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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1969

Page

11

Indiana Track Coach Lavery to resign for Ohio University post

Jim Lavery Indiana University track coach since 1962 will resign after the 1969 season to join Ohio University as professor and Associate Director of the School of Health Physical Education and Recreation. Lavery, 39, cites professional advancement and a new field at a top institution.

Bloomington Ind Jim Lavery Indiana University Ohio University Lavery I.U Ing J. W Bill) Orwig Jim Calgary Canada Drake University Drake

Columbus East and South Clash In City League Battle

Two top Ohio high school powers meet in Columbus as East, 11-0 with a 35 game win streak, faces South 10-0 in a showdown for the City League title. East stars Ed Ratleff and Nick Conner pace a strong lineup while South relies on outside shooting and balance led by Brad Hoffman.

Columbus East Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Columbus South East Ohio South Columbus Linden - McKinley Tigers Bob Hart Columbus Linden Ed Ratleff Nick Conner Hart Ratleff Conner Dwight Lamar North Roy Hickman Larry Walker Ohio State Dick Ricketts Bulldogs Pat Beasley Beasley Brad Hoffman Stan Dixon Charles Hayes Terry Holliman Ricketts

College Scores by Region Summary

OHIO Thursday Steubenville 69 St. Vincent Pa 68 Beckley West Virginia 126 Ohio Dominican percent EAST Vermont 99 Connecticut 87 Northeastern 68 Massachusetts 64 SOUTH Clemson 95 Furmon 82 Georgia Tech 75 Rice 56 Florida State 92 Hawaii 60 Davidson 71 Princeton 54 Fairmont State 104 Salem 64 MIDWEST Drake 93 Bordiey 86 SOUTHWEST Baylor 103 Tarleton State FAR WEST Arizona State 93 Utah 88 Arizona 76 Brigham Young 70 Seattle 100 We State 62 Idaho 66 Washington 53

Ohio Steubenville St. Vincent Beckley W. Va Vermont Connecticut Northeastern Massachusetts Clemson Furmon Georgia Tech Rice Florida State Hawaii Davidson Princeton Fairmont St Salem Midwest Drake Bordiey Southwest Baylor Tarleton Arizona State Utah Arizona Brigham Young Seattle We State Idaho Washington

Athens Eighth Grade Extends Unbeaten Streak to 9-0

The Athens eighth grade team improved to 9-0 with wins over Nelsonville York 44-12 and Alexander 53-36. Mark Handley scored 12 with Don Wood adding 10 against Nelsonville York, while Bill Tevis and Steve Inbody led Athens in the Alexander game with 15 and 14 respectively. Greg Brooks scored 25 for Alexander. The squad travels to Meigs at Pomeroy Saturday for seventh through ninth grade games starting at 1 p.m.

Athens Nelsonville York Mark Handley Don Wood Lingell Barber Alexander Bill Tevis Steve Inbody Greg Brooks Meigs Pomeroy

Frustrated Golfer Cuts Down Tree In England

In Oldham England a Brookdale Golf Club member cut through a 100 year old sycamore on the 545 yard fourth hole. The trio of the trunk was three quarters complete before dawn. Tree surgeon Sam Lees treated the wound and staples were used. The club insists the act was by a disgruntled golfer.

Oldham England Brookdale Golf Club Brookdale Sam Lees Ernest Medgeley

Local Sports Standings and Scoring Highlights

In a bustling page of athletic and business odds, top scorers include Betty Perry, Vi Widdoes, Pat Gruser, A Kyle, and B Crowell with Spot Pizza and McBee's noted among local suppliers. Basketball and bowling scores mix with club standings, cross references to regional firms, and several employer marks like Campus Barbers and Buckeye Potato Chips.

Betty Perry Vi Widdoes Pat Gruser A. Kyle B. Crowell E. Sewell R. Shay

Browns Runing back Ernie Green Retires after Injuries

Cleveland Browns coach Blanton Collier said Ernie Green will retire due to injuries after knee surgery this week. Green, with the Browns since 1962, ends his career. team seeks another running back to replace him.

Columbus Cleveland Browns Blanton Collier Columbus Touchdown Club Browns Ernie Green Green Collier

Bowler Dennis F. Seeks Consistent Strikes in Wisconsin

Fond du Lac bowler Dennis F. says his 165 average is solid but he frequently leaves the 10 and 5 pins. He asks Joe Wilman for tips to improve carry and develop a new angle for a faster ball that hooks into the pocket.

Dennis F Fond du Lac Wis Dennis

Bowling tips for speed control and pocket shots

The article discusses adjusting ball speed to improve angle into the 1-3 pocket and knock over the troublesome 5-pin. It advises varying pace when not striking consistently and suggests reading Fundamentals for All Bowlers, with a 10 cent copy offer via Joe Wilmon. It also notes Charlie Fox will coach the Giants farm club in Phoenix next season.

Joe Wilmon Charlie Fox San Francisco Giants Giants Phoenix

Florence B. Cooley Appointed Executrix in Athens Estate

Florence B. Cooley of 24 S May Ave Athens Ohio is duly appointed Executrix of the estate of Cecil A Cooley deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated January 13 1969 Harold J Rose Probate Judge.

Florence B. Cooley S. May Ave Athens Ohio Cecil A. Cooley Athens County Ohio Harold J. Rose Said County Gerald A Mollica P. O. Box Athens Minnie Agan Harold J Rose

Notice of Executor Appointment and Zoning Hearing Athens

Gerald A Mollica of Athens Ohio appointed executor of Minnie Agan estate in Athens County Ohio. A public hearing by the Athens Board of Zoning Appeals set for February 4 1969 at 7 30 p m in City Hall to consider a variance and erection of a four family apartment on Lot 688 Hudson Avenue in connection with Rogers Gilkey property. Citizens may attend and voice opinions. Also legal notice in Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio Estell Dillon Vickers plaintiff and Louis Morgan Vickers defendant case number 24915 cites divorce support and custody petitions with hearing after March 5 1969. Attorneys Lovelle and Vanity. Athens Ohio.

Board of Zoning Appeals City of Athens City Hall Hudson Avenue Roger E. Gilkey Common Pleas Court OF Athens County Ohio Estell Dillon Vickers Louis Morgan Vickers East 12Th Street Chester Pennsylvania State of Court of Common Pleas Climen Lovelle and Vanity Athens City of City Council East State Street Bernita J. Ely Spring Street Earl White John F. Newcomb Cline Clara M. Goodrich East Stow Street Goodrich Coli Ik Mn Mogene Clara M. Geodeich

Classified Listing Index and Notice Policy

The page lists categories for notices and ads such as Announcements Obituaries and Real Estate with classifications and examples. It notes publisher rights to edit reject questionable copy and states error adjustments and a 16 word minimum rate per word per day policy.

Public sale notice in Freeman McMillen bankruptcy case

Creditors and interested parties are advised that property of Harry Freeman McMillen and Marjorie McMillen will be sold at 2:00 pm January 27, 1969, Room 310, U S District Courthouse Columbus Ohio. Property includes Lot 699 Lincoln Village Franklin County appraised at 18500 with stock of Downtowners Inc including inventory equipment liquor license and lease at 19 South Court Athens.

Harry Freeman McMillen Marjorie McMillen United States District Columbus Ohio Prairie Franklin Lincoln Village Recorder's Office Franklin County Downtowners, Inc South Court Street Athens Wade Tom McGuffey Lane Gerald A. Mollica W. Washington Street Wace Tom

Quiet title sought for 5.84 acre Athens County tract

John Tansky files suit in Athens County Common Pleas to quiet title to a 5.84 acre parcel in Section 25 Farm Lot 117 Athens Township Ohio. Defendants include Dorothy Earnhart now of Florida and unknown heirs or assigns. answer due by February 28. The petition seeks equitable relief and specifies tract boundaries starting at an iron pin and County Road 19.

Margaret Snyder 5Th Avenue Ft. Lauderdale Florida Dorothy Earnhart N. W Terrace John Tansky Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Athens David R Meiba H. Carmichae Carmichee

In Loving Memory and Bank of Coolville Ledger Note

Obituary note memorial for Guy W. Hartman with a wife Edna expressing memory and longing two years after his passing. The second item is a bank condition report for The Tri County Bank of Coolville showing assets liabilities and capital as of December 3 1968 with officers affidavits and notary dates.

Guy W. Hartman Edna P.cccesseeneeeeeesenpensrarsientenneeeennenseeers U. S Cecesne Sence Kenneth W. Stealey

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