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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1969
Page
3
Rotary guests Harry B. Crewson and Tad Grover urged backing the Charter Commission issue at the Athens club meeting. Crewson noted city council interest and cited that among 198 Ohio cities, 108 use a charger form of government, asserting Athens would benefit.
Fifteen names appear on Tuesday s ballot as a cross section of Athens residents who would draft the charter if voters approve the issue in one year. Buckeye Boys State director William R Welsh introduced the film Buckeye Boys State 69 by Columbus WTVN to Rotarians, describing the program as teaching boys to become better citizens through mock government roles. Guests included John Doherty Ted Roberts William Holmes and Don Russell, with American Legion Buckeye Boys State officials present.
An ad touts FASTEETH as a secure, comfortable denture adhesive. It claims to keep teeth fixed longer without acid or taste and urges regular dental care and purchases at drug counters.
General Telephone of Ohio reports rising credit card fraud from its Marion headquarters. A spokesman cites fall term activity and says 38 students are linked to toll fraud, with penalties ranging from fines to up to seven years in prison for amounts over $60.
A panel discussion at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Ohio University Ellis Hall Room 111 will explore new approaches to literature and the arts. Moderator Ranee Schulte, editor of Mundus Artium, will lead a public session with panelists Sergio Modragon, visiting poet, and professors Mark Rollins David Heaton and Dean McWilliams.
Edwin J. Kennedy a New York investment banker and Ohio University alumnus was elected to the Juniata College board of trustees. Kennedy senior partner at Lehman Brothers graduated OU in 1926 and has led the Ohio University Fund and the alumni association. He holds honorary doctorates from OU and Findlay College.
Athens Mental Health Association after summer planning will hold an 8 p.m. meeting Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church Mill Street open to the public. Dr Edward Dieticker of Ohio University psychology faculty will lead a discussion on Athens area children's mental health and care facilities. Beggars Night set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Stewart and Rome Townships.
Ohio University President Claude Sowle spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club on the university budget and student input. He noted an 18 000 student body, a tight 55 million budget, modest state support, and housing plans ending with South Green completion. He highlighted task forces, student and faculty representation on 35 committees, and the advisory council as channels for input. He urged restraint on property destruction and outlined housing adequacy and future limits on housing. Kiwanis notes added Halloween parade details and the start of the annual fruitcake sale on November 3 to fund programs.
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