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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1968
Page
5
A campus discussion on South Africa features Ambassador Green who cautions against rapid reform and supports gradual change toward limited black political participation. Students protest perceived bias, while Green warns against a black revolution and calls for education based voting and expanded representation.
Funeral notices from Kensington to Delaware report Wolfie Erb 85, Emma Hoschar 0, and numerous regional deaths. Survivors include children, siblings and spouses. services set in Point Pleasant, Gallia and surrounding towns with burials in Graham and local cemeteries. Additional notices cover Lawrence N. Kessler of Logan and others in Gallia, Hocking, and Meigs counties.
Roy Robinson, 19, of McArthur died from wounds received in a Viet Cong mortar attack on February 21. He reenlisted for six months to be home for Christmas, returned to Vietnam in late January, and was injured in a prior car accident. Survived by his mother and three brothers Harold, Tom, and Bob. Plans for the body’s return are incomplete.
Jimmy Pierce pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in Nelsonville mayor court and was fined 50 dollars with 25 suspended on good behavior. Donald R Burgess admitted driving while intoxicated, fined 150 dollars with costs and three days in jail. A third defendant pleaded innocent to operating an unsafe motor vehicle and Stella Ervin had charges of passing a school bus dismissed for lack of evidence.
Point Pleasant officials announce the shuttle train between Point Pleasant and Gallipolis will end after today’s operations due to dwindling interest. A busy ferry service begins today from Main Street landing with an eight car boat planned to sail for tomorrow’s operation.
Washington AP report notes splits among the President's Commission on Civil Disorders as it nears finishing a detailed summer riots study. Some favor a tougher approach to rioters, while debate continues on police blame and repressive tactics as the panel plans recommendations on job training education housing and policing reforms.
Nelsonville proposes adding an officer dedicated to juvenile duties funded by state 50 percent up to 3000 dollars a year under House Bill 803. Police Chief Valkinburg seeks council approval with Wharton backing. city to provide matching funds if program proceeds.
The Harmony Class of First Christian Church met in Nelsonville at Mrs. Carol Williams home with Mrs. Dorothy Slisher assisting. Plans were made for the March gathering at Mrs. Steven Barber home. a silent auction was held and prizes awarded to Betty White Eleanor Nelson Dean James Helen Clark Jeannette Barber Marjorie Adkins Marilyn Carter Betty Jean Midkiff Jean Robinette Ruth Ann Williams Wilma Oakley. Other members attended and refreshments followed. Woodruff Johnson 21 Robbins Road entered University Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment. cards may be sent to Room 87.
Nelsonville Monday Creek Fish and Game Club will meet Friday at 8 p.m. in Carbon Hill gym. A 400 member goal is set, with dues payable to secretary Floyd Brown. Clubhouse plans and a large stocked lake are under consideration. Over 5,000 acres are leased for hunting. 25 dozen rabbits released last year. 240 partridges and pheasants await weather. Prizes at Friday session. refreshments after. Officers include Donald Brady president Jim Bruning William Spencer and Dick Duffy trustees.
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