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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1969

Page

2

Mrs Humphrey says Hubert Humphrey stays active after office

Mrs. Hubert H. Humphrey said the former vice president has not enjoyed a relaxed period since leaving office. She recounted his constant travel from Minnesota to Baltimore, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Atlantic City, and Chicago with a demanding schedule across multiple days.

Baltimore San Francisco Indianapolis Milwaukee Atlantic City Chicago

Fullerton boy, 4, shoots ace then dies during golf round

Wallace J. Cronin, a four year old golfer at Alta Vista Country Club in Fullerton, carded a hole in one on the 145 yard second hole. Moments after teeing off on the 15th hole he collapsed and died of an apparent heart attack. He was pronounced dead at St. Jude's Hospital.

Fullerton Calif Wallace J. Cronin Alta Vista Country Club St. Jude’s Hospital

Hawaii student contests rights as male entrant in homecoming queen

Bruce Bikle a 275 pound senior explains he joined the University of Hawaii homecoming queen contest to challenge its exclusion of males under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He says the plan arose while he was in the bath and friends call him Buddha. The contestant has measurements listed 52 44 52.

Ron Jarboe Louisville, Ky Louisville-Jefferson County Honolulu University of Hawaii Bruce Bikle Bible Buddha

Local and National Weather Summary

Partly cloudy and mild tonight with a 60s low. Friday will be fair with mid 80s highs. Northwest and Northeast brief rain chances Thursday. Southeast showers possible. Cooler in Northwest and Midwest. Yesterday high 84 low 59. month rainfall 5 inches. year total 23.09 inches. Sun sets 7 11 p.m. tonight.

Midwest

Glouster Personal News Recaps Visits and Birthday

Glouster residents host guests from Columbus Lancaster Reynoldsburg and Ashland Kentucky with several staying for days. Verna Leroy returns from Syracuse guest of Laura Leifheit and Mrs Leifheit accompanied her home. Dwight Steffy concludes a two week southwestern vacation.

Verna Leroy Front Street Syracuse Laura Leifheit Southfield Mich Neal Morris Grace Quinlan John Sarah Keenum Anna Conner Columbus Grace Zimmer Locust Street Robert Evans Denice Thomas Williams Sr Rachael Owens Plain City Creachbaum Home Dwight Steffy

Chauncey Pirouette Club Tours New Home

Nelsonville area club members toured Chauncey with president Mrs. Jerry Cline guiding them through the community highlights. They visited the waste treatment plant St. Jude Church Dover Elementary Lincoln School Green Meadow Mobile Home Court Post Office fire station and the Teen Arena.

Chauncey Nelsonville Cline St. Jude Catholic

Mrs Westfall Hurt In Fall Breaks Leg

Mrs Leta Westfall was injured in a fall on Main Street in New Lexington last week. She remains a patient at Mount St. Mary Hospital where she broke her left leg and will be confined for some time. Her room number is 304.

Glouster Leta Westfall Main Street New Lexington Mount St. Mary Hospital

Chauncey Group Meetings At Local Parish Halls

Parish events listed for Chauncey Brownie Troop at 3 p.m. and Junior Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. at the Christian Church. Chauncey Chi Rho gathering at 6:30 p.m. and Millfield parish planning council at 7:30 p.m. Local residents encouraged to attend.

Chauncey Brownie Junior Fellowship Christian Church Chauncey Chi Rho Millfield

Mrs Creachbaum Celebrates 85th Birthday in Glouster

GLOUSTER Mrs Belva Creachbaum on Fairlawn Avenue was honored Saturday evening as 10 neighbors gathered at her home for an 85th birthday celebration. The cake was made by Mrs Gladys Ivers and ice cream by Mrs Francis Irwin.

Glouster Belva Creachbaum Fairlawn Avenue Gladys Ivers Francis Irwin James Fitch R. C. Gatchel Esta Harper T. W. Rose Muriel Pedicord Etta Pierce Carl Miller David White

Ceremonies Set for IOOF Inspection in Jacksonville

Charles Thomas Lodge 739 IOOF will hold inspection ceremonies Friday at 8 p.m. in Jacksonville Hall.

Glouster Charles Thomas Lodge Jacksonville Hall

Long-Time Capital Annapolis Named Maryland Capital

Annapolis has served as Maryland’s capital since 1694, reflecting its enduring role in state government and history.

Annapolis Maryland

Boosters Thank Community After Door-To-Door Drive

Glouster High School athletic boosters express gratitude for contributions to a membership drive run in early September. Football players canvassed Glouster Oakdale Hollister Trimble and Jacksonville communities.

High School Athletic Boosters Association Glouster, Oakdale, Hollister, Trimble Jacksonville

Bake Sale by Catholic Ladies at Holy Cross Church

The Catholic Women’s Club of Holy Cross Church will hold a bake sale Saturday at Economy Store on High Street starting 9 a.m. Members are requested to bring baked goods and donations.

Glouster Catholic Womens Club of the Holy Cross Economy Store High Street

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