NFL Training Camps Still Closed To Veterans
Chicago AP report says NFL owners kept camps closed to veterans while offering rookie tryouts. They insisted pension demands block full veteran access and vowed more talks with the Players Association, with Art Modell urging meetings to reach agreement before 1970 merger with the AFL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NFL
Chicago
Players Association
Art Modell
Cleveland Browns
American Football League
Modell
Players
Dan Shulman
Brown Assessing Rookies in Cincinnati Camp
Cincinnati coach general manager Paul Brown assesses rookies after three days of drills in Wilmington Ohio. Four players cut, one placed on the disabled list, and several injuries including Ed Brantley and Bill Staley. The rookies conclude Thursday with quarterback tryouts ahead of trades with other AFL clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brown
Cincinnati Bengalis
Steve Lewicke
el Paso
Tex
Jim Bivins
Texas Southern
Ken Jones
Indiana
Wally Scott
Arizona
Dennis Whitehead
Miami
Ohio) University
Brown
Divot Mark Sightline for Better Downswing Control
Golf advice from Arnold Palmer emphasizes keeping the head steady during the downswing by watching for the divot on iron shots and focusing on clubface contact on woods and putts. He offers his booklet Tee Shots and Fairway Woods for 20 cents plus stamped return envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Palmer
Baseball Owners Meet To Discuss 1969 Schedules
American League and National League owners meet in Houston to consider a uniform 1969 schedule. The AL plans two divisions and a 156 game season with playoffs, while the NL resists divisions and maintains a 162 game lineup. Washington seeks compromise with proposed shifts and schedule parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Seattle
Kansas City
San Diego
Montreal
National
William D. Eckert
Baseball
Executive Council
Nationals
City Recreation Edges Jaycees to Stay Undefeated in Athens Little League
In Athens Little League action Tuesday night City Recreation edged Jaycees 10-9 behind winning pitcher Mike Brooks. Scott Godwin homered and doubled, Brooks added a homer, while Dick Goodin and John Craige led the losers with key hits. Rotary earned its first win 12-3 over Gasco with Andy Chonko getting the win and Arnie Chonko adding three hits including a homer. Kiwanis beat University Volkswagen 9-4 as Bill Diles hit two homers and Rick Womble pitched. Wednesday schedules and Thursday matchups follow with several other league games noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgwater
Jaycees
Athens
Mike Brooks
Scott Godwin
Brooks
Dick Goodin
John Craige
Rotary
Gasco
Andy Chonko
David Crowell
Arnie Chonko
Jack Mahaffey
Kiwanis
University Volkswagen
Rick Womble
Bill Diles
Scott Womble
Terry Shay
UVW
Greg Cox
Mark Slagle
Doug Bolon
Kasters
Logans
University WW
Randy Streets
Mustangs
Yankees
Tigers
Reds
Jay Gardner
Jeff Gura
Mike Mace
Mike Kinnard
Dave Whaley
Marlon Buckley
Dick Whaley
Jeff Griffin
Bulldogs
Colts
Indians
New Marshfield VFW Wins Colt League Opener
New Marshfield VFW defeated Lamborns-Page 11 5 with Terry Dicken earning the win. Waite hit a triple and a double, supporting the victory as Chapmans beat Abex 9-5 in the other Colt League games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield Vfw
Lamborns-Page
Chapmans
Abex
Terry Dicken
New Marshfield
Waite
Albany Beats Swearingens to Remain Undefeated
Albany improved to 8-0-0 with a 93 to 0 win over Swearingens, who stand 3-4, on Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Swearingens
Local Shop Scores At Market Standings
A compact list of area business and group scores shows Walgreen and Athens National Bank among participants. Entries include Carlings and Hawk's Cycle Sales with tallies, plus Carriage Hill Apts and Donnies trading scores in a community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Full Walgreen
Athens National Bank
Carlings
Hawk's Cycle Sales
Carriage Hill Apts
Donnies
Troy Genere! Tire
Belpre Cage Coach Quits to Lead Intramurals at WV Wesleyan
Belpre High School basketball coach James Smith resigns after seven years to become intramural director and health and physical education instructor at alma mater West Virginia Wesleyan College. His tenure included a 127-28 overall record and a 48-11 mark over the last three seasons, with the 1966-67 Belpre team reaching the district tournament. He also coached track with a strong Central District Class A title run in 1961 at Centerbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belpre
James Smith
Belpre High School
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Smith
Athens American Legion Cannot Meet Marietta Tonight
The Athens American Legion team cannot meet Marietta tonight due to Marietta's tournament action. The next game is scheduled for Tuesday July 1 in Athens with Parkersburg visiting for a 6 p.m. game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens American Legion
Marietta
Athens
Parkersburg
Numerous 4-H Clubs Hold Meetings Across Communities
The Columbia Make It 4H Club met at the Columbia School with 17 members and three advisors to learn measuring cup use. Other clubs including Beaverettes at Portland Methodist Church, Pomeroy Bend Senior at a member’s home, and 7-Teen Stitchers at a member’s residence reported projects, demonstrations, recreations, and refreshments. Multiple clubs noted special reports on sewing, foods, safety, and fire quiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Lori Middleswart
Ruth Ebersbach
Thelma Cozart
Pomeroy Bend
C. E. Blakeslee
Irene Barnes
Becky Houdashelt
Queen Bees
Tuppers Plains School
Cindy Richie
Pullins
Davis
Linda Brown
Columbus
Riverview
Margaret Brown
Maxine Whitehead
Juli Whitehead
Teresa Chicheater
Jane Whitehead
Cathy Pickens
Bonnie Dailey
Judy Holter
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
William Downie
Barbara Roush
Amanda Roush
Charlotte Peckham
Andrea Dewhurst
Jenny Ferguson
Cathy Harrison
Margaret Griffith
Peckham
Bashan
Faith
Bonnie Smith
Bonnie
Faith Smith
Court House
Chester Court House
Mary Mora
Maidie Mora
Betty Dean
Judy Spencer
Sherry McCain
Faith McCain
Joyce Myers
Eileen Mees
Marge Riggs
Jean Mees
Snowville
Dale Arnold
Fred Stanley
Norman Wood
Jeff Arnold
Karla Beal
Brent Stanley
Kenneth Wood
Eden Ridge
4 -H Club
Connie Reed
Frances Spencer
Nancy Sexson
Glenda Lawson
Vicki Spencer
Melinda Amsbury
Jenelle Cumings
Harrisonville
Jolly Green Giants 4-H Club
Vicki Manley
Royal Oak Park
Donald Karr
Driver Cited After Crash on Clay Chapel Road
The State Highway Patrol cited 17 year old Jeffry J. Rose of Gallipolis for failing to report damage from a Monday evening crash on Clay Chapel Road west of Route 7. The car skidded on gravel, left the road, hit a wire fence and tree, then Rose fled the scene.
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Pomeroy
State Highway Patrol
Clay Chapel
Jeffry J. Rose
Gallipolis
Gallia
Charles Bodimer
Eureka
Rose
Obituaries and Memorials Section Listing Various Notices
A historical newspaper page lists sections for memorials obituaries monuments and floral tributes along with classified areas covering employment auctions insurance real estate and transportation. It outlines categories from lost and found public sales to wanted to rent and farm equipment highlighting a wide range of community notices and services.
Classified Rates and Ad Policy Notice
Publisher reserves right to edit or reject questionable copy and ensures ad errors are corrected with a free insertion. Rates depend on classification and page days. contract rates available upon request. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
Flower Show Plans Outlined At Meeting
POMEROY Plans for the Meigs County Fair flower shows were outlined by Mrs Charles Lewis chair at a Friday night garden club meeting in Pomeroy Ohio Power Co. The two shows run Aug 14 15 and Aug 16 17 with 12 clubs entering artistic arrangements in multiple classes open to the public. A state wildflower selection will be voted by Ohio clubs. red carnation is state flower. Winding Trail Garden Club hosted a hayseed theme with field daisies and dried grass decorations.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Charles Lewis
Ohio Power Co
Wildwood Club
Pomeroy Club
Rutland Club
Chester Club
Star of Dexter
Middleport Club
Rutland Friendly Club
Middleport Amateurs
Rose Garden Club
Advent
Garden Clubs of
Ohio
Lewis
Winding Trail Garden Club
Cycle Tests Stated
The Gallipolis State Highway Patrol will hold motorcycle driving tests at the State Highway Garage four miles north of Pomeroy on Route 7. All Meigs County motorcycle owners must take the test before January 1, 1969. Tests are Fridays by appointment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 446-2433 to schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Middleport Visitors Draw Family Ties to Winfield
Mrs. Phillip Bailey and her son Gerry of Middleport visited Mrs. Bailey's sister Mrs. A. K. Hendricks and family in Winfield along with Mrs. L. E. Triplett, the mother of Mrs. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Phillip Bailey
Gerry
L. E. Triplett
Local Army Discharges and Visits Across Ohio Families
Chester Ridenour returns home from Germany after Army discharge. Ross Cleland family and Larry visit Ellia Kimes and Vernon Cleland in Columbus. Vanmeter family from Youngstown visit Mabel Vanmeter and relatives. D of A audit at Helen Wolf’s. Mae Frost moves to Parkersburg. Larry Bailey returns from England. MIDDLEPORT relatives visit while Sr. Master Set. Walker on leave from Travis AFB. Lou Graham played 170 holes in 1967 without a three-putt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
John Ridenour
Germany
Ross Cleland
Larry
W. D. Cleland
Ellia Kimes
Vernon Cleland
Columbus
Raymond Vanmeter
Youngstown
Mabel Vanmeter
Ada Vanmeter
Opal Hollon
Lucille Krauetter
Hattie Frederick
Helen Wolf
Mae Frost
Steve
Nazarene Parsonage
Parkersburg
Larry Bailey
England
Middleport
M. S. Walker
Travis Afb
Calif
L. D. Scott
Story] Walker
James Simpson
Sandra
Walker
Lou Graham
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Charles Chamberlain
National Football League
Lou Spadia
San Francisco
Wellington Mara
New York
Rankin Smith
Atlanta
Tex Schramm
Dallas
Vince Lombardi
Green Bay
Jim Finks
Minnesota
George Halas, Jr
Vic Schwenk
New Orleans
Arthur Modell
Cleveland
Wilmington, Ohio
Portland
Vancouver
Spokane
Tacoma
Indianapolis
Phoenix
Okla City
Hawoki
Denver
Tulsa
Mnotd
Palmer
Natl. News. Syn, Inc
Che
Rowland Congdon
Brent Allbaugh
Russell
Dicken
Dickerson
Rick Essex
Jeff Lenigar
Pete Kemmerle
Rocky Mansfield
John Diles
Bob Fennell
Ohio University Inn
VFW
Lamborns
PEE Wee League
Jan Seel
Greg Brooks
Steve Brown
Eddie Keirns
Wednesday Electric Company
Moose
Hocking Valley Bank
Lutton
Dents
Snoopie
Tagers
Janeen Sands
Donna Kelzenburg
Ruth Ann Brostrom
Debbie Childress
Janet Wakefield
Paula Jones
Pat Urbach
Jill Crossen
Jeanne Tucker
Penny Evener
Snoopies All Stars
Ovents
Grand Slams
Colt League
Pony League
Belpre Cage
Legion
Insurance
Barls
Lve
Todd Orchard
Erma Cleland
Donald Joseph
Sweet Six
Higgins Feed Store
West Edge of City
White's Mill
Watson Love
Dow Lake
Rt. 2
John Smith
Burr Oak
KEW
Frances King
Crow, Crow & Porter
Frank Coates
Reedsville
Frank W. Porter, JR
F. M Coates
CE Sheridan
Ida el
McCoy Auction Service
McCoy, Chester, Ohio
Lieyd Dillinger Shade Ohio
Bradford
Ite Cri Rt
HIO
Harold Goddard, Auctioneer
Bo See Naan Siutit "Chie
Maplewood Drive
Al-Win Training, Inc
Columbus St. Box
Grove City
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