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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1969

Page

4

Sowle Administration Reaches 100-Day Milestone at Ohio University

President Claude R. Sowle marks 100 days in office at Ohio University with a memento presentation including photos a film reel and a tape. Trustees and the Ohio University Fund honor his leadership as 700 students greeted him at the president's house.

Ohio University Claude R. Sowle Ohio University Fund Fred H. Johnson Sowle Athens University of Cincinnati College of Law

OHIO UNIVERSITY PLAYER GETS JAIL TERM FOR FRACAS

A 19-year-old Ohio University football player, Donald E. Dempsey of Toronto, was found guilty in Municipal Court on assaulting a police officer and disorderly conduct after a Millview Inn fracas Saturday night. He received 15 days in jail, a $50 fine plus costs, and a $25 fine with costs for disorderly conduct, released on $300 bond to serve the sentence later.

Ohio University Millview Inn Franklin Sheeter Donald E. Dempsey Toronto Dempsey Donald Atwell Sheeter

Dedication Of Lanes Set For Sunday

New bowling lanes and pin setting machines at the Athens Mental Health Center will be formally dedicated Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony is open to the public and will include talks and an exhibition match featuring four top Southeastern Ohio bowlers. Equipment was installed by the Bowling Proprietors' Association of Ohio with help from the Brunswick Corp.

Athens Mental Health Center Bowling Proprietors’ Association of Ohio Cleveland Brunswick Corp Chicago Ill BPAO

Man Pleads Not Guilty on Two Counts in Gallipolis

Otho Bellville of Gallipolis appeared in Municipal Court Friday to plead not guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and resisting arrest. Bond set at 5000 dollars for the weapons charge and 1000 for resisting. He remained jailed after failing to post bond following his arrest for firing twice at his wife with a 16 gauge shotgun.

Gallipolis Otho Bellville

Coolville Officials Defend Water Service After Interruption

Coolville officials defend recent water service disruption at The Best Photo Plant after a new pump was installed. They note the village system serves 500 when completed in 1955 and stresses the plant must support town needs alongside Best Photo, which was not consulted about water use. The board cites rapid repairs and warns expenses are high while water from a 90 000 gallon tank serves residents. Water comes from wells on the Hocking River. new pipeline to Guysville and Stewart does not supply Coolville.

Coolville Best Photo Board of Public Affairs Best

Anti Fluoridation Group Plans Petition Drive in Athens

The Committee against Fluoridation will meet Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. auditorium to organize a petition against fluoridation in Athens. The filing deadline is 120 days after the bill’s November 17 effective date, with a date for a special election to be included.

Athens Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co S. May Ave Calvin Baloun

Great Cross Country Race play draws Athens youths

More than 1,200 Athens City Schools students are to attend two performances of The Great Cross Country Race at Athens Middle School. Athens Children's Theater directs under William Mayhew of Ohio University. A public show returns Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with 35 cents children 50 cents adults.

Athens City Athens Middle School Athens Children’s Theater William Mayhew Ohio University Nelsonville-York Glouster

John Glenn To Speak At Nelsonville Democratic Dinner

John Glenn the first American astronaut will address the 10th District Democratic dinner in Nelsonville at 6 p.m. at the Elks Club joining other leaders including Charles A. Vanik Eugene O Grady John McDonald and Don Maddux. The event caps a district workshop with state figures attending.

Ohio John Glenn Nelsonville Glenn U. S. Senate Elks Club U. S Charles A. Vanik Cleveland Eugene ‘Pete’ O'Grady House John McDonald Don Maddux Lancaster

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