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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1968

Page

2

Kettering School Head Named Ohio University Honorary Father

Chester A. Roush, superintendent of the Kettering City School District, is named Ohio University's Honorary Father of the Year and will be honored during intermission of the Ohio University Band Show at Memorial Auditorium. Father’s Weekend draws more than 4,500 fathers as activities run Friday to Sunday with band performances and campus events.

Chester A. Roush Kettering City Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Roush Jean Roush College of Education John University College Sally Holbrook College Manchester University of Wisconsin University of Dayton Miami University Colorado State College Soviet Union Sys Ernest Bastine Gene Thrailkill Debby Schmidt Columbus College of Fine Arts Doug Gordon Wickliffe College

High School Students See OU Production Week Plan

The Ohio University Theater partners with HAPSEC to bring area high school students to see Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. Performances run Wednesday through Sunday with a Thursday matinee for schools. Bus transport is funded by HAPSEC and local schools, with a study guide provided by OU.

Ohio University Theater Hapsec Hocking Athens Perry Logan

New Roommates Visit Sheltering Arms Hospital Ward

Children in the pediatrics ward receive art supplies puzzles and two new room-mates a donkey and an elephant from the Ohio Child Conservation League. The items include cut-out coloring books crayons and puzzles. The campaign symbols joined the hospital’s ready aid fund as a candle sale raised money. In addition the Jaycees Detect Amblyopia clinic screened over 275 children with 18 club members finding 20 possible eye issues and three potential amblyopia cases.

Roy Cross David Penrod the Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Child Conservation League David West Larry D. Penrod Child Guidance Circle Ohio Child Conservation League West Side CCL Sheltering Arms Hospital Fund West Elementary

New York Architect To Deliver Lecture on Climate

Jeffrey Aronin, architect and member of the American Institute of Architects, will speak on climate and architecture at 7 p.m. Thursday in Ohio University’s Ewing Hall. The lecture, open to the public, is sponsored by the School of Architecture and Design.

Jeffrey Aronin New York City American Institute of Architects Ohio University Ewing Hall Aronin The School of Architecture and Design

Negotiations Resume At McBee Plant In Athens Ohio

Officials from the Athens McBee plant and striking pressmen plan to resume talks at 10 30 a m Friday at the Ohio University Inn with Federal Mediator Howard Hughes and possibly George Bell. The session follows a rejected wage offer and ongoing picket lines after the pressmen walked off November 10. Four other McBee unions have tentative agreements while pressmen remain on strike.

Athens McBee Ohio University Inn Henry Hefti Howard Hughes George Bell McBee Hefti

Malicious False Alarm Reported By Firemen

City firemen were called to 98 Elmwood Place on a malicious false alarm at 9:45 p.m. Two pumper companies responded. investigation follows a second probe in the neighborhood. Fire at 96 Elmwood blamed on inflammable liquid. $400 damage. Another fire at John Hammack residence started by an electric heater igniting wall tile. one man burned. Clippinger Hall fire due to electrical short. train delay at University Terrace crossing postponed response.

Elmwood Place John Alden Elmwood Charles Dalton Alden Keith Dunfee John Hammack Longview Heights Dalton

Jury Trial Granted On Driving Charge in Athens County

A 70 year old Chauncey man, John F. Yeltz, charged with driving while intoxicated, was granted a jury trial in Athens County Municipal Court. Arrested Nov 10, he pleaded innocent Nov 12 and was released on a $300 bond. Trial date to be set by the court.

Chauncey Athens County John F. Yeltz

Snow Removal Bids Scheduled By City

The city of Athens will open bids Friday for salt for water treatment and snow and ice removal. On Monday bids for a cinder and salt spreader for ice and snow removal will be opened.

Athens

Ross Wright Named Jury Commissioner

Ross Wright of Ohio Avenue Athens has been appointed jury commissioner by Common Pleas Court Judge John W Bolin. Wright will receive a 300 dollar yearly salary and joins incumbent Alonzo Figgins of Nelsonville in the post.

Ross Wright Ohio Ave Athens Common Pleas Court John W. Bolin Wright Alonzo Figgins Nelsonville

FASTEETH promises firmer dentures and easier eating

Advertisement urges use of FASTEETH to secure false teeth at all times. Claims it prevents loosening and wobbling, reduces denture breath, and improves comfort without altering taste. Recommends dentist visits and available at drug counters.

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