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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1965

Page

2

Canton Teen Valerie Lavin Wins Miss Ohio Crown

Valerie Lavin of Canton, 19, won the Miss Ohio title and earned a $1,000 college scholarship. She will represent Ohio in the Miss America Contest in Atlantic City, planning to depart September 3. Sharon Phillian of Delaware was runner up Miss Central Ohio. Judith Duncan of New Boston was among semifinalists.

Sandusky Valerie Jan Lavin Canton Valerie Ohio Ohio State University Atlantic City Jackie Mayer Ohio State Sharon Phillian Delaware Osu Judith Ann Duncan New Boston Portsmouth

Flexifone Intercom System for Home or Business

An advertisement for the Flexifone intercom offering instant two way communication with up to three speakers. It claims time and energy savings pay for the system in weeks and invites a demonstration from Vere Smith's Audio-Visual Service in Athens Ohio with contact details.

Flexifone Vere Smith N. Court St Athens Ohio

Mickey Rooney Says Happiness Wins Over Alimony

In a People in the News style piece, Mickey Rooney talks about his seven-year marriage, four children, and ongoing career highs. He recalls marriages to Ava Gardner and Betty Jane Rose, notes his height of 5 feet 2 inches, and hints at a forthcoming life book and film projects.

Hollywood Mickey Rooney Mick Rooney Andy Hardy Barbara Eddie Fisher Ava Gardner Betty Jane Rose Mickey Martha Vickers Elaine Davis

Notable remarks on gifts and theater decency

Lester B Pearson objects to a grass skirt given to his wife by Easter Island villagers. Ronald Reagan sustains a superficial shoulder wound filming near Gallup while portraying a cavalry colonel. Pope Paul VI warns actors and officials about immodest scenes in Italian theater centers.

Lester B. Pearson Easter Island Ronald Reagan Gallup N. M Pope Paul VI Italian Theater Center

Mars Photos Hint at Possible Life Says JPL Director

Pasadena scientists at JPL study Mariner 4 images released last week as they wait for more data. Laboratory director William H. Pickering says NASA plans hundreds of millions to search for life on Mars, though no convincing evidence has appeared yet.

Pasadena Calif Jet Propulsion Laboratory Mariner 4 Mars William H. Pickering The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Earth No. 1

State Road Toll Reaches Twenty for Third Weekend

The Associated Press reports at least 24 killed in 18 Ohio weekend crashes with 12 single-vehicle incidents. The toll tops 20 for the third consecutive weekend, amid Fourth of July totals and a rain slick fault. One-car deaths include speed, wet roads, and curve losses. two youths aged 13 and 16 drowned. four other miscellaneous fatalities.

Associated Press Ohio

Solons' Adjournment Hinges On School Funding Bill

Ohio lawmakers face a closing week with many key measures unresolved. The focus remains the House approved school foundation bill earmarking 625 million for 1965 67 with possible 15 to 20 million extra for distribution equalization. The Senate may seek hearings and changes before adjournment.

Columbus Ohio 106Th Ohio General Assembly Senate Education Committee Oakley C. Collins R-Lawrence Collins Senate House

Sheppards Mark 1st Wedding Anniversary

In Cleveland Sam Sheppards marked their first anniversary with a private swim at a friend's hideaway as he faces possible return to prison. Ariane Sheppard, a 36 year old German divorcee, spoke of the strain awaiting the Supreme Court appeal in his murder case.

Cleveland Sam Sheppards Sheppard Ariane Chicago Ohio Penitentiary Bay Village U. S. Supreme Court Cincinnati Sheppards

Kyger Social Visit Ties Families Across Towns

Mr and Mrs Mayo Bales and children of Tallmadge spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dennis Spires. Mrs Rita Wright and Rodney Spires Jr accompanied them home for a visit. Mr and Mrs Joe Roush of Columbus spent the week. Mrs Arnold Stump and Mr and Mrs Hortie Roush and Mr and Mrs Bob Sisson of Middleport were recent dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Sisson.

Mary Sisson Kyger Mayo Bales Tallmadge Dennis Spires Rita Wright Rodney Spires, Jr Joe Roush Columbus Arnold Stump Hortie Roush Bob Sisson Middleport Wayne Sisson

Deacons of Defense member held on attempted murder charge

Bogalusa Louisiana state troopers jailed 26 year old Joe Gatlin and three companions after Gatlin fired at a carload of white men at a truck stop eight miles south of Bogalusa. Gatlin is described as a member of the militant Deacons of Defense and Justice. No injuries were reported.

Bogalusa Deacons of Defense and Justice Joe Gatlin Gatlin

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