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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1967

Page

4

Recovery Ops Continue At Silver Bridge Site

Recovery operations at the Silver Bridge disaster site persist at reduced scale as salvage work on the Ohio River continues near Henderson. The death toll stands at 36 with more than 110 still missing as crews, Coast Guard vessels, dredging equipment, and local authorities coordinate to clear river debris and search for victims.

Point Pleasant Silver Bridge Ohio River Henderson Cmdr Adam Zabinski Coast Guard West Virginia Civil Defense Office Sheriff Department Gallipolis Denzil M. Taylor Maxine Turner Cathy Byus Lengo Darst Cheshire Sue and Margie Boggs Vinton Harold Cundiff Winston-Salem N.C Thomas Allen Cantrell Albert E. Adler Je

Feb 7 Filing Deadline For May Primary Set

McARTHUR County Election Board sets February 7 at 4 pm as the filing deadline for the May 7 primary. Offices up for re election include prosecuting attorney two commissioners clerk of courts sheriff recorder treasurer engineer and coroner. Petitions list candidates from both parties for several offices. General election is in November.

McArthur County Election Board John Morrow Raymond Cottrill Earl Stuck Homer Habhorn Harold Steele Richard Hagerty Ivan Bowman J. E. Lee

Woman Hit By Auto In Logan Injures Pedestrian

Mrs Delia Conrad 168 of 17 West Front Street was hit Friday night while crossing W Main Street near an alley between Spring and Market Streets. She was taken to Hocking Valley Community Hospital and admitted for treatment. Driver James R Notestone Laurelville Route said icy streets prevented stopping. No charges filed.

Logan Delia Conrad Front St W. Main Street Conrad W. Main Spring Market James R. Notestone Laurelville Hocking Valley Community Hospital Notestone

Installation of Officers for Serene Chapter No 128 OES

The Serene Chapter No. 128 Order of Eastern Star held its 1968 installation in the Masonic Temple with Edith K. Dunkle and Roy Rinehart as installing officers. Distinctive roles filled by multiple members included Grace Nunemaker as chaplain and Mabel McCoy as warder, with a guest list from Walliston and surrounding towns. A social hour followed the ceremony with about 75 attendees.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Edith K. Dunkle Roy Rinehart Virginia Mitchell Cora Steele Ingtalling Grace Nunemaker Estner Mae Cassill Mabel McCoy Howard Wells Helen Craw Bernice Wortman Rober Byers Dorothy Kinnison James Largent LaVela Morrow Margaret Hulbert Vanda Rose Juanita Largent Marjorie Blake Glenna Jarvis Alice Ovle Ada Ruth Partee Ruth Barbara Cooper Esther Virginia Reynolds Martha Bona Wortman Electa Mildred Diyce Sentinel Marcus Jy McCoy Virginia Rey George Brown Joan Clouse Faith Wallston Hamden Jackson Gek Hill Zaleski Wilkesville Gallipolis

Pirates Poor Pitching Sinks 1967 Pennant Bid

The Pirates ranked ninth in team ERA at 3.74, contributing to their failure as pennant contenders in 1967. Houston posted a team ERA of 4.08, the bottom mark.

Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates Houston

Record Cabinets Cedar Chests Sale Savings

Department store ad offers remaining record cabinets and cedar chests with discount highlights. Save up to 86 dollars on selected occasional pieces, with a sale price around 44 dollars on featured items. Limited stock and in-store pickup only.

Furniture sale items with beds and mattresses advertised

An assortment of bed frames headboards futon sofas and mattresses with prices. Listings include twins full and queen sizes with foam bedding bunk beds and sleeper sofas. Some items show discounted or showcased prices while others mention pads springs and miscellaneous components.

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Lamps 859 Pair Deep Orange Ceramic Bases on Sale

Auction or sale note lists 859 lamp pair with 48 inch tails and ceramic orange bases, white shades and designs. Describes several ceramic lamps, table lamps and tree pole swar chain styles. Indicates variety and price points, with emphasis on paired sets and decorative home lighting.

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