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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1968

Page

5

Teacher Evaluation Seminar Set at Ohio University Inn

A two day seminar on teacher evaluation opens Thursday evening at The Ohio University Inn. SEORC sponsors sessions open to the public with speakers including SECRC president Ralph Tullis Athens County Superintendent Robert Weinfurther and seminar director Robert J. Morris. A panel on teacher reactions includes Janet Hanna Eleanor Fugate and Calista Bartha. Friday morning features Tom Ryan of Ohio Bell and James H. Thompson from OU.

Ohio University Inn Southeastern Ohio Educational Research Council Ralph Tullis SECRC Athens County Robert Weinfurther Robert J. Morris Shaker Heights Janet Hanna Eleanor Fugate

Tree Trouble or Magnolias and Cucumber Fruit

The magnolia tree, also known as the cucumber tree, bears small cucumber like fruits. This nickname highlights the tree’s distinctive fruit that resembles a cucumber in shape.

Will's Little People Shakespeare Tour Engages Ohio University Teens

High school pupils see Shakespeare as fun through Will's Little People, a 11 member student group from Ohio University touring area schools with 11 scenes from seven plays. They are financed by HAPSEC and supported by university staff, with future plans for shows at the Children's Home and state hospital to boost interest in theater and acting.

Will’s Little People Will's Little People Ohio University Theater Hocking Athens School of Theater State Hospital Wesley Foundation Hapsec Sphere Magazine Ohio University

Levy Vote Cost For Nelsonville York District

The Nelsonville York School levy election on December 10 will cost about $2,000, said William Howe, elections director. State law assigns the expense to the district as sponsoring subdivision, with costs deducted from state tax intake and paid to the county elections office. The seven mill operating levy, defeated November 5, is up for voter decision again.

Nelsonville-York William Howe Howe

Conservation Assets of Coal Strip Mining Lecture

Prof. James A. Rinier of Kent State University will speak at 4 p.m. on November 25 in Room 406 Porter Hall Ohio University. The talk, hosted by the geography department, will cover soil conditions before and after stripping and Rinier’s field experience in coal regions.

Ohio James A. Rinier Kent State University Ohio University Porter Hall Rinier Ohio University Geography Department

Two Persons Injured In Separate Crashes

State Highway Patrol investigated two separate crashes on Wednesday injuring four people. Bob Vanderwyst 21 an Ohio University student was hurt when Pauline Young 21 of Akron skidded left of center on State Route 56 near Athens, guardrail collision and entanglement left Vanderwyst with examination at Hudson Health Center but no hospitalization. Joyce Wilcoxen 20 of Athens was unhurt in the same incident. Earlier Freddie Gamble 19 of Lucasville was injured in a two car crash with the other passenger not hospitalized. Ronald J Clay 25 Norwalk and Dwight E Spencer 66 Pomeroy collided on U S 33 south of State Route 664.

State Highway Patrol Bob Vanderwyst Ohio University Pauline Frances Young Akron Athens Vanderwyst Hudson Health Center Joyce Wilcoxen Freddie Gamble Lucasville Ronald J. Clay Norwalk Dwight E. Spencer Pomeroy U. S. 33

Birth at Sheltering Arms Hospital as Sinclair couple welcome daughter

Mr and Mrs Paul Sinclair of Shade Route 1 welcomed a daughter at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Admitted patients included Grace Wilson Marie Burkett Earl Trunick Ira Gilkey Pearl Coppers Myrtle Johnston Vernon Walls and others. Discharged were Conrad Foss Raymond Foreman Mrs Carl Willis and Mrs Kenneth Sickles.

Paul Sinclair Shade Route 1 Grace Wilson Marie Burkett Earl Trunick Ira Gilkey Pearl Coppers Athens Myrtle Johnston Albany Vernon Walls Millfield W. H. South Virgil Gilkey Conrad Foss Raymond Foreman Carl Willis Kenneth Sickles

Parking Ticket Collector Faces Eleven Counts in Court

Gary L. Packwood began building a notable parking ticket collection before being charged with 11 counts of illegal parking. He posted a $33 bond in Athens County Municipal Court on Tuesday and forfeited it on Wednesday.

Gary L. Packwood Athens County

Fire Units Respond to Auto Fires and Gasoline Spill

Fire crews answered a 4 27 p m call to Athens Food Giant on East State Street where an automobile on fire had already been driven away by its owner. At 1 07 a m Thursday they were summoned to Franklin Ave to flush gasoline from the area around a vehicle crash.

Athens Lions Club Francis Pontious Franklin Sheeter Athens Columbia Gas Office West State Street Athens National Bank Court St. Building Buckeye Mart International Welfare Agency East State Street Franklin Ave

Upland Game Season Draws Juvenile Hunters

An experimental early upland game season for under 16s drew few participants but high satisfaction. At Wolf Creek Wildlife Area Morgan County, most youths left with a safe, enjoyable experience while hunting quail and rabbits. Each was paired with a licensed non hunter and had passed a hunter safety course taught by Ted Dean.

Alan Talbott Wolf Creek Morgan County Talbott Ted Dean Athens County

Weather Previews Winter With Cold Snap Ahead

A trace of snow and sub freezing temps Thursday signal winter’s approach. After a Wednesday high of 36, the thermometer at U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer’s home read 25 early Thursday and rose only to 26 by 8 30 a.m.

U. S C. L. Colmer

Jefferson Entrants Contest for White House Design

Thomas Jefferson entered a public contest to select a design for the White House. The competition was won by James Habon.

Thomas Jefferson White House James Habon

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