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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1969

Page

9

Hayes Seeks Tight Battle With Spartans In Columbus

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes eyes a hard fought home contest as No. 1 Buckeyes host a battered Michigan State squad after a 42-28 loss to Notre Dame. Spartan quarterback Bill Triplett leads a veer option attack supported by Eric Allen and backs Kermit Smith and Don Highsmith.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Duffy Daugherty Michigan State Spartans Notre Dame Ohio State Woody Hayes Michigan Hayes Buckeyes Washington Bucks Esco Sarkkinen Buckeye Bill Triplett Triplett Sarkkinen Eric Allen Kermit Smith Don Highsmith SMU Huskies Highsmith Frank Foreman Foreman Ducks Rex Kern Tom Backhus Brian Donovan

Holy Cross Football Season Ends Amid Hepatitis Outbreak

Holy Cross in Worcester halts its football season after the entire 75-man squad contracts infectious hepatitis. Twenty-two seniors and head coach Bill Whitton react as 19 players occupy the infirmary. eight opponents are informed the schedule cannot be fulfilled.

Worcester Mass Holy Cross Bill Whitton Whitton Vincent G. Dougherty The John Shea Crusaders Harvard Dartmouth Colgate Buffalo Syracuse Villanova Massachusetts Rutgers Connecticut Boston College

Boxing series set between US and Soviet champions in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas the amateur boxing champions of the United States and the Soviet Union will begin a home and home series with an October 25 meeting. In other notes, Cincinnati Royals beat the Bullets 121 112 in an NBA exhibition as Oscar Robinson sparked a late run. Monte Clark pledges Browns will rebound and defend the Century Division title after a defeat by the Lions. Baltimore is favored 8 5 to beat the Mets in the World Series opener. A New Hampshire bettor won 24270 80 dollars on Rockingham Park Exacta pool with a 2 bet.

Las Vegas United States Soviet Union Columbus Cincinnati Royals Oscar Robinson Baltimore National Basketball Association Bullets Monte Clark Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Nev P— Bookmakers New York Mets

Gilkey Returns Home From Vietnam War Visit

Middleport welcomes Earl Gilkey home for a family visit after 14 months in the U S Army in Vietnam. He was wounded in action and had been hospitalized in the United States. He is the son of Clarence Gilkey of Middleport and Ruth Gilkey of Columbus.

Middleport Earl Gilkey U. S. Army Vietnam Columbus Nancy Capehart Gilkey Gilkey United States Clarence Gilkey Ruth Gilkey

Pomeroy Squad Responds To Syracuse Heart Incident

The Pomeroy emergency squad rushed to the Elmer Still residence in Syracuse at 11 10 p m Sunday. Still, suspected of a heart attack, was transported to Veterans Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Pomeroy Elmer Still Syracuse Still Veterans Memorial Hospital

Divorce Notice in Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio

Betty Jo Skidmore seeks divorce from Donald R. Skidmore for neglect of duty. Cause 25164, hearing set on or after October 13, 1969. Betty Jo Skidmore is plaintiff. John F. Newcomb is attorney.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Donald R. Skidmore Brevard County P.O Titusville Florida Betty Jo Skidmore Betty Jo Skimore John F. Newcomb Cline Athens Ohio

Notice of Election on Excess Tax Levy in Canaan Township

In Athens County Ohio the Board of Elections calls a general election for November 1969 to decide on a renewal of a fire protection levy in excess of the ten mill limit. The levy would be 0.5 mills for three years, raising about .05 per hundred dollars of valuation. Polls open 6:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. EST.

Canaan Ohio Athens Canoon Board of Elections of Athens County William A Lovelle Wiliam M. Howe Rome Ular Rome Township Board of Elections William A. Lavelle William M. Howe

Johnson Boy Is Honored With Party

Edwin Johnson observed his fourth birthday with a party hosted by his grandmother Mrs. Robert Rinehart at Mrs. L. W. McComas home Friday afternoon. Games were played. a circus themed cake, candy, balloons, gifts, and cards were shared by numerous attendees including family members and friends.

Middleport Edwin Johnson Robert Rinehart L. W. McComas Margaret Parson Jana Wiseman Evan Wiseman Ruth Randy Joni Murray Melody Lisa Feagge David Hoffman Angela Margo Franklin Martin Brian Brent David George Harold George Lee McComas Lydia Johnson Rinehart

Syracuse Fire Dept Consignment Auction Plan

Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a consignment auction on Oct 18 at 10 a.m. in Syracuse Municipal Park. The ladies auxiliary hosts a rummage and bake sale plus a neon luncheon at the concession stands to raise funds for a new fire truck bed. Call Chief W D Parsons or auxiliary president Mrs Jean Hall to donate.

Syracuse Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department W. D. Parsons Jean Hall

Two $25 Bonds Forfeited In Pomeroy Court

In Pomeroy Mayor Charles Legal court Saturday evening two bonds of $25 each were forfeited. The offenders were Andy Sayre Kanagua and Fat Gorham, both cited for intoxication. Police also reported the arrests of Clyde Harrison Rutland for menacing threats and Roy Roush Mason for improper backing.

Andy Sayre Kanagua Fat Gorham Clyde Harrison Rutland Roy Roush Mason

Odd Fellows Observe 150th Anniversary in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant Odd Fellows will hold degree work at Main and Fourth Streets on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Degree team members from Putnam Lodge No 85 of Poca will assist. Refreshments are planned as part of the evening program.

Point Pleasant Odd Fellowship North America Odd Fellows Main Fourth Streets Putnam Lodge No Poca

Two Civil Actions Filed Over Debts in Circuit Clerk Office

Ka nawha Valley Bank seeks a judgement of 974.97 on a promissory note from Delmer and Geraldine Casto. Bridge McCausland seeks 1200 as judgement against Edison Mayes Jr. of Gallipolis Ferry.

Point Pleasant Circuit Clerk’s Kanawha Valley Bank Delmer Geraldine Casto Bridge McCausland Edison Mayes Jr Gallipolis Ferry

Athens public budget hearing set for October

The City of Athens announces the 1970 proposed budget is on file with the city auditor for public inspection. A public hearing will be held in the council chambers on October 20 at the specified time. The notice lists officials and precinct changes affecting locations at the Athens County Fair Grounds and nearby buildings.

Athens City Hall

Rome Township 1969 tax levy election notice

The Rome Township Board of Trustees submits to voters a proposed levying renewal of 1.3 mills and increase of 0.2 mills for five years to fund cemetery maintenance and current expenses. The measure exceeds the ten mill limitation and appears on the November 4, 1969 general election ballot. Election hours end at 6:30 PM EST.

Notice of Election on Tax Levy for Fire Protection Rome Twp

A notice from Athens County Ohio states Rome Township voters will decide on a renewal of a 15 mill tax levy for five years to fund fire protection and equipment. The election is set for November 4, 1989, with polling hours from 6:30 AM to closing, issued by the Board of Elections.

Trimble Township seeks renewal of cemetery funding levy

Trimble Township Trustees announce a November 4 election to decide the renewal of a 10 mill tax for current cemetery expenses. The measure would renew part of a 15 mill levy, reduce 0.5 mills to 1 mill, lasting five years, affecting valuation at ten cents per hundred dollars.

Resolution Drives Cemetery Tax Referendum in Troy Township

The Troy Township board proposes a renewal levy exceeding the ten mill limit for current expenses for cemetery maintenance. The vote will occur November 4, 1969, at township polling places from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST. The rate is not more than 1.10 mills per dollar of valuation, about 11 cents per $100, for five years.

Annexation petition seeks Athens city boundary change

On September 6 1969 the Athens County Board of Commissioners received a petition from a majority of freeholders in Farm Lot No 5 Section 13 Town 9 Range 14 Athens Township for annexation of 6.44 acres adjoining U S 50 into the city of Athens. The plan, surveyed by Horcia D Whaley, designates Homer B Gall IR as agent and fixes November 20 1969 at 10:00 a m for a public hearing in the Athens Courthouse.

Board of Commissioners County of Athens State of Chico Athens Township Athens County Ohio Green Hills Cty Ralph F Jothy M. Zimmermans John E Doris White Hooper Hoopers Blackburn Road Zimmerman Bronson Horcia D. Whaley Reg Athens Courty

Chauncey Village Levy Notice For New Ten‑Mill Tax

Village of Chauncey in Athens County Ohio schedules a general election on November 4 to renew a five year street lighting and current expenses levy at not more than two mills per dollar of valuation. Tax rate equals 0.20 per 1.00 valuation, active 6:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. EST. Notice dated August 22, 1969 from Village Clerk William M. Hows with four publication dates.

Chauncey Athens County Ohio Chauncey Village Board of Elections William A. Lavelle Aati

Glouster Village votes on five year one mill tax

A village council resolution in Glouster Athens County Ohio calls a general election for November 4 1969 to seek voter approval of an additional tax not exceeding one mill per dollar of valuation for five years to fund current expenses and Glouster Memorial Park maintenance with notices dated August 22 1949 and subsequent time stamps.

Glouster Athens County Ohio Glouster Memorial Park Board of Elections Willem A. Lavelle William M. Howe

Jacksonville Village to vote on new 4.0 mill tax for five years

The village council resolution calls a November 4 1969 general election to decide a 4.0 mill levy for current expenses including street lighting. The tax would run five years at up to 400 mills per dollar of valuation, about 40 cents per $100. Election hours set to 6:30 AM.

Notice of Tax Levy Elections in Athens County Ohio

Multiple tax levy notices across Nelsonville Lodi Troy and Jacksonville outline proposed renewal or excess levies for five years. Elections set for November 4 1969 with voting hours 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST. Tax rates range up to 1.10 mills and 3.90 mills for various purposes.

Notice of Village of Trimble tax levy for public lighting

A 1969 notice states the Village of Trimble Ohio will seek a ten mill limitation levy for current expenses and street lighting at a general election in Athens County. The proposal is 2.00 mills per dollar of valuation, about 20 cents per $100, for five years. Poll hours listed as 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST. Dated September 11, 1969.

Alexander Local School District Levy Vote Notice 1969

The Board of Education resolution of Alexander Local School District Ohio authorizes a November 4 1969 general election levy. Voters will decide on an additional 10 mill tax for operating expenses, continuing indefinitely at up to 10 mills per dollar of valuation. Polls open 6:30 AM to closing time as specified by the County Board of Elections.

Board of Education Alexander Ohio Athens Athens County William A Lewvelle Willem M. Howe

Amesville Village to vote on renewal tax levy 1969

Notice of a May 1 1969 village council resolution for Amesville Athens County Ohio to submit a renewal levy not exceeding two mills for current expenses for 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 with election on November 4 1969 and current open hours 6 30 am to 6 30 pm EST.

Buchtel Village to vote on renewal 3.40 mill tax levy

The village council of Buchtel, Athens County Ohio, on July 1 1969 passed a resolution to submit to voters at the November 4 1969 general election a renewal levy exceeding the ten mill limit for current operating expenses. The proposal is a 3.40 mill rate per dollar of valuation for five years, equal to 34 cents per $100, and the meeting notes include 6:30 PM EST and officials William A Levelle with dates 10-7, 10-14, 10-27, 10-26.

Rome Athens County Ohio Board of Elections William A. Lavelle Cneiimean Wiliam M. Howe Clark Board of Township Trustees Trimble Trimble Township Willem M. Howe Jacksonville Order of the Board of Elections Nelsonville Athens William M. Howe William A Lavelle William M Howe Buchtel Athens County Buchtel Buchtel Ohio Buchtel Village William A Levelle

Classified Index of Advertisements and Notices

A historic newspaper page lists sections for notices obituaries weddings memoriam memorials and a wide range of classified ads including real estate merchandise employment services and autos. It enumerates categories such as houses for sale rent farms equipment and vehicles with brief headings guiding readers to section pages.

Rates and Rules for Want Ads

The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject copy and ads must follow Want Ad classifications. Multi day ads may be canceled when results are met, charging only for days inserted at the frequency rate. Cancellations before 10 a.m. for same day papers. cancellations after publication of the first day apply to ads not yet published.

Classified Ad Corrections Policy and Rates Notice

Corrections for advertising errors are free for one insertion and adjust only the item with the mistake. Multiple items receive corrections in the first possible edition. Rates are per word per day with a 16 word minimum and office hours from 8 am to 5 pm weekdays and 8 am to noon on Saturdays.

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