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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1971

Page

2

Colonel Henderson to face general court martial over My Lai action

The Army ordered Col Oran A. Henderson to stand trial for willfully failing to conduct a proper action during My Lai. Charges include dereliction of duty and false statements. If convicted on all counts, he could face six years hard labor. Trial to be at Fort Meade, date pending.

Washington Army Oran A. Henderson My Lai Vietnam Dennis H. Johnson Henderson Indianapo Jonathan C. Seaman Thes Army Ft. Meade

Lensman Sets Visit To Campus

International photographer and filmmaker Robert Frank will visit Ohio University as a visiting artist Monday and Tuesday. He will screen films at Seigfred Hall Auditorium at 8 p.m. each evening and meet students in the Putnam Street Gallery. Frank, born 1924 in Zurich, moved to New York City in 1949 and later focused on filmmaking.

Ohio University Robert Frank Seigfred Hall Frank Putnam Street Zurich Switzerland Geneva New York City

Athens Stamp Club to Host Philympia Slide Show

The Athens Stamp Club meets at 8 p.m. in Ohio University Alden Library third floor for a short business meeting stamp trading and SPA sales circuit. Contact Marvin Fletcher at 592 1846 for details.

London Athens Stamp Club Ohio University Alden Library Clut Marvin Fletcher

OU Hosts Forensics Tournament on Ohio University Campus

The State of Ohio Individual Events Forensics Tournament will be held on Ohio University's campus Friday and Saturday. Sponsored by the Ohio Intercollegiate Forensics Association, it determines state champions in several events with three preliminary rounds and a final. OU hosts it through the School of Interpersonal Communication directed by Dr. Paul H. Boase. tournament manager is Ray mond Beaty.

State of Ohio Ohio University Ohio Intercollegiate Forensics Association School of Paul H. Boase Raymond Beaty

Postmaster for Senate bid announced in Alabama

A group of state Republican leaders formed a campaign slate to back Winton M. Blount for the Senate seat held by John Sparkman in 1972. Blount, a Montgomery native, declined to discuss his prospects at a recent news conference.

Montgomery Ala Winton M. Blount John Sparkman Blount

National Forecast Calls for Rain and Snow Across Regions

The national forecast predicts rain for parts of the northeast and showers along the south and southeastern Atlantic coast. Snow is expected in Wisconsin and nearby states with flurries in the Pacific Northwest and cold temperatures nationwide.

Northeast Atlantic Coast Wisconsin Pacific Northwest

Health Center in Athens Could Be Built Nearby

Athens County health officials and planners обсуждался possible construction of a county health center with Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation O Bleness Memorial Hospital and Ohio University. Architect Earl Hayes was tasked to draft schematic plans and rough costs for a March 4 meeting.

Athens County Allan A. Baldwin Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation O’bleness Earl Hayes Columbus Baldwin O’bleness Hospital Ohio University Alan Geiger James Boyce

League Considers Additional Offices in Nelsonville Meeting

The People's Rights and Benefits League will discuss electing officers and possibly opening new offices. The session starts at 7 p.m. at 232 Fort St. in Nelsonville, with Chauncey members urging an office on Congress Street.

Nelsonville People’s Rights and Benefits League League Fort St Chauncey Congress Street J. Harry Smith Gainster Hotel Junction City Cool

Donors Rally At Ohio University Blood Drive Across Campus

More than 150 donors have signed up for a campus blood drive at Ohio University. The Red Cross mobile unit will visit Athens Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nelson Commons and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Students ages 18 to 20 may donate without parental consent. Nurses conduct maternity and child care classes, with home visits and tips on nutrition, first aid, and vitamins.

Ohio University Red Cross Athens Nelson Commons Recreation Room South Green First United Methodist Church Corrato Tri-County Athens-Hocking-Perry

Family births and listings in Athens and surrounding areas

A local notices list records multiple births and family additions. Entries include new daughters and sons for Skeens Mullins Buck Cassels Combs Martin Hall Riley Gillogly DeWeese Stephenson LaHugh Williams Faris Saye McAllister Barnhart Butler Walton Tolson Betz Hutchins DeVault Bell Gardula and others across Athens Albany Chauncey Nelsonville New Marshfield and surrounding routes.

Marjorie Combs Athens Earl H. Martin James Hall Chauncey Norman Dale Riley New Marshfield Maude Gillogly Albany Charles DeWeese Nelsonville Jeffrey Stephenson Hazel LaHugh David Williams Tom Faris William Saye Clifton Rice Jr David McAllister Cheryl Barnhart Adam Butler Chad Walton Jerry Lester Tolson Robert Betz Deanna Hutchins Bonnie DeVault Kenneth Bell Peter Gardula

Bassoon Recital Set at School of Music

A bassoon recital is planned for Saturday at 8 p.m. in the School of Music recital hall. Featured performers are Deborah Baird a Philadelphia senior music therapy major and David Fowler a Cincinnati senior music education major. Baird performs Telemann and von Weber with Arthur Kane and Cynthia Stephens. Fowler plays Saint Saens and Bozza with Daniel Clement. Boismortier’s Sonata for Two Bassoons closes the program, open to the public.

School of Music Deborah Baird Philadelphia David Fowler Cincinnati Miss Baird Telemann von Weber Arthur Kane Cynthia Stephens Bassoons Boismortier

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