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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1965
Page
2
Dr Rock praises federal interest in population control. He argues pills work for Catholics and Protestants and supports voluntary sterilization as a superior option for some. he notes a global rise in awareness about limiting births and the need for education on sex meaningfully.
Dr John Rock co-developer of the oral contraceptive pill urged immediate mass use of contraception to curb overpopulation. He spoke at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium before about 2500 people, defending the pill’s safety and disputing church methods.
The tax evaluation for the area stands at 116 million dollars with 3470 pupils in grades nine to twelve. The plan proposes an expanded curriculum in agriculture business distributive trades and industries education and Logan would keep its own distributive education courses. Administrators worked on building costs transportation plans and course availability while boards agreed to the survey’s expansion to include surrounding areas for a joint vocational district. State approval would require a majority vote and a district wide financial backing.
The First Christian Church held its annual meeting electing officers and hearing a remodeling report. Arch ie Greer chaired as plans for sanctuary and basement expansion with Bible school classrooms were discussed awaiting results of a forthcoming financial campaign. Reminding reports covered church groups and Bible school, with nominations for elders and deacons and reappointment of several officers.
Thirty officials from city and county health departments across the state attend a sanitarians educational methods workshop on the Ohio University campus this week. The second annual workshop is co sponsored by the university and the Ohio Department of Health. James N. W. Beata serves as director of the Beata Health Center and director of environmental health.
The Civitan Club met Thursday afternoon at the Ohio University Inn and discussed the building of a new hospital in Athens. Members are invited to a Baker Center dinner on Jan 25 when the proposal will be formally announced. A resident, Mrs Ralph Milligan, 27, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital at 12:48 Thursday by city emergency squad.
Regional officials report a dire need for mental health facilities and trained personnel across southern Ohio. The survey of 18 counties shows only two sheltered workshops and one licensed private home for the mentally retarded, with gaps in alcoholic rehab, family counseling, foster care, and special classes. County list includes Perry, Morgan, Hocking, Athens, Vinton, Washington, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Scioto, Lawrence, Pike, Highland, Ross, and Adams. Dr. Hummel projects a final report by mid February.
Hock Hocking District leaders report 25 percent of a 50000 goal raised for Camp Kootaga expansion. At Fred’s Steak House Fred R. Beasley cited 12575 pledged since the drive began a week ago and urged more effort. The development fund extends to towns in six West Virginia and Ohio communities.
The city school administration seeks federal funds for the vocational part of the new high school. An application must be filed by January 25 through the State Department of Education. The board accepted the resignation of Katherine Beckley, the Plains kindergarten teacher, and hired Carol Scott as replacement at a pro-rated salary of 4630.
Friday was cold and cloudy in Athens with about half an inch of snow in the morning. Observer C L Colmer logged a 10 am reading at 21 degrees, a five degree rise from the low, while the day's high stayed at 29 and remained below freezing.
Albert C. Gubitz dean of Ohio University's branch colleges travels to Beale Castle and Vandenburg Air Force Bases in California to coordinate educational planning. He already established educational centers at Lockborne AFB Ohio Bergstrom AFB Texas and Blytheville AFB Arkansas.
The Belk Foundation raises scholarships from thirty to thirty six for 1965. Joe Kelly of The Belk-Simpson Co announces the program established in memory of Dr John M Belk and W H Belk. Eligible graduates since January 1959 in the top third may apply at the Athens store for an official blank.
The Ewings Chapter SAR announces a public speaking contest for Athens area high school students and those in Vinton County. The event, March 29 at an Athens Kiwanis meeting, will include junior and senior entrants with topics on the Revolution or the U S Constitution. The Athens winner advances to the statewide Dayton contest.
Isaac Taylor of Millfield Route 1 Mrs. William Shirey of Trimble Wanda Peck of Carpenter Route 1 Earley Athens Route 3 noted in sheltering arms hospital notes.
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