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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1969

Page

2

New Ohio License Plates Go On Sale March 17

Ohio 1969 license plates go on sale Monday March 17 with display required after April 15. Reservations for special plates are taken at the Athens County deputy registrar office in the courthouse basement and must be made before the sale date. Owners must present titles and registration cards and sign the application in person.

Ohio Charles Cone Athens County Cone Bureau of Motor Vehicle Regulations

Two Ohio University seniors win Woodrow Wilson honors

Ohio University seniors David P. Dresbach of Chillicothe and Margaret A. Myers of Waynesville earned honorable mention from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation as top future teachers. They are finalists among 11,704 candidates from 349 colleges and universities, competing in a national program for future U S and Canada teachers. Both are English majors in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Ohio University Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation U. S Canada David P. Dresbach Chillicothe Margaret A. Myers Waynesville College of Arts and Sciences Ohio

Senior Expelled Over Long Hair at Athens High School

Paul Sarchet a 17 year old Athens High School senior and National Merit semi finalist was expelled Tuesday for hair length conflicting with dress code. He plans to enroll at Goddard College Vermont next fall if accepted. Superintendent Henderson said he may return next fall if he cuts his hair.

Paul Sarchet Athens High School Ohio University Thomas Sarchet Athens Goddard College Vermont S. T. Henderson Sarchet Sar

Pharmacy Break-In at Medical Center Repeats

City police report a pharmacy office at the Medical Center was entered between 6 19 a m and 8 30 a m on Thursday. It is unclear what was taken. A crowbar pried the rear door. The Pharmacy was entered two weeks earlier with 417 in cash and narcotics stolen.

Medical Center

Showalter Bound Over On Non Support Charges

Hollie Showalter, 42, Kingston Route 1, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court and was bound over to the grand jury on non-support charges filed by his former wife Alberta. Bond remains at $300, and he is back in county jail, first committed February 14. The note also recalls the New York Stock Exchange’s 1792 founding under a tree.

Hollie Showalter Kingston Alberta Showalter New York Stock Exchange

Student Injured as Driver Hits Parked Cars

Police investigate a pedestrian auto crash on University Terrace in Athens. Keith Kallen, 19, was treated for leg wounds after being struck by Dallas M. Downard, 58, who then hit parked cars and fled. Downard later fled the scene before being charged. no other injuries were reported. Deputies note a separate late accident involving Bessie Sherman and Murl McGrath nearby.

University Terrace Dallas M. Downard E. State St Keith Kallen Ohio University Gamertsfelder Hall Downards Kallen Hudson Health Center Fire Department Downard Quad Shop South College Street East Washington Street Sheriff's Deputies Bessie Sherman Athens Murl McGrath Shade County Road

Downtowner Liquor Permit Rejected By State Agency

Ohio Department of Liquor Control rejected Michael FE. Eakin’s bid for a Downtowner Restaurant liquor permit. The director ruled he does not own or operate a hotel or restaurant at the location and lacks tenancy rights, with the venue idle. Also noted are several minor traffic-related fines for individuals in the area.

Michael FE. Eakin S. Court St Ohio Department of Liquor Control Eakin W. Union St Donald D. Cook

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