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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1969

Page

17

Fly's Ferryboat Hauls 2,000 Vehicles A Week

The Fly’s Ferryboat transports about 2000 vehicles weekly across the Ohio River, serving farm equipment delivery trucks shoppers and workers between Ohio and West Virginia. Owner Dave Harmon began in 1964 expanding service and lowering rates for regular business customers.

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Dangers of Abandoned Mines Near Lake Hope Highlighted

In the Lake Hope area youths aged 12 to 14 vanished after exploring abandoned mines near Zaleski State Forest. The holes, largely unmarked and unfenced, pose risks of gas, water-filled pits, and roof collapses as timber supports rot. Authorities warn of ongoing danger and incomplete enforcement.

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12 Foot Tall Figure Stands South Of West Columbia

A 12 foot tall concrete figure stands on the east side of the road south of West Columbia. Built by Claud Buck Fisher of Mason Aggregates, the statue uses cement blocks, concrete pipe sections, an automobile bumper and other concrete pieces. Fisher may seek a name for the sculpture while rejecting several obvious options.

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Plane Missing In Sierra Returns To Sierra

Hawthorne Nev A DC 3 airliner with 35 aboard vanished in a heavy snowstorm on February 18 on a flight from Los Angeles to Hawthorne Nevada or from a sampling area. Search planes and ground crews scoured the Sierra area for clues.

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Columbia Chapel Marks 100th Year

The centuries old Columbia Chapel Christian Church near Point Rock prepares a centennial celebration on June 29. Members recall early struggles over an organ purchase, a long history from Green Chapel to Columbia Chapel, and a once active Land’s Acre fundraiser. Reverend Gregg Bailey serves the congregation with 121 members in 1899 rising to 193 in 1903, now about 47 attending Sundays.

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Family builds custom tree house in Athens backyard

The Nouse family hires Dayton Kern to construct a safe tree house for their children in Strathmore Boulevard. The design uses four concrete anchored posts and stairs for access, with a wood panel interior, carpeted floor, lights, and a courtyard landing. The project aims to provide a sturdy, comfortable retreat for the kids.

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