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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1969

Page

2

Indianapolis Policeman Defuses Home Made Bomb

An Indianapolis sergeant used his Korean War experience to dismantle a homemade bomb five minutes before detonation. Sgt. John H. Wise ordered others away and cut wires to disable an alarm clock and three gasoline containers under a rear porch after a neighbor boy spotted the device. The owner, Henderson X, a Black Muslim, said he did not know who planted it.

Indianapolis Ind John H. Wise Henderson X

British Journalist Freed By Chinese After 23 Months Detention

Eric Gordon, his wife Marie and 14 year old son Kim crossed into Hong Kong after 23 months in Red China. He said crates contained personal possessions and household effects. Gordon said they were glad to be out and would not return.

Hong Kong Red China Eric Gordon Marie Kim

Temple selects first male homecoming queen with escort dog

Temple University students chose Marc Frantz as the first male homecoming queen and named Ralph M. Hunter an 8 year old Mongrel dog as his escort. Hunter defeated 12 fraternity rivals in the campus election.

Philadelphia Temple University Marc Frantz Cort Ralph M. Hunter Ralph

Actress Mia Farrow and Andre Previn Expecting Child

London report says Mia Farrow and Ande Previn expect a baby next spring. A Previn spokesman confirms the announcement and notes no marriage plans will be discussed. Previn, 40, and his wife Dory are separated. Farrow, 24, was in seclusion in New York.

Previn Dory Los Angeles Miss Farrow New York Sinatra

Weather Outlook With Cooler Tonight And Warmer Later

Partial clearing and cooler weather is forecast for tonight with lows in the lower 40s. Wednesday will be partly sunny and milder with highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Rain is forecast Tuesday night across the southern Texas to New England area, with snow in the southern Rockies and Plains.

Texas New England Rocky Mountains Plains States North Dakota Great Lakes

Philippine critic links US policy to potential Vietnam-like revolt

Philippine publisher Francisco Sionit Jose told a Baker Center audience that US policy is driven by momentum and harms the Philippines. He condemned sugar oligarchs with American backing, noted bases and corporate ties, and warned armed revolution reflects a collapsing system striving for true democracy.

Gail Schnitzer Messenger USA Francisco Sionit Jose U.S Philippines Baker Center Jose Vietnam Spain Hollywood Japan

Water Main Break on Court Street Disrupts Street

City water crews repair a four inch water main rupture that surfaced on Court Street near an alley between Union and Washington. Safety Service director Dwight Robinson says the break, found around 7 30 am, should be repaired later today.

City Water Department Safety Service Dwight Robinson Court St Union Washington Streets

Day Care Program Planned Across Three Cities

A twelve month day care program will start soon in Crooksville Shawnee and Murray City with openings for teachers and teacher aides. Qualifications for teachers require two years of elementary education and pay $475 per month. Applications are available at five neighborhood centers and the Logan Community Action office. Return by Oct. 22.

Crooksville Shawnee Murray City Corning Deanville Jacksonville Logan Community Action Office

Poll Workers School Set In Athens

Board of Elections Director William Howe announced a poll workers school in Athens on October 21 at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co offices on May Avenue. Two one hour sessions are planned at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. All presiding judges clerks and poll workers from the 18 precincts are urged to attend.

Board of Elections William Howe Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co May Avenue Howe

Neil McCune On Leave From HMI Prior to Vietnam Tour

Neil McCune of HMI has spent 20 months in Okinawa and now takes leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Melville McCune and sister Marilyn Trimble. He plans a four to five week schooling trip to California before departing for service in Vietnam. Relatives visiting include Mr and Mrs Dwight McCune and sons Dustin Scott and Tracy from Pontiac Michigan and Mr and Mrs Roger Smith with children Melanie Kevin Marlene and Kimberlee from Nelsonville.

Glouster Neil McCune Hmi Melville McCune Marilyn, Trimble Okinawa McCune California Vietnam Dwight Dustin Scott Tracy Pontiac Mich Roger Smith Melanie Kevin Marlene Kimberlee Nelsonville

Glouster church and Legion auxiliary plan meetings

The WSCS of Jacksonville United Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mary Tolliver s home with Wahnetta Ex enhamper leading the program. Bazaar plans are discussed. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m with officer installation and a potluck lunch.

WSCS Jacksonville United Methodist Church Mary Tolliver Wahnetta Exenhamper American Legion Auxiliary

Three Accidents Injure Five Including Five Injured Cyclists and Drivers

Five people were injured in three separate crashes investigated by the State Highway Patrol. Richard J. Hand, 17, of Gloucester Route 3, was hospitalized after his cycle struck a car driven by Gary Knapp, 28, on Route 691 near Tri County School. Three Ohio University coeds riding in a small car went out of control on Route 56 near Route 691 injuring Nancy Borobey, 19, Karen Ceepo, 19, and Alice Becker, 20, with the car demolished and under investigation. Johnny Fred Johnson, 37, of Nelsonville, was hurt when his motorcycle was struck by Patricia Fuller, 43, of Athens on Route 33 north of the Athens city limits.

State Highway Patrol Mount St. Mary Hospital Richard J. Hand Glouster Gary Lee Knapp New Straitsville Tri-County Hand Johnson Fuller

Boosters Tonight Meet at Athens High Band Room

The Athens High School Band Boosters will meet at 7 30 tonight in the band room. It will be the last gathering until spring activities. Several committee reports will be given and help is needed for some projects. President Gilbert A Stephenson urged all to pitch in so none should take much time. Iceland is cited as 100 percent literate with national geographic noting high book output.

Athens High School Boosters Gilbert A. Stephenson Stephenson

Birth at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Locke Amesville welcomed a son. Admitted: Nada Appleman and listed patients from The Plains, Shade, Shade and Stewart areas. Dismissed: Alton Tennant, Mrs. James Greanleaf, Mrs. James Hill.

Roy C. Locke Amesville Nada Appleman Michael Foster David Helms Robert Winkler Mae Guess Martin Rubin Jeffrey Smith the Plains Floyd Bowers Stewart John Bobo Shade Lawrence Jeffers Otho Hickman Athens Clarence Grim Sarah B. Smith John H. McCune New Marshfield Jan Pickett Pomeroy Alton Tennant James Greanleaf James Hill

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