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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1976

Page

9

May Turn Pro Michael Spinks Faces Decision After Homecoming

Boxers Michael Spinks 20 weighed down by fame after winning Olympic gold contemplates turning professional. Ozark Amateur Athletic Union chief John Holaus urges patience while Spinks seeks rest and school, as celebrations honor the brothers in St. Louis. Leon Spinks returns from Camp Lejeune as a civic ceremony is planned.

AP Wirephot St. Louis Montreal Michael Spinks Kay Spinks Michael Soviet Union Leon Camp Lejeune N.C

Defection Allegations Shake Soviet Olympic Delegation

Montreal AP report says Anatoly Kolesov, deputy chief of the Soviet Olympic delegation, calls Sergei Nemtsanov a brainwashed defector in a plotted effort to sway athletes to stay in Canada. He cites a dazed demeanor and a parrot like refrain of I chose freedom. Canadian officials contest the brainwashing claim.

Montreal Sergei Nemtsanov Canada Nemtsanov Anatoly Kolesov Sergei Immigration Department Kolesov David Ambartsumyan

Kiwanis Junior Golf Tournament Set for Aug 4

The annual Kiwanis Junior Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday August 4 at the Ohio University Golf Course in Athens. Championship trophies will be awarded to winners.

Kiwanis Ohio University Athens

Lawhead Advances to 2nd Round in Tourney

The Lawhead Press Babe Ruth team of Athens beat Central Trust of Zanesville 6 0 to advance to the second round of the Malta McConnelsville Jaycees tournament. Gary Bentley threw a two hitter with two RBIs. Kary Fry, John Schanzenbach, and Jack Smathers each had multiple hits as Lawhead advances to meet Glouster next.

Lawhead Malta Lawhead Press Babe Ruth Athens Malta- McConnelsville Jaycees Central Trust of Zanesville Gary Bentley Kary Fry John Schanzenbach Jack Smathers

Chauncey and Glouster Reach Chauncey Lions Finals

Chauncey Little League and Glouster American Legion advanced to the winners bracket final of the Seventh Annual Chauncey Lions Tournament. Losers bracket games today feature McArthur vs Athens Rotary and Glouster Kiwanis vs Shawnee, with winners meeting Middleport and Amesville respectively.

Chauncey — Glouster American Legion Chauncey Little League Chauncey Lions McArthur Athens Rotary Glouster Kiwanis Shawnee Middleport Amesville Glouster American Legion Chauncey Pee Wee Gene Campbell Mike Moore Chuck Matheny Middleport Braves Tom Justis Watts Bennett Jeff Oney J. D. Taylor Carl Matheny Moxahala Corning Athens Athens Elks Brad Baker Campbell Rotary Tabler Jim Geiger Chauncey Little League Marty Long Jeff Russell

Athens Softball and Over 30 League Finals Report

In Athens women’s league action Oak Room beat Belk’s 17-6 led by Vicki Thomas Karen Bleigh and Betty Fulks. McDonald’s topped Chiccalini’s 14-8 with Debby Poches winning. Seaman’s beat Athens National Bank 16-8 as Cherryl Lawson hit a grand slam. Over 30 playoffs see Maplewood Inn reach finals with routs and close games as Downtown Merchants, Howery, and Cuz’s Corner win or lose.

Oak Room Belk's Athens Vicki Thomas Karen Bleigh Betty Fulks Debbie Brookins Pam Fulks Debbie Pierson Jenny Jones Cindy Penson Lori Stuchall Carolyn Jones Belk’s Mary Bellar McDonald's Chiccalini's Allbaugh Bumgardner Jago Debby Poches Mary Redding Seaman's Athens National Bank Karen Burnell Cherryl Lawson Mary Peron Laurie Eldridge Gretchen Eldridge Debbie Peaches Little Ritz Cathy Madden Patty Meek Dewey Flaxbeard Memory Gardens Carolyn Perry Lori Pennell Hudnell Dotson Shover Humphrey Carman Merriman N. Haddox Debbie Poches Cheryl Mar Tin Mary Perone Liz Milar Belk White Swan Chiccalini Patty Pennell Maplewood Inn Downtown Merchants Howery Maplewood Larry Hughes Meno DiLiberto Hughes Wendell White Pearl Barrows D. Salyer Rod Howery Cuz DiLiberto Ted Mong Sympson Torres Mong Roger Talber Cuz’s Gale Salyer Collins Bob Hikida Bob Walter Joe Johnson West Peterson Mark Douglas Lawson Gardner Cut's Corner John Rogaski Larry Collins

Sheriff Auction of Southeastern Ohio real estate in Athens County

Public auction set for August 18 1976 at Athens County Court House. Nine described tracts totaling hundreds of acres in Athens Township and surrounding areas include lease lots 62 63 65 104 and farms with various easements rights of way coal and mineral reservations. Terms require 10 percent cash with balance on deed. appraised value listed at 270 00.00. Local notices include bidding details and additional county wide bids for bridge hardware and city ordinance on load limits.

Athens State of Ohio Athenstown Horace Karr Southeastern Ohio Company Athens Township Athens County Ohio Company Wath Charles Harper George Braxton George W Braxton John Stage Ohio University Hyde Farm Eliza Stevens Hocking River John Slater Armitage Farm Claire M. Ball C&o New York Central Railroad New York Central Rilroad C. M. Ball C M Ball Lot Hocking Armitage Railroad C&o Railroad Robert L Dorothy Hunter Armitage Southeastern Ohio Development Company, , Inc Paul E. Brown Nancy Blake

Notice to scrap iron vendors auction in Athens Ohio

No 62 notice announces sale of miscellaneous scrap metal including used structural steel gears springs motor blocks at the Court House Athens Ohio. Bids per ton for used structural steel and miscellaneous metal parts due by 2 00 PM with opening at 2 20 PM August 11 1976 Athens County Engineer manages the auction at East State Street Athens Ohio.

Athens County Commissioners Court House Athens Ohio Teresa Eae Athens County Athens County Court House East State Street

Attic Window Quilt Pattern Offer and Needlecraft Catalog

Patten 660 offers Attic Window patch designs with interlining tips. Orders include first class air mail handling, send to Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Dept Athens Box 161 New York. Catalog lists 200 designs for knit crochet and sewing plus several books and pattern packs with prices.

Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Athens Old Chelsea Sta New York Needlecraft

Culottes and Tee Shirt Pattern Offered for Misses

An advertisement promotes Printed Pattern 9069 for culottes and a scoop neck tee in Misses sizes up to 20. Includes price details, sizing bust 34, plus shipping options, mail order address, and requests for name address and style number. Also offers Spring Summer catalog and free pattern coupon with additional sewing books for sale.

West 18Th St New York

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