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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1966
Page
2
State Sen. Frazier Reams Jr. says a possible gubernatorial bid would be a pro Reams move not a stop DiSalle effort. Reams emphasized seeking party unity and a favorable DiSalle recommendation before any national ambitions.
Columbus report notes Hobart Farthing of Findlay was elected the 1966 president of the Ohio Association of Auctioneers during the Sunday meeting.
Pfc. Michael Vincent Timmons was fatally wounded by allied weapons fire in South Vietnam. His mother, Mrs. Ruth Karl, was notified that he died Saturday after a December 30 stomach wound when he wandered from a defense perimeter.
Karen Rae Kinsey 21 a senior from Tippecanoe Harrison County was selected Miss Bowling Green State University 1966 from a field of 10 finalists Saturday night in Bowling Green Ohio.
Investigation continues after a predawn blaze at Centerville Building Supply Co in Centerville that leveled a lumber warehouse and two trucks. Three minutes after the first alarm, police were alerted to a nearby IGA, suggesting the fire may have been a diversion for an attempted burglary.
In Vandalia Ohio a first annual International BB Gun Championship for youths aged 7 to 14 is set for July 8 to 10. U S Jaycees President James A Skidmore announced at the state convention that the Jaycees will cosponsor with Daisy Manufacturing Co.
Clarence J. Brown Jr. witnessed a plaque for his late father presented to Washington and Lee University School of Law. The elder Brown died Aug. 24 during his 14th term and was a 1915 graduate. The plaque, from W L Law School Young Republican Club, adds the elder Brown's name to the school's title.
Ohio State University is listed as one of the initial three institutions in a Washington based study or initiative. Details on the scope and participating entities are limited in the fragment. Further context from the complete article would clarify the program’s aims and implications.
Modern Mothers League OCCL set for January 24 at Mrs John Gaske home. Project Head Start listed as program subject. Previous session led by Mrs James Skinner with business meeting, followed by program.
Logan—The Building Service Employees International Local 274 elected 1966 officers at a Saturday night meeting. Curtis Harvey was named president Wilmer L. Crothers vice president J Robert Smith secretary treasurer Ralph W Blackston recording secretary and Elzie Donahue recording secretary.
Logan Welcome Wagon Club selects 1966 officers with Mrs. John Gallagher as president Mrs. Conrad Prasher as vice president Mrs. Harold Slabaugh as secretary and Mrs. James Brissenden as treasurer The club also notes Miss Carolyn Duell of Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc as featured speaker at 8 p m Monday at the Gas Company office for the Goodyear Wives Club meeting.
Logan Hocking Valley Community Hospital has been approved for membership in the Ohio Hospital Association announced by administrator John Sappington. The 54 bed $1.5 million facility is set to open later this month and will replace the current Hocking Valley Hospital which will close once the new hospital opens.
Logan firefighters answered two calls within 35 minutes. At 10 p.m. at the U Do It Laundromat a dryer vent fire from a high gas flame alarmed responders. At 10 35 p.m. in the 100 block of West Main a car seat ignited from a cigarette belonging to Darrell Thress of Geneva. The January meeting of the Logan 52 Club will be held Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Dale Walker's home.
Congress opens with same party leaders but three chairmanships shift due to the death of Herbert C. Bonner and retirements. Russell B. Long becomes patent finance chair, Harry F. Byrd Jr. inherits the Byrd seat, Harley O. Staggers to lead Interstate and Foreign Commerce, with Edward Garmatz and others assuming new posts. Senate remains 1965-68 lineup. House totals show 293 Democrats, 140 Republicans with two vacancies.
An advertising notice promotes FALSE TEETH PASTEETH an improved powder sprinkled on dental plates to keep teeth from sliding. It claims no gummy taste or souring after use and to control plate odor. Available at drug counters everywhere.
A1C and Mrs. John Charles Musgrave of Stewart Air Force Base Newburgh N Y are parents to a daughter born at West Point Hospital Friday at 11 23 a m The infant weighs 6 pounds 9 ounces and is named Jennifer Lee She is the first grandchild of Attorney and Mrs Raymond F Musgrave Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles White and Park Drive Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Byrd Blain and Mrs F G Musgrave Mrs White is in Newburgh with her daughter and granddaughter.
Logan resident Seabright, longtime Hocking County engineer 1949 to 1964, will headline the Hocking Valley Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers. The 6:30 p.m. meeting is at the Sportsman Restaurant.
Logan LEAP program members will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at West School to hear committee reports on school system phases. LEAP volunteers aim to improve city schools.
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