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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1969

Page

9

Athens United Appeal Campaign Launches Public Service Unit

Athens public service division of the United Appeal campaign began its drive with a meeting at the Sportsman's Grill. Attendees included Mayor Raymond Shepard, police captain Charles Cochran, county welfare director Mrs Phyllis Ross, Postmaster Cornwell, Robert Wein, county superintendent of schools Richard Blosser, Sheltering Arms Hospital Thomas Evans, and Fritz Wheaton who heads the division. The drive invites all Athens County public service workers to donate, mostly on an hourly basis of one dollar monthly for 12 months, with higher percentages for salaried earners. Mayor Shepard plans a department heads meeting to secure city employee support, with a noon progress meeting at Sportsman's Grill. The goal is $60,000, with 70 percent hoped by the next progress report and a target date of Oct 23.

United Appeal Raymond Shepard Venier Fritz Wheaton Sportsman Grill Thomas Evans United Appeal Campaign Public Service Division United Appeal Campaign Steering Committee Sportsman’s Grill Charles Cochran Phyllis Ross Cornwell Robert Weinfurther Richard Blosser Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens County Shepard Sportsman's Grill Evans

Inner city teaching series to aid urban schools

The College of Education in cooperation with Black Studies hosts a citywide dialogue series on urban teaching. Dr. Orlando and Dr. Donald H. lead sessions with Ohio students teachers and principals from major districts, aiming to improve inner city classrooms.

Ohio College of Edition Black Studies Sultants Ion McCracken Ted York Tants Orlando Center For Aptics Donald H Roderick L. Wagoner

Bicyclist or Boy Injured After Alley Bike Crash

A boy on a bicycle escaped serious harm after being struck as he rode from an alley onto Mound Street. Dorian F. La Course of 65 W Carpenter Sr was treated at Sheltering Ams Hospital for knee abrasions after the collision with a vehicle driven from 19 Mound St. The incident occurred Friday evening. Albany firefighters meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the fire house.

Mound Street Dorian F. la Course W. Carpenter Sr Ams Hospital Earl Mound St

Oliver Planned At AHS Oliver at Athens High School

Over 200 Athens High School students participate in the musical Oliver to be performed December 4 6 11 and 13 at the Athens High Theater Adapted from Dickens Oliver Twist the show is directed by Mrs Gardenia Obley new drama director with orchestration by James Hees The cast includes Michael Abraham as Oliver Pete Kemmerle as Fagin Randie Topping as Nancy Rod Wagoner as Mr Bumble and others Tickets available at the school or by mail Masquers Athens High School The Plains 45740

Athens High School Athens High Theater Oliver ‘Dwist Gardenia Obley James Hees Ilvading Michael Abraham Oliver Pete Kemmerle Fagin Randie Topping Nancy Rod Wagoner Mr. Bumble LV Anton Barb Stout Bill Tim Sebring Masquers Athens High the Plains

Athens Plans Christmas Decorations for Downtown

The Athens Holiday Decoration Committee moves forward with plans to spruce the city for the Christmas season. Donations totaling units include 2000 from the City Council and a 1000 contribution from Athens retail merchants to fund evergreen roping and lights along Court Street. A gingerbread Santa House on wheels will be built with merchant funds, housing a live Santa Claus, while private donors provide evergreens and building materials. A holiday decoration fund, led by Mrs. Ralph Wigal, collects gifts from citizens.

Athens Court St Culbert Rypina Nurseriss

Driver Cited After Route 50 Collision

A Sharpsburg Route 1 youth was cited by the State Highway Patrol for following too closely after an auto crash on Route 50 one mile east of Route 329. Terry W. Lewis, 18, struck the rear of Patricia L. Smith, 37, Athens Route 4, who had halted for traffic.

Sharpsburg

Architect Named Outstanding OU Alumnus During Homecoming

Ohio University selected Florida based architect Robert E. Forsythe as the 1969 outstanding alumnus during Homecoming Weekend ceremonies before the Ohio Xavier game at Peden Stadium. Forsythe, partner in Forsythe Bergemann and Vanek of Canton, noted for the Hall of Fame project in Canton, will move to Naples with his wife Patricia and three children.

Ohia Florida Robert E. Forsythe Ohio University Forsythe Canton Forsythe, Bergemann and Vanek Palm River Estates,Inc Naples Fla Ohio-Xavier University Peden Stadium Alumni Association William K. Loftus Judy Watson Toledo Porsythe Ohio

Rotary District Governor Set to Speak at Athens Meeting

E. E. Barnett district governor of Rotary International will address Athens Rotary at noon Monday and meet with club officers, directors and committee chairs Sunday. Barnett, native of Washington Court House and Northwestern University graduate, now lives in Columbus where he has led Brown Steel Co. and Brown Steel Salvaging Co. He has served in Community Church and the Upper Arlington Board of Education, led the Family and Children's Bureau, and participated in Boy Scouts and United Appeal drives for 25 years. He has been Columbus club president twice, and has held major district roles since 1949.

E. E. Barnett Rotary International Athens Rotary Chibs Washington Court House Northwestern University Barnett Columbus Brown Steel Co Brown Steel Salvanizing Co Community Church Upper Anington

Bond Forfeitures In Crowes Municipal Court

In Domes E Crowes municipal court a bond forfeiture action is recorded involving JT Robert Redsboond and Chibrothe. Police report indicates ob Haflre and 4B cases with test working notes and stuching Haflre referenced in the docket.

Crowes Robert Redsboond Chibrothe Stuching Haflre

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Bob Rogers Athens United Appeal Campaign Bank Albany Altay Area Ssenger Athens, Ohio der High Miss Bolin Gary Duff Glousier Spartans AHS Seeery Hall and Arymshe Athens Lumber Co Ralph Wigal Robert Forsythe New Canton City Hall U.S. Post Office Naples, Fla Patricia Stott Mark Lisa Veterans OF Foreign Wars Walkers Bob Grinstead John Spealman Opal Spealman Rod Campbell Bob Spangler Elmer Elliott Jack Anderson VFW Donald L. Pratt Pearl Goodin Robert L. Grinstead The Columbus’ Club U.S. Relations Philippine Francisco Sionit Jose Philip Pine Baker Center Jose University of Santo Tomas Mila Sevral Mercus Fel U.S. Agriculture Floyds Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee ACP OM Wee Wwsman Wee Southeast Asia Center For Intei ‘Studies United Hocking Valley Bank Stimson E. Washington St J. Spence Rutter Photographer Chamnock 16 E. Washington Stesien
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