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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1960

Page

9

Heiss Poised To Grab Olympic Figure Skating Gold

Olympic coverage from Squaw Valley notes Carol Heiss of New York led after compulsory figures with 837.8 points and nine ordinals, ahead of Sjoukje Dijkstra of Holland who had 792. Betsy Snite and Penny Pitou tried to lift U.S. hopes in giant slalom while other events favored European skaters. The day also marked Soviet dominance in team scoring as Americans posted limited success in speed skating and skiing events.

Squaw Valley Calif United States Carol Heiss Ozone Park N.Y Sjoukje Dijkstra Holland Carol Miss Dijkstra U.S Penny Pitou Gilford N. H France U.S.S.R Germany Soviet Union Soviets Sweden U.S.A Switzerland Canada Austria Finland Poland Italy Norway Japan Jeanne Ashworth Wilmington Mass Klara Guseva Jean Vuarnet

Mackay Caps Indoor Tennis Championship

New York indoor tennis star Barry MacKay defeated Dick Savitt 6-2 2-6 10-12 6-1 6-4 to win the national indoor title. Savitt, a 31 year old New York oil executive, previously held crowns in 1952 and 1958. George Barnes noted ITF may vote to open tournaments at the Paris meeting set for July 6.

New York Barry MacKay Don Budge MacKay Dick Savitt Savitt New York Oil Company Alex Olmedo Dayton Ohio George Barnes U.S. Lawn Tennis Assn International Tennis Federation Paris

Eastern Deanery formed from New Lexington St Aloysius alumni

The New Lexington St Aloysius Academy Alumni Association reorganized into the Eastern Deanery to include alumni from nearby towns and counties. Corning firemen acquire new respirator funded by Perry County Firemen's festival and county fair proceeds.

New Lexington St. Aloysius Academy Alumni Association Eastern Deanery Corning Perry County

Scoreboard of Class A Tournament Games

The lattice of results lists multiple Class A tournament scores by county and school. Notable outcomes include Sciote County South Webster 49 over Green 35, Warren County Semifinals Waynesville 55 over Springboro 54, and St Mary 64 over Waterford 52.

South Webster Green Warren County Waynesville Springboro Mason Harveysburg Washington County Fort Frye Salem-Liberty Marietta St. Mary Waterford Vincent Matamoras Defiance County Hicksville Jewell Mahoning County Lowellville Western Reserve

Loyal Women Hold Meeting at Glouster Church

The Loyal Women's Class of Glouster Church of Christ met Friday night. Mrs. Sylvia Easler read scripture and led prayers by Mrs. Mary Ginnan. Eleven attended. Readings were given by Mrs. Edna Bingman Mrs. Sarah McClelland Mrs. Evelyn Davis Mrs. Edith Stall Mrs. Thelda Stansbury Mrs. Weltha Williams. Hostesses served refreshments.

Glouster — Loyal Women’s Class Glouster Church of Christ Sylvia Easler Mary Ginnan Edna Bingman Sarah McClelland Evelyn Davis Edith Stall Thelda Stansbury Weltha Williams

Garden Club Meeting Set At Brown Residence

Chauncey Garden Club schedules a meeting at Mrs. Ralph Brown home on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. members will respond to roll call with a sample of dry material. The program Magic of Dried Flowers will be presented by Mrs. Dow Bridgewater who will also arrange the evening’s decor.

Chauncey Chauncey Garden Club Ralph Brown Dow Bridgewater

Chauncey Personalities Share Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs James Hanson of Athens joined Miss Francis Howard and Miss Janice Howard for a Sunday visit. Mrs Lena Koons of The Plains and Mrs Pearl Atwood of Wellston were guests of Mrs Rhoda Oliver and her son Clarence while Mr and Mrs Thomas Betts of Columbus visited.

James Hanson Athens Francis Howard Janice Howard Lena Koons the Plains Pearl Atwood Wellston Thomas Betts Columbus Rhoda Oliver Clarence

Heart Fund Drive Opens Under Chauncey Chairman

CHAUNCEY The Heart Fund Drive runs this week from Monday through Sunday with Miss Carolyn Tippett as chairwoman. Co workers include Mrs Mary Dew, Mrs Helen Pendergrass, Mrs Arlene Rorick, Mrs Kate Preston, Miss Ruth Ann Saffel, Miss Penny McCaffert, and Miss Nancy O Nail. CHAUNCEY The Martha Class of Church of Christ Millfield held an all day quilting Wednesday with eight members and two guests.

Chauncey Heart Fund Carolyn Tippett Mary Dew Helen Pendergrass Arlene Rorick Kate Preston Ruth Ann Saffel Penny McCaffert Nancy O’nail Martha Church of Christ of Millfield

Circle To Meet CHAUNCEY Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Mary Dew House

The Wednesday Sewing Circle will gather at the home of Mrs. Mary Dew for all day quilting. Bring sales tax stamps if you have them. Sugar Creek PTA hosts a skating party at the Rollerbowl in Athens on Feb 23 with public invitation.

Chauncey Mary Dew Sugar Creek Pta Athens

League bowling results and standings across multiple clubs

The weekly bowling report lists results from Sportland Lanes with Neal Floral and Houseware Center posting notable scores. It covers team matchups, top bowlers like Gene Mocilnikar and Leroy Hashman, and standings for groups such as Lions Club and Kiwanis across several leagues including Pomeroy County and Hot Rods divisions.

Neal Floral Joe's Sohia Robert's Clothing Conant’s Gulf Ae Chapman's Conant’s Gulf Joe's Sophia Hitch Gene Mocilnikar Leroy Hashman Bruce Buckle Red” Conant Don Stagle Jack Toomey Athens Lions Club Broughton LL. Nye Realty Kiwanis No Orkdan Rotary Kiwanis Jenne Ae Alfred Grange G. Rutkoskie Schoonover Burebs F. DeMett K. Woogerd PP. Walker KR. Black HM. Doster L. Shamel Carr Lions F. L. Nye Realty Tod Davis Ind Pleehaty Hot Rods Kl Pet Associated Radio Landmark Cross’ Sons Davis Warner Chapman's Market Manney Plebary Harrah Sylvester Flanagan Wagner

Henry Aaron Signs Contract for the 1960 Braves

Milwaukee General Manager John McHale cheered as Henry Aaron agreed to terms for 1960. The NL batting champion, who hit .355 last season, is reportedly the highest paid Brave this year. McHale still aims to sign 12 players including Spahn Logan Jay Covington Pizarro Adcock Mantilla and Lau.

Milwaukee John McHale Milwaukee Braves Henry Aaron McHale Aaron Braves Lew Burdett Warren Spahn Johnny Logan Joey Jay Bob Rush Wes Covington Juan Pizarro Joe Adcock Bob Avila Felix Mantilla Chuck Lau

Perry County Rail Taxes Near 45000

Perry County will receive nearly 45000 in railroad property taxes this year. Don F. Rehl said 1958 railroad taxes amounted to 42842, up from 36698 in 1948, a 16 percent rise over ten years, with 26029 of 1958 total allocated to public schools.

Johnny Green Johnny New Lexington Perry County Don F. Rehl Railroad Community Committee Cental Ohio Rehl

County officials named to state association committees

Two Perry County commissioners receive appointments from Roy Stullwagon, president of the state association. A. K. Wilson is named to the legislative committee and Leon Green to the highway safety committee.

New Lexington Perry County A. K. Wilson Leon Green Roy Stullwagon

Zellar Endorsed for State Senate by Perry County GOP

State Rep. Robert E. Zellar of South Zanesville was endorsed by Perry County Republican leaders for the nomination and election to the state senate. Zellar, 42, received the county party’s backing in a formal endorsement.

New Lexington Robert E. Zellar Zanesville Perry County Republican Party Zellar

Crooksville Names Census Crew Leader for 1960 Count

Harold Anderson, former Crooksville mayor, named census crew leader for the 1960 Census in Perry County. Announcement by Zanesville supervisor J. Ray Pinnick. Athens Messenger report dated Tuesday February 23, 1960.

Crooksville Harold Anderson Perry County J. Ray Pinnick Zanesville Athens Messenger

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