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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1969
Page
2
Bob Hope entertained 7,000 soldiers and airmen in West Berlin at Deutschland Halle during his Christmas USO tour. He praised performing behind the Iron Curtain and noted a 26,000 mile, 22 show, 15 day itinerary with his troupe.
Conductor Arthur Fiedler of the Boston Pops turns 75 and gets a real fire truck. The Marlboro New Hampshire purchased vehicle was delivered to him in Brookline Massachusetts as a gift from his wife and son, reflecting his lifelong fireman hobby.
Justice William C. Douglas spent five days in Walter Reed Army Hospital in November for replacement of the pacemaker batteries. The 71 year old jurist had the device implanted in June 1968 to correct a slow pulse, and a spokesman said he is healthier than the average person.
The British Home Office will reconsider a ban on actor George Raft if his lawyers provide new evidence supporting admission to Britain. Raft, who hosted at a London gambling club, was denied permission for a 1967 February vacation and the Home Office said his continued presence would not be conducive to the public good.
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor arrived at Kennedy Airport from Geneva for their first U S visit in a year They planned a stay in New York before continuing to Hawaii to see Miss Taylor’s brother Howard
Snow is forecast Thursday for the Great Lakes region with showers just south of that area. Pacific Northwest remains rainy while most of the nation experiences sun and warmer conditions. Yesterday's high 37, low 19. months show 1.67 inches this month and 28.16 inches this year with a -10.88 inch deviation. Sunset 5 08 PM, sunrise 7 44 AM. Data from Co L Colmer, Ohio University.
Mrs. Nan Moore led Middleport Literary Club in a Christmas themed session at Mrs. Bernard Fultz’s home. She recounted the Black Madonna tale and the Raphael painting legend, told The Other Wise Man by Van Dyke, read Longfellow’s I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, and shared the Luke nativity story.
POMEROY The decorated Blaettnar home hosted the Pomeroy Garden Club Christmas gathering. After a business meeting, members shared scripture readings and stories, wore corsage, and presented judged ribbons for most original most typical of the season and prettiest. Guests included former member Mrs. Charles Persinger.
In Middleport Mayor C O Fisher court Tuesday evening seven were fined and four bonds forfeited. Fines included Gleaver Boggess Syracuse 55 intoxication and Helen Hub bard Syracuse 32 speeding and others for running stop signs. Bonds forfeited were Everett Caldwell $200 for DWI Ronald Ohlinger $50 for assault Charles Clark Letart $25 for running a red light and Clarence King $25 for speed.
RACINE Forty two Future Homemakers of America members of Southern High School attended the Christmas party Tuesday. After a brief business meeting a holiday program by Debbie Johnson and Jane Roush followed. Cathy Boyd Pamela Hill and Beverly Ervin won prizes in games. Helpers with refreshments were Evelyn Lawson Peggy Bose Betty Johnson Irma McClurg.
The Meigs County Sheriff's Department investigated two Tuesday night traffic accidents in Ra cin e and near Darwin. Corbett Cleek, 42, Racine backed into David Grindstaff, 16, Racine at Gulf Service Station with no injuries or tickets. Lance Hart, 24, Pomeroy lost control on an icy spot on County Road 20 and struck a fire hydrant as his car went over an embankment. no injuries or citations. An explosive thoughts item from London notes staff found ticking parcel at a Chinese diplomatic mission doorstep containing an alarm clock and two copies of The Thoughts of Chairman Mao.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Volunteer Firemen held their annual Christmas dinner at Bailey's Restaurant in Pomeroy with Edith Hood giving grace. Afterward they returned to Municipal Park for a Christmas program directed by Clara Lavender, including readings, poems, carols, and gift exchanges with new members drawn for 1970.
Lela Ripley, 79, of Racine, remained in critical condition at Veterans Memorial Hospital after a head on collision on Plants Road near Racine Locks Dam. Also injured were John Arnott, 88, and Lelia Robinson, 60, with James Milliron released after treatment. investigation ongoing by Patrolman J. Sheets.
Lethbridge Alberta city clerk John Cerla faced a press water request at council meetings and initially offered water in an old mop bucket with a dipper. He then relented and supplied a pitcher of water.
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