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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1970
Page
2
Debbie Reynolds says she will work on films after NBC drops The Debbie Reynolds Show for low ratings. Producer Martin Ransohoff and Reynolds were notified by NBC of the cancellation after the weekly series failed to attract sufficient viewers.
Sam Huff, a former Giants and Redskins linebacker, announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to represent West Virginia 1st District. The Farmington High School rally marked Huff’s return to his roots after WVU years. Dodd, the current senator, has said he would seek re election. Two GOP and two Democratic candidates are named in the field.
Snow is forecast for the Northeast on Monday with rain in the East and cold weather in the Midwest. High yesterday 44, low 38. humidity near 100 percent. Weekend precipitation 1 inch, month 1.89, year total 3.29, departures noted.
The Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society sponsors a county history contest for grades 10 to 12 in Meigs area high schools. It includes an oral oration of 3 to 5 minutes and a 500 to 700 word written piece on Meigs County history. Awards total 8 and 4.50 for speaking and 8 and 4.50 for writing plus plaques. Submissions due April 15 to Box 32 Pomeroy Ohio. final contest April 23.
The Logan City Police investigated four weekend accidents and issued three citations. Jeanette A. Schultz 51 of 331 Short St cited for failure to yield in a collision with David E. Rotan 32 of Heath on Second Street at 4 p.m. Friday. Saturday at 2 15 p.m. Albert J. Kornmiller 64 of 663 Miller Pl and Lorena F. Altier 51 of Corning collided at West Second and South Spring, each claiming the green light, no citation. Robert S. Tschudy 41 of 307 N Orchard St cited for failure to yield when his car struck Elsie Marie Seifert 30 of Bremen turning left from East Main onto Orchard Saturday at 3 40 p.m. Ed win D. Coffman 23 of Logan Route 4 cited for driving while intoxicated after a collision with Leona Kay Mercer 23 of 194 Florence Ave on South Mulberry near Walhonding Saturday at 5 30 p.m.
In England Buzz Goodbody, aged 23, becomes the Royal Shakespeare Company’s first female director, to lead this season’s King John. Dover schoolgirl Valerie Hodgson, 15, debuts as a soccer sportscaster for a hospital match. Mrs Lesley Pearman, 71, celebrates a church wedding with a champagne reception her husband financed after a previous registry office ceremony.
Angler Amod Boxer reeled in a 9 foot dolphin mistaken for a whale. Aquarium curator John Ballard confirmed it as a rare Risso's dolphin, named Sammy, the first of its kind in captivity. Five days later the dolphin died despite medical care.
Gallipolis Ohio Highway Patrol reports a two car crash on Route 7 north of Route 35. Elsie Saunders 50 Gallipolis stopped to turn into a driveway and was hit in the rear by James Neal 28 Cheshire who was cited for failure to stop within assured clear distance.
Soil Conservation Service official John Cooper outlines aims of the weekly column to spur conservation, inform the public, and raise awareness. Rufus Greathouse seeks SCS help to design a safe pond behind his Glenwood area farm for barn water and home use. Donald Saunders requests a revised plan covering newly acquired land and tobacco allotments.
A 20 year old Charlotte woman, Juanita Gurley, will wed in a city park on April 11 after approval by the City Parks and Recreation Department. The groom, Jack Spencer Jr., serves in the Army at Fort Hood, Texas. Gurley says she enjoys the park’s beauty and brings her nephew there to play.
Meigs High School clubs elected officers and mapped spring plans. French Club led by Sylvia Swanson while National Honor Society and Varsity M named presidents Jim Swatzel and Mike Barr respectively. Future Nurses and Homemakers clubs announced officer lines. Charity drives supported with funds and hospital favors.
Mason County selects Mrs. Raymond G. Musgrave as Heart Sunday Campaign chairman for the 1970 fund drive. The event on February 22 aims to raise money for Mason County Heart Association research education and community service. Captains in Point Pleasant include Mrs. Ruby Waugh and Mrs. Carolyn Brillhart. The drive funds support heart disease programs. Charles Cundiff, 22, Mason, was jailed on a destruction of property warrant tied to a Saturday incident at the Sportsman Bar.
Goodyear plant manager announces National Merit qualifying test dates for employees children at Point Pleasant and Gallia Academy High Schools. Test time is 8 30 a m Saturday. Eligible students include children of full time Goodyear employees with at least two years service and children of retirees or deceased employees with two years service. Semi finalists named in fall 1970. 1971 college entrants urged to test next month.
A gasoline leak on Third Avenue near the Ohio Valley Bank caused a car fire Saturday at 11 am. The vehicle owned by J. B. King and driven by Helen King burned, with $700 in damage. No injuries reported though flames singed hair.
A daughter to Mr and Mrs F lward Taylor Racine admitted Opal Taylor Racine Dorcia Johnson and Benjamin Johnson both of South Man Mrs Flossie Daniels Gallipolis Mrs Gertrude Seines Donald Cossin both of Leon Mrs Bob by Kinnaird South Side Mrs Elijah Smith Oakley Williams both of Henderson Mrs Lynell MacMillon John Long Edgar Childers Mrs William Higgenbotham Mrs Loman Jones Kelly McCallister all of Point Pleasant David Nibert Apple Grove Chad Long Heidi Cobb George Bates Marilyn McCoy Myrtle Neville Roy Woomer James Johnson Mrs Robert Craig Guy Vincent.
POMEROY. Sheriff Robert Hartenbach reported that a car driven by 23 year old Robert Marcinko of Tuppers Plains struck a guard rail after steering failed, causing the vehicle to leave Route 7 northbound at 8 30 p m Saturday.
Firefighters responded to Dale Mourning property on Railroad Street Saturday at 4 p.m. where an external fire began from wiring on a frame dwelling. Occupant Sarah Boyles was at the home. The department estimated only minor damage from the blaze.
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