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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1969

Page

10

Billy Graham Probes Campus Unrest Incognito at College

The Rev. Billy Graham says he went undercover at New York City College during campus disturbances to learn what is wrong. He wore false sideburns and a cap, heard protesters shouting Ho Chi Minh and waving Viet Cong flags, and held two long talks with Students for a Democratic Society leaders to understand them.

Montreat Billy Graham New York City College Graham Students For A Democratic Society

Wilkesville Holds Wilton Eighth Grade Commencement

Wilkesville hosts the Wilton eighth grade commencement with Keith Molihan of Dundas giving the class address. The junior band provided music as 127 attended the Wilkesville Wilton Alumni banquet. Members and guests from nearby towns joined in the celebration amid Legion and Auxiliary sponsorship.

Wilkesville Wilton Keith Molihan Dundas Robert Mahaffey Athens Don McManus Wellston Gaynelle Mahaffey Paul Kunz Galloway Larry Kunp Chanute Afb Wilkesville Wilton

Local families host guests over weekend visits

Mrs. Ralph C bor n of Huntington and Mrs. G G Guillet welcome a visit from relatives in Syracuse. Numerous travelers from Florida Ohio West Virginia and California stayed with relatives in Huntington Mason and surrounding towns, while others visited grandparents and parents during the weekend.

Garnet Russell Porter Ralph Coburn Huntington G. G. Guillet Buddy Jerry Erwin Mervin Erwin Syracuse Wilmer Lee Virginia Los Angeles Calif Archie Lee John Guinther Winter Haven Fla Guinther Guy Guinther Herman Westfall Akron Helen Damewood Lester Herbert Parker Inlaw Robert Parker Bobby Kelli Marietta Morarity Cherry Street Jack Koehler West Alexandria Douglas Moore Newark Herman London James Guinther Thomas Quick Columbus James Quick Robert Harden Eric Marion James Harden Johnetta Haga Axon Hill Debbie James Clark Cleves Thomas Clark John Pierce John Bass Elyria Clinton Pierce Leonard Bass Manley Riggs Letart W. Va Donald Zerkle Hartford Douglas Hemsiey James R. White Mary Beth Dunbar Agnes White Rose Schwarz Mason

Area unemployment claims hit low mark in week

Logan reports 201 initial and continuing claims for the week ending June 7, described as an all time low for the period. Athens shows 11 initial and 9 continuing claims with a drop of 17 from the prior week and 122 from a year ago, while statewide trends remain low. Job openings include landscape gardener, bank tellers, dump truck drivers, and other positions with local opportunities across the region. Circuit finishes at Hocking County Fair this fall.

Logan Harold Zimmerman Athens Zimmerman Nelsonville Hocking County

Logan Hosts District GOP Meeting

Logan delegates will host the 10th District Federation of Young Republican Clubs meeting at Clar ence Blosser home on July 15 at 8 p.m. Each club sends two delegates and will bring attendance numbers for the state convention in Cincinnati on Aug 9. Plans for the convention will be discussed.

Logan Federation of Young Republican Clubs Clarence Blosser Cincinnati

Soldiers' Commission Member Is Appointed

Dorothy Burgess of Hocking County Soldiers Relief Commission announces Charles Gambrel has been appointed by Judge Harley Meyer for a two year term. He replaces Albert Ledford, who resigned due to extended absence from the state. The board has five members.

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