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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1969
Page
3
Shirley Dailey and Sharon Dennis share valedictorian honors for Federal-Hocking High School. The class will receive diplomas Sunday in the new gym. Top graduates include Joyce Morrison Rebecca Linton and Clarence Johnson.
The senior class of Glouster High School will hold commencement exercises Sunday at 8 p.m. in Glouster Stadium with a Baccalaureate at 2 p.m. at the stadium. Don Seevers of the Church of Christ will be guest speaker. If rain occurs, services move to the high school gymnasium.
Dr. Edwin Hunt Badger of Indiana University named director of Ohio University Chillicothe Campus, effective July. He replaces Dr. William A. Boram who becomes assistant dean of Off Campus Academic Programs. Badger, WW II veteran and former Northbrook clergy, holds five degrees including a doctorate from Indiana. He will lead a staff of 74 total at the Chillicothe campus.
The Athens Kiwanis Club Monday inducted William Biehle and Claire M. Ball Jr. and heard Don Houk of the Columbus Dispatch entertain on entertainment. Houk said his staff avoids reviewing sex centered films, citing that attention is excessive and often not good for children. He praised some strong TV programs amid reruns and low films. Also noted, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Roberts and others attended a Mount Moriah Church convention in Rendville and Glouster. Pitcher Bob Gibson won 15 straight games for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1968.
Village Administrator Arthur Bruce reported Nyes Street patching nearing finish with side holes to be filled this week. Drainage work is near completion. catch basin remains. A water hookup request for Chauncey Auto Shop was discussed as the garage had been vacated and line cut.
Dr. Clyde Pinnell, pastor of Athens First United Methodist Church, told the Athens Rotary Club at The Ohio University Inn that the church faces a crossroad. He urged the church to awaken to social changes, meet modern needs, and avoid inner and outer battles.
Fire department emergency squadmen responded to alarms early Tuesday and Monday. Daisy Clark, 32, 260 West State Street, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday after illness at home. Roger Fay, 19, was attended at Scott Quadrangle University Terrace at 1 p.m. Monday. no aid given. Cleo Thomas, 43, 14 High Street Chauncey, was assisted at 10:07 a.m. Monday at Lakeview Community Center after inhaling ammonium fumes from a jar. oxygen given and she was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital.
Congressman Clarence E Miller will speak at 3 p.m. Friday on the village green after a 2:30 p.m. concert by the Federal Hocking High School Band. A firing squad from Athens K T Crossen Post 21 will participate as local leaders and volunteers organize the observance.
State Highway Patrol investigated three US Route 50 incidents Monday with no injuries. Rufus Dillon, 22, was cited for failing to stop in the assured clear distance after his car rear ended Theresa Turmill, 29, who slowed to turn onto a township road. Homer Clark, 26, said a passing motorist forced him off the highway near McArthur. William Dearth, 70, was walking with an iron bar when it struck Ada Saylor, 73, driving east.
Winners in the Athens Jaycees annual Road E O at Peden Stadium were announced. Max Gaston took first place in the boys division with Jan Eldridge second after a drive off. Dave Collins fourth. Brad Samuels sixth. Mary Wood led the girls with Kathy Wallace second and Carolyn Hill third. Nineteen area teens competed in the event testing driving ability and rules knowledge. Lincoln Mercury provided cars. First place earned 25 savings bonds trophies and state competition chance. Plaques awarded to runners up. others received certificates.
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