare while regional theaters may rise, with off-Broadway experimental work and modern dress Shakespearean revivals gaining traction. He notes unions struggle amid industry mood. A Peace Corps test at Athens Post Office on Feb 18 and March 18 assesses applicants for overseas service.

Tyrone Guthrie Guthrie New York Broadway New York City Hamlet Athens W. Stimson St

Alexander Board Hikes Lunch Prices and Hires Five Staff

The Alexander Local school board voted Monday night to raise lunch prices from 25 to 30 cents for pupils and 35 to 50 cents for teachers. Five new hires include Elizabeth Audretch as elementary teacher and William Brown as music teacher. Virginia Douglas leaves as cook, Betty Thomas to replace, and Betty Riggs to be substitute cook. Max Ellis named bus driver, Timothy Clark named baseball coach. Bids accepted to sell three surplus buses, one bus sold to a Parkersburg church for 500 and an advance draw on local tax money of about 150000 anticipated.

William Brown Albany Columbia Judy Redeker Virginia Douglas Cook Alexander High Betty Thomas Betty Riggs Albany Elementary Max Ellis Shade Floyd Jorgan Timothy Clark Parkersburg

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