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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1968

Page

3

Strike Looms as Ohio University Nonacademic Staff Vote Tue

Ohio University nonacademic employees threaten a strike with a vote set for Saturday at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Local 1699 AFL CIO demands promotion via reclassification rather than competitive exams, while university officials insist reforms are needed and fair. Student leaders and faculty groups plan talks as administration prepares for potential disruption.

Ohio University Athens County Fairgrounds American Federation of State

Convention Delegates Are Named

American Legion members Wednesday night elected K. T. Crossen Post delegates to district and state conventions and nominated officers for the June 19 election. William Kane was nominated as commander with Charles Cochran Jr., and Don Sanders as first and second vice commanders, Wilson Carr, adjutant, Carl Wilson, finance officer, Herman Sharpnack, chaplain, Carl Ulbrich, sergeant-at arms, and Ben L. Williams, service officer. Carr, Cochran and Kane were named as delegates to the district convention at Wellston June 9 and the department convention at Columbus July 12-14, along with Charles Gilkey, James Vercoe, James A. Balding and Nolan H. Mace. Alternates will be Williams, Sanders, Richard Rypma, Paul J. Lewis, Harley Moler, John T. Cox and Dorothy Williams.

American Legion K. T. Crossen William Kane Charles Cochran Jr Don Sanders Wilson Carr Carl Wilson Herman Sharpnack Carl Ulbrich Ben L. Williams Carr Cochran Charles Gilkey James Vercoe James A. Balding Nolan H. Mace Williams, Sanders Richard Rypma Paul J. Lewis Harley Moler John T. Cox Dorothy Williams

Two Picked For Honorary At Ohio U

Gay M. Bastiani of Gallipolis and Alicia Ruth Woodson of Nelsonville are among 18 coeds chosen for membership in Chimes the sophomore women's honorary at Ohio University Selection was based on scholarship character and campus activities Bastiani is in the College of Fine Arts Woodson in the College of Arts and Sciences She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Hope Woodson 96 Third Nelsonville The class of 1 800 sophomore women produced 400 with the 2 75 minimum average needed for consideration

Gay M. Bastiani Gallipolis Alicia Ruth Woodson Nelsonville Chimes Ohio University Miss Bastiani Lawrence Bastiani Hope Woodson

Registration For Election Set Saturday

Athens voters begin registration Saturday at the board of elections in the courthouse. Armed forces may register anytime and receive ballots when printed. Civilians abroad can apply after Sept 6. absentee and disabled ballots due by Oct 31. Army ballots accepted until noon election day, Nov 5. Registration ends Sept 25 in Athens. A request to transfer funds for early registration in Canaan and Dover towns awaits judge’s decision.

Athens Board of Elections William Howe Jr Howe Armed Forces Homer B. Gall Common Pleas Court Canaan Dover Townships

Rainbow School art fair marks sesquicentennial plans

The Logan County Association for Retarded Children outlines a window display during the sesquicentennial and a booth at the Rainbow School fair. The decision was made at the regular Wednesday night meeting at the courthouse.

Logan Hocking County Association For

Traffic Court Guilty Notices From Athens Area

A list of drivers from Athens and surrounding areas pled guilty to traffic offenses including speeding failing to stop within an assured clear distance stop sign and expired license plates. Fines range from 2 to 30 dollars with costs or suspended costs for several cases. Names include Ward Clark Esther Ferrer Gary Thomas Thomas Renck George Orians Michael Norris David Stanley Homer Fickison Thomas Goodman Daniel Brenestuhl Douglas Welch Phyllis Brooks William Crago Charles Crabtree Richard Hayes Jeffrey K Brown and others.

Ward Clark Athens Esther Ferrer Gary Thomas Church St Thomas Renck Gomertsfelder Hall George Orians Madison Ave Michael Norris Columbus David Stanley Albany Homer Fickison Stewart Thomas Goodman President St Daniel Brenestuhl Mill St Douglas Welch Phyllis Brooks Marietta Ave William Crago Highland Ave Charles Crabtree Richard Hayes Jeffrey K. Brown N. Lancaster St

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Oscar McGee James Buchanan Buchanan Ward Wilson McGee Wilson David Stimson Stivison James Whalen Stimson Ohio University Federation of Teachers William Connolly OUFT Hocking Valley Labor Council Athens County Federal Savings & Loan Association East State North Market N. Court St IVY Shoe Department Athens, Ohio Ion Ruby Nicana Pete Loeb Marty Ohio U Rainbow School Rose Marie Reid Altmans Jeanne Cagney WATH Arnel
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