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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1976

Page

9

Johnson Expected To Lead Buckeyes

All-American Pete Johnson is counted on to carry the Buckeyes as the only returning starter in the backfield. Woody Hayes opens spring with 38 lettermen as Griffin Greene and Baschnagel miss the unit, while Johnson prepares to provide leadership and scoring punch for a team aiming for a fifth straight Big Ten title.

Columbus Ohio Pete Johnson Ohio State Buckeyes Woody Hayes Archie Griffin Cornelius Greene Brian Baschnagel Hayes Tom Sk Johnson Woody Griffin Bob Ferguson Ferguson Bryan Associated Press Troy Buckeye Bob Herman Jones Miami Fla Marc Cox London Lenny Willis Michigan State UCLA

Dallas Desegregation Day Marred by Late Bus Glitch

After months of court battles and planning, Dallas desegregation faced routine hiccups on opening day. Some buses arrived late or to wrong schools while other districts including Eudora and Alexandria reported varying attendance and protests. The Jefferson County Louisville desegregation plan faced appellate actions as districts gauge next steps.

Associated Press Dallas Eudora Ark Alexandria Cincinnati Jefferson County Louisville

Heatwave sets stage for clash with transsexual tennis player

A 15-year-old New Jersey junior faces 42 year old Dr. Renee Richards in a 60 000 dollar event at Livingston New Jersey amid debate over Richards gender. Stoll says age heat and Richards strength will shape the match while recalling a potential boycott by women players.

South Orange N.J New Jersey Renee Richards Caroline Stoll Livingston Dr. Richards Miss Stoll Susan Maharaj Sarasota Fla Ilie Nastase Romania John Lloyd Great Britain Roscoe Tanner Lookout Mountain Tenn Henry Burns Cincinnati Vitas Gerulaitis Newport Beach Cal

Buck Wins Ski Jump At National Waterski Meet

Mike Buck of Athens won the jump portion of the national waterski competition in Miami Florida with a 142 foot leap. Joy Martin and Mike Meek also placed in the event though final finishes were not released.

Mike Buck Athens Miami Fila Joy Martin Mike Meek

California Team Triumphs In National Father-Son Clay Courts

Eldon and Brad Rowe of San Diego defeated Fred and Bruce McNair 6-0 6-2 to win the National Father-Son Clay Courts Tennis Doubles championship. The Rowes, clay debutants, had earlier claimed the national father-son hard court title in La Jolla. Mrs Thomas A Yawkey named president of the Boston Red Sox AL team after meeting trustee James Curran ahead of the Red Sox A's game.

California Cincinnati Eldon Brad Rowe San Diego Calif Fred Bruce McNair Rowes la Jolla Boston Thomas A. Yawkey Boston Red Sox Red Sox Oakland A’s

Athens Township Sealed Bid Call for Dust Control and Tar Kettle

The Athens Township Trustees will accept sealed bids until 8 00 a m on September 4 1976 for MC 250 dust control using 70000 gallons or less with price per gallon and for a Tar Maintenance Kettle with 350 gallon minimum capacity 10 HP engine 1 1 2 inch pump and piping hand spray gun 16 foot hose 8 foot spray bar drip trough portable burner. Bids mailed to Billie Shaw Clerk Route Box 42 Athens Ohio and marked Bid for Dust Control or Bid for Tar Kettle. The trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

Athens Township Billie Shaw Athens Ohio Board of Trustees Athens County

Farm Profits Rise as Consumer Prices Increase Slower

Washington AP reports stronger farm profits in 1976 amid big harvests and rising livestock sales while consumer food prices advance at about half the rate of prior years. Outlook and Situation Board forecasts modest 3 to 4 percent price gains through mid 1977, influenced by wider marketing spreads.

Washington Agriculture Department

Telemetry Tonight Demonstration At Gallipolis

The Southeast Ohio EMS will show paramedic telemetry tonight at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis in the French 500 Room. Dr. Gary Anderson of Hahnemann Medical College will present his analysis praising the system. Program starts at 7 p.m.

Southeast Ohio Gallipolis Gary Anderson Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital Philadelphia Anderson Holzer Medical Center

Legion Bean Dinner at Wilkesville Post 476

The American Legion Post 476 schedules its annual bean dinner for September 4 in the grove. Beans and coffee will be served with other foods and square dancing in the evening. Volunteers are invited to help with the event.

Wilkesville American Legion Post 476

Notices of tax valuation revisions and estate appointments in Athens County

The notice lists revised current year tax returns with valuations to be completed August 20 1976 and inspection in the Athens County Auditor Office. It notes limited valuation changes and a September 1 1976 hearing, plus multiple probate appointments including executors and administratrices with claim deadlines and judge endorsements.

Athens County Auditor Court House Athens Ohio Board of Revision Ruth H. Seaman Athens County Paul V Reichelderfer Charles Street Anno M. Reichelderfer Charles R. Curran Athens County Court of Common Pleas Arlina M New Marshfield Elizabeth M. Bradley Charles L. Curren Joe Kulakowski Trimble Leo J. Kulakowski Harold J. Rose

First National Bank Amesville Credit Claims Notice

The First National Bank Amesville Ohio closes its affairs and creditors must present claims to the Glouster Community Bank Amesville Branch State Street Amesville Ohio 45711. Dean Kasler and E R Eddy Liquidating Committee set claim period from 7-20 to 9-20.

First National Bank Amesville Ohio Glouster Community Bank State Street Dean Kasler E.R. Eddy Amesvil

Lost glasses and reward for Abyssinian cat sighting

Lost brown horn rimmed glasses in black case in South Court or West Washington area. Reward offered for information. Also seeking a female Abyssinian cat with flea collar last seen Rock Riffle Road wearing a ticked coat with black stripes on legs neck and back. Call 592-2095 or 592-1637.

S. Court W. Washington Area

Cozy Afghan Crochet Pattern Catalog Note

Advertisement lists pattern 594 for a reversible lightweight crochet afghan in 3 colors or scraps. Price $1.00 per pattern with 35¢ additional for first class air mail. Includes address for Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Dept at The Athens Messenger. Also promotes NEW 1977 Needlecraft Catalog with 225 designs and multiple crochet books with prices.

Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Dept Athens Messenger Old Chelsea Sta New York ALOG

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