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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1971

Page

4

Indians fire manager Al Dark and name John Lipon interim boss

Cleveland Indians terminate manager Al Dark in his third year and install John Lipon as interim manager for the rest of the season. Lipon, a former minor league manager, inherits a last place AL East club and says he plans distinct ideas while Stouffer cites expected improvement in attendance and team color.

Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Indians Alvin Dark The Indians John Lipon Dark Vernon Stouffer Stouffer Cleveland Paul Lipon Charleston W. Va Portland

Middleport Phil Joachim 90 dies. services set Sunday

Middleport resident Phil Joachim Sr. 90, owner of Home Laundry for 63 years, dies Thursday at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Survived by two daughters, a son, and former wife Sara. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with Highland Cemetery burial. Call after 10 a.m. Friday.

Middleport John Philip Phil) Joachim, Sr South Third Avenue Veterans Memorial Hospital First United Presbyterian Church Phyllis Joachim Edward Elizabeth Maude) Burkett John, Jr Cincinnati Rawlings Coats Highland Cemetery Covington Logan Samuel M. Acker Third St Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Morgan County Wesley Leah Banks Acker Logan Post American Legion Sungle Kenneth Acker Gerald Acker Wellston Donald Pauline) Skinner Willoughby John Katheryn) Butler Mauriee Hope Spencer Maurice Acker Union Furnace Frank Acker Kirkersville Leonard Funeral Home Edna Hughes Oak Grove Cemetery Combined Service Springfield Leonard Earl Baird Canaanville Waldo Loretta Grosveno Baird Warren Earl Ray Columbus Lenore B. Johnson Berlin Sunset Cemetery Glouster Sam Rutter Jessie Rutter Vinton County Jono Peggy Rutter Howard Corning Elsie Brown Circleville van Fossen Funeral Home Ernest Williams Glouster Cemetery Funeral Athens Anna M. Kampf E. State St Norworth Convalescent Center Worthington Athens County William M Nancy Mescher Ohio University First Christian Church Chester A. Morris William F. Kampf Otro Mesecher Mary Weekley James F. Mesecher Amesville Mabel Shepard Sebring Fla Alice Clark Hughes Funeral Home James Grooms West Union Street

Grand Family O. E. S. Reunion and weekend visits extend across Ohio

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Webb hosted and attended the 1968 Grand Family O. E. S. Reunion in Grove City. Numerous relatives from Livonia Michigan to Columbus Ohio visited, shared meals, and joined in birthday observances and day trips, including trips to Indiana and Westfield New Jersey.

Racine Ralph Webb Grove City Joseph Foster Livonia Mich Edward Foster Carol Robin Dennis Stump Cassi Cathief Barberton Stump Clara Ro Hazel Carnahan Mattie Yost Oak Grove Fern Gilmore Columbus Foster Mann Ralph Radcliff Rush Philson Westfield N. J Ben Cross Clouster W. B. Cross Charley Mallory Gretta Simpson Mike Hayman Tate Chester Simpson Thomas Arthur Jane Phil Miller Miller Shirlee Bob Palmer Parkersburg Clyde Cross Cross Howard Neigler A. B. Cross Ronnie Grimm Roger Hill Florida

Congress Hit On Pentagon Check

A three day hearing by 17 antiwar Congress members criticized Congress for failing to check presidential foreign policy. They urged accountability and even abolition if duties are unmet as the Pentagon papers probe exposed U.S. Vietnam involvement. Eldridge Durbrow described the 1960 Diem era coup threats and possible ambassadorial moves by Nhu. The panel presses for transparency and a halt to secrecy on foreign aid.

Washington P House Congress U.S Vietnam Washington United States Ngo Dinh Diem Saigon Eldridge Durbrow Diem Ngo Dinh Nhu Durbrow

Wellston Votes to Join Gallia Vocational School Plan

Wellston School Board approved joining the Gallia County Joint Vocational School program with a proposed budget of 1,565,316.55 dollars. The plan would require a 1.9 mill levy and follows extensive discussions over funding and student interest. The move aligns with Gallia’s sufficient funds but few students and Wellston’s ample students but tight finances.

Wellston Gallia Gallia County Rio Grande Jackson Vinton Jackson- Vinton Ohio Board of Education

Nelson Road Home Burns In Gallia County

A two story six room Nelson Road house near Johnson Ridge Road six miles north of Gallipolis burned at 7 10 p m. The home owned by Cosby Meadows Jr. and occupied by Sam Long was destroyed and Guy Jordan suffered first and second degree burns. Firemen extinguished the blaze after twelve firefighters and three trucks responded. Damages totaled 10000 to the structure and 3500 for contents. Jordan was treated at the scene and at Holzer Medical Center.

Gallipolis Nelson Road Johnson Ridge Road Cosby Meadows Jr Portsmouth Road Sam Long Long Guy Jordan Second Ave Jordan Holzer Medical Center

Albany Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Birthdays

Albany residents share travel visits and family gatherings across Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and Cuba. Notable occasions include Maude Jones's 89th birthday dinner and a Carrie Hill Club outing with many members listed among attendees.

Maude Jones Osmond Luckett Ermel Luckett W. Washington Street Rex Hamilton Hill Avenue Hamilton Rockville Blanche Moore Earl Radcliffe Steven Denise Melva Radcliffe Lillie Kaylor Thomas Spurlock Nida McClure Diane Everett Boggess Robert Grinstead Mary Rickard

Lockheed Bill Faces Push in Senate and House Floor Debates

In a crowded Senate session advocates press to end extended debate and secure a vote on the Lockheed Aircraft Corp related bill. Meanwhile in the House work continues on the measure with expected passage by the end of the day.

Washington Senate Lockheed Aircraft Corp House Lockheed

First State Guidelines Set On Student Rights and Disruptions

Ohio launches what may be the nation’s first state guidelines on student rights and disruptions. The six district pilot run in Springfield, Youngstown, Toledo, Upper Arlington, Coldwater and Wellston uses a $107,000 federal grant to fund administration, evaluation, staffing and travel with Springfield as the coordinating center. Dr. Martin Essex says the project aims to improve rapport among students, teachers and administrators.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Department of Education Springfield Youngstown Toledo Upper Arlington Coldwater Wellston Martin Essex State Superintendent of Public Instruction

New Group Forms to Back Senator Harris Bid

Jack H. Vaughn, president of the National Urban Coalition, resigns to head a new group backing Sen. Fred R. Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination. Vaughn cites the need for a leader who listens to the common man and speaks to real issues.

Washington National Urban Coalition Jack H. Vaughn Fred R. Harris Vaughn Fred Harris

Marine Department Moves To Florida

The Marine Department of Underwriters Laboratories, formerly the Yacht Safety Bureau, has relocated from Westwood New Jersey to a new Tampa Bay site adjacent to the Gandy Bridge enabling year round testing of marine products. Bartlett High School reunion set for Sunday August 1 with a 12 30 p.m. basket dinner invited for former students teachers and families. Mason County Sheriff investigated Route 62 accident near Cam Wednesday evening as Charles E Smith of Lennon Michigan lost control and struck a utility pole. Smith cited for failure to maintain vehicle under control with no injuries.

Tampa, Fla Marine Department of Underwriters’ Laboratories The Yacht Safety Bureau Westwood N.J Bartlett Bartlett High School Point Pleasant Mason County Cams Conley Charles E. Smith Lennon Mich Smith

Zanesville Man Held on Insufficient Funds Charge

Gallia County sheriffs deputies arrested David L. Shariton age 33 of Zanesville on insufficient funds charges. He posted a 175 dollar bond and awaits a hearing.

Gallipolis David L. Shariton Zanesville Gallia County

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