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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1967

Page

11

Fishing Fair In Area Lakes In Ohio

Ohio lakes are clear and normal with good fishing in early morning and late evening. Delware, O Shaughnessy, Hoover, Olentangy, Burr Oak, Dow, Piedmont, Logan, Seneca, Dillon, Muskingum rivers feature crappie, bluegill, bass, catfish, white bass, wall eye, and muskie reports with conditions like reservoir levels and water clarity impacting launches and catches.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife Ohio Lakes Ohio Delaware Delaware Wildlife Ponds O’shaughnessy Twin Lakes Bellpoint Hoover Reservoir Olentangy River Burr Oak Dow Lake Piedmont Lake Logan Seneca Lake

Nine Women to Drive at Skyline Speedway Powder Puff Derby

Nine competitive women will each drive a stock car at Skyline Speedway Saturday night in a Powder Puff Derby after the stock feature. Cars are loaned by regular male drivers as part of a short race on the mile dirt track. Arthur Kasler announced prize money increases for eight weekly events, with modified feature first prize rising to 400 and stock car winner to 200. The total purse could reach 2400 if more cars enter. In softball action at Athens, Tavern beat Strohs 13-5 and other scores.

Skyline Speedway Skyline Arthur Kasler

Terrell to Clash Spencer in Houston Quarterfinals

Houston hosts the first quarterfinal boxing clash for Clay's successor with Ernie Terrell facing Thad Spencer in a 12 round national telecast. Leotis Martin meets Jimmy Ellis in the other bout as Karl Mildenberger versus Oscar Bonavena and Floyd Patterson versus Jerry Quarry are scheduled later.

Houston Cassius Clay Houston Astrodome Ernie Terrell Thad Spencer Leotis Martin Jimmy Ellis Karl Mildenberger Oscar Bonavena Frankfurt Germany Floyd Patterson Jerry Quarry Los Angeles

Browns Trade Brown Boosts Three Rookies in Debut

HIRAM Ohio AP The Cleveland Browns traded John Brown to the Pittsburgh Steelers for two draft picks. The move benefits three rookies Bill House Youngstown University John DeMarie LSU and Charley Fowler Houston who will get a look in Saturdays exhibition against the Philadelphia Eagles at Canton during the Hall of Fame ceremonies. DeMarie at 6 3 250 played defensive line in college but can guard or center on offense. House saw most defensive use at Youngstown.

Pittsburgh Steelers DeMarie House Youngstown

Chet Lynn K Wins at Scioto Downs by Wide Margin

Chet Lynn K scored an easy 314 length victory over James E in the featured pace at Scioto Downs on Thursday night. The mile went in 2:05 2-5, with the winner paying $12.80 $4.20 and $3.80. A daily double paid $420.20 on Kitty Ann Direct and Goose of Labrador 8-3.

Columbus Chet Lynn K James E Scioto Downs Kitty Ann Direct Goose of Labrador

Area Obituaries Highlight Local Deaths Across Ohio Towns

Area obituaries report deaths in Athens and nearby towns. Cora Kini Kinison of 308 Highland Ave. Oakwood Cemetery Mount Vernon, was a longtime University of Illinois graduate and former Rosamond teacher. Theodosia Rowles, 86, Bremen-born federal employee, leaves two sisters. William Barnett, 87, Leon, dies after long illness. services at Creston EUB Church. Susan Bohyer, 89, Nelsonville, survived by son Kenneth and daughter Ferlois, with burial at Green Lawn Cemetery. James Byers, 77, former Logan resident, buried in Toledo. survivors include wife Flora and children. Funeral notices note locations, times, and relatives.

Athens Cora Kinison Charles Kinison Highland Ave Kimes Kinison University of Illinois Rosamond Ill First Methodist Church Wesley Smith Champaign Ohio University Jagers and Sons Funeral Home N. Congress St Theodosia L. Rowles Bremen Ohio Isaac Ellen Lehem Rowles Rowles Washington Harry Foster Ethel Riley Point Pleasant William Barnett Leon Pleasant Valley Hospital Creston Eub Mohr-Stevens Nelsonville Susan Bohyer Walnut St Mount St. Mary Hospital Frenchtown Hammerer John William Bodyer St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Kenneth Ferl-Lois Bohyer Bernard Kajovic Greenlawn Warren Funeral Home Byers Clyde Erwin Logan Eugene Erwin New Marshfield Maywood

Area Servicemen Named From Logan Area

A batch of local servicemen are listed on duty in Vietnam and elsewhere. T. Sgt. Virgil F. Cottrill from Radcliff Route 1 serves as aircraft equipment technician at Nha Trang AB Vietnam after duties at Lockbourne AFB Ohio and a Korean War veteran. First Lt. John H. Reinscheld of Logan is medical administrative officer at Phan Rang AB Vietnam, previously at Chelsea Naval Hospital and a 1957 Logan High School graduate with degrees from Ohio University. Army Specialist 4 Richard L. Coakley of Logan participated in Operation Billings in Vietnam with the 33rd Artillery. Private First Class Robert W. Lewis of Crooksville joined Company C 44th Signal Battalion in Vietnam after Ft. Monmouth service. his wife Terrie resides in Crooksville. Private Roger K. Justice of Vinton Route 1 assigned to the 544th Transportation Co near Qui Nhon. Specialist 5 Wayne G. Osborn of Vinton Route 2 assigned to U.S. Army Headquarters Area Command near Saigon. he holds the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Private William E. Lowery of Glouster Route 1 finished an automotive repair course at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Private Marvin L. Winchell of Buchtel completed advanced armor training at Ft. Knox. Danny R. White of Gallipolis completed Army Reserve Officer Training Corps basic camp at Ft. Benning. Orlin Gregory of Radcliff, a 1966 Wilton High School graduate, is temporarily at Long Beach Naval Station with USS Princeton in dry dock. he has served in the Philippines, Japan, and Hawaii.

Virgil F. Cottrill Frank W. Cottrill Radcliff Nha Trang AB Vietnam Cottrill Southeast Asia 2145Th Lockbourne Afb Ohio Vinton John H. Rheinscheld Harold E. Reinscheld Iron St Logan Phan Rang AB U. S. Naval Hospital Chelsea Mass Logan High School University of Maryland Ohio University Army Robert W. Lewis Thomas R. Lewis High St Crooksville 44Th Signal Battalion Lewis Ft. Monmouth N. J Roger K. Justice George W. Honaker 544Th Transportation Co Qui Nhon Justice Ft. Eustis North Gallia High School Wayne G. Osborne Robert Osborne U. S. Army Headquarters Area Command Osborne Saigon Ft. Lewis Wash Orlin Gregory Otho Gregory Long Beach Naval Station U. S. S. Princeton Wilton High School Gregory Philippines Japan Hawaii

Vinton County Land Transfers Highlight Property Moves

David M and Norma L Bryson transfer a village of Hamden lot to Ralph C and Laverne Downard. Marcus and Jewell Davis convey 10 acres in Richland Township to Rollie V and Alice Fetheralf. Rollie V and Alice Fetheralf then transfer 7 acres to the city of Wellston.

David M Norma L. Bryson Ralph C Laverne Downard Lot Hamden Marcus and Jewell Davis Rollie V. Fetheralf Richland Rollie V. and Alice Fetheralf Wellston

Divorce Sought in Levacy Case Seeks Support Order

William Leva Levacy has filed for divorce from Jessie Gayle Levacy and been ordered by the clerk of courts to pay $15 weekly for the support of two minor children during the pendency of the case.

Pomeroy William Levacy Jessie Gayle Levacy Clerk of Courts

Weather outlook: cooler temps with scattered showers

Temperatures will average below normal from Saturday through Wednesday with highs in the 70s north to the low 80s south and lows in the upper 50s and low 60s. Turner cooler around Tuesday. Precipitation totals .5 inch to one inch of showers expected early in the week.

Turner

Theft Reported in Pomeroy and Local Swim Registration

Ed Kiser of Pomeroy reported to Sheriff Robert Hartenbach the theft of 25 gallons of gasoline a rain coat and several jackets from his home. The incident may have occurred last week alongside missing hand tools. In Middleport registration for the final swimming lesson session will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Middleport pool.

Pomeroy Ed Kiser Letart Robert Hartenbach Kiser Hartenbach Middleport

College President To Address OU Graduates

Dr. Harry E. Groves, president of Central State University, will speak at Ohio University's summer commencement on August 26 at 10 15 a.m. President Vernon R. Alden will confer about 750 degrees. Groves has held multiple law academic posts and authored works on constitutional law and Malaysia.

Harry E. Groves Central State University Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Groves Central State Wilberforce CSU University of Washington Seattle University of Singapore

Queen Permits Lord Harewood to Wed Patricia Tuckwell

In New Canaan Connecticut Lord Harewood, queen’s cousin, weds former model Patricia Tuckwell on a private 440 acre estate. The marriage follows royal approval under Britain’s Royal Marriages Act. Harewood, 17th in line to the throne, has three children from his first marriage to Marion Stein. The ceremony occurred in a garden by a lily pond at Ruth Lapham Lloyd’s mansion. Tuckwell is mother to his 3-year-old son Mark.

New Canaan, Conn Lord Harewood Queen Elizabeth Patricia Tuckwell Miss Tuckwell Mark Harewood Britain Justice of the Peace Ruth Lapham Lloyd Athol Smith Smith Melbourne Marion Stein

Two Buildings Destroyed In Farm Blaze

Gallipolis reports a farm fire destroyed two storage buildings and killed 10 rabbits along with 25 chickens. Fire began when 16 year old Gene Shaver tried to burn bees from a Bulahville Road building. Firemen fought the blaze for nearly three hours. damage estimated at 1600 dollars to structures and contents.

Gallipolis Gene Shaver Bulahville Road Edith Shaver Lawrence

Radcliff Isa

Gladys Pierce Radcliff shows extended family visits across Columbus Canton and nearby towns with multiple relatives in Columbus Belmont and Nelsonville plus travels to Cleveland Fort Lewis and Vietnam assignments noted for service members.

Pomeroy Personal Notes On Family Visits Across States

Mrs Connie Karr and son Tom from Warren PA spent a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert M Cox. Granddaughter Mrs Richard Thomson of Warren PA also visited. Vincent Dabo returned from a vacation to Erie PA guest of Nathanel Harmon family. They visited Columbus and Mr and Mrs Charles Bing in Cleveland. Mrs Jean Smith of Parma and Mrs Benita Achsner of Cleveland stayed with Mr and Mrs Paul Darnell. Pomeroy residents attended funeral services for former Pomeroy resident Mrs John J Durst in Zanesville. Attendees included Mrs Thomas Hood Mrs Thelma Nease Wilbur Hood Mrs J E Roe Mrs Harry P Smith Mrs Walter Miller Roy Miller Mrs Lena Huber Mrs Louis Riebel and Mrs Phil Globokar. Durst had lived in Cincinnati.

Connie Karr Tom Warren Albert M. Cox Cox Richard Thomson Warren, Pa Vincent Dabo Erie Nathanel Harmon Columbus Charles Bing Cleveland Jean Smith Parma Benita Achsner Paul Darnell Pomeroy John J. Durst Zanesville Thomas Hood Thelma Nease Wilbur Hood J. E. Roe Harry P. Smith Walter Miller Roy Miller Lena Huber Louis Riebel Phil Globokar Durst Cincinnati

Markets Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio grain prices report

Market notes from Cincinnati show cattle and hogs with mixed results. steer prices 25.50 to 26.50 per cwt for 1000-1100 lb, heifers 24.50 to 25.00 for 800-900 lb, hogs 25 higher with No 1-2 200-240 lb at 22.25, sows up to 1.00, boars 14.50-16.00, sheep untested. Columbus report lists grain futures: No 2 red wheat 1.34-1.39, mostly 1.36-1.39. No 2 yellow corn 1.08-1.16, mostly 1.10-1.16. No 2 oats 65-75, mostly 72. No 1 soybeans 2.60-2.68, mostly 2.60-2.63.

Cincinnati USDA Columbus, Ohio Ohio

Hocking Area Aid Sought For Bridge

Meigs County leaders hear a plan for a Ravenswood to Athens bridge to connect Ohio and West Virginia. Officials cite 6 million dollar cost, 50 percent federal aid, toll funding, and new highway access improving regional industry and university linkages. The project draws support from civic leaders, chamber groups, and local officials across Ohio and West Virginia.

United States Ravenswood Ohio Five Points Meigs County Howard Brownlee Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp Brownlee West Virginia State Road Commission Bridge Commission State Road Commission John Dowler Division 10 West Virginia Dowler Frank Cleland Southern Development Corp Hocking Valley Cleland Chambers of Commerce Bill Caldwell Kaiser Plant Athens Parkersburg G. Kenner Bush the Messenger William D. Stewart Harry Armstrong Logan Raymond Shepard Co. E. Leeson Ripley George Jordan Martin L. Hecht Ohio University Thomas S. Smith Alfred Hays West Virginia Department of Commerce Jackson County W. Va Meigs Hocking Counties

Police Free Handcuffed Dachshund

In Durham North Carolina a caller asked police to remove dog cuffs. Officer Haywood Honeycutt found a sleeping 4 year old dachshund cuffed with an old pair around neck and forepaw. An older key finally freed the dog while a 3 year old boy watched from inside the house.

Durham N.C Haywood Honeycutt Honeycutt

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Dillon Reservoir Muskingum River By Greg Black Tavern Strohs Tree Toppers Troy Dannies Hawks Athens National Bank Walgreens Indians Bucs Cleveland Indians Pittsburgh Cleveland Baseball Federation Browns Chet Lynn Natl, News, Syn, Inc, of America Theodosia Rowles James Byers Richard L. Coakley Myrtle Powers Front St 33Rd Artillery Terrie Keystone St Crooksville High School William E. Lowery Lorenzo D. Lowery Glouster Route 1 Army Ordinance and School Aberdeen Proving Ground Army Pvt Marvin L. Winchell Marvin M. Winchell Buchtel Army Training Center Armor Ft. Knox Danny R. White Phillip R. White Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps Ft. Benning Vinton County North Carolina Texas U. S. Supreme Court IsaBy Gladys Pierce George Leitch Bridget Yvonne Cottrill J. E. Bacus Teresa James Hawkins Bellaire Sharon Bowen McArthur Pfc Richard E. Wells Harry Wells Edward Dailey Jr Korea Ethel Collins Roy Wright Marguerita Adkins Mary K. Wright Eugene Wright John Wright James Wright John Palmer Gladys Pierce Leta Evans James Pendleton Irene Simmons Petersburg Verna Morgan Canton Alice Dearth Kevin Faye Huston Chillicothe Harold Williams Harold Jr Tara James Eric Bradley Stanley Pendleton George Radekin Lauralee Gerry Pomeroy Personals Hocking Mijo Anchorage Alaska U.S
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