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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1967

Page

3

Six Athens County pupils named Buckeye Boys State reps

Six Athens County juniors were chosen for Buckeye Boys State at Ohio University June 8 to 16. Delegates include Bill Huntsman and Russ Miller of Athens High, with alternates Gary Dunfee. others named are James Archer Carthage Troy David Well Rome Canaan Jeffrey Clark Alexander and Joe Greene Alexander.

Athens County American Legion Buckeye Athens James M. Vercoe the Legion K. T. Crossen Athens High School Bill Huntsman William Huntsman Russ Miller Benton Miller Gary Dunfee Stimson Ave James Archer Carthage Troy Russell Archer Guysville David Well Rome Canaan Ralph Well Jeffrey Clark Alexander Donald Clark New Marshfield Joe Greene Davis Greene Albany Archer Carthage Troy Livestock Clark Journalism Association of Ohio Columbus Greene Boys State Post 21 Knights of Columbus Wells The Elks Clark and Huntsman Rotary Miller Kiwanis Buckeye Boys State

Prevention Fire Clinic Set Thursday

The annual Southern Ohio Fire Prevention Clinic will be held in Athens next Thursday at the new Athens fire station on Columbus Road. Fire Chief Charles Dalton notes it is the first time the clinic has met at the new station. Registrations begin at 9:30 a.m. with discussions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Firemen will discuss prevention policies with officials from the state fire marshal office attorney general staff division of factory and buildings state health department and boiler inspection.

Southern Ohio Athens Charles Dalton Columbus Road Columbus Attorney General’s Division of State Health Department

Ohio University extends USAID funded Vietnam project

Ohio University signs extension with USAID adding 325000 to boost Vietnam education project staffing from 11 to 16 by July 1. Milliken notes total project cost rises to 1633502 with new staff aiding 16 pilot secondary schools and collaboration with Vietnamese ministries and Saigon Hue Can Tho universities. Center contracts with USAID and others total over 8 million. A Mothers Day program by Athens Aeries 29 Eagles is announced for Sunday at 2 PM.

Russell A. Milliken College of Education Ohio University Center For International Programs USAID Ohio Vietnam Ohio University-Usaid Milliken Ministry of Education Saigon Hue Can Tho Peace Athens Aeries 29 Order of Eagles Paul Hudnall

Registration Deadline Set For June Workshop

Ohio University sets a June 1 deadline for a three day high school English teachers workshop scheduled June 14 to 16 at the Ohio University Inn. Applications go to Lurene Brown director Workshop for Teachers of High School English Ellis Hall 367.

Ohio University Ohio University Inn Lurene Brown Ellis Hall

Athens Man Wins Medal for Vietnam Service

Col. Dow S. Grones, son of Mrs. Alberta Grones of Athens, received his second Legion of Merit for meritorious service in Vietnam. Conferred at Fort Monroe, Virginia, he heads the special warfare civil affairs division. Grones is an Athens High School and Ohio University graduate and has also earned the Air Medal and two Bronze Stars.

Athens Vietnam Dow S. Grones Alberta Grones Elmwood Dr Fort Monroe Grones Athens High School Ohio University

Church Gives Low House Removal Bid

The Richland Methodist Church led bids to remove a city owned house at 454 Richland Ave for 1026 dollars, to clear space for a new fire department sub station. Other bids offered payments to the city or payments to remove, including 300, 225, 800 and 500 dollars respectively. Officials study the bids as the city earmarks 80000 for the station in the 1967 budget.

Richland Ervin Road Pauline Smith Brown Ave Dale Kirkendall Frum Road Ben L. Williams Grosvenor St

Deputy Stotts Completes 120Hour Police Training

Deputy Wayne A. Stotts has completed the 120hour Peace Officers Training Council course at the Lancaster Police Academy. He received certificates for the course this week. The training, required for new deputies appointed after January 1966, covers varied law enforcement and court procedure topics.

Wayne A. Stotts Peace Officers Training Council Lancaster Police Academy

Seabees Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Naval Crew

The United States Navy Seabees nicknamed Can Do mark a quarter century since their formation. The celebration honors their construction, combat support, and disaster response roles through decades of service.

United States Navy Seabees

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits and Dismissals

Admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital are David Lewis and Mrs. Roger Combs of Athens, Mrs. Charles F. Sharpe of The Plains. Dismissed are Cora Kinison, Donna Jean Manns and Sandra Smith, all of Athens, Mrs. Clyde Sickels of New Marshfield.

David Lewis Roger Combs Athens Charles F. Sharpe the Plains Cora. Kinison Donna Jean Manns Sandra Smith Clyde Sickels New Marshfield

Bold Print Designer Collection Entrance Statement

A bold print designer collection creates a stunning entrance with a satin Ciella jersey that resists wrinkles washes and packs easily. Priced at $22.99.

Sacony Sacony Ciella Sacony Ciella Jersey

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Athens County High School Strawn Plumbing & Heating N. Court Wertnam Education Ohio. University Vernon R. Alden U. S. Agency For International Development South Vietnam America Don M. Wolfe Wolfe Brooklyn College English Journal Hollis Summers Jack Matthews Martha Keegan Cincinnati Charles Will Upper Arlington High School Woodrow Williams Wilmington Senior High School Donald K. Barstow Insurance Agency Don Barstow Mill St Church Wayne Stotts Sheltering Arms Ciella
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