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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1968

Page

2

Logan Resident Named Hocking Bank Cashier

Hocking County native Glenn R. Hemsworth has been named cashier at Hocking Valley Bank in charge of internal operations. A 1946 Logan High School graduate, he previously served 11 years as cashier at Farmer's Merchant Bank in Logan. He is 40 and planned to move to Athens next spring with his wife Lois and two children Robbie and Patrice. He graduated from Ohio University in 1950 with a BA and holds a graduate certificate from the Columbus chapter of the American Institute of Banking.

Hocking County Glenn R. Hemsworth Hocking Valley Bank Logan High School Hemsworth Farmer’s Merchant Bank Logan Hocking Valley Board of Directors Jack Malone Athens Lois Robbie Patrice Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences Columbus American Institute of Banking

Stanford Professor Will Appear Tuesday

One of the nation’s most distinguished scholars, Dr. George Polya of Stanford, will appear Tuesday as a Kennedy Visitor at Ohio University. He will lecture on Teaching to Think at 7:15 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium, with the time moved up to avoid election returns.

Kennedy Ohio University George Polya Stanford University Memorial Auditorium Dr. Polya Society of Sigma XI

Two Chosen For Trip To Atom Meet

Two Athens High School students are among 15 top ranking seniors in the National Youth Conference on the Atom Selection Test by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Mary M. Strekal and David R. McFarland will attend the Chicago conference November 21 to 23 as members of the C and SOE delegation. The event, backed by 65 investor owned electric companies and the National Science Teachers Association, is expected to draw 800 students from most states.

Athens Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Mary M. Strekal Raymond Strekal Fort St David R. McFarland Richard McFarland Briarwood Chicago C & Soe National Science Teachers Association

Graduate Student Names Most Plays At Ohio University Theater

Ohio University graduate student David Pichaske named two plays for the 1968 69 season. Mo liere s Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme and Tennessee Williams A Street Car Named Desire lead the six productions. He won a season theater ticket and a stag party with prizes at Eagles 88 N Court St Friday 7 p m.

Ohio University David Pichaske E. State St Ohio University Theater Pichaske Moliere Tennessee William Desire Order of Eagles Aerie Eagles N. Court St

Employees Union To Study Agreement At Union Meeting

The proposed Ohio University AFSCME Local 1699 agreement will be reviewed at the union’s regular monthly meeting at the Junior Fair Building at 8 p.m. Saturday. Union President Oscar McGee said the negotiated accord will be read and members polled on acceptance. The executive committee and negotiating team will recommend ratification.

Ohio University- Afscme Oscar McGee McGee

Shot Fired At Truck On State Route 144

Thomas Richardson reported a shotgun fired at his pickup parked on State Route 144 below Stewart. The shot dented the vehicle behind its side window while Richardson was at his home. Deputy Carl Welling said the sheriff's department is investigating and it is unclear who fired the shot or why.

Thomas Richardson Stewart Carl Welling Richardson

Appointments Slated In Police Department

Athens police department will announce two new appointments and a promotion later this week. The four successful civil service test takers are John Hicks John A. Goodin James Dearth and Robert Secoy. Two others failed the test.

Athens City Service Dwight Robinson John Hicks John A. Goodin James Dearth Robert Secoy

Five Victim Donations Are Asked in Athens County

Mrs. Charles McVey of the Athens County Red Cross asks for donations to aid families burned from their homes. Needed items include coal and oil heating stoves, bedding, a refrigerator, a breakfast set, and 200 birthday gifts for Veterans Administration Hospital patients in Chillicothe. Call 593-5273 or 598-6244 to donate.

Charles McVey Athens County

Municipal Court Docket Details For Athens Residents

Peggy Yerraman, 23 Davis Hall, Athens, fails to yield right of way with $10 fine and costs. Thomas Jeffery Bosko, 20, Athens Apartments, drives against signs with $2 fine and costs.

Peggy Yerraman Davis Hall Athens Thomas Jeffery Bosko

Saxbe Urges War Halt Not Bombing In Vietnam

U.S. Senate candidate William Saxbe urged halting the war in Vietnam rather than bombing, calling for a cease fire as soon as possible and criticizing gunboat diplomacy. He spoke at Ohio University Airport during a state plane tour, stressing limited American involvement and opposing coalition government in the south.

Saxbe Ohio University U. S. Senate Vietnam Saxbe Brooks South Washington South Vietnam U.S

First Aid Course Starting For Firemen

The Plains volunteer firemen will receive 13 weeks of first aid training. Fire Chief Cecil Newsom said sessions will be held Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the fire station with Assistant Chief Al Pierce as instructor.

The Plains Volunteer Firemen Cecil Newsom al Pierce

County Poll Workers to Get Election Briefing

County precinct workers will be briefed on election night procedures by the election board Wednesday night at 7 30 in the old Athens High School auditorium on West State Street.

Election Board Athens High School W. State Street

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