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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
8
Detroit pitcher Phil Regan struck out 13 Kansas City batters over eight innings on June 16 but received a loss as the Tigers were blanked 6 0. The piece also notes Pirates coach Mickey Vernon won the American League batting title in 1946 and 1953.
Nancy Lusk of Gallpolis won the 1964 Miss Gallia County title at the 15th Gallia County Junior Fair, beating nine rivals and joining a line of Gallia Academy coeds as winner. The pageant featured a court of five runners up and was hosted by VFW Post 4464 with judges from Ohio and nearby states. Lusk plans to study speech and music at Ohio State University, and her selection advances her to the Ohio State Fair junior queen contest.
Mrs. George Reed hosts Shirley Paugh Elda Calaway and Pearl Tan borey from Coolville Reedsville and Phoenix visits. Shirley Paugh plans a Akron trip before returning to Phoenix. Hobart Smalley Vern Green George Sellers Don Pullins visit Coolville Long Bottom and Williamstown. Flossie Petty and Rita Baker visit Mary Ann Harris family. Winnie Bailey with Alice and David Bailey visit Coolville on business.
In Bangkok Thailand interior officials say Communist Robin Hoods operate in the northeast robbing the rich to aid the poor. The remarks came as communities host a political fair with diverse performances on opening night.
Marilyn Joann Sowards of Gallipolis Route 2 filed for divorce from Roy Kenneth Sowards in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. She cites gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty, seeks custody of three children and alimony, noting their marriage began October 10 1953.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Strickland and daughter from Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hartsook. Ted Comer and son from Springfield spent a weekend with Bill and Mike Comer. Earl George and daughters joined Lawrence Long’s family for a Sunday gathering. Mary George and Mike and Bill Petrie visited Ernest Welsh and Karen. Wilbur Gooch spent a Sunday with James Bush’s family. Eleanor White called on her parents Sunday evening. Karl Harder of Ewington called on James Milhioon’s family. Claude Swick of Wellston and Don Swick shared a Saturday visit.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Ridenour and relatives were in Columbus Hospital after an auto accident. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Woode at Rog er Hines in Gallipolis for Andrea's first birthday. Others visited or returned home from Youngstown Florida Indiana and Lakewood with assorted relatives and friends.
CAMP GRAYLING Mich. Actual combat conditions prevailed as Ohio 37th Infantry Division conducted its annual 24 hour tactical field maneuver ending this morning. The exercise emphasized aggressor infiltrations guerrilla ambushes and intelligence training.
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