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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1970
Page
2
Joseph Fielding Smith, aged 93, elected to lead the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after the death of David O. McKay. Chosen by the Twelve Apostles, the selection awaits ratification by church members worldwide as a formality.
Actress Joan Collins 32 asks Superior Court to dissolve her 1960 marriage to Anthony Newley 24 citing irreconcilable differences. They have two children Tara and Alexander. Collins previously divorced Maxwell Reed. Newley was once divorced in London before marrying Collins.
Fragmented weather data shows highs around 74 to 80 degrees and lows near 26 to 34 with humidity and precipitation figures mixed. It notes sunrise at 7:42 and barometric pressure adjustments, plus historical departures from normal and monthly rainfall totals in a sparse, OCR-derived snippet.
District Editor recalls winters of old vs today with cold records and fuel costs. Data from Columbia Gas shows 14.1 percent colder than normal, 24 straight below freezing days, and record gas usage in January. Salt used to clear roads rises to meet demand while highway crews work around the clock. School districts face missed days and possible Saturday sessions. Grandparents walked to one room schools, while modern homes boast heated comfort and shopping centers.
The Athens County March of Dimes drive funds a 1000 dollar gift toward an Aur electronic heart and respiratory monitoring unit for the Charles G Obleness Memorial Shelter ing Arms Hospital. Hospital administrator Charles A. Sanders notes the unit aids newborns with cardiac and respiratory issues. The local chapter presented 1000 dollars, with another 1000 to follow after this year’s drive. The equipment is standard, not exotic, and crucial due to prior funding gaps. The drive aims to raise funds for the unit and national birth defect research, with about 30 percent staying locally. The Mothers’ March to begin Wednesday.
Kenneth W. Hoggard of Athens has been promoted to assistant lake district service manager for Columbia Gas of Ohio. Stephen G. Day will succeed him as Southeastern District service manager in Athens. Both promotions take effect Feb. 1. Hoggard, 38, joined as plant engineer in 1959, later became Southeastern District service manager in 1964. Day, 35, began in 1956 and rose through the ranks to supervisory service engineer in the Central District. They and their families are listed with church and local organizations.
Morrison Elementary School student council schedules a white elephant bake sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to raise funds for coats. Officers include Dana Thielmann vice president Kim Algeo secretary Karl Pry treasurer and advisor Mrs. A. Palope. Room reps Apay Schizas Susan Williams Denise Rich Suzanne Skinner.
Texas Eastern Transmission Corp posts 1969 earnings per share of 2.40, a 4.3 percent rise from 1968, with net income available to common stock about 47.93 million on roughly 19.97 million shares outstanding. President B D Goodrich notes consecutive year of record highs in net income and per share.
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