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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1971

Page

15

Marshall could rejoin MAC as 10th member

MAC commissioner Fred Jacoby indicated Marshall University may be reconsidered for full membership, potentially expanding the league to ten teams. He cited Marshall's facility upgrades and new staff, while noting presidents must approve any return after initial talks in Columbus.

George Strode Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Central Michigan Eastern Michigan Marshall University Fred Jacoby Jacoby Marshall Administration

Area Shooters Enter Grand American Handicap Tourney

Three area trapshooters return to Vandalia for the Grand American Handicap nine day event. Jack Neal of Athens Eugene Lauriskey of Murray City and Charles Pidcock of Morristown bring Ohio State and Grand American success hopes to the world’s biggest trapshooting meet.

Vandalia Jack Neal Athens Eugene Lauriskey Murray City Charles Pidcock Morristown Neal Lauriskey Ohio Canada Pidcock Dayton

Allison Brothers Seek Talladega 500 Pole Position

The Allison brothers Bobby and Donnie race for Talladega 500 pole as three day time trials begin at Alabama International Motor Speedway. Paula Murphy competes Friday in Lorenzen's car aiming to set a women’s closed course speed record, while Donnie and Bobby lead practice speeds in Mercury stock cars.

Talladega, Ala Allison Brothers Bobby Donnie Paula Murphy Alabama _ International Motor Speedway Allisons Hueytown Ala Jamed Wood Brothers Stuart

Browns Cowboys Preseason Clash Central Dallas Seeks Momentum

Dallas and Cleveland meet in a rare preseason showdown with Dallas aiming to sustain scoring pace and Cleveland seeking to halt a mild slide. Landry plans lineup changes as Morton starts while rookie Clarence Scott impresses on defense. Browns miss tackle Dick Schafrath and Jack Gregory due to injuries and duty. Women Bowlers Association in Athens holds a meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Ohio University Inn.

Dallas, Tex Dallas Cowboys Cleveland Browns Dallas Browns Cleveland Tokes Cowboys Los Angeles New Orleans Clarence Scott San Francisco Gene Washington Dick Witcher Bill Nelson Landry Phipps Dick Schafrath Jack Gregory Athens Athens Women’s Bowler’s Association Ohio University Inn

Women’s Labor Day Softball Tournament Planned at Chillicothe

Duffy's Tavern announces a Women's Labor Day Softball Tournament set for September 3 to 6 at Chillicothe City Park. Draw is August 29 at 2:30 p.m. at Duffy's Tavern. Entry is 30 dollars with trophies for top teams and individual honors. Contact Robert L. Duffy at 755 Jefferson Ave for details.

Chillicothe Duffy’s Tavern Chillicothe City Park Robert L. Duffy Jefferson Ave

Drawings Slated For Tenth Annual Slo Pitch Tourney

Newark prepares for Sunday drawings at 1 p.m. for the Tenth Annual Invitational Slo Pitch Softball Tournament sponsored by the Fiberglas Club. 34 trophies will be awarded with a $25 entry fee. Organizers will arrange scheduling for out of town teams as needed.

Newark Fiberglas Club of Fiberglas Club Hollander Street R. R. Schenk Owens - Corning Fiberglas Case Avenue

Filion Aims For 500 Wins In 1971 Meet

Freehold Raceway’s leading driver Herve Filion plans a fall drive schedule to reach 500 wins this year. The daytime meet began Aug. 9 and runs through Nov. 30, with Filion commuting to Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury, New York. He set a record of 486 wins last year.

Freehold N. J Herve Filion North America Freehold Raceway Bury, N. Y Filion

Jimmy Croll to Get Expensive Yearling in 1972

Atlantic City AP reports trainer Jimmy Croll Jr. eagerly awaits 1972 when he will acquire a costly unnamed yearling by Raise a Native. The colt, from the Nashua mare Gold Digger, was bought by A. I. Savin for 220000 at Keeneland sales and is currently in Kentucky.

Atlantic City N. J Jimmy Croll Jr A. I. Savin Kenneland Kentucky

Family notes from Straitsville area

Mr and Mrs Virgil Litman and extended families attended a reunion at Oglebee Park Wheeling West Virginia. Numerous relatives including Beck of Mount Pleasant Michigan and Sherrard Slater families visited friends here. Daugherty family from Columbus visited over the weekend and Gladys Lines hosted portions. Lillian Beachman and Peter Hatem of Fort Lauderdale Florida are visiting relatives here. Marvin Brandt of Columbus spending a few days at home. John Hatem and family from Columbus spent a weekend here.

Gladys Lines New Straitsville Virgil Litman Robert Litman Gordon Buehler Laura Diane Oglebee Park Wheeling W. Va William Beck Mount Pleasant Mich James Sherrard Teresa Dawn Slater Columbus Danny Daugherty Gladys Matthews Lillian Beachman Peter Hatem Fort Lauderdale Fla Marvin Brandt John Hatem

Notice of Complaint Filed by Gavl and Gaul versus Moore

Plaintiffs Rodney Gavl and Sharon Gaul filed a contract action against defendant Jackie G. Moore for $3 505.00 plus costs. Moore must answer within twenty eight days after the last publication of this notice. James H. McCauley, Counsel, 1714 Bird, Belpre, Ohio. Dates listed: 8-26, 9-2, 9-9, 9-16, 9-23.

Rodney Gav Sharon Gaul Jackie G. Moore Rodney Gaul Sharon Gou James H. McCauley Counsel Bird Belpre Ohio

Annual Meeting Notice for LEAX Water Distribution Corp

The LEAX Water Distribution Corporation invites members in Athens County Ohio to its annual meeting at the Albany office on West Washington Street at 7 30 p m Monday August 23 1971 to elect a Board of Trustees and conduct other business. Signed August 3 1971 Secretary Floyd Williams.

Leax Water Distribution Corporation Athens County Ohio West Washington Street Albany Board of Floyd Williams

Appointment of Ethel L Burson Executrix in Ohio Estate

Notice announces Ethel L Burson of 8 North High Street Athens Ohio named Executrix of the estate of H. O. Burson also known as Harry O. Burson deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated August 9 1971 Judge Harold J Rose Probate Division Court of Common Pleas.

Ethel L. Burson North High Street Athens Ohio H. O. Burson Harry O. Burson Athens County Harold J. Rose Court of Common Pleas Probate

Nelsonville Sealed Bids Sought for Police Cruiser

The Safety and Service Director invites sealed bids for a police cruiser. Bids due 12:00 noon August 27 1971 at the Director office with a ten percent bond or certified check. Bid must list all interested parties. The city may reject any and all bids. Jane Heintzelman Clerk. 9 August 1971.

Nelsonville State of Ohio City of Director of Public Service

Nelsonville Ordinance Authorizes Police Cruiser Bid and Purchase

Ordinance 11-71 directs the Safety and Service Director to advertise for bids for a 1972 police cruiser, award a contract if a bid is accepted, and appropriate 2500 from the Capital Improvement Fund. The measure cites emergency status for public safety and sets effective date after council approval.

Nelsonville Safety and Service Director Ohio Harles G. Shafer Jane Heintzelman Earl Hilleary

Ohio Bell files for rate increases with Public Utilities Commission

The Ohio Bell Telephone Company petitions the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for increases and changes in rates and regulations across exchange services toll mobile private line and wide area services. It seeks approval of proposed rates schedule sheets interim filing adjustments effective dates and further relief with inspection at the Commission and company offices.

Ohio Bell Telephone Company Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Intrastate P.U.C.O Commission Office of The North High Street Columbus Ohio Public Utilities Commission

Sealed bids for Chauncey estate property of Matilda Rutter

Walker Mollica & Gall announce sealed bids for the Chauncey Ohio real estate of Matilda Rutter aka Tillie Six on Converse Street. Bids due noon August 25 1971. Property appraised at 2750 dollars. Cash on delivery. Envelopes marked Bid on Butter property. Gerald A Mollica Administrator.

Walker, Mollica & Gall Washington Street Athens Ohio Matilda Rutter Tillie Six Converse Street Chauncey William D. Hines W. D. Hines Lara W. Tucker Athens County Gerald A. Mollica Tillie

Auction Sale Saturday August 21 Noon Glouster Ohio

An auction sale is listed for Saturday August 21 at 12 noon in Glouster Ohio. C E Sheridan is the auctioneer based in Amesville Ohio with the contact number 448-2033. The notice appears under accidents.

Glouster Ohio C. E. Sheridan Amesville

Antique and household auction near McConnelsville Ohio

Auction 9 miles southwest of McConnelsville at the John McIntorf farm in Pennsville Ohio sells antiques furniture horsedrawn machinery and household goods including a dresser with marble a Seth Thomas clock a B and W TV set a Frigidaire refrigerator and a John Deere riding mower Also selling 12 bred ewes about 300 bales hay and farm tools The sale emphasizes cash terms and no accidents liability notice with lunch on premises Auctioneer Bill Jones Mr John McIntorf owner scheduled in a shaded area with signs posted.

Spring St Glouster Ohio Main St Maggie Marshall Homer Laughlin Virginia Rose Seth Thomas Roseville Hull Eleanor Bavaria McConnelsville Malta St. Rt Pennsville CO. Rd John McIntort Iron Horse Bank B&w Rogers John Deere Mcinturf

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