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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1969

Page

2

Spock Attacks Nixon Vietnam Stance At Kent Talk

Dr. Benjamin Spock told about 700 Kent State University students that Nixon’s Vietnam policy mirrors Johnson’s and can only end through public pressure. He urged monthly demonstrations and frequent letter writing to influence the president and voting behavior.

Kent Ohio Nixon Vietnam President Johnson Benjamin Spock Kent State University Spock Richard Nixon

Connery Turns Play Producer With Lemon Lemons Role

Sean Connery announced he will produce a stage play opening in December starring his wife Diane Cilento in Ive Seen You Cut Lemons. The Bond star said the project marks his move from actor to producer in London.

London Sean Connery James Bond Ian Fleming Connery Diane Cilento

Agnew Says Nixon Needs Him In Washington

Vice President Spiro T. Agnew told the American Bakers Association he regretted the brief remarks but said the President needs him at the White House. He added it is autumn and the leaves need raking.

Abbie Hoffman Jerry Rubin Washington Justice Department Chicago Spire Agnew John N. Mitchell Julius J. Hoffman U.S. District Court Agnew Nixon D.C Spiro T. Agnew American Bakers Association White House

National Weather Forecast Warns of Rain Across Regions

The national forecast calls for rain Tuesday night in southern Florida and a broad swath from Texas to the Canadian border, with sunny cool conditions prevailing nationwide. Yesterday’s high was 50 and the low today 21, while precipitation totals show 6.89 inches this month and 23.61 inches this year, with a 11.04 inch deficit versus normal.

Florida Texas Canadian

Geriatrics Funds May Fix Existing Athens Center

Governor Rhodes earmarks 1.5 million for Athens Mental Health Center but plans to use it to upgrade existing geriatric facilities if structures are sound. Center officials say demolition of the carpenter shop is unrelated and that the labor force remains needed while a study to guide funds proceeds. Athens moves toward community care with state backing seen as a boost.

Messenger James A. Rhodes Athens Mental Health Center David Caul The Caul Ter Athens Center Athens Rhodes Martin Janis Janis

Shock Release Sought From Mansfeld Reformatory

A Com mon Pleas Court hearing considered releasing 22 year old Michael Mixon from the Mansfeld Reformatory under the states shock statute. Mixon, of 1024 E State St, was convicted of narcotics possession and given a prison term by Judge John Bolin. The motion would place him on a three year probation after a 30 day jail minimum. The prosecutor said the statute targets first offenders and provides a probation alternative with a jail term.

Common Pleas Court Mansfeld Reformatory Michael Mixon State St John Bolin Mixon

Chauncey Halloween Theme Party Held

Millfield hosts a Halloween party Saturday in the Earich building with theme Dark Shadows. Attendees include Dessie Smith Sheree Moore Nannette Frazee Faye Welch Jenny Cline Sandy Williams from The Plains and Chauncey residents Tina Susie Abdella Fayne Stout Nancy Johnson Connie Kozina Loretta Stalder Beth Saunders Christy Mingus Teresa Shumway and Lisa Tanya Earich.

Dessie Smith Sheree Moore Athens Nannette Frazee Faye Welch Jenny Cline Sandy Williams the Plains Tina Susie Abdella Fayne Stout Nancy Johnson Chauncey Connie Kozina Loretta Stalder Beth Saunders Christy Mingus Teresa Shumway Lisa Tanya Earich Millfield

Two Cited and Fined By Chauncey Mayor

Eddie J. Smothers of Millfield was cited for careless speed by Marshal John Villars and fined $28.80 with $8.80 suspended. Roy Butler of Sugar Creek was arrested for intoxication and fined $23.80 after a May or May or’s Court session with Marshal Villars.

Chauncey Eddie J. Smothers Millfield John Villars Roy Butler Sugar Creek

Stanley Quits AHS After Armed Robbery Charge

Athens High School teacher Joseph Stanley Jr. 41 Shade Route 1 resigned effective Nov 1 after pleading innocent to an armed robbery charge. He declined in a letter to City School Supt Sam Henderson that the charges are baseless and said publicity may harm his teaching. Stanley thanked faculty and students for support while remaining out of the classroom by mutual agreement.

Athens Joseph Stanley Jr Shade Route 1 Sheriff's Department Sam S. Henderson Henderson Stanley Kenneth Hutchinson Roy Route Circle Hill Grand Jury

Births at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth notices list new arrivals: a son to Mr and Mrs Thomas Kirby of Athens Route 2 and multiple births involving Eleanor Holderman and George Smith of Athens and other families including Edith Parrows and Jeff Smith of The Plains Gerald Reeves of Zaleski William Hooper and Kirk Groves of Athens Route 1 Theodore West of Athens Route 2 Buryl Richey of Athens Route 3 Erma M Staneart of Albany Route 1 Everett Person Robert Gagle Clara Hillen Willard Hudnall and daughter Rodney Canter.

Eleanor Holderman George Smith Athens Edith Parrows Jeff Smith the Plains Gerald Reeves Zaleski William Hooper Kirk Groves Theodore West Buryl Richey Erma M. Staneart Albany Everett Person Robert Gagle Clara Hillen Willard Hudnall Rodney Canter

Halloween Party for Glouster Youths At Church

About 50 members of Glouster Church of Christ youth groups held a Halloween party in the church social rooms. Games and ghost stories featured witches and goblins with adults including William Christman Jr. and Harvey Kittle in attendance. Food included pumpkin pie doughnuts cider and coffee.

Halloween Party At Oakdale Friendship Circle

GLOUSTER The Oakdale Friendship Circle held its annual Halloween party at Ruby Norris home Guests wore masks and prizes went to Della Loomis ugliest Virginia Moore prettiest and Linda Hooper most original New officers were elected president Mae Losey vice president Geneva Jewell secretary and treasurer Linda Hooper also recorder finer fund Faye Nott The outgoing officers Della Loomis Martha Harry and Faye Nott received gifts Next meeting will be hosted by Mae Losey with games led by Mae Losey and Della Loomis.

Glouster Oakdale Martha Harry Faye Nott Mae Losey Della Loomis

Sondra Lee Hosts Masquerade Halloween Party

Sondra Lee served as hostess at a Halloween masquerade at 58 West Franklin Street. A scavenger hunt and other games entertained guests. Winners included Karen Adkins, Martha Fisk, and Mary Ella Shinn with prize judging going to Michele McMannis, Jeryl Allen, and Karen Adkins. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jim Lee Sr and Joyce Lee.

Nelsonville Sondra Lee W. Franklin St Karen Adkins Martha Fisk Mary Ella Shinn Michele McMannis Jeryl Allen Freddie Richards Carolyn Horvath Jim Lee Sr Joyce Lee

Couple Awarded In West Virginia Auto Crash Suit

A Guysville couple received 18 612 25 in a Common Pleas Court damage case arising from a Route 50E auto collision in September 1967. Maurice and Audra Ackley sued George Kademenos of Wheeling for 61 000 in damages. jurors awarded Mrs. Ackley 18 000 of 36 000 sought and Mr. Ackley 612 25 from 25 000 asked.

Guysville Common Pleas Maurice Audra Ackley George Kademenos Wheeling W. Va Ackley Mr. Ackley

Chauncey Clubs Plan Halloween Events This Week

The Millfield Halloween party for all ages is set for Wednesday at 6 30 p m Chauncey Chi Rho hosts a Halloween gathering at 7 30 p m The Catholic Women's Club meets Tuesday at 8 p m at St Jude Church Birge Dr for its regular session.

Chauncey — the Millfield Chauncey Chi Rho Catholic Women’s Club St. Jude Church Birge Dr

Boy Scouts Seek Community Support Through United Appeal

The Hock-Hocking District of the Boy Scouts in Athens County relies on United Funds across Parkersburg Marietta Williamstown Belpre Vienna and Athens for major income. With 727 boys in Cubs Scouts and Explorers and 300+ adult leaders, the group runs Scout-O-Rama and first aid demonstrations while United Appeal nears 80 percent of its 60 000 goal and the drive is extended to reach or surpass it.

Greg Rittberger Messenger Boy Scout Organization Athens United Funds Parkersburg Marietta Williamstown Belpre Vienna Boy Scouts Athens County Scouts Hock-Hocking Kootaga Area United Appeal

Youthful Driver Cited After Route 682 Collision

A 17 year old girl, Benita L. Conant of Athens Route 1, was cited for failure to maintain an assured clear distance after striking the rear of Bradford L. Harter’s car on Route 682. Harter, 23, of Athens Route 5, had stopped suddenly for traffic.

Benita L. Conant Athens Bradford L. Harter

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