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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1969
Page
13
Snowfall in Gallia County led to five traffic collisions reported by the State Highway Patrol. Injuries occurred to Ellsworth Lusk and a passenger in the Caldwell vehicle. One driver, Howard Price, was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Pomeroy Meigs County reports four traffic incidents on Christmas Day due to ice. Bernice Buck, 61, Rutland, injured when her car slid on Route 124 at Cook's Gap and hit an embankment, rolled, and was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital. Carl Cline, 21, Racine, slid on Jenny Watt Hollow Road and ended in a ditch with no injuries. A hit and run occurred on Bradbury Road with no details or injuries. A doe struck Eddie Hamm, 22, Liberty Center, on Route 124 at 7:10 a.m.
Highway patrol cites slick streets for two Gallia occurrences and one Meigs crash on Christmas Day. Gary Jenkins 22 of Syracuse lost control on Route 7 north of Pomeroy, two passengers were hospitalized. Michael Burke of Gallipolis slid off Route 588 into a creek with no injuries. In Meigs County, 50 year old Clarence Hatfield of Dexter and 19 year old Ruth Michael of Pomeroy collided on County Road 10 north of Route 124 on a hill crest.
Weighing In of steers for the 4 H and FFA rate of gain contest will be held at 1 p m Saturday at the Sugar Run Mill in Pomeroy. Participants must have their steer on feed by Jan 1 1970 and enrolled in the County Extension Office. The program ends in August 1979 with steers sold at Meigs County Fair.
In village court Tuesday evening Mayor Charles Legar fined three individuals and forfeited one bond. Violet Wolfe of Middleport and Joe Mack, address unknown, paid fines plus costs for expired tags and open liquor respectively. Delbert Fridley of Columbus was fined for reckless operation, Patsy Tucker of Gahanna had a $25 bond forfeited for driving without a license.
A weekend rock festival in Fort Lauderdale at Yankee Stadium, sponsored by Christ Lives in My Business CLIMB, failed to draw crowds. Organizers expected 17,000 attendees but sold about 600 tickets, marking a disappointing box office outcome.
A stark call rejects racial categories and urges unity among all men. The speaker emphasizes shared humanity beyond race or color, urging collective responsibility and inclusive action. The message underscores solidarity and equality across communities.
GALLIPOLIS The Highway Patrol reported two accidents with one car involved in both.
San Francisco residents Mrs. Roberto Escobar and children visit relatives in Athens and Albany. West Virginia guests stay with Burke and Howery families. Mount Union Church Christmas program awards given. Other holiday events at Temple Church and Albany MYF. local car accidents on Routes 35 and 7 with minor injuries and fines in Middleport court. New Year Eve watch service at Mt Olive Church Long Bottom. Barbara Hughes arrives in Okinawa for Christmas with Lt. John Kornader.
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