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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1966
Page
8
William L. Ryan reports that China fears a U S war over Vietnam and Indochina. Peking warns against U S imperialism while denouncing Soviet policy as a threat. The party shows firm military control and seeks morale boosting for its people.
Beat Of The Bend reports Meigs County schools nearby were closed again due to icy conditions with rural roads worse than after the prior snow. Residents cut travel as police note no major accidents this weekend. Nearby items include Alice Smith to compete in the State Junior Miss Pageant in Xenia, clowns performing at Snapshots, and residents stranded by heavy snow during semester break.
Delmar and Bertha Cana Day braved last week's snow and ice for a trip to Columbus and visited with Bertha's longtime friend Mildred Gamblin, a former Pomeroy resident. Tom Lind returns to Fairmont State College after a full semester illness absence.
Mrs. Alice Nease at Out Eastern High outlines annual minstrel plans with emphasis on community involvement and student performances. Details remain informal as planning progresses.
Xi Gamma Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Friday night dinner and bowling party at Sky-Lane Bowling Alleys in Gallipolis. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Welker, Mrs. Norma Amsbury, Mrs. Sabra Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Brown, Mr. and Mrs. James B. O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rupe, and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Custer.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at the home of Mrs Guy Guinther on Brick Street.
Larry KE Griffin had his driver's license suspended for six months under the point system at a hearing before Meigs County Judge Frank W. Porter. The license remains revoked under the safety responsibility law but he may drive to his employment per the judge's order.
Miss Martha Ohlinger, Rutland High School teacher, joined a legislative committee meeting of the Department of Classroom Teachers within the Ohio Education Association. Her three year term on the committee was announced after the weekend session at the Christopher Inn in Columbus.
Meigs Local Board names C. E. Blakeslee Pearl Stanley Ellen Gibbs Florence Baker Patricia Mills L W McComas Eliza beth Webster Rutland to a single district trustees board for Pomeroy and Middleport libraries. Robert Swick appointed bus supervisor and driver with 30 buses in district. McMurray added as mechanic helper. Clerks transfer records. officials to AA S A convention in Atlantic City.
Community notices list guest speaker Rev. Delbert Allison at Hysell Run Free Methodist Church February 2 to 12 at 7 30 each evening with special music. Pomeroy Chapter 186 Eastern Star meets 7 45 p m Tuesday at the temple. A rummage sale February 3 to 5 by the Won One Won Class at Pomeroy First Baptist Church replaces the February 10 to 12 dates.
Ohio AFL CIO reports 1.1 million union members about 35.7 percent of non farm workers. Using Bureau of Labor Standards data it notes 34 percent organized in states without right to work laws and 15 percent where such laws exist.
Hamilton police pursued 19 year old Ronald Wright who bolted from the detective bureau while being questioned about a burglary. Detective Austin Simpson said Wright fled as he turned to place Wright's statement in an envelope at the Police Headquarters Building. Portsmouth reports a front porch fatal shooting after an argument at the victim's home left Denny fatally shot Saturday night.
Vernon Cook was taken to Meigs General Hospital by the Middleport emergency squad Saturday. They were called to the Middleport taxicab office where Cook became ill.
On this date in history key events include FDR signing a gold devaluation proclamation in 1934 and Eisenhower backing continental highways in 1956. A Loyal Pals Class meeting at Middleport Church of Christ is postponed to February 7 at Mrs Pearl Reynolds home.
U S forces in Viet Nam are approaching the peak strength reached in Korea and may exceed it by year end. Readings place in country personnel at 197,300 with allied support lifting total to about 313,000. Pentagon dates U S involvement from 1961.
The six room Day residence near Harrisonville was destroyed by a Sunday afternoon blaze starting in the kitchen. Firefighters arrived at 1 50 pm aided by heavy snow drifts on State Route 684. Loss valued at 4000 for the house and 3000 for furnishings. The owner said insurance covered the house only and blamed telephone delays for slow reporting. Roof collapsed after firefighters arrived.
Veterans Memorial Hospital notes list admitted patients including Guy Hill Rutland George Fraley Cheshire Christopher Morris Kentucky Joe Ebers bach Pomeroy Byron Jay Chesser Clark Charles Shain Mrs Lewis Smith and daughter Orville Arms Charles Fridley Joan Estep Charles Casto Margaret Seidenabel Beulah Graham David Bass Gary Priddy Eldeana Smith. Middleport church meeting postponed until Feb 6 and officer installation Feb 13.
A violent storm and deep snow paralyze travel from Florida to Maine, leaving at least 72 deaths across 16 states due to highway crashes fires and heart attacks. Delaware and Virginia declare emergencies while National Guard helps in Virginia and air ports face ice covered runways.
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