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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1977

Page

2

Ohio Ruling Disarms Troops In Cleveland Por nography War

A 147 page ruling by U S District Court Judge John Manos declares Ohio obscenity laws vague and broad. The decision halts obscenity arrests in Cleveland as the state statutes are appealed. Sovereign News Co wins declaratory judgment and a preliminary injunction against enforcement by county and city authorities.

Cleveland Ohio Ralph J. Perk John Manos U.S. Supreme Court

Beth Ann Mote laid to rest amid grief in Dayton church

In Dayton Ohio mourners gather for Beth Ann Mote a ninth grade student found dead in Montgomery County. Her cremated remains are carried to the Christ Episcopal Church basement as her divorced parents Leland and the Rev Doris Mote walk behind the casket. A medical report says Beth Ann was sexually assaulted before her death and she was abducted while walking to school. No charges have been filed. Beth Ann mother Rev Doris Mote is among Ohio’s first women Episcopal priests and her son Barry age ten sits nearby.

Dayton Ohio Beth Ann Mote Christ Episcopal Church Montgomery County Leland Mote Doris Mote Beth Ann Gordon Price Price

Marion inmates at sitdown strike enter second day

Negotiations between state corrections officials and prisoner representatives continued at Marion Correctional Institute as virtually all 1,389 inmates joined a sitdown strike. A list of 19 grievances presented Sunday sparked discussions Monday, though officials cautioned some requests involve policy changes they cannot make.

Marion, Ohio Marion Correctional Institute

Congress wrangles over federal abortion funding

A congressional conference committee remains divided over including abortion funding in the $60.2 billion Labor Health Education and Welfare appropriations bill. Agencies face temporary finances as deadlines loom and leaders warn paychecks are not at risk while a proposal to allow payroll continues to advance.

Washington Congressional Conference Departments of Labor and Health, Education and Welfare Silvio Conte R-Mass Charles Mathias R-Md Newton I. Steers

Halloween Parade Honors Athens Children by Category

A detailed list of winners by age group from a Halloween parade in Athens. Pre school winners include Funniest Jaret Ryder and Scariest Kelly Lewis. elementary and middle school divisions name multiple participants and addresses, with bonds awarded for the window painting contest at Belk's Department Store and wins at the College Book Store window.

Jaret Ryder Wendy Poches Radford Eric Wade Carne Gatson Randy Sanders Athens Steve Secoy Kelly Lewis Rodney Williams Joneswood Drive David Barnes Cara Ryder New Marshfield Emily Amey Estates Drive Betsy Chadwell Spreading Oaks Bradley Frey Lori Adams Morris Ave Brian Chadwell Brent Lewis Guysville Sofya Castracone Millfield Jimmie Trivett Joshua Kliner Grosvenor St Timmy Chalfant Old Coach Road Noland Patterson Lamar Nicholas Kotses Elmwood Place Jessica Fuccit Frum Road Diannah Miller Carriage Hill Christine Hann Kenya Williams Lancaster Street Laura Sutherland Wonder Hills Ophra Leyser Clearview Drive Kathy Lambert Greenbriar Drive Patti Ellis Mulligan Road Belk's Tom Cross N. Shannon Ave Tom Zook McGuffey Lane Ty Bank Paul Lin Moore Ave Samuel Crowl Boyd St College Book

Myers Named OU Med Dean

Dr. Frank W. Myers was named dean of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine succeeding acting dean Dr. Gerald Faver man. The seven month search selected a physician to lead the growing college which has admitted its second class this year and projects 400 students within ten years. Myers has served as associate dean for clinical affairs since 1976 and will oversee clinical education and affiliations with teaching hospitals. He previously practiced in Northfield and Cleveland and co won the 1973 General Practitioner of the Year Award.

Frank W. Myers Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Neil Bucklewyers Medical College Gerald Faverman Myers Lamar Miller College of Medicine Northfield Brentwood Hospital Cleveland Ohio State Society of the American College of General Practitioners College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Des Moines Iowa

Athens High study committee to assess program changes

Parents and students join Principal Robert Shamp on a teacher committee to review last year's Athens High School program, examine scheduling changes, and tackle unscheduled time. The group will assess open lab options, lunchtime rules, after school detentions, and cross department curriculum coordination.

Athens High School Robert Shamp Shamp Jean Fieler Shirley Williams Chip Howard Peter McGeoch Paula Barensfeld Wanda Bush Mike Dunn Betty Fuller Elsa Heffelfinger Kathy Marinelli Judy Morgan Jeannine Stenson Marcia Winner

Athens Junior Classical League initiates new officers

The Athens High School Junior Classical League held an initiation banquet welcoming new members and presenting adviser Mrs. Jean Russell with a gift. The Greek Folk Dance Troupe performed, with plans under way for the Ohio Junior Classical League Convention April 7-9 at Ohio University featuring 1,500 students in contests and an Olympic event at Peden Stadium. Officers include Christina Guy president and Charlie France vice president.

Athens High School

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