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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1969
Page
11
Ruth Wilkinson recounts a Labor Day scene of novice waterskiing. The piece describes learning to water-borne technique, boat pulls, and the comedic crashes as beginners struggle to start and end runs. It highlights the challenge and camaraderie of early attempts and the playful spirit of the spectators.
Two accidents Friday in Meigs and Gallia Counties injured three people and sent them to Veterans Memorial Hospital. In Gallipolis a 22 year old Kenneth Dingess lost control on Route 143, injuring two passengers Wendle and Sherrie Dingess with cuts and contusions. The car was demolished and Kenneth cited for excessive speeding for road conditions. In a second accident on Route 588 a 17 year old John Ro Beam of Oak Hill lost control in a curve, causing minor damage without injuries and Beam cited to juvenile court for speeding.
Sew-Rite Sewing Club discussed a rummage sale for Oct 2 3 and 4 with dates tentative and sale plans incomplete. A $15 Red Cross gift supported hurricane disaster areas. Gifts and birthday greetings were given to several members and a guest attended. hostesses served refreshments to 14 members and one guest.
Nelsonville York Education Association past president Lewis Robson, a junior high math instructor, leads 850 local teachers at a Kent State University conference. The report notes a five day forecast with stormy trend Saturday and variable temperatures across northern to southern zones.
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