Ohio University trustees elect officers and approve building plans
The Ohio University board of trustees met in Athens and elected John W. Galbreath as chairman Fred H. Johnson as vice chairman and Paul O'Brien as secretary. They authorized architectural plans for animal and botanical sciences buildings and a radio television building and approved razing Tupper Hall plus a $4.91 million library contract. They also approved a linguistics PhD program, $50 000 in 1966 67 research grants, 1966 summer scholarships for 40 graduate students and a lease back for the Phi Epsilon Phi fraternity house with three year terms.
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Ohio University Board of Trustees
Athens
John W. Galbreath
Fred H. Johnson
Ohio University
Paul O’brien
Animal
Botanical Sciences
Science and Engineering
College Ave
Baker Center
Speech
W. Bryan Ireland
Phi Epsilon Phi
Lancaster
Fairfield County
University of Property
Army OCS Plan Offered for Ohio University Seniors
Sgt. Charles Houser, an Army recruiter, urged OU seniors to consider Army Officers Candidates School. He said the 24 week program requires two years of active service and pays about $191 monthly during training. Graduates receive commissions as second lieutenants.
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Charles Houser
Ohio University
Army Officers Candidates School
Houser
Baker Honored by University Portrait Unveiled for President Emeritus
Ohio University hosts Wednesday dinner for President Emeritus John C. Baker and Mrs. Baker. Charles J. Fox unveils Baker portrait before trustees and officials. The commissioned work will hang in Baker Center’s 1804 Room, named for the former president.
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Ohio University
John C. Baker
Baker
Vernon R. Alden
University Board of Trustees
Charles J. Fox
University
Baker Center
City To Buy Two Cruisers
Mayor Raymond Shepard said Kinneer Motors of E State St won the bid for two police and fire cruisers at 4457.20 total. One lower bid failed to meet specifications. six dealers submitted bids for the vehicles.
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Kinneer Motors
E. State St
Raymond Shepard
Airman Qualification Test Announced at Recruiter Office
Jack Stevens, local Air Force recruiter, announces the airman qualification examination to be given at 11 a.m. each Friday in the Security Bank Building recruiting office. The aptitude test assesses likelihood of success in administrative, mechanical, electronics and general knowledge fields for which the individual has not been trained.
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T-Set
Jack Stevens
Air Force
Security Bank
Scholarships Open to All District Teachers at Ohio Lab
The Ohio Conservation Laboratory at Kent State University offers summer scholarships to all district teachers. The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District explains the program is not limited to agriculture teachers.
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Ohio Conservation Laboratory
Kent State University
Athens Soil and Water Conservation District Office
Rabies Test Set After Squirrel Kills By Boy
A squirrel that leapt on seven year old Mike Bell near 87 Maplewood Drive was killed by police and is to be tested for rabies. Bell's parents say he was uninjured though the animal appeared ill and was struck in the head with a rock.
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Mike Bell
Homer Bell
Ohio Ave
Bell
Maplewood Dr
Jury rules paternity and support in Wolfe case
A Common Pleas Court jury finds Buddy Sickles father of Janet Wolfe's child and orders payment of delivery and medical costs and weekly support. Also noted is Beasley Industries expanding a Hilliard facility from 16 000 to 160 000 sq ft. Conrath Bean Chapter, Disabled American Veterans, meets at 8 p m Friday. Athens High School to host a Lake Hope picnic Friday for students and staff.
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Common Pleas
Buddy Leroy Sickles
Union Furnace
Janet Wolfe
Nelsonville
Hilliard For Beasley Industries, Inc
Conrath Bean
Robert Carsey
Athens High School
Lake Hope
Athens High Senior Wins Essay Contest Rep in DC
Athens High School senior Keg Prakas, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Prakas of 22 Eden Place, is named representative from Athens for an all expense paid week in Washington DC. Rep Walter H Moeller announced the selection for Prakas's Is Patriotism Out of Date essay.
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Keg Prakas
Charles Prakas
Eden Pl
Athens
Washington, D. C
Walter H. Moeller
Prakas
House of Representatives
Senate
Moeller
Arena
Government Club
National Honor Society
Rotary International World Affairs Institute
Cincinnati
United Nations
Athens High
Purdue University
Corn Throwing Count Is Denied In Court
James A. Graham 25 of Albany Route 2 pleaded not guilty in Municipal Court to charges of throwing corn from his car at two motorcyclists. Police say the incident happened on Route 56. Graham posted bonds totaling 50 dollars on charges from Thomas D. Stead and Michael S. Bartley.
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James A. Graham
Albany
Graham
Thomas D. Stead
Michael S. Bartley
Tri County CAP plans staff expansion for next fiscal year
The Tri County Community Action Program committee outlined next year staffing in Logan with a project director and multiple assistants and supervisors across Athens Perry and Hocking Counties. They aim to open poverty service centers funded by a remaining balance and plan required center registrations and facilities.
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Tri-County Community Action Program Committee
CAP
Athens
Perry
Hocking
Logan
Martin Sharrett
Perry County
Sharrett
Ideal Weather Persists in Athens
Athens residents enjoyed continued ideal weather as at 10 15 a m the temperature reached 78 degrees up 20 from the morning low of 58. The previous day Wednesday saw a high of 82 degrees.
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Athens
U. S
C. L. Colmer
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N. Court St
Cussins & Fearn
Athens Plaza Shopping
Herb Alpert
Rass
A & M Records
A&p
Valu
Jane Parker
Bremner
Greg Prakas
Tareyton
North Court Street
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