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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1969
Page
3
Apollo 11 crew member Michael Collins says he is quitting flying duties and will take a nonflying job in the space program. Edwin Aldrin and Neil Armstrong discuss future roles with Armstrong eyeing a Mars mission and both emphasize ongoing commitment to space exploration.
The 106th Meigs County Fair closed with the Big Bend Talent Showcase directed by Robert Hoeflich. Several performers were called back for encores. Jayne Hoeflich joined her father for a vocal number and soft shoe routine. The show closed with a God and Country tableau, the American Flag, and the Battle Hymn. Bill Caldwell appeared as a guest singer.
Hospital notes show admissions including Retha Erwin Gene Hern Winford Osborne and Mrs Manorescue. Dismissals include Vicie Reynolds Mrs John Kalleel Gerald Steffanus and Charles Knapp plus Laura Wright and others. Detailing points to Point Pleasant Gallipolis Ferry New Haven and Henderson areas.
The Past Matrons Club of Evangeline Chapter CES will hold its annual August picnic Friday at the Willis Anthony farm on Cherry Ridge at 6 30 p m Members attending are asked to meet at the upper parking lot at 5 45 p m and the group will proceed to the meeting place.
Mason County deputies report a one car crash on Route 17 near the Dan Jarrell Farm when driver George Bush allegedly fell asleep. He suffered facial lacerations, was taken to Pleasant Valley Hospital, and cited for failure to maintain vehicle control. Also, three arrests were reported: Gladys Pauline Smith for intoxication, John Young Jr. and Roy Young for assault and battery.
A roster-like list names numerous individuals connected to Holzer Medical Center. The document includes Tammy R. Capehart Angela S. Dennison Wendy Gate wood Robert J. Halley Anthony Harrison Billie Howard Betty June Johnson Larry Marvin Kelly Jerry Montgomery Dawn Morris Larry Pyles Roger Stafford Ralph Taylor Janet Unree Clyde VanCooney Henry Chandler Vernon Little Mrs James Bloomer and daughter Mrs John Bogard Mary Cordell Mary Cox Terry Crabtree Terrence Dennis and daughter Frank Fugate Bernie Johnson Roy Jones Mrs Lewis Keels Ernest Kinker Kenneth Lee Perry Livington Myrtie Luellen Clarence Simpson Lillie Smith Raymond Stapleton and daughter Darryll Swartz Liza Tawney Frances Wall James Blake.
Veterans Memorial Hospital reports admissions for a long list of patients including James Smith from Middleport Elizabeth Sheppard from Ports mouth Brenda Wood from Middle port Clarence Potts Jr from Che shire Juanita Spencer from Pome roy Alzada Halfhill from Cheshire Mabel Hobstetter from Reedsville Alice Thompson from Pomeroy Clarence King Lottie Tyree Debra Lambert Bertie Frazier Robert Hannum Kathy Rupe Ross Kent Richard Hayes Thelma Barry Inez Logan Anita Harmon Etta Ellis and Marvin Oiler.
Chauncey residents report Mr. and Mrs. William Scott and their children from Garden City Michigan were guests of Mrs. Rhoda Oliver on Converse Street in Chauncey. The Chauncey Adult Choir of the Christian Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Jacksonville Town Hall hosts the Old Settlers Reunion Committee meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The report also notes a tiny ruby-throated hummingbird less than 4 inches long that defends itself with swift needle-pointed bills against larger birds.
Lydia Johnson returned to Boston after visiting her grandparents in Middleport. Nearby families shared weekend time with local residents including the McComas and Hennesy households. The weekend also featured the wedding of Carla Gilmore and Dennis Saelens at Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy.
The Providence Missionary Baptist Association observed its 135th annual session at Naomi Baptist Church in Pomeroy with a full week of activities. Officers of the Women's Auxiliary were elected, including Zuelelia Smith as guild supervisor and Mrs. Florence Richards as secretary.
Sheltering Arms list includes Mrs Wayne Morris Tom Lee and numerous others from Albany Chauncey Athens and nearby routes. Point Pleasant police report Saturday recovery of a stolen bicycle from Parrish Avenue residence of Mrs Rush Krodel and a neighbor yard find. investigation ongoing.
Rod Brand a cashier and auditor at Citizens National Bank of Point Pleasant is a first year student at the School of Bank Administration on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus. He will attend a two week session each year for three years and complete extension case studies totaling up to 150 hours. Brand plans a major in auditing and joined Citizens National Bank in August 1955 after working at Security State Bank in Broken Bow Nebraska.
The Meigs Jackson and Vinton County bookmobile routes for the week of August 18 are listed with daily time windows. Stops include Bradbury Salem Center Star Hall Dexter Liverly Locust Grove Hue Mt. Pleasant McArthur Library Lincoln Heights Middleport Cash and Carry Hobson Mulberry Heights Lauren Cliff Brown Town Naomi Franklin Local Jackson Library Fourmile Cunningham Cove Lim erick Chester Riverview Reedsville Reno State Garage Five Points and other vicinity stops.
Ada Taylor of Pomeroy Route 2 has returned to Cabell Huntington Hospital for extensive tests. Her room is 206.
The 106th Meigs County Fair closed with Peaceful Dale, a four year old Ray gelding, winning the Ohilleo Pace in 2 13. Virgil Cutt owned and drove Peaceful Dale, with top placers including Shane Vole and Worthy First. Multiple races awarded prizes. Sherry Indestad won two events aboard Miracle Stone. A fire emergency sent Bromley Hall to Sheltering Arms Hospital early Monday.
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