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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1966

Page

10

Johnson Halts Mays HR Bid as Giants Fall 5-0

Johnson held Willie Mays hitless in Atlanta's 5-0 win over San Francisco, preventing a NL record-tying home run. The day also featured Bunning's bunt defense that stymied Jose Pagan and an inning of miscues in a quiet game.

Associated Press Ken Johnson Willie Mays Jose Pagan Jim Bunning Bunning Pagan Pittsburgh Philadelphia Johnson Mays Atlanta San Francisco Giants

Rain Delays Dallas Open Golf Into Friday Outcome

Persistent rain threatens to shorten the Dallas Open to 54 holes as two rounds are wiped out. John Lotz and Harold Henning lead at 205 after 54 holes while Doug Sanders Gay Brewer and Ken Still trail two strokes back.

Doug Sanders Gay Brewer Ken Still

Indians Top Kansas City Behind McDowell One-Hit Start

Sam McDowell of Cleveland held Kansas City to a single hit in six innings as the Indians beat the Royals 8-5. Carl Yastrzemski led Boston with two doubles and two singles driving in three runs to hand the Yankees their seventh straight loss.

Sam McDowell Cleveland Jose Tartabull Indians Kansas Carl Yastrzemskii Boston Red Sox New York Yankees

Wisconsin Braves Nl Plan Stay Fight Over Milwaukee Return

Milwaukee WI state case argues baseball seeks to stay a court order pending appeal to avoid playing in Milwaukee in 1966 and delaying expansion. Braves and NL face stiffer fines after Little Sherman Act ruling. judge to decide on stay requests as major parties urge or resist delays.

Supreme Court Willard Stafford Milwaukee George B. Christenson Chicago Baseball Elmer Roller Braves National League Atlanta Christenson Ray T. McCann The Roller State Supreme Court

Bowl Down Cancer Winners Named at Rollerbowl

Lucille Grubb and Barry Bolin won trophies at the Bowl Down Cancer event sponsored by the Athens County Cancer Society. The ladies total was 505 132 637 and the men's score was 593 96 689.

Lucille Grubb Barry Bolin Athens County Cancer Society

Pair Earns Finals Spot In Tournament At Rollerbowl Athens

LeRoy Hashman and Leon Henson reach finals in the 180 and above average division of the Men's Match Game Elimination Tournament at Rollerbowl Athens. Hashman defeats Bill Adams 754-737 with two 194s and a 224 high from Adams. Henson posts 774 with a 225 game to topple Jack Rosser who had a 237 in his series.

LeRoy Hashman Leon Henson Athens Hashman Bill Adams Adams Henson Jack Rosser Rosser

Ex-Ohio Grid Center Dies at 66 in Philadelphia

Harry R. Jefferson, 66, famed football coach and first CIAA commissioner, died in Philadelphia Sunday. A West Virginia native and Ohio University center, he led four Negro colleges in coaching before becoming CIAA head. He moved from Hampton Institute after retirement. Survivors include his wife and three sons. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Philadelphia Harry R. Jefferson Central Inter - Collegiate Athletic Association Jefferson CIAA Necro Hampton Institute Hampton West Virginia Ohio University

Nelsonville Hounds hear Crum urge lasting athletic heritage

Veteran sportscaster Jimmy Crum spoke at Nelsonville High All-Sports Banquet urging current athletes to model exemplary conduct for younger peers. He compared players to Jerry Lucas and John Havlicek as local role models.

Greyhound Jim Crum Columbus Nelsonville Crum Lowell Cole Ed Keating Norwood Haynes Booster’s Club Bob Sheskey Messenger Newsphoto Rob Durkee Jimmy Crum Jerry Lucases John Havliceks Ohio University WLWC Nelsonville High School Fred’s Eddie Keating Gary Haynes Jim Schultz Paul Conrad Richard Polley Terry Daugherty Sandy Harold Steve Hubbard Tim Pancake Bob Richards Steve Schultz Haynes Greg Warren Kelly Adkins John Coker Jim Dean Phil Ennis Willie Dishong Phil Evans Mark Fick Allan

Trimble Band Boosters Plan 66 Variety Show

The Trimble Local Band Boosters announce a 1966 Variety Show at Glouster High School auditorium on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Cast includes Rolland Chalfant, Larry Koons, Jerry Koons, and David Hellyer in the opener string band. Various acts, skits, and a full chorus perform songs and medleys, with Richard Vaughan as MC and Mrs. Lucy Harvey at the piano.

Glouster Trimble Glouster High School Rolland Chalfant Larry Koons Jerry Koons David Hellyer Marlene Hitchcock Lindsay Alderman Willard Buchman Joe Mesaros Don Seevers Ted Rupe Honey Bun Jaycee Wives Jon Holbert Bonnie Ruth Christman Joyce Lewis Ruby Norris Carl Messar Barbara Fiala Jim Schall Jack Andrews Clyde Tippie the Worm Beverly Conway Jeanette Jewell Brenda Wilson Cathy Malone Kathryn Norris Jackie Andrews Sue Milhoan Cheri Stinson Aleta Stinson Mame Bonnie Christman Jeff Johnson Dolly Richard Vaughan Donna Russell Bill Russell Lester Wolfe Charles Fezekas Carol Ann Smith Mona Russell Jan Cunningham Linda Dew Virginia Mingus Madelyn Gyure Virginia Shifflet Linda Grubbs Ellen

Ryun Smashes Mile Mark At Kansas Relays

Olympian Jim Ryun the 18 year old Kansas freshman ran 3 55.8 in the Glenn Cunningham Mile at the 41st Kansas Relays, just 0 5 off his American record and the year’s fastest world time.

Lawrence Kan Jim Ryun Kansas Glenn Cunningham

Pete Richert Wins 12 Games in Dodgers and Senators

Pete Richert totaled 12 wins across parts of three seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his first season with the Washington Senators, he had 15 decisions.

Los Angeles Dodgers Pete Richert Washington Senators

Glouster Chapter 192 Eastern Star to Hold Annual Inspection

Glouster Chapter 192 Order of the Eastern Star appoints an annual inspection Wednesday at 8 p.m. Deputy Grand Matron Julia Fleming will inspect. Chauncey Boy Scouts meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Parish House followed by refreshments. Millfield Christian Church CYF gathering Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Glouster Order of Eastern Star Julia Fleming Chauncey Boy Scouts Millfield Christian Church CYF

Social visits and fishing trip highlights across Ohio and Tennessee

The report lists numerous visits and gatherings among families in Belpre Middleport Chillicothe and Gallipolis. Residents include Ronald Leach Marie Saunders Laura Rhodes James Russell and Michael several Bradburys and Conkees. A Mount Pleasant Clinic patient Wayne Oxer was discharged.

Ronald Leach North Carolina Joseph Leach Stanley Searls Rolland Rupe Belpre Tatwell Tenn Perry Bradbury Leslie Hawley Middleport Marie Saunders Cleveland Bertie Frazier Laura Rhodes Delaware James Russell Michael Chillicothe James Conkee Dorothy Roush Joan Conkee

Local Family Visits Across State Lines

Coolville residents report several family visits. Mrs. Villa Kincade hosted kin including granddaughter Mrs. David Barnes and family from Columbus. Mrs. Faye Bailey returns from a six week hospital stay. visits extend to Ingles Florida and Columbus area.

Coolville William Marshall Villa Kincade Kenneth Root Sugar Grove Linda McPherson Bangor Maine Edsey Wise Laretha Butler

Florida visit prompts hometown returns

Mrs Beatrice Evans returns home to Vinton after a two week stay with her son Ben and family in Tampa Florida. Mrs Betty Miller and Steven Miss Judy Lambert and Miss Ann Lambert of Patriot visited their grandmother. Recently Mrs Lucy Harstock called on Mr and Mrs James Snyder and Marvaleah.

Vinton Beatrice Evans Ben Tampa Flo Clyde Alexander Florida Betty Miller Stevie Judy Lambert Ann Lambert Patriot Lucy Harstock James Snyder Marvaleah

Local families share visits and anniversaries across towns

Ryger and Clinton Jones marked their 46th wedding anniversary on April 10. Newark visitors included Tom Erickson and his sons, and many relatives visited nearby households in Roush, Rupe, Spears, Elkins, and Wheaton families. Lincoln attendance featured guests from Columbus Tallmadge Oak Hill and Zanesville as kin gathered for weekends and exchanges.

Clinton Jones Tom Erickson Ben Rupe Allen Spears Audrey Spears Roseville Willard Ford Zanesville Ed Spears Will Fitch Louisa, Ky Tony Elkins Bill Oxyer Junior Paulins Oak Hill Howard Harrison Columbus Harold Wheaton Kenneth Ralph Vivian Curfman Ralph Mayo Bales Tallmadge Muril Spires Bales

Notice of Appoint of Administratrix for Waller Athey Estate

Bessie Athey of Middleport Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the estate of Waller L Athey deceased of Middleport Meiga County Ohio Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months Dated April 20 F H O Brien Probate Judge of said County 4 26

Bessie Athey Middleport Ohio Waller L. Athey Meiga County

Appointment of Administratrix for Eugene Davis Estate

Aud rey Shaw of Route 1 Athens Ohio is named Administratrix of Eugene Davis deceased of Shade Athens County Ohio. Within four months as of April 22 in the Harold J Ros Probate duaney of said County.

Harold J. Ros Said County

Executrix Appointed for Cecil Ray Shafer Estate

Carrie E. Shafer of Cross Street The Plains Ohio is appointed Executrix of the Estate of Cecil Ray Shafer deceased Cross Block The Plains Athens County Creditors must file claims within four months Dated April 22 1966 Harold J Rose.

Carrie E. Shafer Cross Street the Plains Ohio Cecil Ray Shafer Cross Bt Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County

Van Meter named administrator in Meigs County estate

Notice lists Leon ard Van Meter of 240% Oak Street Jackson Ohio as administrator of the estate of Lillian Van Meter deceased late of Meigs County Ohio. Dated April 2 1966. Probate Force of said County 4-12 (3 otw).

Leonard van Meter Oak Street Jackson Ohio Lillian van Meter Meigs County F. H. O'Brien

Notice of Heirs Claim For Estate in Meigs County

Notice is given that Joyce A. Davis of Pomeroy Ohio claims rights to the estate of Elizabeth Practic ue Secenter late of Meigs County within four months. On this 7th day of April.

Joyce A. Davis Pomeroy Ohio Elizabeth Meigs Council

Quieting Title Action In Athens County Ohio

Unknown heirs and assigns of Elma Spencer are notified that Paul K. Stewart and Emmett R. Stewart filed a petition on April 22 1966 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County for quieting title to six acres in Troy Township described as part of the Ohio Company Purchase adjoining the Hocking River. Defendants must answer by July 1 1966 or default may be entered. Michael Molchan is attorney.

Jesse Skinner First Avenue Columbus Ohio Rose Barrowman William Barrowman Michael Moichan Athens County Trimble Woodworth Jacksonville Recorder’s Athens Michael Molehan Rose Bar Rowman Elma Spencer Paul K. Stewart Emmett R. Stewart Court of Common Pleas Troy State of Ohio Company Hocking River James Stewart J. B. Pennybacker Ohi

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