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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1975

Page

12

Death of Vinton County football player mourned area wide

Marvin Koenecke of Vinton County High School died at University Hospital Columbus after a Friday game injury. The four year football letterman also played track baseball and Buckeye Boys State and his coach vows to dedicate the remainder of the season to his memory. Memorials include a 2 p.m. funeral Friday and a memorial service before Saturday's rescheduled game with Federal Hocking.

Vinton County Marvin Koenecke University Hospital Columbus Alexander Vinton County High School Koenecke Federal Hocking McArthur Vikings Tom Reid Eeere Buckeye Wellston Bruce Evans Nelsonville York Warren St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg Evans

Cubans Dominate Pan Am Medals amid Games Turmoil

At the Pan American Games in Mexico City Cuba leads in gold with 22 as the U S trails with 18 and Canada follows. Amid a day of bungled events including judo disqualifications and a bus repair delay, American athletes collect multiple medals while officials face controversy over shooting scores and a misflagged equestrian disqualification.

Mexico City United States Cuba Canada Brad Farrow Hector Rodriguez Rodriguez Herschel Anderson Columbus Bruce Davidson Jim Day Davidson Larry Young Columbia Olympic Stadium

AHL to Host Rockets For Homecoming Game

Athens Bulldogs host Wellston for Homecoming at Butter Field after a 13-12 league setback to Logan. Rockets halfback safety Randy Peoples stars, while Athens and Wellston pace top defensive totals in the division.

Tom Metters Athens Football Bulldogs Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Logan Wellston Butter Field Les Walker Rockets Randy Peoples Lague Bulldogs Jackson Bill Greer Pennell Frank Simpkins Andy Ping Dave Smith

Bobcats Fall 1-0 to Ohio State in Soccer Clash

Ohio University suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Buckeyes as the Bobcats' defense and goalkeeping kept OSU to 19 shots on goal. The lone score came with 15 56 left in the first half. OU drops to 1-3-1 as injuries pause play late.

Ohio University Ohio State Buckeyes Earl Draper Buckeye Javier Castillejos Gary Kubala Bobcats

Athens Board Seeks Bids for Industrial Chain Link Fence

Sealed bids are due by 12 00 noon Friday October 17 1975 with bid opening by the clerk at the Board of Education office West State Street Athens Ohio. Instructions and specs on file. The board may reject any or all bids. Alice M Elliott Clerk.

Board of Education Athens City Athens Ohio West State Street Alice M. Elliott Athens City Board of Education

Cards of Thanks and Local Produce Ads

The family of Fred Elswick thanks friends neighbors and relatives the Rev Merlin Teets Rev Amos Smith and Hughes Funeral Home for kindness at the loss of their wife and mother. Apples from Fitzpatrick Orchard Albany Gillogly Orchard Rome and Nelsonville offer cider winesap red delicious golden delicious and gourds pumpkins Indian corn and more.

Fred Elswick Merlin Teets Amos Smith Hughes Rome Gillogly Orchard Albany Cecil Gillogly Romes Grimes Jonathon Parsons South City Limits Nelsonville

Orchard and Auction Notices Include Apples and Public Sale

Local listings advertise Russet Golden apples at 3 dollars per bushel and corn at 2.50. Pick your own green beans and grapes. cider sold by the gallon. A three day public auction in Pennsville Morgan County features antique furniture glassware lamps and more from Cleveland and The Plains estates starting Friday. Auctioneers Bill Jones Ottie Opperman Randy Newsom and associates.

Pennsville Ohio St. Rt Morgan County Zanesville McConnelsville Athens Marietta Cleveland Sherman Sharp the Plains Euclid Ave Elec Sm. Cosspot Norgeant London Union Room Duncan Phyffee Cambridge Weller & Roseville Pottery Weller Extra Nice Nice Slnesman Eli Terry la France Fire Bill Jones Ottie Opperman Randy Newsom and Associates

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