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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1974

Page

12

Evert to Meet Morozova in Wimbledon Final

At Wimbledon England Chris Evert 19 from Fort Lauderdale faces Olga Morozova of the Soviet Union in the women's singles final after Morozova upset Virginia Wade and Billie Jean King. Evert beat Kerry Melville 6 2 6 3 to reach the final.

Wimbledon England America Chris Evert Olga Morozova Soviet Union Miss Evert Fort Lauderdale Fla Billie Jean King Morozova Ken Rosewall Australia Kerry Melville

Athens Little League: City Recreation Wins Two Games

In Athens Little League action city recreation Athens National Bank beat McDonald's 11 to 6 with Jerry Harris earning the win and Art Chenko driving in three while Karl Fry took the loss. Economy Supply upset Chauncey Lions 13 to 7 as Robert Bolin claimed the win and drove in three with two hits. Abex edged Highlander 11 to 10 in Colt League, Spartan Inn beat The Inn 13 to 1. Medics no-hit University Volkswagen 3 to 0 behind Jack Wilson, Kiwanis won 2 to 0 over Easler's, Rotary triumphed 13 to 7, East Orioles and East Giants remained undefeated, and Chauncey Blue Devils beat Morrison Yankees 14 to 2 in another busy Wednesday slate.

Athens National Bank McDonald's Athens Jerry Harris Karl Fry Art Chenko Brent Chadwell Harris Steve Ellis Chauncey Lions Robert Bolin Rusty Thomas Greg Wilson al Walton Gary Bentley Jim Hollister James Evener Chauncey Abex Spartan Inn Highlander Mark Altier Henry Young Steve Jewell Bruce Walters the Inn Dave Cunningham Larry Bean Bill Ross Phil Hawk Mike Terrill Randy Kasler Medics University Volkswagen Jack Wilson Wilson Fred Ross K. C. Brenneman Kiwanis Easler East Orioles East Giants Chauncey Blue Devils Morrison Tigers Jimmy Schazenbach Howie Brenneman Chuck Ley Steve Bruning Morrison Dan Skinner Plains Indians The Plains Terry Nuzum Todd Nuzum Brad Baker David Downey Morrison Yankees Carl Matheny Chuck Matheny Bill Finnearty Greg Bartlett Steve Lowry Andy Adams

Fillies Honor Races At Aqueduct Named For Great Fillies

A new spring series for 3 year old Thoroughbreds at Aqueduct is named for Rosetown Busanda Searching and Ruthless. Ruthless won the first Belmont Stakes against colts in 1867.

Aqueduct Rosetown Busanda Searching Ruthless

Nelsonville Invitational Little League faces rain delay reshuffle

In the Nelsonville two day tournament Wellston versus Glouster was halted at 2-2 due to rain and rescheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. The Thur game saw Jeff Montgomery face John Dixon with Seaman's IGA of Athens beating New Lexington 13-0 by the 10 run rule. Amesville edged Logan 6-4 as Nathan Driggs led with a .400 day. Nelsonville beat Albany 14-8 behind Jeff Pritchard. Semis set for July 13 feature Seaman's IGA against Amesville at 10 a.m. and Nelsonville versus the Wellston Glouster winner at 4 p.m. The Yankees beat the Giants 9-2 to stay atop the Pomeroy Little League standings with Tom Owens winning on the mound.

Nelsonville Wellston Glouster Jeff Montgomery John Dixon Seaman IGA Athens New Lexington Jeff Bush Scott Burson Amesville Logan Nathan Driggs Tim Myers Albany Jeff Pritchard Kelly Blair Steve Hewitt Lee Raines Wellston-Glouster

Land Selection Important In West Virginia Growth

West Virginia growth around Charleston Huntington Parkersburg Morgantown and Clarksburg has risen about 50 percent in five years with Martinsburg expanding faster from nearby Washington area. James Bennett urges site selection matching soils to prevent erosion and foundation problems using erosion control measures and the Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook for Urban Areas. guidance from local soil conservation districts and the SCS office in Point Pleasant is available.

Point Pleasant West Virginia James S. Bennett U.S. Soil Conservation Service SCS Charleston Huntington Parkersburg Morgantown Clarksburg Eastern Panhandle Martinsburg Washington Bennett Soil Conservation Districts Western Soil Conservation District

Meigs FFA Plans Camp and Fair Booth

Meigs County FFA met at Meigs High School to set camp plans for Camp Muskingum July 29 to August 2 with eight members attending Danny Good Paul Jones Robert Lemly Mark Richmond Robert Council Tony Hutton Brian Windon and Mr Sayre. Officers elected were Lester Packer student adviser Brian Windon adviser and Rick Macomber reporter. A 1974 Junior Fair booth theme Training for tomorrows agriculture features a small scale train. The next meeting is August 6 at 7 30 p.m. at Meigs High School.

Rock Springs Meigs County Future Farmers of America Meigs High School FFA Muskingum Danny Good Paul Jones Robert Lemly Mark Richmond Robert Council Tony Hutton Brian Windon Mr. Sayre Lester Packer Rick Macomber

Saturday Baseball and Tennis Schedule Details

Kansas City faces Boston from 2 to 5 p.m. and Pittsburgh meets Houston from 8:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday. Wimbledon Open runs 12:30 to 2 p.m. and again 5 to 6 p.m., with CBS Tennis Classic listed at 45 p.m. Sunday features Pittsburgh vs Houston from 3 to 6 p.m. and CBS Tennis Classic 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Kansas City Boston Pittsburgh Houston

Motorcycle race and derby slated at Midway Speedway

Riders are needed for a flat track motorcycle race at Midway Speedway near Crooksville on Thursday with time trials at 7 p.m. and racing at 8 p.m. The program also includes a hob by stock event a 40 lap late model trophy race and a demolition derby. Nicklaus has won the Masters golf tournament four times.

Midway Speedway Crooksville

Cadet Police Program Offered in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant officials announce a Police Cadet Program for youths ages 16 to 21, offering training in all law enforcement phases. Enrolled participants include Robert Watson Ronald Spencer Mike Kitchen Gerald Young Billy Tillis Stephen Biffle and Steve Gaskins.

Point Pleasant John Musgrave Robert Watson Ronald Spencer Mike Kitchen Gerald Young Billy Tillis Stephen Biffle Steve Gaskins

Hospital Patient Returns Home

Mrs Sally Williams returns to Spring Street after a four week stay at Grant Hospital Columbus. She then spent two weeks with her daughter Mrs Bryce Kendall in Salem before resuming home life.

Glouster Sally Williams Spring Street Grant Hospital Columbus Williams Bryce Kendall Salem

Ladies Auxiliary Plans Car Wash in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Eagles Ladies Auxiliary aims to raise funds with a car wash at Craig Gulf Station this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. After rainouts, volunteers resume hosting the event to support organization projects.

Jacksonville Eagles Craig Gulf Station

Ohio Professor Wins National Science Foundation Fellowship

The National Science Foundation awarded D. Weldon L. Witters associate professor of zoology at Ohio University a faculty fellowship in Science Applied to Societal Problems. Ninety-one fellowships were given nationally from 683 applications and this is the only Ohio recipient. The $16,770 two year award funds study of bioethics and human sexuality at Hastings Center Johns Hopkins and Indiana University.

National Science Foundation D. Weldon L. Witters Ohio University Ohio Witters Hastings Center On Society, Ethics, and Life Sciences New York Johns Hopkins Indiana University

Cruiser Car Collision Damages Athens Police Cruiser

Athens police cruiser with siren and flashers collided with a 21 year old driver at Carpenter and North Court Streets. Officer Ronald Mount was northbound when the crash occurred. No injuries were reported and the investigation continues.

Athens City Carpenter and North Court Streets Ptl Ronald Mount Court Street George Dennis Shay Lancaster St

Wellston EMS Reports Multiple Patients Hurdles

The Wellston SECEMS responded to several cases this week including Hattie Grimes of Hamden admitted to Hocking Valley Community Hospital after an auto incident on Monday. Carolyn Skaggs of Jackson Route 4 refused treatment. Dorothy Camp of Hamden and Jerry Ring of Wellston were transported to Holzer Medical Center. James Vittitoe Jr of Radcliffe was also taken to Holzer Medical Center.

Hattie Grimes Hamden Ill Hocking Valley Community Hospital Carolyn Skaggs Jackson Dorothy Camp Holzer Medical Center Jerry Ring S. Ohio Ave Wellston Jack Weatherby Columbus Molzer Medical Center James Vittitoe Jr Radcliffe

Appointing Agnes A Penrod Executrix of Penrod Estate

Agnes A Penrod of Glouster Ohio has been appointed Executrix of the Estate of John H Penrod deceased of Trimble Township Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated June 25 1974 Harold J Rose Judge Probate Division Athens County. 6-28 7-5 7-12

Agnes A. Penrod P.O Glouster Ohio John H. Penrod Trimble Township Athens County Harold J. Rose Judge Court of Common Pleas Robert O'Nail Robert P O Nail Juanita R O Nail St. Charles Street Nelsonville Robert P. O'Nail

Athens City School Board to Meet July 8 1974

Notice sets a special meeting of the Athens City School District Board in Athens County Ohio for July 8 1974 at 11 30 AM at the superintendent’s office. Agenda includes action on bids for Phase II of the Middle School heating and other business as needed. Alice M Elliott, Clerk.

Board of Education Athens City Athens County Ohio

Notice of Proposed Bank Merger Athens Ohio Banks

An application has been filed with the Comptroller of the Currency for consent to a merger between The Athens National Bank and The F BG National Bank of Athens both in Athens Ohio. It is planned that all offices will remain in operation. The notice cites the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and lists six dates for publication.

Comptroller of the Currency Washington, D. C Athens National Bank Athens Ohio F. BG. National Bank of Athens Organizing Federal Deposit Insurance Act

Albany Village seeks bids for street resurfacing and repairs

Written bids are invited for Lee Street and Hill Street resurfacing in Albany Ohio. Bids must show full bidder names and include a 10 percent bond or certified check. Bids open at noon July 19 1974, to be submitted to Edna Whiteman Clerk of the Village Albany Ohio.

Albany Athens County Ohio A. Lee Street B. Hill Street Patch Street Edna Whiteman

Executrix Named for Nelsonville Estate in Athens County

Notice lists Juanita R O Nail of 122 St. Charles Street Nelsonville appointed executrix of Robert O Nail deceased. Probate hearing suspended until August 12 1974 and accounts filed for many estates with various executors administrators and trustees in Athens County Court of Common Pleas.

Court OF Common Pleas OF Athens County Probate Division Court of Common Pleas Probate Mary E. O'Neal John H. Penrod Harriett Welch Arthur A. Antle Thelma Conrath Carl Conrath Roger M. Corwin Arthur Corwin Ross Cox Clara Cox Helen FE. Daily L. Clarke Daily Lloyd Dillinger John T. Dillinger Gilbert E. Donelson Sophronia Donelson Sophronia Wilson Foster B. Cornwell de Bonis Non Mary Agnes Dorst Dorothy Adene Gibson Thomas E. Gibson James Hitchings W.W. A Ernest Hitchings Violet C. Householder James E. Householder Willard Buchman Grace Loomis Paul J. Gerig Floyd Morris F. H. Morris Jack E. White Wilbur G. Nickels Marion North Ronald North William O. Rowland Oliver F. Rowland L. Alan Goldsberry D.B.N Nicholas J. D. Versluys Xva Waggoner Elsie E. Waggoner Ray Riggs Rita Riggs Jewett Parmiter George Brown God's Bible School First National Bank of Cincinnati Hull Foster, Jr

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