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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1962
Page
9
Sonny Nunez, 22, from Glendale Arizona was killed after a pro bout in Phoenix. He fought for a promised $40 for four rounds but was knocked out in the third, suffering brain injury and dying within hours. The Nunez family now faces burial costs.
In the Hocking Valley League Logan visits Buchtel this Saturday at 4 p.m. for the first round title decider. A Buchtel win would force a tie with Dannie's Trailer Sales. a Logan victory would give Dannie's the crown outright at 6-2.
In Albuquerque Joey Limas defeated Don Jordan by outpoint in a 148 pound bout. The card featured multiple matchups with varied scores and several boxe rs earning decisions in tight splits and clear wins.
Glouster residents host relatives from Detroit and Columbus over vacations with Williams Viney Hamlin and Jago families. Darn Sharp wins the Class 20 trot elimination at Scioto Downs in 2 06, showing at $6.40. Eastern Telephone Service Co. of Glouster installs new electronic equipment Thursday to speed service.
The Glouster Church of Christ Adult Choir held a regular business meeting in the church social rooms. Ed Mingus chaired the choir to be committee report, with Mrs. Lucille Grubbs presiding and Mrs. Helen Spencer presenting the secretary’s report. The next meeting is scheduled for August 29.
Local households report weekend guests from Columbus Parkersburg and Dayton. Notable visits include Rev. Dwight Burkam and family, Merle Danford of Trimble, and many relatives from Chauncey Glenville Letart Hogsett and Glouster. Jacksonville Eagles plan a free dance with Hot Foot Johnson. Masons meet in Glouster Bishopville Lodge 607 F and AM with Master Mason degree for two candidates.
WSCS of the Jacksonville Church will not meet this month. The July meeting is canceled and members plan to gather in August for their annual picnic to discuss Labor Day dinner plans.
The July 27 1962 Messenger item lists church services across Chauncey Milton Green Run and surrounding areas with times for Church of Christ Parish Greens Run Millfield and Concord. It also records a long list of residents and visitors including Gladys Lines Mrs Charles Evans Painesville Catherine Peck Columbus and Watson family reunion attendees.
The Silver Bridge Sky Larks 4-H Club gathered at Kanauga School with president John Smith conducting. Seven boys and two advisors attended as scriptures were read for roll call and project books were worked on. Mrs Clyde Burnette and children visited Mr and Mrs J Hudson on Mill Creek Road.
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