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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1969

Page

3

Funeral Procession Planned by Ohio Students to Protest Trustees

Ohio University students plan a 1 pm Friday mock funeral and hunger strike to oppose trustee control of campus affairs amid a disputed route permit and planned library dedication. City officials denied the parade. students consider sidewalk protests and new routes while calling for open campus governance.

Ohio University Vernon Marion Alden University Vernon K. Alden West Green Richland Avenue Mulberry Street Park Place East Green Alden Alicia Woodson Board of Trustees

Start Set Sept. 3 At Schools

The 1969 1970 Athens city school year opens on September 3 the first Wednesday after Labor Day. Teacher meetings with no classes are October 31. Thanksgiving weekend begins November 26. Christmas vacation runs from December 19 afternoon to January 5. Spring recess starts March 20 with classes resuming March 30. School closes June 5 1978.

Athens City

Beacon School Open House Display Planned Sunday

Beacon School on Route 50A at Sugar Creek will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Pupil projects will be displayed and refreshments prepared by older students will be served to attendees.

Beacon School Sugar Creek

Young Man Paul Rotman Fined For Indecent Exposure

Paul Rotman, 19, Hall, found guilty in a Municipal Court hearing of indecent exposure. He was fined 35 dollars plus costs after a sentencing delay to allow his ACLU attorney Jerry Weiner to attend. Judge Franklin Sheeter oversaw the proceedings.

Paul Rotman Hall Rotman Columbus Civil Liberties Union ACLU Jerry Weiner Franklin Sheeter Weiner

Charges Reduced In Marietta Case

Five Ohio University students from Irvine Hall pleaded guilty in Marietta Municipal Court to trespassing after being charged with breaking and entering. Each was fined $50 plus costs. Their attorney said the unoccupied house, often entered by area students, was frequently trespassed out of curiosity.

Ohio University Washington County Marietta Irvine Hall

Barricades Torn Down Near Lakeview At Ohio University

About 25 Ohio University students tore down barricades and warning signs along the B O Railroad tracks near Lakeview Apartments. The illegal crossing at East Union Street had become a focal point for safety device demands at unprotected crossings near East Green. Tabashneck said students seeking devices were not involved in Tuesday’s destruction.

Ohio University Sc. Tees B&o Lakeview Apartments East Union Street Lakeview East Green Ye. E . Tabashneck

Wood Framing Ignites Mild Fire at Union Street Site

Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze ignited by wood framing over dryers at 122 W. Union St on Wednesday morning. Two pumper companies from headquarters responded to the alarm, preventing extensive damage.

W. Union St

Athens County Land Transfers Listed in Public Notices

Multiple property transfers are recorded in Athens County notices. Names include John Alger James Nichols and George Crammins with parcels in Brook View Coolville Carthage and Kingston Townships. The list cites lots and tracts, with counties and townships identified and associates such as Normal D. St Clair of Columbus referenced.

John Alger Athens County Townsend Athens Vaughn Cec Wotton Groweter Atiens Adei Joh Featherstone Loly Faprherstone Stewert Leth Stewart Eva Lecey James Whee Bowe Brook Tyde Byers John Kine Nelson v Iotet Netconville Larry Cenrets James Nichols George George Crements Normal D. St Clair Columbus Liv

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