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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1969

Page

2

President Nixon watches World Series from Camp David

President Nixon viewed the Orioles Mets World Series game on TV Sunday during a weekend at Camp David in Maryland. He was accompanied by Mrs. Nixon, daughters Tricia and Julia, and Julia's husband David Eisenhower.

Blaze Starr Thurmont Nixon Mets Camp David Catoctin Mountain Mrs. Nixon Tricia Julia Julie David Eisenhower

Corrine Huff Plans Wedding in Bimini to Salvage Captain

Corrine Huff Miss Ohio and Miss U.S.A. of 1960 and former secretary to Rep. Adam Clayton Powell plans to wed Patrick Brown a 25 year old salvage boat captain in Bimini. The wedding is slated for Our Lady in St Stephens Anglican church and flowers have been ordered by a local Miami florist.

Miami Adam Clayton Powell Corrine A. Huff Patrick Brown Brown Miss Huff Ohio U.S.A Bimini New York Our Lady In St. Stephens Anglican Church

Pope Paul VI to Send Emissaries to Washington

Secretary of Transportation John A Volpe said Pope Paul VI plans to send emissaries to Washington to stay in touch with the Nixon administration. Volpe spoke in Doylestown after receiving a Catholic Man of Action Award and noted discussions about frequent Cabinet visits to the Vatican during his Rome trip.

Doylestown John A. Volpe Transportation Pope Paul VI Washington Nixon Volpe Delaware Valley

Caldwell Honored by Georgia Writers Association

Atlanta Georgia author Caldwell recognized for four decades as Georgia's most productive writer at the Georgia Writers Association awards dinner. Four other writers honored include Dr Paul M Cousins Paul Darcy Boles and Harry Crews at the annual event.

Author Caldwell Georgia Atlanta Erskine Caldwell Caldwell Georgia Writers Association Paul M. Cousins Paul Darcy Boles Harry Crews

Millionaire Gives London Taxis as Christmas Gifts

American millionaire Franklin L. Blower plans 32 London taxis for friends in England and a 1932 London fire engine with bells and ladders for a special recipient. The total cost is $48,000, with Derek Hawkins stating Blower arranged the purchase during a recent visit.

London Franklin L. Blower Derek Hawkins Blower

National Weather Forecast Sparks Snow and Rain Across Regions

The national forecast shows snow Monday night in the Central Rockies and northern Plains, with rain spreading from the Great Lakes to Louisiana and along parts of Florida and the North Carolina coast. Daytime highs near 85 yesterday, 5 low today, humidity around 56 percent. Showers expected Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday totaling about 1 inch, with cooler temperatures midweek.

Rockies Plains States Great Lakes Region Louisiana Florida North Carolina

Ohio University faculty Back Vietnam Moratorium Support

About 174 of Ohio University's roughly 760 faculty signed petitions backing Wednesday's Vietnam War Moratorium. Of them 125 will cancel classes and 49 will hold war discussions. five of these will include discussion sessions. Whealey, a history professor, expects another 30 to join before Wednesday. Moratorium events in Athens include teach-ins and workshops starting 9 a.m. at Baker Center and Bentley Hall, with a full schedule to be released Tuesday.

Ohio University Vietnam Robert H. Whealey Athens Whealey Baker Center Bentley Hall

Community Dialogue Debates Marijuana Law Change

A Sunday night forum in Memorial Auditorium heard city officials and residents urge reform of marijuana laws. Participants including Assistant City Solicitor Paul J. Gerig and Municipal Court Judge Franklin Sheeter debated law, enforcement, and the role of science, with students posing questions and challenging authorities.

Paul J. Gerig Memorial Auditorium Franklin Sheeter Charles Cochran Tom Jackson Lowell Howard Gerry Edgar Whan Sheeter Gerig Cochran

Athens County Board Approves Staffing Changes and Grants

Athens County school board accepted Patricia McHugh’s resignation as Title VI secretary and approved Jean Perry as assistant clerk at 100 dollars monthly. The district bleived 70 thousand dollars from the state for educational television, 45 thousand more than last year, with preschool programs planned. The meeting included Southeast Ohio School Board Association notes on teacher evaluations and ongoing staffing challenges.

Craig Wiegand Athens County School Board Patricia McHugh Robert Weinfurther Jean Perry Athens Southeast Ohio School Board Association Athens High School Weinfurther Esther Dailey

Three Hurt In Accident Involving Ross Family

A Columbus family of three, John P. Ross 25, Peggy 26, and son John T. 8, were treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for minor injuries after a collision. Charles A. Turner 21 of Clinton Md. ran a traffic light at Court and State Streets and was cited for traffic light violation.

Columbus Sheltering Arms Hospital John P. Ross Peggy John T Charles A. Turner Clinton Ross Auto Turner

Gahanna Teen Crowned Homecoming Queen at OU Event

Ohio University homecoming festivities honor Tonia Alexander of Gahanna crowned queen at halftime of the Ohio Xavier game. Phi Beta Pi member and Pi Beta Phi sorority sister led a court including Bonnie Braithwaite, Jacquely Lennon, Beth Conrad, and Karen Gaston. House and float winners were announced with TKE Chi Omega first in floats and Bush Biddle first in decorations.

Bush Biddle Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Chi Omega Sorority Tonia Alexander Ohio University Miss Alexander Pi Beta Phi Sorority Gahanna TKE Chi Omega Ohio James and Crook Lincoln Shively Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Howard Lindley Sargent Parks and Boyd Bonnie Braithwaite Pickering Hall Bethel Park Jacquely Lennon Biddle Hall Cincinnati Beth Conrad Angel Flight Club Toledo Karen Gaston Johnson Hall Dayton Plaid Casson Howard Hall Prestopa

Ball Replies To Criticism From ACLU

Ball responds to Benson Wolman of the American Civil Liberties Union after a letter about criminal charges against Barbara Troy of Mount Vernon New York. He says he must present all factors to the grand jury and follow its decision. Wolman protests the criminal libel charge as an attack on press freedom.

Claire M. Ball Benson Wolman The American Civil Liberties Union Barbara Troy Mount Vernon N. Y Wolman Ball Troy Grand Jury Miss Troy

Lights Rising At Federal-Hocking For Homecoming

Federal-Hocking High School plans a homecoming celebration with new lights and poles to be installed soon. The Oct. 17 game against North Gallia is set for 8 p.m. as the board also adjusts staff, lunchroom concerns, and facility rental rates.

Federal-Hocking High School Dishong Charles Montgomery III North Gallia June Randolph Virginia Quinn ADC Amesville Leonard Linton Vocational Montgomery

Births and Admits at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Sheltering Arms Hospital notes report the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Weaver of Athens. Admissions include Mrs. James Greenleaf of Glouster Route 3 and several others from Athens The Plains and surrounding areas. Brown University Dean's List honors Mark Franklin Kemmerle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Kemmerle, among 59 students.

Kelly Weaver Athens James Greenleaf Glouster Clarence Elkins the Plains Thomas Buckley Stewart Richard Selleck Delbert Trout Albany Ann Kempton Providence R. I Mark Franklin Kemmerle Llewellyn G. Kemmerle Elmwood PI Brown University

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