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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1970

Page

2

Johnny Rivers Agrees to Stop Surveillance in Divorce Case

In Santa Monica California recording artist Johnny Rivers 26 agreed in Superior Court to stop watching his estranged wife Vicki 24 and was granted increased visitation rights with their year old son Michael. The couple married December 30 1968 separated two months later and a final divorce hearing has not been scheduled.

Johnny Rivers Vicki. Rivers Michael Rex Minter Rivers

De Gaulle Says Nixon Has A Great Future

In Brussels the French Foreign Minister reports Charles de Gaulle predicted Richard Nixon would be a future winner after their 1964 meeting. The claim came during a lecture where Nixon attended a de Gaulle dinner with Herve Alphand, then US ambassador. Alphand reportedly quipped Dont waste your time as the dialogue echoed. The note also mentions Aga Khan's wedding procession in Rawalpindi and FCC approval for Radio Athens transfer of control for 191000 dollars. De Gaulle defended his view despite Alphands remark.

Brussels Belgium Maurice Schumann Charles de Gaulle Richard Nixon

Weather Forecast Patch for Great Lakes and West Coast

The national forecast calls for snow in the Great Lakes area on Friday while the South sees rain. Pacific Northwest, northern California, Nevada, and Idaho will experience rain and snow flurries. Temperatures recently ranged from a high of 41 to a low of 14 with precipitation totals around 6.45 inches for the month and 0.45 inches for the year.

Great Lakes South Pacific Northwest California Nevada Idaho

County Civil Defense Plan Backed With No County Funds

Athens County commissioners discussed forming a Civil Defense organization and approved amending a resolution but insisted no county funds be used. Civil Defense Director Mathews warned state aid would end without action. The panel plans further review and a March 4 Caldwell meeting to extend support for a separate Belmont County highway project funded by federal and state sources.

Athens County Civil Defense Robert Mathews Mathews John Cline Athens County Civil Defense Organization Paul Dodd Buckeye Hills Burr Oak Wayne National Forest State Hospital University Caldwell

Athens United Appeal Hits Record $67000

The Athens United Appeal board reported a new fundraising high of 67000 for the 1970 campaign surpassing the 60000 goal. Thomas H. Evans Jr. announced the total at the annual meeting at Sportsman Grill and officers and new four year board members were named.

Athens United Appeal Board Athens United Appeal Thomas H. Evans Jr Sportsman Grill Robert Savage Elizabeth Stanton James Anastas Trea

Welker Seeks Third Two Year Term In Ohio House

Ralph Welker announced in Athens on filing for nomination that he will seek a third two year term as representative for District 27 covering Athens Meigs and Gallia counties. The Republican is a Navy veteran and farmer with three children, and chairs the agriculture and conservation committee in prior terms.

Ralph Welker Athens Meigs Gallia Ohio House of Representatives Welker Pomeroy Meigs County Tri-County House Agriculture and Conservation

Job Panel Tonight at Ohio University Baker Center

Ohio University offices of placement and internship and student activities host an 8 p.m. panel in Baker Center ballroom. An earlier Messenger notice misdated the event as Thursday.

Ohio University Baker Center Ballroom

Goodwin seeks custody amid neglect claim in Virginia case

Virginie Lb. Goodwin of 79 Grosvenor St VA seeks custody of a minor child from Edward A. Goodwin and Logan W. Von. The filing alleges gross neglect and extreme cruelty as grounds for the custody action.

Virginie Lb. Goodwin Grosvenor St. Va Edward A. Goodwin Logan W. von

Athens County Children’s Services Board elects chairman

Mrs. Dorothy Landis was elected chairman at the board’s first 1970 meeting Thursday night. Howard Stout remains as a board member. Mrs. Helen Worstell was re elected secretary. No changes in membership with Davis Greene and John Laws retaining terms. They discussed finances and decided no additional tax levy is needed now and may seek funds from the county general fund if needed later. They planned to meet with county commissioners and the lay committee on the new county children’s home to discuss building plans.

Rosemary Shay Ann Algeo Doris Woodworth Clark Williams Jesse Perry Perry Carl Thielmann Robert Keatley Jerrold Griffis David Lundberg Kenner Bush Bill Rohr Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Red Cross Salvation Army Mental Health Association Council For Retarded Children USO Ohio Citizens Council National Travelers Aid Athens County Volunteer Center Dorothy Landis Athens County Children’s Services Board Howard Stout Helen Worstell Davis Greene Athens County Commissioners John Law Children's Services Agency County General Fund

Woman Injured in Three Car Route 50 Crash Near McArthur

Virginia Belle Prater, 28, of McArthur Route 2, suffered minor injuries when her car was rear ended by Roger K. Nichols, 19, of McArthur Route 2, in a three vehicle crash on Route 50 about a mile east of McArthur. Willard Franklin Harvey, 29, of Wellston, also involved. Nichols cited for failing to stop in the assured clear distance.

McArthur Route 50 Virginia Belle Prater Roger K. Nichols Willard Franklin Harvey Wellston Nichols

Bus Drivers Press Albany District Over Scheduling and Pay

Albany bus drivers told the school board of late closings notices, overlapping routes, mechanical bus issues, and parking blocks at Waterloo School. They asked for earlier alerts, safer runs, and route improvements. Principal John Mullins resigned as transportation supervisor while pay remains debated. Board offered to consider better routes and explained lump sum versus monthly pay. Members present were Melvin Stedman Dan Stright Ivan Tribe and Thomas Hutchinson.

Alexander Albany Waterloo John Mullins Melvin Stedman Dan Stright Ivan Tribe Thomas Hutchinson

Albany Water Increases Saturday Classes Slated

Albany village reduced pressure to 18 pounds overnight but by Friday morning was at 60 pounds as emergency operations continued. Two wells were drilled with a third planned while Alexander School District officials plan Saturday classes and January February makeups to reach required days for state aid, risking a $300,000 loss if unmet.

Albany Albany Village Alexander High School Water Department Ellis Morris Drilling Co Lewis Morris Morrill Chase Morris Marc Lohr Alexander Lohr

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Birth announcements list newborns for Bolin Lustfield Hanna Little King with families in Chauncey Athens Guysville and The Plains. Admissions include Allison Little James C Smith Sara Jones Louise Orcutt Peter Veinus Keith Vickers Everett Stewart Debbie Conant Paul Frum and several mothers with infants in Athens and surrounding areas.

Ralph Bolin Chauncey Charles Lustfield Athens Nicholas Hanna Garry Little Jerry King Guysville Allison Little James C. Smith Sara Jones Louise Orcutt Peter Veinus Keith Vickers Everett Stewart New Marshfield Debbie Conant Stewart Paul Frum the Plains

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