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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1967

Page

10

Phillies Acquire Help At First Get Francona

The Phillies acquired veteran first baseman Tito Francona from the Cardinals to share first base with Tony Taylor who was slated to fill in for an injured Bill White. Francona, 33, played 83 games last season with four home runs and 17 RBIs. Philadelphia sent pitcher Bill Wilson to San Diego to clear a roster spot.

Tony Taylor Philadelphia Phillies Taylor Tito Francona St. Louis Cardinals Bill White Francona Cardinals Cleveland Chicago Detroit Baltimore Bill Wilson San Diego California Jim Piersall Piersall Angels Orlando McFarlane Fred Newman Clyde Wright Merritt Ranen Seattle Jack Hernandez Minnesota Denver Jim Hall Don Mincher Pete Cimine Dean Chance Chicago Cubs Felix Mantilla Joe Neikro Dick Bertell

Weight distribution in golf swing improves balance

The article explains keeping weight toward the heels throughout the backswing and downswing to maintain balance and produce cleaner shots. It notes a proper weight distribution aids smoother swings and steadier contact with the ball.

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Thurmond Leads Warriors To Win In Playoff Clash

San Francisco routs St Louis 123 102 at the Cow Palace with Nate Thurmond scoring 23 points and pulling 27 rebounds. Rick Barry returns from an ankle injury adding 25 points as the series shifts to St Louis where the Hawks hold a 2 2 tie.

St. Louis Hawks Nate Thurmond San Francisco Cow Palace St. Louis Kiel Auditorium Hawks Philadelphia 76Ers Boston Celtics Alex Hannum Boston Warriors Rick Barry St. Louis

Baseball Note and Soda Brand Scores as Team Rosters

A fragment lists beverages like Cherry Orange Root Beer and Grapes Sprite, then a mixed roster of players with scores and contacts. Mentions Belk Simessseececccceens and McBee System Women Moose top scorers Clarice Rood Betty Gorsion Jane Leniger plus a line about Willie’s Mobil and Jane’s Beauty Shop. Also notes the New York Yankees had seven catchers on their spring training roster.

Belk McBee Moose Clarice Rood Betty Gorsion Jane Leniger Willie's Mobil Jane's Beauty Shop New York Yankees

Nelsonville council weighs five percent pay raise for city workers

Nelsonville council debates funding for a city income tax and approves a five percent across the board pay hike for salaried employees and ten cents hourly for hourly workers. Officials discuss sewer extensions to Tri County District and school needs, plus dog patrol complaints.

Nelsonville Ohio Assembly Athens Earl Hilleary James Shumaker Betty Crawford Glen Tharp Tharp Watson Wolfe Arthur Hamilton Floyd G. Browne and Associates, Ltd Tri - County District Joint Vocational School Board Hamilton

City Income Tax Proposal Moves Ahead in Nelsonville

Nelsonville council's judiciary committee led by Glen Tharp probes a city income tax on wage earners. Mayor Hilleary and several officials favor council action with voter approval later after a one year trial. Council members warn against bypassing residents, while noting funding needs and potential revenue around $50,000.

Hamilton Federal Housing Administration Federal Water Pollution Control Board Hilleary State of Ohio Ohio University Walter Borden Jane Navid Nelsonville Borton CAC Bordon Glen Tharp Betty Crawford James Shumaker Carl Young Matt Adkins Crawford Logan Athens Watson Wolfe Raymond Raine Raymond Smith Tharp

PTO Follies Set for Nelsonville High Auditorium Weekends

The Nelsonville Elementary School PTO prepares its Roaring Twenties style production to be staged Friday and Saturday at the Nelsonville High School auditorium. About 60 PTO members and helpers join in with a band featuring Shirley Altier and others for a night of vocal and instrumental numbers and dance acts.

Nelsonville PTO Nelsonville High School Shirley Altier Ann Bullock Mary Anne Frank Kate McCoy Janet McKnight Mary Jane McKinley Anita Hail Mary Jane Weaver Kay Carter Joan Gilliland Jody Lee Mary Tolliver Kathy North Beverly Lewis Mary Beth Hook Roland Mender Carol Williams Noel Simonton Jerry Wallace

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Highlight Local Names

A listing of patient and staff names appears including Edward McCoy Mrs. Mary McCollum Dean Thompson Andrew Ankle Mrs Wanda Byers Betty Coomer Mary Hitch cock Herchel Smith Beulah Myers Harold Douglas Helen Lowry Vergene Warner William Smith and Florence Wilkins among others from New Straitsville Logan Millfield Route 1 Chauncey and surrounding areas.

Edward McCoy New Straitsville Mary McCollum Nelsonville Dean Thompson Trimble Andrew Ankle Buchtel Wanda Byers Chauncey Betty Coomer Mary Hitchcock Logan Herchel Smith Millfield Beulah Myers Harold Douglas Helen Lowry Vergene Warner William Smith Florence Wilkins Grace Shepard

Nelsonville Ice Service Opens by Local Refrigeration Contractor

Nelsonville entrepreneur John Collins launches the Collins Commercial Refrigeration Service on Nelsonville Route 1. The business will sell and service cube and flake ice machines for restaurants bars and clubs, serving Athens Logan Nelsonville Glouster and nearby areas from a new truck and stocked inventory.

Nelsonville Collins Commercial Bessemer Road John Collins Athens Logan Glouster Collins

Care Of Park Praised By Garden Club

Nelsonville garden club president Mrs. Donald Betts commends the city administration for the fountain park at the Public Square. She thanks Mayor Earl Hilleary and city employees for maintaining the park, calling it a beauty that attracts visitors.

Garden Club Nelsonville Donald Betts

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