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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1969

Page

6

Ohio University 1969 Homecoming Weekend Highlights

Ohio University hosts a three day Homecoming Weekend featuring a televised parade by WOUB Channel 20 and campus decorations. Thirty coeds compete for Homecoming Queen. voting takes place Thursday. Queen and court crowned at halftime of the Ohio Xavier game. Events include a snake dance bonfire Friday and a concert Saturday at the Convocation Center. Alumni luncheon and queen presentation precede the Dionne Warwick concert.

Ohio University Ohio-Xavier Peden Woub Television Channel 20 The Association of Collegiate Broadcasters Convocation Center Claude R. Sowle William K. Loftus

Simpkins Hired At Missouri

Dr. John D. Simpkins, 29, joins the University of Missouri as assistant professor of journalism and assistant director of the Missouri Regional Medical Program's communication research unit. He will split time researching heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Simpkins earned a PhD from Ohio University in 1969 after MS and BS degrees from OU, with prior teaching at Colorado State University and Ohio University. He resides at 35 Rainbow Village, Columbia.

Columbia John D. Simpkins J. A. ‘‘Peck” Simpkins Dalton Ave University of Missouri Missouri Regional Medical Program Simpkins Ohio University Michigan State University Federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare Colorado State University Ohio U Athens High School Rainbow Village

Recordings Offered Free For Parents In Athens County

Athens County residents with children in the armed forces may obtain free recordings for the Voices From Home Christmas Greeting project. The event runs Oct 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Oct 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. at Central Ave United Methodist Church. Special appointments are available by calling the Red Cross at 503-5273 or the church at 592-2389.

Athens County Chapter The American Red Cross Harold Braley Central Ave Red Cross

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