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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1969

Page

4

Rev. Black Resigns From Athens Human Relations Post

Rev. William Black resigns as chairman of the Athens Human Relations Commission citing time constraints due to duties with Sheltering Arms Hospital Board of Trustees. Mayor says council will likely accept the resignation and search for a replacement at the Monday meeting. Black was the commission's first chairman since its formation under the anti discrimination ordinance adopted in February.

William Black Athens Human Relations Commission Harry Crewson Black Sheltering Arms Hospital Board of Trustees Raymond Shepard Day Commission

Beating Victim Critical as Ohio University Coed Investigated

City police said no progress in the investigation of the apparent beating of Kathleen Eileen Valonis a 22 year old College of Fine Arts senior at Ohio University. She was found unconscious Monday on a West Washington Street embankment near Lancaster Street with brain damage and remains in critical condition at University Hospital in Columbus. Investigators said she was attacked around 3 or 4 a.m. while working on stage scenery at the university theater. Three suspects were questioned and given lie detector tests but released.

Ohio University Kathleen Eileen Valonis College of Fine Arts University Hospital Columbus Miss Valenis Strongsville Valonis University Theater

Autumn Notes A Tempo Recital At St Paul Lutheran Church

Students of Mrs. J. W. McGrew presented an autumn themed recital in the St Paul Lutheran Church social room in New Haven. Performers included Sharon Rickard Jane Jeffers Becky Paugh Donna Marr Connie Hughes Carolyn Rickard Jennifer Weaver Jeff Roush Linda Weaver Debbie Rickard Cheryl Lewis Carolyn Hughes and Teka Dewhurst.

New Haven St. Paul Lutheran Church J. W. McGrew Sharon Rickard Jane Jeffers Becky Paugh Donna Marr Connie Hughes Carolyn Rickard Jennifer Weaver Jeff Roush Linda Weaver Debbie Rickard Cheryl Lewis Carolyn Hughes Teka Dewhurst

Quiet Thanksgiving for City Firemen Ends With Two Alarms

City firemen had a peaceful holiday until early Friday when the emergency squad answered two calls. At 2:24 a.m. Mrs. Elsie Boncurt, 20, faced breathing difficulty at 4214 Hooper Street and was transported to Hudson Health Center. At 5:14 a.m. Mrs. Elien Oxley, 55, became ill at 87 West State Street and was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Hooper St Elsie Boncurt Hudson Health Center W. State St Elien Oxley

Seven hurt in three Hocking County accidents

Seven people were injured in three crashes investigated by the Hocking County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday. The Paul Phillips family of Laurelville suffered injuries when their truck hit a telephone pole and overturned on Route 186. Gary E. Boals and passengers on Route 664-N sustained head and limb injuries with Boals cited for excessive speed. Oren Miller of Lancaster, driving a log truck on Route 93-S, overturned after veering to avoid a car. Additional incidents involved deer strikes and a noninjury mishap near the Lockheed plant on Route 33.

Paul Phillips Laurelville Route 186 Phillips Arlene Karan Hocking Valley Community Hospital Gary E. Boals Walnut St Boals Danny R. Boals Craig Webber Logar Webber Columbus Oren FE Miller Lancaster Sheriff's Office Lockheed Plant

Six Traffic Offenses and Forfeitures Reported in Local Court

Six defendants were fined and three bonds were forfeited by Mayor C. O. Fisher in a Tuesday session. Fines ranged from five to one hundred dollars plus costs for charges including assault drunkenness intoxication and vagrancy. Forfeitures included Harry R. Frye Larry K. Turley and Michael E. Kincaid with penalties for disorderly conduct driving while intoxicated and intoxication. Transfers involve multiple estates and individuals in Salem Two with Franklin Real Estate Co. named in several deeds.

Middleport Huntington Richard Lewis Harry R. Frye Mason Larry K. Turley Dexter Michael E. Kincaid Point Pleasant

Christmas Bazaar Set By Sorority

Ohio Eta Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi details its annual Christmas bazaar to be held Saturday at Trinity United Church of Christ. Items include antique milk cans and decorative wooden foot stools. A handmade organ prize donated by Mrs. Danny Zirkle will be awarded. Members must bring articles to the church by 10 a.m. Saturday.

Pomeroy Ohio Trinity United Church of Christ Danny Zirkle Keith Riggs Oscar Gallipolis Betty Newton Newton Larry Hines Meigs County Dorinda Wilson

FOP Opposes Police Review Board in Athens

The Fraternal Order of Police Southern Ohio Lodge No. 55 unanimously opposes establishing a police review board in Athens. The resolution argues such boards violate officers rights and would intrude on professional policing. Mayor Sheppard said the city will not appoint the board and communications remain open.

Athens Fraternal Order of Police Ohio University Claude Sowle Messenger Sowle FOP National Southern Ohio Lodge No. 55 Ted Jones James Mann University Thomas Pyle Sergeant Jones Jones Mann Raymond Shepard

Stolen Car Recovered in Syracuse After Fire Damage

Meigs County Sheriff reports recovery of a 1969 maroon Pontiac GTO with Ohio registration AY-9462 found near the river in Syracuse. The car had its trunk opened the seats removed and interior set on fire the thief apparently tried to push it into the river. The vehicle was reported stolen by Berea Police Dept owner Michael Gulmi of Strongsville. Contact Meigs County Sheriff with information. Included names: Edgar Miles Judy Mullins Frecker Jeannine Allard William Kern Rocanne Smith Paul Simpson Judith Adams Victor Barnhart Mary Evener Richard Bottot Nancy Noll.

Pomeroy Meigs County Robert Hartenbach Syracuse Berea Police Dept Michael Gulmi Strongsville Cleveland Edgar Miles Crooksville Judy Mullins New Lexington o_o Frecker Jeannine Allard William Kern Rocanne Smith Roseville Paul Simpson Shawnee Judith A. Adams Glouster Victor HW. Barnhart Nelsonville Mary H. Evener Moxahala Richard Bottot Newark Nancy M. Noll Somerset

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