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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
2
Evangelist Billy Graham says he has not bought a suit in years and that he owes his spot among America's 15 best dressed men to friends who provide clothes. He notes donors are good close friends who usually pick the outfits themselves.
Soprano Maria Callas won a standing ovation in her first straight acting role in the Greek tragedy Medea. The Paris screening drew socialites including Maurice Chevalier and Mrs Sargent Shriver, wife of the U S ambassador to France, plus Mrs Georges Pompidou, wife of France's president. Miss Callas was escorted by director Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Rudolf Nureyev the defected Russian dancer is set to portray Vaslav Nijinsky in a film. Producer Harry Saltzman announced the project with director Tony Richardson to start in July. it will be Nureyev s first screen role.
Billie Sol Estes, convicted in 1963 of fraud in mortgaging nonexistent fertilizer tanks, is up for a parole hearing Friday. The Texas Employment Commission filed a suit seeking $4,371, claiming Estes owed payroll taxes on wages totaling $252,527 in the first quarter.
Diana Dors, the blonde former sex symbol of British films, earns critical praise for her first London stage role in 17 years. She stars with Jill Bennett in Donald Howarth's Three Months Gone at the Royal Court Theater, playing the browsy mother of a young man reaching maturity.
Mostly cloudy and much colder tonight with lows in the 20s. Friday cloudy and cool with highs in the lower 40s. Saturday looks fair and warmer. Rain is forecast Thursday for most Eastern states and the coast of Oregon and Washington. Sunny and dry elsewhere. High yesterday 67, low 51. Humidity 92 percent at 9 a.m. today. Precipitation yesterday 0.58 inches. month 1.39 inches. year 1.39 inches. Sunset 5 46 p.m. Rise 7 38 a.m. Barometric pressure 29.79 at 9 a.m.
Chauncey Friday parish planning council reorganization set for 7 30 p m in Millfield with 1970 officers led by Marge Bennett Pearl Henry Jack Schrappe Betty Smith June Heffken Dwight Smith and trustees including Harley Blower Ron Smith William Hanley Henry Heffken and Jim Hartley chaired by Paul Robinson.
Chauncey residents report injuries and medical updates. Roger Smith after a hunting accident Thanksgiving Day remains at Lancaster Fairfield Hospital for knee surgery performed Wednesday. Jim Lyons at Riverside Hospital Columbus underwent leg surgery after a workplace injury. Sharon Abdella, Penn State student in State College, broke her left elbow after slipping on an icy sidewalk and will wear a cast for six to eight weeks.
Chauncey M C Club met at Mrs. Cora Stanley's Chauncey home electing Mrs. Rita Canter president Mrs. Jean Ball vice president and news reporter and Mrs. Shirley Ross secretary treasurer. Birthday celebrations for Mrs. Barbara Canter and Mrs. Dorothy Perry occurred. Next meeting at Mrs. Lenora Way’s Chauncey home.
Racine residents report military returns and hospital recoveries. Lyn Mallory, discharged from four years in the Navy, greets family at Parkersburg airport. Mrs. Henry Roush convalesces at home after Holzer Medical Center. Local social visits include Mrs. Addie Petrer and Ben Jr. with the Blythes, and Wilma Rose from Columbus visiting Wolfe and Sayre families.
Athens County commissioners reported a possible sale of part of the E State Street land back to the county after an appraisal by the Ohio Department of Highways. The move follows rejection of a state site for a new Children's Home due to unsuitable fill and a reconsideration of land east of the former home.
The State Bank 937 of Athens County Ohio filed its consolidated report of condition as of December 11, 1969. It lists total assets of 13 832 979.22 and total liabilities plus capital of 13 632 929.22, with deposits, reserves, and capital accounts detailed and verified by sworn officials including executive vice president R J Reese and directors.
The St. Jude Catholic Women's Club met at the Birge church and voted to keep current officers. They discussed sponsoring a pancake supper on March 17 and set the next meeting for February 24 at 7 30 p.m. in the church.
Slimming aid promises quick fat loss without drugs or exercise. Tiny tablets claim safe weight reduction and a money back guarantee. price 3.25 dollars, economy size 5.25 dollars, sold by all drug stores with refund policy.
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