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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1965
Page
13
Coach Mel Adams of Logan plans Friday football practice as the team prepares for the season. He will not attend Saturday's Ohio University graduation ceremonies where his master’s in administration and his wife’s bachelor’s in education are awarded. he says he has not missed a practice in 17 years.
Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Wise included Mrs. Jack Jeffers Lorin of Columbus Mrs. William Mahaffey Wilkesville Mrs. Oscar Walker Mrs. Par nie McLaughlin and Mrs. Gladys Pierce Mr. and Mrs Harry Weiss and David and Mike Swanton spent a few days with friends and attended the Mt Olive Church homecoming. Roger Cline and family from Coca Florida visited Mr and Mrs Chris Cline and the Mc Laughlin sisters with others at Wilkes Grange and Pierce spent the night with Mahaffey.
Adams reflects on a career starting in 1949 at McKell High across from Portsmouth, detailing early pay of 1430 dollars, 17 dedicated players, and a pivotal 14 to 6 win. He recalls Lou Parker as a key assistant, notes four basic plays, and emphasizes establishing an offense now with focus on this season.
Mrs Charles Smith hosts and guests include Mrs James Reeves Mrs Fred Tucker and Linda Reeves visiting McArthur relatives. Eugene Thompson and daughters weekend with Mansfield relatives. Georgia Thompson returns with the Thompsons. Charley Smith Jo visit family in Peach Fork. Lincoln Russell and spouse stay with son and daughter-in-law in Ashland Kentucky.
Mr and Mrs Charles Russell had dinner guests including Mrs Garnet Russell and Betty Lee Miss Thelma Denney Mr and Mrs Thurman Denney and children Mr and Mrs Homer Kemper Mr and Mrs Gerald Wagner Mike Pat and Barbie of Bremen Mrs Clovis Eblin Mrs Asaph Williams and baby of Columbus By Mrs David Smith Long Bottom Mr and Mrs Paul Ray Maryland visited Mr and Mrs Kenny Reynolds Mr and Mrs Larry Curtis and Mr and Mrs L D Peirce Russell VanMeter Portland Mr and Mrs James Carter recently visited relatives in Greenfield Mr and Mrs Dale Barr Reedsville recently visited Mr and Mrs David Smith
Mrs. Lawrence Rupe and children of Langsville visited Mrs. C. A. Bolen. Lester Haning spent a week in Columbus with relatives. Several families including the Clarks Norris Nor ris Haning and Phil lips shared visits across Ohio towns. 88th birthday plans touched Rutland. Chicago visitors and kin connected with the Bolen and Price households.
Interior work and convertible top repair offered at 97 Columbus Rd Athens by Columbus auto trim. Services include rear windows and zippers plus complete interior work. Also listed are auto safety glass photography and travel reservations from Washburn Travel Center with local phone numbers LY 3 4588 and LY 29342.
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