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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1967

Page

2

Alden warns of problems urges faculty unity at Ohio University

Ohio University President Vernon R. Alden addressed faculty at Memorial Auditorium after an 11 day strike by non academic employees ended. He warned of future campus disruptions and urged building internal strength while acknowledging union payroll check off and grievance process. He noted the strike involved nearly 500 of up to 650 workers in Local 1699 AFL CIO and emphasized essential role of non teaching staff.

Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Alden Memorial Athens American Federation of State Afl-Cio William Saxbe

Job Claims Ahead Of Last Year

The local employment office reports jobless claims for the week ending March 1 were higher than the same period last year with 47 new filings, two more than the prior week. Continued claims totaled 314 and 309 in the past two weeks, below last year’s 359 and 329, while the office at 614 W State St notes a continued need for qualified clerical workers and openings for non union laborers, insurance salesmen, and a technical publications editor.

State Employment Service W. State St

Kyle Named As Examiner At University

Gerald M. Kyle of 30 Briarwood Dr has been appointed an examiner in the university audits section by State Auditor Roger Cloud. He will serve at Ohio University with A. Donald Campbell as examiner-in-charge, a native of Athens and member of local civic groups. The Most Excellent Master degree will be conferred at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Masonic Temple by Athens Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons.

Gerald M. Kyle Briarwood Dr Bureau of Inspection Kyle Roger Cloud Ohio University Masonic Temple Athens Royal Arch Masons

Athens Ohio ordinance hires firm for demolition specs

Ordinance 0 11 47 authorizes the Athens Service Director to contract with Engineering Associates of Wooster to prepare technical demolition specifications for the Urban Renewal Project. The engineering services shall not exceed 1500 dollars. The ordinance takes effect as allowed by law.

Council OF Athens State OF Ohio Engineering Associates Wooster

Union Seeks State Supreme Court Review of Unemployment Case

Bridgwater based union workers formerly on strike appeal a 1964 Unemployment Compensation ruling. Judge Bolin upheld that striking employees forfeited benefits, a decision upheld by the Fourth District Court of Appeals. The union asks the Ohio Supreme Court to hear the appeal, noting public interest though no constitutional issue involved. Bridgwater now known as Abex Corp.

Bridgwater Machine Co State Supreme Court Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Common Pleas Court BUC John Bolin Fourth District Court of Appeals Supreme Court Bolin BWC Bridgwater Abex Corp

Bloodmobile Visit Slated For Athens

The Army and Air Force ROTC at Ohio University sponsor a two day bloodmobile visit at the Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Athens County. It runs Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are possible by calling 593-5273 or 593-6244. Walk-ins welcome. Each day aims for 150 pints.

Athens Army Air Force Ohio University Jessie Ley Red Cross Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Central Ohio Red Cross Center Columbus Athens County

Red Cross Offers Public First Aid Course

The local Red Cross chapter sponsors a standard first aid course open to the public. Miss Charlotte LaTourrette, chapter first aid chairman, says the first meeting is at 7 30 p m Wednesday in Grover Center Room 5. Instructors are Mr and Mrs Ronald Dingle.

Red Cross Charlotte LaTourrette Grover Center Room 5 Ronald Dingle

Legal Notice of Divorce Petition in Athens County Ohio

Marilyn M. Litz of unknown residence will be served with a divorce petition filed February 15 1967 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio under Cause No 24199. Hearing set on or after March 31 1967. Robert W. Litz by attorney Gerald A. Mollica 2 17 2 24 3 3 3 10 3 17 3 24.

Ohio Department of Nature Division of Parks and Recreation Lake Logan State Park Hocking County Ohio Ohio Departments Columbus Fred E Morr Marilyn M. Litz Mt. Alison Rive San Diego California Court of Common Pleas Athens County Robert W. Litz Gerald A. Mollica

Pastor Heads to Quadrennial Adventist Convention in Philadelphia

Pastor Frank M. Gifford of the Athens Seventh Day Adventist Church will attend the 12th Quadrennial Convention of the Columbia Union Conference of Adventists in Philadelphia. Over 700 delegates from seven states and DC will participate. he will report back to the Athens church on March 25.

Frank M. Gifford Te Athens Seventh Day Adventist Church Philadelphia Columbia Union Conference of Adventists District of Columbia

May Voter Registration Moves Slow in Athens Ohio

Deputy county election director Ruth Stratton says May primary registration is very slow with about 50 registered voters so far. Registration closes 4 p.m. next Wednesday and will reopen only after the May 2 primary. Athens voters face two constitutional amendments and a school levy while Fourth Ward Republicans choose a city treasurer candidate.

Ruth Stratton Athens League of Women Voters Athens Athens City Ohio

St Patrick's Day Weather Hits Athens With Snow

The day brings cold, clear skies after a light snowfall in Athens. At 10:30 a.m. the temperature was 25 degrees, eight degrees above the morning low, with a half inch of snow reported from last night. The Hok ing River fell to 11.85 feet at 7 a.m. today.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer U.S Colmer Hocking

Ohio teachers face near term contract talks and tech center plans

In Ohio a university researcher forecasts upcoming negotiations between teachers and boards amid a pending State Senate bill allowing districts to recognize one teachers’ group. Dr Burl Shoemaker outlines a new Tri County Joint Vocational School District tech center in Nelsonville aimed at September 1968 with WOUB TV to fund broadcast classes and determine eligible schools and courses.

Ohio Southeastern Ohio School Administrators Association Jerry Hart Ohio University Burl Shoemaker Nelsonville Tri-County Shoemaker Parkersburg Woub-Tv

Volunteers Report On CAP Work

Two VISTA volunteers Joseph Fritz and Merrill Hatlein spoke at a Thursday meeting at Broadwell EUB Church. The Federal Hocking area group discussed the antipoverty program and volunteers. It aims to petition Tri County CAP to gain recognition and establish a neighborhood center.

VISTA Joseph Fritz Merrill Hatlein Broadwell Eub Fritz Hatlein Tri-County Federal-Hocking Area

Births at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Larry Coon The Plains welcomed a daughter. Admitted were Raymond Strom and Mrs Rose Porter both of Athens Mrs Lawrence LaJohn and Oma Carsey of Athens Route 4 Sheri Hammack Athens Route 5 Charles F Harrington Raymond Augustine Mrs Charles Willard Dwight Trupp John Biddle Delvin Johnson Jr Mrs Willard Barber Mrs David Young and son.

Larry Coon the Plains Raymond Strom Rose Porter Athens Lawrence LaJohn Oma Carsey Sheri Hammack Charles F. Harrington Raymond Augustine Charles Willard Dwight Trupp John Biddle Delvin Johnson Jr Willard Barber David Young and Son

Twelve State Antipoverty Meeting Set

The Athens Jaycees prepare to host a two day 12 state Jaycee antipoverty conference at Ohio University Inn April 2 3 with Presidents of the 12 state Jaycee groups and the Center for Economic Opportunity. They will discuss war on poverty and a buffet dinner opens the event. The club park study committee led by Gerald Mollica plans to meet city council recreation committee to discuss the recreation report.

Athens Jaycees Athens Ohio University Inn Appalachia Center For Economic Opportunity Jaycees Gerald Mollica City Council

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