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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1968
Page
5
Philosophy and nature mingle as Thursday afternoon reflections spark thoughts on our futures. Richard Rickert leads the discussion, guiding attendees through ideas on human nature and the world.
Athens officials will not bid on five acres offered by the Athens City School District on Putnam Drive that includes the Athens High School football stadium. Mayor Raymond Shepard cited a high expected sale price, though the site near Ohio University could suit recreation use or parking ideas. Six developers have shown interest, and the area’s potential for high rise apartments or a parking facility near downtown was discussed.
Two one car crashes, heavy property damage, one injury. Jon Chapman, 21, of Logan, hurt at 12 10 a m on Route 664 south of Logan, treated at Hocking Valley Community Hospital for a neck laceration after his car hit a telephone pole and three trees in a yard. James Berry, 29, of Columbus, escaped injury as his auto overturned on Route 328 off Route 56 in Hocking County after skidding into a ditch and striking a guardrail and tree.
Athens residents who wish to vote in the May 7 primary must register at the Athens County Board of Elections by 4 p.m. March 27. Ray Bobo, director, notes that only residents of Athens Two must register, while others in Athens County townships need not. Absentee ballots are available for servicemen and for eligible students under specific rules. Ohio registration is permanent and has a 40 day pre election window.
Dana Congreve of Guysville pleaded guilty in Athens County Municipal Court to cashing bad checks at a Cutler grocery. He was fined 100 dollars with 40 dollars suspended on restitution. The charge was filed by Etta Jarvis of Cutler. deputies say he faces similar Gallia County charges. Ronald E Weekley, an Ohio University engineering graduate and son of New Marshfield residents, works as a Lockheed design engineer in Marietta Ga on the C 5 A project unveiled by President Johnson last week.
Ohio University selects ten students to plan the three day Mothers Weekend May 3 to 5. Miss Margaret Deppen announces the committee with co chairs Gary Schatmeyer and Joyce Heuser. Members include Sallie Mossman Amy Axelrod Mary Susan Kistler Catherine Kaufman Karen Clark Linda Gallagher Ann Bladen and Sheila Rowan.
William R. Diem II, son of William and Ethel Diem of Bay Village, was named editor of Ohio Wesleyan University’s student paper The Transcript. A junior journalism and religion major, he previously served as associate and departmental editor and is a fifth generation OWU student.
Ohio University will introduce a student paced chemistry course where mastery of material, not time, determines passing. Students may take a comprehensive final exam repeatedly, with only the last score recorded, and tutorials and materials will support self directed learning taught by Dr. Jesse H. Day and Dr. Clifford Houk.
Two men were admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital after Athens fire department emergency squad aid Thursday night. Herbert Rast, 61, of 20 S. Shafer St., faced a possible heart condition at 7:05 p.m. Oxygen was given at his home and during transport. Percy Cameron, 71, of Gladstone, Mich., became ill at Sunset Motel on Columbus Road at 11:40 p.m. Firemen reported he began hemorrhaging and was taken to the hospital.
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