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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1968

Page

3

Weekend crashes injure two. three drivers charged

State Highway Patrol investigated weekend accidents reporting two slight injuries. Marsha Dean, 20, of Lancaster bruised hip after a crash at Route 180 and 678. Lynn Dean, 28, of Lancaster, driving 180, failed to yield as Jackie Hammond, 29, of Cincinnati, entered 180. Arnold Pace, 32, of Shardonville, drunken and reckless, charged with DWI, left of center, no license. Clarence McElfresh, 41, of Glouster charged after an improper turn at Route 78.

State Highway Patrol Marsha Dean Lancaster Lynn Dean Jackie Hammond Cincin Nati Dean Arnold D. Pace Shardonville Ram Clarence Joseph McElfresh Glouster Julie Dorothy Beshara

Trees And Women Are Compared NEW DELPHI

Hem Barua socialist member of Parliament compared women to rubber trees citing Sukarno and asking if the Indian government was replacing aging rubber trees. An inquisitive member queried if women are useless after 30, but the speaker ignored the question.

Hem Barua Barua Sukarno

Party Given for Patients at Southeastern Ohio Center

Mrs. Golda Shaw president of the American Legion Auxiliary along with Mrs. Dorothy Windsor and Mrs. Sylvia Corsen led a gift drive Thursday for patients at the Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center in Athens. Auxiliaries from Middleport Pomeroy and Logan joined the Community Service committee. Ward 9 patients received jewelry and purses as prizes from games and a candy treat. Refreshments of cookies and soft drinks were served by visiting organizations. A note on codfish products mentions frozen fillets and fish sticks while describing uses for cod liver oil isinglass and sardine bait.

Logan Golda Shaw American Legion Auxiliary Dorothy Windsor Sylvia Corsen Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center Athens Community Service Committee Middleport Pomeroy

Rededication Marks Veterans Day at Ohio University

On Veterans Day ceremonies at the Ohio University campus monument Judge Franklin Sheeter spoke of rededication to democracy amid warnings of world threats. William Kane of Athens Post 21 placed a wreath as about 70 Athens High School band members and nearly 100 onlookers attended. The event marked the 50th anniversary of Veterans Day with messages of peace and readiness, followed by a list of speeding and traffic fines from the Athens area.

Franklin Sheeter Ohio University William Kane Athens American Legion U. S Sheeter Benjamin Franklin Athens High School K. T. Crossen Legion Post

Meigs Theft Investigated at Shenang Springs Club

POMEROY Ohio The Meigs County Sheriff Department investigates theft at Shenang Springs Night Club on Route 7. A television set and 200 dollars were stolen between 2 30 and 7 a m Sheriff Robert Hartenbach said the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation sent an agent to assist.

Pomeroy Shenang Springs Route 7 Meigs County Sheriff's Department Robert Hartenbach Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Meter Maid Wins Shotgun At Contest

Nelsonville Mrs Zoe Henshaw a city meter maid won a shotgun donated by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 55 at a trap and skeet shoot held at the Hocking Valley Sportsmen Club on Radford Road Athens The club provided facilities for the event reflecting police sponsorship and community support

Henshaw Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 55 Hocking Valley

Agencies Multiply in Denver Outrun All but Washington

There are more Federal agencies and installations in Denver Colorado than in any city except Washington DC. At least 250 are now located in Denver.

Denver Colo Washington, D. C

McBee plant strike action unsettles Athens unions

Officials from Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union Local 269 and McBee Systems meet to settle a pressmen strike at the Athens McBee plant. About 175 pressmen set lines Sunday, while 275 members of bookbinders, compositors, stereotypers and machinists unions respect the pickets. Wages are the core issue as contracts expired November 1. Meetings at the Athens County fairgrounds and the Ohio University Inn bring together union negotiators and members to vote on tentative agreements and coordinate bargaining steps.

Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union Local 269 McBee Systems Athens McBee McBee Athens County Fairgrounds Walter L. Martin Brotherhood of Bookbinders Union

Distressed U.S. Cities: 51 Removed, 107 Added to Aid List

Commerce Clearing House reports that EDA programs have removed 51 communities from eligibility while adding 107 others in distress. Since 1965 the public works and business loans totaled about 750 million dollars. A total of 905 areas remain eligible, up from 849 last year.

Economic Development Administration Commerce Clearing House EDA

Clergy Take Other Jobs In Johannesburg Synod Report

In Johannesburg South Africa a synod hears that many ordained clergy leave pulpits for secular work a trend labeled a prayer drain. Reverend N J H van Loggerenberg of the Gereformerde Kerk condemns the acceptance of outside church work by his fellow ministers.

Johannesburg South Africa N. J. H. van Loggerenberg Gereformerde Kerk

Parachutist Climbs Tree Rescue Near Sydney

Ian Cairns, 23, jumped from a light aircraft near Camden south of Sydney at 2 pm and landed unhurt at 5 pm after spending hours suspended 60 feet above ground from a giant gum tree. An electricity lineman climbed an extension ladder, threw a rope, and guided Cairns to safety with spectators assisting below.

Sydney Ian Cairns Camden Cairns

Christmas Decorations Installed By Firemen

Nelsonville volunteer firemen placed Christmas lights on the Public Square Sunday and will finish the business district decorations before Thanksgiving as reported by Fire Chief Clarence Hall.

Nelsonville Clarence Hall

Ohio U Forensics Squad Wins Sweepstakes At Heidelberg

Ohio University's individual events forensics team won sweepstakes at the Northern Ohio Forensic Conference annual tournament at Heidelberg College. Over 100 contestants from Akron, Kent State, Bowling Green, Ohio Wesleyan, Heidelberg, Oberlin, Urbana, Lorain Community, Defiance and Otterbein competed in events including persuasive and extemporaneous speaking, peace oratory, oral interpretation and manuscript reading. Winners for OU were Susan Adair, Gay Bastiani, Janet Brandt, Millijana Sretenovic, Janet Balmer, Cathy White, and Robert Reider in various top-five finishes. Teams used three preliminary rounds with finals for top five. Instructors listed for both individual events and combined events.

Ohio University Northern Ohio Heidelberg College Akron Kent State Bowling Green Ohio Wesleyan Heidelberg Oberlin Urbana Lorain Community Defiance Otterbein Ohio U Susan Adair Sylvania Gay Bastiani Gallipolis Janet Brandt Kettering Millijana Sretenovic Pikeston Janet Balmer Cuyahoga Falls Cathy White Cincinnati Robert Reider Port Clinton

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Delbert Trout Jr Albany Route 1 a daughter and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tiderman Athens a daughter. Admitted includes Gall Athens Mrs Robert Speedy The Plains. Discharged includes Mrs Charles Conrath and son Mrs John McCune and daughter Mrs James Keirns Anita Bell Mrs Walter Keirns Mrs Kenneth Beckley Mrs Luther Mayles Wilbert Throckmorton Penny Bail Hazel Dunfee.

Delbert Trout Jr Albany Kenneth Tiderman Athens Charles Conrath John McCune James Keirns Anita Bell Walter Keirns Kenneth Beckley Luther Mayles Wilbert Throckmorton Penny Bail Hazel Dunfee

Poodle Chews Up Man's Dentures

Bakersfield California man needed instant denture repair after his poodle damaged his false teeth. He used PLATE WELD to fix a break and replace a tooth on the spot and reported it held like new. The company says PLATE WELD is available at all drug stores.

Bakersfield Calif California

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