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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1969
Page
2
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will tour Canada in July 1970 to mark centennials of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, according to a government statement issued Wednesday in Ottawa.
Memphis reporter Jim Kingsley says Elvis Presley will perform at the Astrodome in Houston from February 27 to March 1 as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The engagements follow a four week Las Vegas engagement with a $750,000 payment and a $100,000 guarantee against a share of gate.
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy of Minnesota says he may establish residence in New York and run for the U S Senate in 1970. The seat is currently held by Republican Charles E. Goodell after the RFK assassination. He notes no promoter in New York and has until next year to decide.
The national outlook calls for snow flurries Friday night over the northern Lakes region and over Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming. Showers are expected in the central Mississippi Valley and the southern and central Florida. It will be cold in the northwest and north central areas.
Yesterday high 50 low 39, today low 20 with a high near 50. Precipitation this month 0.89 inches, year total 23.61 inches with 10.76 inches below normal. Humidity 79 percent at 9 am today. Sunset 6 38 pm, sunrise 7 49 am tomorrow. Barometer 30.63 inches, sea level adjusted. Oes 2.22 feet. Data from C and Colmer U S Weather Observer Ohio University.
Temperatures are expected to average above normal Saturday through Wednesday with highs mainly in the upper 50s to lower 40s and lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Weekend warmth gives way to cooler conditions and precipitation totals around 0.75 to 0.5 inch as showers move in early next week.
State auditor Roger Cloud told 250 Republicans last night that Ohio’s education drive expands vocational schools, community colleges and higher learning. He urged broader college access and said he favors lowering the voting age to 19 with full effect in 1971.
The Young Citizens Committee for Vote 19 plans a local canvassing drive Monday through Friday to inform Athens residents about the November ballot issue permitting 19 year olds to vote. Districts and representatives are set. contact Cathie Lobdell or Skip Wilhelm to assist.
Mayor Raymond Shepard proclaims Tuesday October 28 as UNICEF Day in Athens. About 40 neighborhood mothers and church groups plan to mobilize over 200 children to collect pennies and dimes using orange and black UNICEF containers. Kappa Phi Sigma Theta Epsilon and Arnold Air Society plus Angel Flight will solicit around Ohio University.
A Zanesville area man, Robert L. Dyer, 43, was found guilty in Municipal Court of driving while intoxicated and driving with an expired license after a traffic crash on Oct. 20. Judge Franklin Sheeter sentenced him to seven days in jail, fined 200 dollars, and suspended driving for 60 days with release on a 300 dollar bond. Dyer also pleaded guilty to the expired license charge and was fined five dollars plus costs. Also reported, John W. Glenn, 41, of McConnelsville, a patient at Athens Mental Health Center, died by suicide Thursday. Beggars Night is set for Oct. 30 in Athens from 6 to 8 p.m. per Mayor Raymond Shepard.
Athens Ohio United Appeal reaches 80 percent of its $60,000 goal by the second week. Total contributions rise to $46,852 with OHIO University division leading at $21,844 and the corporate, public service, commercial, and five divisions still working to reach their quotas before the extension ends Oct 30.
The Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association named Clayton Smith of Athens High School guidance as campaign chairman for 1969. The drive will mail Seals to residents with a donation request, and a Stuffing Party is set for Nov 4 at Christ Lutheran Church. Last year’s gifts funded TB tests, chest x rays, school programs, clinics, nursing scholarships, and more, while stressing TB awareness and smoking education.
Birth notices list Mr and Mrs Richard Hentz Athens a son. Also recorded are Bicknell Foraker Mrs Rachel Barker and Mrs Bessie Mercer all of Athens along with several others from Athens Route 3 Guysville Albany Stewart and nearby areas.
Columbus based BBF restaurant chain becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Borden Dairy Services Division. BBF will remain company owned with no franchises. Over 200 BBF units planned nationwide in next two years in major markets.
Clear skies may draw 1500 visitors to the Bear Wallow Hollow Art Festival near Athens eight miles south. The show repeats Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to dark with wood metal sculpture paintings pottery weavings jewelry and more. Organized by Hocking Valley Craftsmen. Route 50 east to Canaanville then right across the bridge. Signs will guide visitors. A separate note reports the Richland Area fire department responded to a grass fire at the Della Jordan residence near Shade at 3 05 p.m. Thursday. no damage occurred.
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