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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1968

Page

2

Wet Weekend Camporee Tests Scouting Skills

More than 200 scouts from 10 area troops braved rain at the Hock Hocking District Spring Camporee. Troop 50 won the camporee award for best overall effort while Patrols from Troop 58 and Troop 69 excelled in knot tying, maps, and first aid. Ohio University groups aided, as Major Stan White organized events amid persistent showers.

Bob Wilsterman Hock-Hocking Charlie Brown Red Barrow Alphi Phi Omega Ohio University A Phi O Stan White

Beggar's Opera to Close Ohio University Theater Season

Ohio University Theater wraps its season with the John Gay musical The Beggar's Opera. Opening night is Friday with performances May 18 19 and May 22 26 at University Theater. Tickets on sale 11 6 daily and 8 30 p m on performance days. Director Rex McGraw designer Robin Lacy and stage manager Jeffrey R Wagner lead a 45 scene 69 song uncensored production with cast including Laurie Schaefer Ed Avery Maurice Erickson Pat Campbell Aston Auld Richard Kagey Peggy Kennedy Stephanie See Christopher Schario Dar Wilhelm and Arnold Brav.

Ohio University Theater John Gay London University Theater Ing Rex McGraw Robin Lacy Jeffery R. Wagner Robert Schacke Thom Schmunk Laurie Schaefer Ed Avery Maurice Erickson Pat Campbell Aston Auld Richard Kagey Peggy Kennedy Stephanie See Christopher Schario Dar. Wilhelm Arnold Brav

At F H Join Honor Society Nineteen NH S inductees listed

Twenty five Feder al Hocking High School students eight seniors and eleven juniors joined the National Honor Society in a ceremony led by Mrs. Frank Downhower from Nelsonville York High School. Inducted seniors included Jim Archer Linda Richardson David Smith Tommie Hill Judy Dye and others. Juniors inducted were Teresa Thompson Joyce Morrison and more. Officer slate for 1968 69 named Dennis as president Linton as vice president Bailey secretary Dailey treasurer Lamp news reporter. Rain measured .73 inch halted Hocking River flow in Athens with river at 7.28 feet and rising. overnight low 56 after 68 high. 9 am temp 61.

Federal Hocking High School Frank Downhower Nelsonville York High School Jim Archer Linda Richardson David Smith Tommie Hill Judy Dye David Well Tim Smith Phyllis Barnhart Betsy Cain Connie Starkey Mary Jane Cody Peggy Mullen Judy Coen Jane Veon Teresa Thompson Joyce Morrison Sharon Dennis Kathy Smith Shirley Dailey Carolyn Bailey Clarence Johnson Joe Russell Rebecca Linton Patty Dwyer Judy Lamp National Honor Society Miss Dennis Miss Linton Miss Bailey Miss Dailey Miss Lamp Athens Hocking C L. Colmer U. S Colmer

TV Station Owner Set For Banquet

Bill Michaels president of Storer Broadcasting Co and member of the national Television Code Board will be the principal speaker at the 1968 Television Radio Recognition Banquet at Ohio University. The James Shouse Award will go to the outstanding senior in television radio for 1968. WOUB Radio will announce its new staff members and 1968 staff honors will be announced. Storer Broadcasting Co operates stations in major markets including Los Angeles Philadelphia Cleveland New York Toledo Detroit Miami Atlanta Milwaukee and Boston.

Bill Michaels Storer Broadcasting Co National Television Code Board Ohio University Bromley Hall James Shouse Presley D. Holmes College of Communication Shouse Woub Radio Los Angeles Philadelphia Cleveland New York Toledo Detroit Miami Atlanta Milwaukee Boston

Izaac Walton League Meeting in Athens With Guest Speaker

The Athens Izaac Walton League will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the club cabin Don Johnson executive secretary of the Hocking Valley Conservancy District will be the guest speaker.

Athens Izaac Walton League Don Johnson Hocking Valley Conservancy District

Canada Population Surpasses Nineteen Million

The latest census update shows Canada’s population exceeding 19,516,000, marking continued growth. The figure reflects maintained gains across provinces, with Ontario and Quebec contributing substantial shares to the total.

Canada

Blood Donations Surpass Goal For Athens County Quarters

Athens County's Red Cross blood drive met its quota with 198 pints collected yesterday and 347 pints over two days, 77 pints above target. Executivedirector Mrs. Charles McVey expressed happiness while warning against future lapses, as next drive is not scheduled until fall.

Athens County American Red Cross Blood Bank Charles McVey Clairol, Inc Robert Gamwell Fred Pichard Darrell Arnold Paul Johnson Bert Kozma

Fireman George Enevoldsen Resigns from City Department

Fireman George Enevoldsen, a No 2 Station member on Rhineland Avenue living at 110 Columbus Rd, announced his resignation per Chief Charles Dalton. He plans to manage a motorcycle sales outlet, reducing the department to 18 of 19 authorized positions.

George T. Enevoldsen Charles Dalton Enevoldsen Columbus Rd Richland Avenue

Fire department responds to fall at Stimson Avenue

The emergency squad was called to 20 Stimson Ave at 7 04 p m Tuesday after Bundy Perry age 60 of Athens Route 3 fell and bumped his head. No aid was given and he went home with friends.

Fire Department Stimson Ave Bundy Perry Athens

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