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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1969

Page

2

Former Athenian Will Help Analyze Moon Samples

Dr. Philip A Baedecker of Athens will join Prof John Wasson of UCLA to study first lunar samples. The pair form one of 140 global teams analyzing trace elements like gallium germanium indium iridium gold and boron to infer moon evolution and possible primitive life.

U. S Earth Philip A. Baedecker Baedecker Harold Baedecker Fairview Ave Messenger Advertising John Wasson Institute of Geophysics and University of California At Los Angeles Houston The Messenger

Alden Telegraphs Congratulations To NASA Director On Moon Landing

Ohio University President Vernon R. Alden sent a telegram to NASA administrator Thomas O Paine after Apollo II. He praised the lunar achievement as a triumph of education and urged focus on social medical and economic challenges at home.

Ai Nm Zin Alden NASA Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Thomas O. Paine Space

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Names of patients and relatives listed from Athens and surrounding areas including Gartman Kelley Cooley Stover Loddell Williams Hawk Henry Stevens Hunter Munn Bullock Dillon McKnight Cue Hilyard Hudwell Rosler Skinner and others. Local hospital note records births and admissions with multiple addresses from Athens Nelsonville Jacksonville Shade and Riley.

Patricia Cooley Orville Stover Connie Loddell Athens David Williams Fletcher Hawk Thomas Henry Dora Stevens Shade Carolyn Hunter Jacksonville Janie Munn Patricia Bullock Nelsonville Wanda Ann Sharon Lee Dillon Melvin McKnight Charles Birchfield Pablo Cue Riley Hilyard Russell Stanley Victor Hudwell Frederick Rosler Armour Skinner

Overheated Fan At Athens Mental Health Center

Athens firemen responded to a smoking electric fan at the Athens Mental Health Center at 8 10 p m. The unit overheated but no fire or damage occurred. Responding apparatus included a Richland Avenue pumper and a ladder truck from fire headquarters plus hospital fire crew. A separate incident reported a softball striking a woman on the neck during a Sunday game at the Jaycees ball diamond. Mrs Katherine Finnearty 26 refused aid.

Athens Athens Mental Health Center Richland Avenue Fire Headquarters Athens Route 2 Jaycees W. State Street Athens Fire Department Katherine Finnearty

Levy Defeat Threatens Alexander Local Schools

Alexander Local School District faces potential closure if the proposed 10 mill levy fails in November. Board President Harrison Lovsey warned that without the funds, operations halt by year’s start, the district may lose its identity, and taxes could rise if merged or joined elsewhere.

Alexander Harrison Lovsey Alexander Citizens’ Committee For Education Lovsey Citizens’ Committee Charles W. Shaner Elliott County Board of Election Shaner Jim McHarg McHarg ACCE

Moon Walk Inspires Athens Boy On His Eighth Birthday

On Sunday night the Apollo 11 moon landing sparked varied reactions in Athens. Eric Bobo celebrated his eighth birthday amid excitement and fear, declaring he may tell the tale for years. The event sparked traffic notes, film showings, and local commentary from residents, including reactions from Sgt. Guy Martin and Charles W. Reamer, with scientific observers at Ohio University radar Hill tracking transmissions.

Eric Bobo Boyd Bobo Eric Guy Martin Athens Highway Patrol Martin U.S Durham N. C Duke Law Journal Charles W. Reamer Athens High School Ohio University Athens James C. Gilfert Radar Hill Gilfert Moon Radar Hill Lab U. S

24 Hour Earth Walk Aims to Pressure Ohio Legislators

A 24 hour state employees walkout begins at 11 p m to pressure the Ohio Senate to approve a union backed pay hike. Organizer Al Bilik says most locals back the plan with strike votes due tonight. The plan targets lawmakers with some workers continuing during the first hours while others may honor no strike clauses.

Ohio Senate al Bilik American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employee Council 21 Athens County Fairgrounds Athens Mental Health Center Ohio University Mental Health Center Senate Bilik Senate Finance Committee Oliver Ocasek

Rowe Divorce Petitions Custody Battle Over Five Children

Wesley Rowe of 16 Avon Place files for divorce from Doris Rowe also of 16 Avon Place. He seeks custody of their five children amid unspecified grounds.

Wesley Rowe Avon Place Doris Rowe Gross A Chilren

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