Polar Bear Club Dives Into 38 Degree Lake Drifting Ice
About 40 Polar Bear Club members swim on a frozen lake in Grafton Ohio amid 38 degree water and a 12 mph wind. Led by Mama Bear Mrs. Kenneth C Sandhoff and Papa Bear Lee Hoover the group aims to show fitness and rescue ability. After the dip they sing the polar bear song and drink hot chocolate served on private lake property.
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Grafton
Ohio
Florida
Kenneth C. Sandhoff
Polar Bear Club
Lee Hoover
Lyndhurst
Hoover
Papa Bear
Greater Cleveland
The
Polar Bears
Hoover and Mrs. Sandhoff
Mama Bear
Cleveland
American Red Cross
William Gehlke
Dean V. Roush
North Canton
Produce Seller Glad Building Will Fall
In Cincinnati 68 year old James Cianciolo runs a tiny Elm Street produce market facing demolition for new progress. He laments the aging storefront and compares his struggles to a shrinking industry where chain stores dominate. He hopes the city moves him out soon as he is physically worn out.
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Cincinnati
Elm Street
Little Jim
Sycamore Hill
Sycamore Street
Liberty Street
Auburn Avenue
Jim
Ford defends ski spill as voters not swayed
President Ford brushes off a ski tumble in Vail arguing that falls are common among skiers and will not cost him votes. Press secretary Ron Nessen calls clumsiness a misrepresentation while noting Ford’s athletic image and routine last-minute legislative actions before returning to the White House.
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Vail
Colo
Ford
Ron Nessen
Nessen
Nelsen
White House
Salzburg
Austria
Two Officers Involved in Flint Shooting Dispute
In Flint Genesee County the shooting began after a shift change dispute over who would drive a shared patrol car. Police report indicate Black officer Madeline Fletcher 20 was shot in the chest and Walter Kalberer 34 was wounded in the thigh. both in hospital in satisfactory condition. Ballistics will determine which shot struck Fletcher with several officers firing. Fletcher was probationary until December 15 after affirmative action hire.
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Flint, Mich
Genesee County
Flint
Madeline C. Fletcher
Hurley Medical Center
Walter Kalberer
Miss Fletcher
Kalberer
Hunger crisis seen in Cleveland as unemployment rises
The Greater Cleveland Inter church Council says about 250000 area residents may go hungry as hunger centers feed 4500 families monthly. Despite 11 centers aiding 22000 people, centers turn away many due to insufficient food. Joan Campbell notes aid goes to welfare families, fixed elderly incomes, and newly unemployed awaiting food stamps. The Rev Donald G Jacobs hopes government action will improve wealth distribution.
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Cleveland
Greater
Sistent
Jacobs
America
Ex-Athens Man Aids In Visit Of Soviet Medical Leaders
A former Athens resident now at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Ohio assisted in a visit by Soviet medical administrators and professors from Moscow and Leningrad. Dr. Robert Pierre headed the hematology unit and spoke with the Soviet delegation during the Mayo Clinic meeting. Pierre, born in Athens, is the son of William and Adda Pierre and is an Ohio University and Northwestern University medical graduate. His sister Edith Cochran lives in Chauncey and his brother James in nearby Athens.
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Athens
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Mann
United States
Moscow
Leningrad
Robert Pierre
Pierre
William and
Adda Pierre
Athens High School
Ohio University
Northwestern University
Edith Cochran
Chauncey
James
Central Avenue
West Bypass decision looms as CDA deadline nears
Athens County commissioners weigh the West Bypass project from Part of Route 682 to Route 56 amid a cost rise to 5.5 million and a January 7 pre-application deadline for Community Development Act funds. They consider federal help and possible reallocation of 350000 CDA dollars to area road and bridge upgrades. The vote and budget work continue this week.
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West
Athens County
Bruce Burns
Community Development Act
the Plains
CDA
Eight Injured in Two-Car Crash in Athens County
A late Saturday crash at Route 143 and Route 346 near Athens County injured eight people. Joel D. Meiners, 54, Cincinnati, failed to stop at a stop sign, colliding with George Bush, 45, Michigan, with several passengers also hurt. Both drivers and five Meiners passengers were treated at O'Bleness Hospital, with some transferred to University Hospital in Columbus. A Sunday crash on Route 50 near Brimstone Road at Coolville injured two more, with Clarence Koenler, 70, Reedsville, taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital and William Burkhart, 40, treated at the scene.
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Athens County
O’bleness
O’bleness Hospital
Brimstone Road
Coolville
Clarence Koenler
Reedsville
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Pomeroy
William Burkhart
New Marshfield
Koenler
Burkhart
VA Pensioners Face January Deadline on Income Questionnaire
More than half of the annual income questionnaires mailed with November VA pension checks have been returned. As of December 1 about 330,000 recipients may see delays or interruptions in pension payments unless they file promptly. Elderly beneficiaries 72 or older on VA rolls in the last two years are exempt from filing unless income changes occur.
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Veterans Administration
Stolen Ring and Radios Reported in Local Break‑in
Beth Beyo reported to police that a diamond ring and two clock radios valued over 2000 dollars were stolen from her apartment during Christmas. Ralph Dickson said stereo equipment worth 1845 dollars was taken from his residence last week.
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Beth Beyo
Carriage Hill
Ralph Dickson
S. Shafer St
Snow tires in stock and ready for sale now
Local ad urges readers to list extra snow tires with Action Act for quick sale. Call to action emphasizes practical use and reliable selling approach without gimmicks. Includes no detailed names or dates.
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Roush
Charles Berkey
Euclid
Sandhoff
Berkey
Red Cross’ National Aquatic School
Camp Firebird
Little Jim’ Cianciolo
James Cianciolo
Athens Messenger
Associated Press
D&s
West Virginia
US & Possessions
the Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
Tor
Nelsonville
St. Bernard
Masonic Temple
West Bypass
Meiners
Michael Hamonds
Betty Jane Lee
Barbara Lee
Daniel Lee
Aaron D. Bush
Wellston
L.J. Merritt
Cleveland VA
E. State St
T.V
Quasar
Denamaans
Messenger
Monthin
Putnam Howe Drive
Belpre, Ohio
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