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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1963

Page

12

Steelers Trade Buddy Dial to Cowboys for Appleton DraftRight

Pittsburgh shakes up roster sending star end Buddy Dial to Dallas in exchange for Texas tackle Scott Appleton's draft rights. Coach Buddy Parker says move strengthens defense as Appleton awaits after January 1 signing. Dial expresses happiness to play in Texas with Don Meredith and a top passer.

Pittsburgh Buddy Parker Pittsburgh Steelers Buddy Dial Dallas Cowboys Scott Appleton Texas Parker Appleton Dial Paul Martha Jim Kelly Martha Pitt Kelly Notre Dame Associated Press Navy Steelers Houston Oilers Rice NFL Houston Don Meredith

Wittenberg suffers second defeat in close loss to Westminster

Wittenberg Tigers 54 Westminster 52. Al Thrasher and Bob Cherry out with injuries. Gabe Kovacs 16 points leads Wittenberg, but Dave Schrecengost hits decisive late basket as Ohio Conference rivals struggle on holiday card. Capital, Otterbein, Wooster, Wilmington noted in results.

Associated Press Wittenberg Ohio Westminster Pennsylvania Springfield Tigers al Thrasher Bob Cherry Gabe Kovacs Lakewood Thrasher Dave Schrecengost Capital Quantico Marines Purple Buckeye NCAA NATA Otterbein Marian Indianapolis Wooster Hartwick N.Y Marines West Chester Ohio Northern King’s College Randolph-Macon Wilmington Bluffton M-O Beavers Lynn Martman Rex Taylor Rio Grande Cumberland

Rio Grande Tops Cumberland 93-85 for Third Win

Rio Grande Redmen defeat Cumberland Indians 93-85 in Gallia Academy gym to move to 3-5. Terry Williams scores 25, Phil Trout 21, Paul Dillon 18 and Dillon grabs 23 rebounds as Rio Grande pulls away after a 49-44 halftime edge. Cumberland’s Steve Wilburn leads with 26 points and Darrell Bell adds 30.

Dick Thomas Gallipolis Rio Grande Gallia Academy High School Cumberland Indians Art Lanham Redmen Paul Falin George Leforce Bill Dennison Dennison Rio Terry Williams Don Marks Steve Wilburn Wilburn Phil Trout Paul Dillon Dillon Darrell Bell Wilford Jackson Wiley Brown Rio Grande Redmen Pikeville Ky.) College Gallia Academy Williams Trout Marks Dilton Gregory Gilmore Young

Chargers Flashback Hero Returns From Broken Leg

San Diego halfback Paul Lowe revealed a hairline fracture in his left leg from opening game against Buffalo. Lowe played through the injury, sharing the news with coach Sid Gillman, as he already logged 827 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns, two receiving TDs, and 204 kickoff return yards.

San Diego Calif Paul Lowe San Diego Charger Saehehigs Buffalo Sid Gillman Lowe Gillman

Browns Sign Ohio State Kicker Dick Van Raaphorst

Cleveland Browns announce the signing of Dick Van Raaphorst from Ohio State as their 10th draft pick and successor to Lou Groza. Van Raaphorst, 21, holds the Big Ten field goal record with a 49 yarder and made 14 of 24 field goals in college while converting 52 of 60 extra points. Groza plans a 1964 return at age 40.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Dick van Raaphorst Ohio State van Raaphorst Browns Lou Ligonier

Half of M-M Combination Signed

New York reports Roger Maris has agreed to a salary reduction for 1964 and Yankee general manager Ralph Houk aims to sign Mickey Mantle next. Mantle, recovered from knee surgery, earned 100000 last year and may not face a cut. Maris faced a fewer games season in 1963 and plans a brief vacation after discussing terms.

New York Roger Maris Yankee Ralph Houk Mickey Mantle M&m Mickey Houk Maris Mantle Rog Roger RBI The Yankees

Laurel Run Community Notes Prevail at Holiday Gatherings

Local social items list visits and meals among residents from Laurel Run and nearby towns. The notes mention Vernon Magic show, Christmas Cantata participation, family visits in Logan Glouster Columbus Union Furnace and Haydenville, plus Charles Wood hunting a 12 point buck deer weighing 209 pounds near his home.

Henry Todd Laurel Paul Sparks Krystal Kay Nellie Wend Thelma Leffler Nelsonville High School M. B. Iles Blanche Moorehead Logan LaDonna Wolfe Richard Vaughn Glouster Lawrence Wolfe Mickey Brandon Ohio University Claude Brandon Perry Wood Bill Hocking Valley Hospital Gertrude Stufflebean William Wood Linda Meade John Wood Columbus Gayle Fouty Union Furnace Inez Rieder Tom Tiener Clarence Patton Herman Bumgardner Oney Russell Clarence Patton Garent Bartoe Clara Gleason Lee Harden Thomas Schaal Henry Todd Thomas Sowers William Hankison Nelson Skiver Nora Skiver Haydenville Charles Wood

Salem Center Personal Notes Visit Dignitaries and Locals

Salem Center personals note visits by Columbus residents to Mrs Alma Smith and Mr and Mrs Marvin Wilson and Mr and Mrs E H Strong. Also in Gallipolis Mrs Kate Caton and Mrs Rose Wright visited.

Columbus Alma Smith Marvin Wilson E. H. Strong Kate Caton Rose Wright Gallipolis

Perry County Court News Real Estate and Estates Roundup

In Common Pleas Court Mary Loveless et al sue Lester Anspach to declare title held in trust and require conveyance of Lot 134 in David Long's Thornville addition. Partition ordered in Gail George vs Heidelberg College and Erma King. commissioners Dittoe Gordon Bashore named. Several estate notices and transfers listed including trusts and executors, with various beneficiaries and heirs named. Included are actions against Reliance Oil Corp over an oil well on premises and several probate assets, executors, and real estate transfers across Thornville Somerset and surrounding townships.

Common Pleas Court Mary Travinger Loveless Mr. Vernon Beulah Travinger Comer Columbus Lester Anspach Thornville David Long Gail George Heidelberg College Tiffin Erma King R. J. Dittoe Fred Gordon Lyman Bashore Fred Anna Spangler Somerset Reliance Oil Corp

Local Social Notes From Harrisonville Area

A series of visits birthdays moves and town news from Harrisonville and nearby towns. Families including Gilkeys Markins Wood Jewell and Hatfield appear with relatives guests and house moves noted in the district.

Obituary notices from Frost to Logan area

Ethel May Linicome 75 of near Frost dies after long illness at Elmwood Rest Home. Survived by son Harley and four daughters, many grandchildren. Services Sunday 1 p.m. at White funeral home. burial Troy Baptist Cemetery. Col umbus: Thurman M. Austin 55 dies in Detroit. services Saturday 2:30 p.m. at Woodyard East Chapel. burial Forest Lawn Cemetery. Chauncey: Catherine Keck 82 dies. Requiem High Mass Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church. Chesterhill: Chelsie Mary Idema Hill 60 dies after long illness. survived by husband Boyd and multiple children. arrangements by Fawcett-Stone. Gallipolis: John Burkle 92 of Vinton dies. arrangements announced by Vernon McCoy funeral home. Logan: Margaret Hay Lloyd 96 dies after long illness. cremation to follow. interment New Straitsville Cemetery. calls after 10 a.m. Saturday.

Coolville Ethel May Linicome Near Frost Elmwood Harley Reedsville Amy Rieck Battle Ground Wash Hazel Shea Kent Frances Grimm Frost Sylvia May Linicome Athens Arvey Bowles Akron Clarence Bowles Daytona Beach Fla Jesse Weaver Columbus Henry White Funeral Home Guy White Troy Baptist Cemetery Woodyard East Chapel Thurman M. Austin Jacksonville Detroit Forest Lawn Cemetery Chauncey St. Paul’s Catholic Church Francis Maloney Catherine Keck Hughes Funeral Home Mt. Calvary Cemetery Jessie Mayle Belpre David R. Thomas Cincinnati Lyle Goins Sharpsburg Donald Mayle Gloria Hill Kennard Ramsey Canton Mayle Simpson W. Va Roscoe Hill Donald Wilberforce Howard New York City Victor William St. Paul Minn Ellery Arley Malta Alva Mayle Chesterhill Elliott Mayle Fawcett- Stone Funeral Home Logan Margaret Hay Lloyd New Straitsville Hocking Valley Hospital Calderbank Scotland Peter Hay United States Methodist Church Dave of George Robert of Mae L. Adams Mildred Grandy Margaret Rushin Cold Creek Colo Abraham Lincoln Lloyd Heinlein Funeral Walter B. Custer

Presbyterian Church Carillon Installed in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on Thursday night the newly installed carillon was played for the first time at the Presbyterian Church Miss Mary Louise Bowen played several numbers and the electronic roll offered six hymns The carillon will be played at noon and 5 pm today to test sound projection and gauge public interest in keeping it Local installers from Fort Wayne and Baltimore arrived to fit the bells while John Gullich inspected the project A public meeting Dec 29 will feature carillonneur Dr Robert Morrison and a Q&A with Gullich to determine future use and play times

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Mary Louise Bowen Robert Dillon Fort Wayne Ind Lawrence McNeeley Baltimore Ohio John Gullich Bok Florida Arlington National Cemetery Diamond Airport Lloyd Evans Robert Morrison First Methodist

Discharged Veteran Albany John Cline Returns Home

Albany John Cline has been discharged after four years in the armed services and is at his parents Mr and Mrs Harley Cline home. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Rob Roy Walters and children of Avon and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bean and family. Washington reports Robert Taft Jr steps down as president of the 88th Club while Homer E Abele becomes vice president.

John Cline Armed Services Harley Cline Cline Florida George Bean Rob Roy Walters Avon Lawrence Bean Washington Robert Taft, Jr 88Th Club Congress Homer E. Abele

Prices mixed as livestock markets test trends in Cincinnati

USDA market notes show limited slaughter data with few price tests. Calves scarce. steers and heifers mixed around 800 pounds, averages listed for bulls and utilities. hogs active with higher barrows and gilts, sows steady. sheep receipts too light to establish trends.

CINCINNATII/P USDA

Haydenville Birthday Supper Highlights Local Families

Ricky Brown was guest of honor at a three year old birthday supper at his home with family members including Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mike and Sherry, and grandmother Mrs. Gertrude Weedle of Logan. Numerous relatives and guests from Haydenville and nearby towns attended, with a family reunion later at the Crothers home bringing together many Crother and Moore families from Columbus, Haydenville, Laurelville, and Fairborn.

Bernice Carter Haydenville Ricky Brown Brown Mike Sherry Gertrude Weedle Logan Ricky Paige Martin Scotty Jody Albert Sparks Gene Doe Billie and Penny Buchtel Dan Ginther Waterford Mary Ann Stover William Winigman Carbon Hill Gerald Miller Gerald Miller Jr Gary Debbie Heath Frank Perrault Jim Tom Bruce Gertrude Achauer Charles Lyke Columbus Lester Crothers Larry Crothers David Philip John Timmy Tommy Mary Ann Martha Jerry Crothers Regina Jerry Martin Crothers Bret and Tammy Haydenville Ann Notestone Laurelville Earl Charlotte

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