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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1970

Page

10

Census Bureau opens in Southeastern Ohio district

The Bauilt fieterm Oh District offee of Vive Buea of the Crnses opened with about 100 attendees. Ralph Welker urged the importance of accurate counts. Census workers will deliver questionnaires to about 2 percent of residents and collect detailed data over five weeks starting early April, affecting funding for road grants and local services.

George Lovelt Vive Buea Crnses Shaler Afout Persus Ares Wallet Athens

Scouts Set Martial Sports Meet at Grover Center

The International Mat exhibition centered on scouting athletics will be held February 28 at 8 p.m. in Grover Center sponsored by the Ghio University International Club and the Hock-Hoxing District Boy Scouts. Burmese native Gyi aims to connect Scouts with activity, with about 100 participants showcasing fencing boxing karate kendo and wrestling. Free admission, with programs for purchase funding new camping gear.

Avvonshag la Mang Cyl Ola Universaty Grover! Center Jie Ghio University International Club Hock-Hoexing Boy Scouts Gri United States Burma Sid Ab Hféntiun Tle Gyi

Citizens Meeting March 5 on Educational Resource Centers

A county wide citizens meeting sponsored by the Athens Rotary Club and the Athens League of Women Voters will be held Thursday March 5 at 7 pm in the Athens High School Auditorium. A panel will discuss the effects of proposed legislation for educational resource centers on Athens County and surrounding districts with Senators Collins and Regula, educators, and administrators attending.

Athens Rotary Club Athens League of Women Voters At & Pm Athens High School Athens County Hapsec Hocking Athens Perry Ralph Regula Ohio General Assembly Senate Education Committee Oakley Collins Collins Regula Ohio Thomas Quick Lewis Mollica Tom Porter Tet County Vocational School Sam, Henderson Athens City Robert L. Weinfurtner G. Kennee Bush the Messenger

OU Geologist Is Elected Secretary

Dr. Myron Sturgeon, geology professor at Ohio University, was elected secretary of The Recreation and Resources Commission, an Ohio Department of Natural Resources advisory body. The election occurred at the commission’s Columbus monthly meeting with Benjamin T.K. Drayes named chairman. Members are appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, and the commission advises on plans for management, development, and conservation of Ohio’s natural resources.

Myron Sturgeon Ohio University Recreation and Resources Commissa Ohio Department of Natural Resources Commission Columbus Benjamin TK. Drayes Rhodes Senate Robnecls Oil and Gas Technical Soil and Water Conservation Commission Torm Ohio

Sheltering Arms Renames Hospital Names Benefactors and Doctors

Sheltering Arms Hospital expands its name to honor Charles G. OBrieness and names surgical, obstetrical, and radiology suites after Drs. T H Morgan, J B Sprague, and Blaine R Goldsberry. The board unanimously approved the plan amid ongoing construction on West Union Street for a 204 bed facility costing about 4.4 million dollars with funds from Hill-Barton and regional sources plus a 4 million dollar gift.

Allens Fir Tires Hey, Miriam &. Jack Sheltering Arms. Hospital Foundation Board Charles M. Sanders Nyme Iuilding West Union Street J Bieuness Memorial Hospital Charles G. O'Bieness Doltor Trust Charles G. O'Bleress John BR. Sprague Sheltering Arms Hospital Blaine R. Goldsberry Black Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc Hill-Bartor Federal Appalachian O' Bleness Athens Com

Census pledge aims to fix Athens population count

Thomas Ruth of the Census Bureau promised an accurate Athens and Athens County population in the 1970 census during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He noted cross checks with University IBM records to account for student residents and acknowledged past undercounts affected road funds and state allocations.

Sheik Lis Thomas Burh Iiel Federa Kane Vines Pannizios Fra Umgnie Rey Pers Sons Bet Summanes Kennet Bush Athens Chamber of Cammeres Athens County Sule Ralph Welker Pomeroy Pate Chuck Bachle Clit Friay Albems Jack White Clarence E. Miller Menager Thomas Ruth Rep Rath Welker Athens Southeastern Ohio Ruth Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber Raymond Shepard Council Harry Crewson Cong Clarence &. Miller Residenciata University C. Kenner Bush Bush Athene County IBM

Athens County Land Transfers Summary

Athens area notices list transfers involving Cyenland Autrey Vioo enton Mae incor Robert Emma Binsmenn El Richardo Athena and Danial Barbara Smith James and Alexandyr Temps with misc names and partial entries indicating property shifts in county records.

Athens Cyenland, Autrey Vioo Enton Mae Incor Robert Emma Binsmenn el Richardo Dees Athena Rest Arene Danial Barbara Smith Slaing Apd Ery James Aleaandyr Temps

Fatalist View Wrong Engineer Tells Group

Paul Anton of Ohlo University's College of Business Administration spoke at the 1970 Engineering Colloquium saying the fatalistic view of an unforeseeable future is being abandoned. Technological forecasting offers probabilistic assessments and long range strategic thinking, linking research, development, and engineering with top management to guide innovation.

Paul Anton Ohlo University College of Business Administration Anton

Black performers present two evenings of folk at OU

Seven black performers will present an Ohio University program titled The Black Experience at Memorial Auditorium over two days. The Georgia Sea Island Singers with Hessie Jones and others blend antebellum Negro singing with West African phrases in a poly rhythmic style. Bernice Reagan, a former Freedom Singer, has appeared at Newport and Carnegie Hall. Tickets are available at Baker Center third door or Memorial Auditorium.

Memorial Auditorium Georgia Sea Island Hessie Jones Bessie Burk Davis Brenda Jones Bowker White Bernice Reagan Ohio University Booker White Clssissippi Mississippi The Freedom Singers Carnegie Hall New York Hey Votes the York Latry Office of Student Activities Black Studies Institute Baker Center

Police drug raid nets several arrested in Hamilton

Police seized marijuana and pills during a raid on an apartment in Hamilton on Saturday. Kenneth Gaston aged 23 and Jay Emner 24 led the operation, with Barry Pend ergress 27 also charged with possession as officers recovered eight men in the location.

Hamilton Kenneth Gaston Jay Emner Barry Pendergress Chie Gi McNally Ted

Chairman Named For Blood Drive At Athens OH Chapter

Andy Chanko named new blood program chairman by the Athens County Red Cross chapter replacing Dr. Dale Niteschke for 1908 09 academic year. Chanko, of 6 Prank Ten with wife Anne Marie and three sons, is Conference Co-ordinator at Ohio University and former administrative assistant for the Ohio National Guard. He says next Red Cross drive is planned for March 3 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Athens with 11 a.m. donor check in and free parties.

Andy Chanko New Blood Program Athens County Red Cross Chanko Dalé Niteschke Anne Marie Ohio University Ohio National Guard Athens Messenger Chonke Red Cross Church of the Good Shepherd Athens

Gary Staley Birthday Party Honored in Chauncey

The Chauncey birthday observance for Gary Staley son of Mr and Mrs Fred Staley Fourth St was held Saturday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Walter Staley Mr and Mrs Fon Lauderback and children Lee Larry and Lori Mr and Mrs Ben McKibben Mrs Gils White Jerry Steve and Lupe Russell and Jennifer Sei.

Chauncey Gary Staley Fred Staley Walter Staley Fon Lauderback Lee Larry Lori Ben McKibben Gils White Jerry Steve Lupe Russell Jennifer Sei

Driver Hurt When Car Hits Trees

A Stewartia woman suffered head lacerations and abrasions after a Route 50 crash six miles east of Allens early Saturday. John Featherstone, 63, backed off the road into trees at 8 05 p m Friday while eastbound. A 42 year old Athens Route 3a woman slowed for a car ahead on Route 3a north of Athens, was rear ended by Earl F Morris 72 The Plains. Morris was charged with failure to stop within an assured clear distance. A New Straitsville driver was charged for failure to maintain a safe distance after an afternoon crash on Route 891 south of Route 2. Harry Netter 28, attempted to pass, collided with an oncoming car driven by Noeman L Johnson 24 Parkersburg.

Stewart Wea Allens Stace John Feathrstone Athens Earl F. Morris the Plains Hime Collins Morris Route 891 Route 2 Harry Netter Netter Trafic Noeman L. Johnson Parkersburg

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