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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1966

Page

11

Ohio swimmers lead MAC championships at Bowling Green

Ohio University defends its title with two wins on Thursday at the Mid American Conference swimming meet. The Bobcats lead with 42 points, Miami 34, Bowling Green 28, Western Michigan 22, and Kent State five after five events. Ohio won three meter springboard diving and the 400 yard medley relay.

Bowling Green Ohio University Miami Bobcats Western Michigan Kent State Ohio University of Michigan Chris Newell Bobcat Mike Bartley Neil Krueger John Kelly Harry Greenfield Doug Voelz Kreuger Voelz Ted Goebel George Saldana Ray Randall John Russell Russell Ken Gerstenmier Danne Jastremski Fletcher Gilders Saldana Randall

South McKinley Lead District Final Contenders in Ohio

Columbus South and Canton McKinley pace district finals as 10 teams advance to Friday and Saturday action. Elyria and Columbus East win Class AA games while East defeats Newark in double overtime 54-50. Rittman dominates Keystone 78-40 as Class A favorite with 22nd unbeaten win.

Columbus Columbus South Canton McKinley Ohio Canton South Ely Ria Columbus East Elyria No Cleveland West Tech Newark East South Columbus DeSales Joe Hayes Rittman Wayne County West Salem Northwestern Keystone

Area Groups Compete In Ohio State Bowling Tourney

Gallipolis Logan and Pomeroy teams headline the Southeastern Ohio contingent at the Ohio State Bowling Association Tournament at Northern Lights Lanes in Columbus. Events include five man team action Saturday evening and doubles singles and team events Sunday with participants from Gallipolis Logan and Pomeroy led by captains Gilbert Meal Noel Burcham Bob Fitzgerald and Harry Miller among others.

Gallipolis Logan Pomeroy Ohio Ohio State Bowling Association Northern Lights Lanes Columbus Master Feed and Seed Company Gilbert E. Meal Edwin Meyer Norris Boggs Alva Collins Doug Sigler Noel Burcham Bert Beddow Delmar Columber Dick Crane George Wosley Clarence Banfield Bob Fitzgerald Bill Patterson Jerry Spence Don Thomas Don Roush John Sisson Joe Bradley Harry Miller Jack Janey Gilbert Meal Ed Smith John Finney Blenner Block Company of Coker Black Label OCAW

Freshmen set to challenge OU varsity in next season

Ohio University freshmen show potential to battle veterans for spots on the 1966-67 varsity team. Jer ry McKee leads the newcomers with 322 points in 14 games and 10.5 rebounds per game, while Mark McClintick, Larry Coon, and Chuck Schuyler also post strong marks.

Ohio University Kermit Blosser Dayton Bobcats Jim Snyder Jerry McKee McKee Bunk Adams Mark McClintick Springfield North McClintick Athens Larry Coon Chuck Schuyler Lancaster

Obituary notices from Nelsonville to Point Pleasant

Obituaries report deaths of Crayton Thompson in Nelsonville a World War I veteran. Ernest Mac Grath in Athens. Dwight Joe Walters in Logan. Bert Ridenour in Pomeroy. George Murphy in Athens. Prof. and Mrs. William Snyder in Athens. Cecil Hemley in Athens. Lulu Mae Konstantellos in Point Pleasant. Funeral arrangements include services, burials, and memorials across local towns.

Logan Dwight Joe Walters Pittsburgh White House Trucking Co Toledo Beatrice Aurand Walters Dwight Jr Timothy Sheline U.S. Army Sherril Williams Barbara Kornmiller Bill Lillian Robinson Columbus Lucile Goss Nelsonville Leonard Funeral Home Athens William A. Snyder Washington Prof. Snyder Luther H. Snyder Arlington National Cemetery Cecil Hemley Galbreath Chapel Bernard Martin Western Reserve University Cleveland Point Pleasant Lulu Mae Konstantellos Hogsett Potts Eub Potts Cemetery Mohr-Stevens

Kanauga News Roundup From Fair Haven Church

The WSCS of Fair Haven Methodist Church met at Miss Evelyn Rothegabe's home. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. M. McGlothlin of Vinton and Des sie Holcomb along with Florence Alien of Point Pleasant. Mrs. Charles W. Neal of Lancaster stayed with Mr. and Mrs. John Foster and children.

Christine Black Kanauga WSCS Fair Haven Cecil Biffle Dayton Roy Russell John Raike John Raike, Jr Columbus Connie Suiter Chesapeake Otho Suiter David Allison Cincinnati Ray Allison

Vinton Township Garden Club Meets at Van Meter Home

Syracuse RADCLIFF reports the March meeting of the Vinton Township Garden Club will be held at Mrs. Angela Van Meter's home. Mrs. Frances Cline of Middleport visited her father Mr. Frank Dailey recently. Mrs. Don Collins hosted relatives and friends for her husband's birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Alva Collins Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Swingle Mr. and Mrs. John Palmer and Kenneth Price. Mrs. William Pierce visited Mrs. Don Lowe in Hamden recently. Mrs. Lowe is recovering from surgery at St. Ann's Hospital Columbus.

Nelsonville Crayton Duke) Thompson N. Grosvenor St Mount St. Mary Hospital John Long Grosvenor St 802Nd Infantry American Expeditionary Forces Meigs County Robert Maria Thompson Middleport Johnson J. Lloyd Evans American Legion Green Lawn Cemetery Radcliff Vinton Township Frances Cline Frank Dailey Don Collins Alva Collins Leroy Swingle John Palmer Kenneth Price William Pierce Don Lowe Hamden Lowe St. Ann’s Hospital Columbus

Jury Trial Requested by Athens Driver on DWI Charge

Erl Patrick McGraner of 61 N Congress St. appeared in County Court facing a State Highway Patrol driving while intoxicated charge and demanded a jury trial. He pleaded not guilty, was held on $300 bond, and the case was continued. A similar Municipal Court charge was dismissed. The arrest occurred in Dover Two outside the city.

Erl Patrick McGraner N. Congress St McGraner Dover

Salvation Army Opens Its Annual Fund Drive in Nelsonville

Salvation Army in Nelsonville launches its annual fund drive chaired by Harold E. Smith running until April 15. The drive supports local welfare, institutional activities, and state programs with disaster relief and 24 hour service. Donations may be sent to Mrs Norma Locke, Treasurer, Peoples Bank. Ohio University announces a speakers bureau led by James K. Petersen with contact numbers 594-5030 and 594-5720. Police report 22 stolen street signs traced to a South Court Street alley.

Nelsonville Salvation Army Harold E. Smith Smith Salvation Army Service Norma Locke Peoples Bank Ohio University Martin L. Hecht James K. Petersen

PPHS Board Hires Ware as Athletic Director

Point Pleasant High School hires Barboursville native Richard Dick Ware, a former West Virginia University assistant coach, as athletic director at the Mason County Board of Education meeting. He replaces Robert Shertzer who resigns effective June 30 and will start July 1.

Point Pleasant Richard Dick” Ware Barboursville West Virginia University Point Pleasant High School Mason County Board of Education Ware Robert Shertzer

Notice of Appointment and Bond Sale in Athens City

The notice appoints Dwight B. Welsh as Administrator of the estate of Duane Welsh. It also details a planned sale of special assessment street improvement bonds by the City of Athens with bids due, terms, delivery conditions, and bidder requirements.

Appointment of Administrator for Leroy Watson estate

Notice is given that Roy Watson of Iveraville Meigs County has been appointed administrator of the estate of Leroy Watson deceased of Pomeroy Meigs County. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months at his office on the 23rd day of February before John C Bacon Probate Judge of said County.

Peel Dwight B. Welsh Box 288 Coolville Ohio Duane Welsh Duane Westerville Welsh Athens County Ser Aves Roy Watson Ineraville Meigs County Leroy Watson Pomeroy

Reestablishment of Road in Athens County

A public hearing is set for March 21 1966 at 11 00 A M in the Athens County Courthouse for a proposed road reestablishment starting at Township Road 65 and running 0 40 miles to State Route 50 through parcels owned by John C and Elizabeth E Baker George and Aspasis Couladis and others. The March 14 1966 11 A M session covers initial proceedings in the County Commissioners office.

John C Elizabeth E. Baker George and Aspasis Couladis Canaan Alvin M Ethel A. Cole Court House Athens Athens County Helen Robinette

Notice of Bids for Highway Department Equipment

The Board of County Commissioners calls for sealed bids for ten items including a ten foot spread box a GM Sonom pickup truck pallipoes a flat bed truck a carryall or travelall a one ton ee truck with bids due March 28 1966 by 9 00 A M in the County Commissioners Office Court House Helen Robinette Clerk The commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids Specifications available from the County Commissioners Office or County Engineers.

Board of County Commissioners Highway Department Court House County Commissioners Office Helen Robinette

Notices of Filing and Hearing on Inventory Meigs County Ohio

Probate Court Meigs County Ohio notifies heirs by March 1966 filing of EK Burton estate inventory and appraisal. Hearing on March 22 at 10 00 AM. objections due five days prior. Court seal authorized by Judge John C Bacon and Deputy Clerk Janet Morris.

Meigs County Ohio State of EK. M. Burton Middleport Henring John C. Bacon Ler Fty Janet FC Morris Sewlt

Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Athens County Court

The Peoples Banking and Trust Company of Marietta Ohio files suit N o 10 in Athens County Common Pleas to foreclose a mortgage on defendants unable to be served in Ohio. Amount $7 531 02 plus 6 percent interest from July 20 1965. Hearing set on or after April 30 1966 with attorney notice by Rowland Bridgewater Robe.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Ohio the Peoples Banking and Trust Company Marietta, Ohio J. K. Murphy Clee West Virginia Josie H. Murphy Cloe Peoples Banks and Trust Company Marietta Dlalwtit

Notice of Tax Levy Bond Election for Federal-Hocking District

The Federal-Hocking Local School District will hold a special election on March 22, 1966 to decide two questions: issuing bonds up to $1,110,000 for a new high school and related facilities with an estimated 5.38 mill debt service outside the ten-mill limit, and approving additional outside-ten-mill taxes to fund the purchase of classroom facilities from Ohio. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. On order of the Athens County Board of Elections. Fe bobo arf b, 1966.

Ohio Board of Elections Athens County Fe Bobo Arf

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