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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1969

Page

2

Bobbie Gentry Weds William Harrah in Reno Church Ceremony

Singer Bobbie Gentry and casino owner William Harrah wed in Reno after a private Presbyterian ceremony attended by 80 relatives and friends. A 150000 dollar pear shaped diamond fringed her ring as guests sampled 100 hors d oeuvres at Harrah's Hotel reception before departing by private jet.

Reno Nev Bobbie Gentry William Harrah Harrah Moon Idaho

Astronauts Train on Lava Fields in Hawaii Ahead of Moon Walk

In Hawaii, Apollo 13 astronauts James Lovell and Fred Haise walk lava fields near the Aloi Aiae crater as part of lunar landing prep set for next March. Backup team John Young and Charles Duke continue geological reviews with support crew Jack Lousma and Vance Brand in a separate area.

Hilo Hawaii James A. Lovell Jr Fred W. Haise Lovell Haise John W. Young Charles M. Duke Jr Jack R. Lousma Vance D. Brand

Weather forecast summary with regional snow and cold

The forecast calls for variable cloudiness and cold with a chance of snow flurries tonight, lows in the 20s, and Saturday partly cloudy with highs in the 30s. National outlook includes snow for northern New England Friday and rain in central and northern Pacific states. yesterday’s high 37, low 31.

New England Wisconsin Great Lakes Central Northern Pacific States Ohio

Auditor Assailed On Low Appraisal Of Land

Ohio University seeks to buy the Burson property at 56 E. Union St in Athens for 143000 dollars after an appraisal far below its market value. State Sen. Carney criticizes Athens County Auditor James Whaley for not updating tax books and urges action by the Tax Appeals Board.

Columbus Charles J. Carney Youngstown Athens County James Whaley Tax Appeals Board Carney Mahoning County Ohio University John F. Milar Ohio University Fund

New Form 1040 Consolidates Tax Return Process

The IRS will mail 18 million taxpayers a postcard about moving from Card 1040A to a consolidated 1040 form. The new package includes a basic 1040 plus optional schedules, with most users needing only one page, enabling better use of credits exclusions and itemized deductions. Most taxpayers will receive forms and instructions by the first week of January.

Cincinnati United States Internal Revenue Service TRS

Nominations Sought For Athens Jaycees Distinguished Service Award

Athens Jaycees begin accepting nominations for their Distinguished Service Award the highest local honor. The winner ages 21 to 36 distinguishes in merit or service to field family church community and nation and may advance to state and national Ten Outstanding Young Men honors.

Athens’ Jaycees John Allen Athens Jaycees U. Jaycees Dale Nitzschke Ohio University J. David Lundberg J. David

Patrol Cites Driver After Auto Collision

A Marietta Route 1 driver was cited by highway patrol for driving left of center after an injury free crash on Route 690 five miles north of Route 50. Norma J. Dennis, 30, northbound, left of center on a hillcrest and struck Martha F. Parsons, 34, Chesterhill assistant professor of special education at Ohio University.

Marietta Norma J. Dennis Hillcrest Martha FE. Parsons Chesterhill Sistant Ohio University Jaycees Ohio University Inn

Local Court Filings Highlight Custody, Neglect and Fines

Ginger Bundy of 50 Madison Ave transfers primary care from John Bundy to plaintiff Jerry Frum in Athens Route 4 matter involving minor child. Daniel C. Nex of 21 Albany Route 2 faces vehicle safety concerns and costs. Lewis H. Withem of 48 Glouster Route 3 cited for red light violation with accident and $10 costs.

Ginger Bundy Madison Ave John Bundy Lect Jerry Frum Athens Linda Frum Glouster Daniel C. Nex Albany Lewis H. Withem

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