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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1969

Page

2

Renata Tebaldi Shines In Aida Substitution At NSO

In New York a sold out Washington National Symphony concert at Philharmonic Hall became a film event as Renata Tebaldi appeared in the movie Aida replacing the canceled live performance due to a wage strike by musicians. NSO managing director Robert Rogers warned the replacement could signal trouble for live music. Elsewhere in Tel Aviv former U.S. Chief Justice Earl Warren arrived for talks with Israeli officials and judges and will receive an honorary Doctor of Law from Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

New York Renata Tebaldi Washington National Symphony Orchestra Aida Philharmonic Hall U.S Earl Warren Warren Hebrew University Jerusalem

Boxer's Missing Daughter Found in Marseilles Hospital

Joan Tunney Wilkinson, daughter of former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney, is in a Marseilles hospital after two months missing. Her husband Carter Wilkinson has flown to France to be with her. relatives say she is very emaciated, sick, and has suffered complete memory loss.

Marseilles France Joan Tunney Wilkinson Gene Tunney United States

Dominican Ex-President Bosch Visits North Vietnam

Tokyo dispatch says former Dominican Republic president Juan Bosch arrived in Hanoi for a visit to North Vietnam. Bosch, elected in 1962, was ousted in a 1963 coup and is accompanied by former Dominican cabinet minister Heeter Aristy.

Tokyo Juan Bosch Dominican Republic North Vietnam Hanoi Vietnam

Nixon spends Camp David weekend amid Vietnam report work

President Nixon secluded at Camp David in Maryland for a weekend retreat. He reportedly worked on the November 3 national address about the Vietnam War. He left the Capitol retreat Friday without his family or top aides and returned to the White House by helicopter Sunday.

Washington Nixon Camp David Maryland Catoctin Mountains White House

Weather forecast summary and regional patterns

The local forecast calls for a partly cloudy cooler day with tonight’s lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s and Tuesday’s highs in the 45 to 50 range. The national outlook shows rain Monday night in the Deep South and across parts of the Midwest and West, with mixed precipitation in the central Great Lakes to New England and snow in some northern belts.

Florida New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Pacific Northwest California Nevada Great Lakes New England

Five Day Weather Forecast Notes Below Normal Temperatures

Forecast calls for a five day period from Tuesday to Saturday with average temperatures below normal. Highs expected in the 50s and lows in the 40s, with Tuesday cool and gradual warm up then cooler again later in the week. Light precipitation around 0.5 inches includes snow flurries northeast Tuesday and rain or showers turning to snow Friday or Saturday.

Pupils Named to Nelsonville York High Honor Roll

Seventy three pupils are named to the Nelsonville York High School honor roll for the first six weeks. There are 18 on the merit list. Names span grades 1 10 and 12 including Patsy Cox Jim Chickrett Janice Davis Debbie Fick and Debbie Brovte among others.

Nelsonville Nelsonville- York High School Robert Sheskey Patsy Cox Bil Hopstetter Merrilee Kunzmen Pearla McConnell Dorothy Campbell Barbara Davis Lissa Galvin Marina Hitchings Annette Lechieidner Susan Sheskey Debra Skivers Volli Wellace Jim Marty Howe Gary Keiffer Toni Kerr Rosanna Patrick Patti McConnell Linde McFarland Sheron Peacock Judy Six Debbie Smathers John Thompson Wy Thompson Susie Wilson Nancy Winchell Carol Woolever David Ziatkind

Two Charged for Driving Intoxicated in Logan

Evelyn Nancy Johnson 51 of 790 Walhending Ave Logan was cited after she reportedly failed to brake and struck a guard rail on Mulberry Street. Her husband Carl T posted a 250 bond and Johnson faces Mayor Haney. Bryan A. McKinley 44 of Logan Route 1 was observed driving left of center and running a red light. He spent a night in jail, was fined 150 plus costs, and sentenced to three days in jail before appearing before Mayor Haney.

Johnson M. D. Haney Bryan A. McKinley Logan Hunter and Main Sts McKinley Haney

New Haven Family News and Logan Fire Incident

Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson visited Ames Iowa to see son Prof Gordon Johnson and family Miss Karen Lieving granddaughter of Thelma Cape hart and Otha Lieving of New Haven is critically ill in Cincinnati hospital Andrew Fields hosted birthday party for eight year old son Timothy with dozens of local guests Logan Fire Department responded to a tree fire in Oak Grove Cemetery at 4 p m Saturday reported by John Eberts cause suspected as burning leaves.

Harold Johnson Ames Iowa Prof Gordon Johnson Karen Lieving New Haven Lawrence Lieving Cincinnati Thelma Capehart Otha Lieving Andrew Fields Timothy Melodie Wood Jay Fields Philip Powell Bonnie Marr Jeff Fields Jerry Fields, Jr Dorlinda Belinda Deem Sheryl Rouse Paul Fields Eddie Freddie McClure Jennie James Darrell Marr Lois Ann Gibbs Pete Fields Robert Gardner Joseph Fields Logan Oak Grove Cemetery N. Mulberry St John Eberts

Knights of Pythias Lodge to Meet Wednesday Evening

Nelsonville Valley Lodge No. 169 will convene at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Pythian Hall for its regular meeting.

Nelsonville

Blood Drive in Nelsonville Collects Seventy Pints

The Nelsonville drive by Tri-County Technical Institute aimed for 125 pints and reached 70. Ten donors joined the Red Cross Gallon Club with volunteers from Mount St. Mary Hospital and Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital aiding the effort. Athens event set for November 17–18 at Good Shepherd Church.

Nelsonville Tri-County Technical Institute Red Cross Walter Mills Lancaster Frank North Charles Lechleidner Paul Wagner J. L. Webb D. R. Johnson C. L. Lines W. H. Hyde Sharp Southeast Ohio Tri-County Mount St. Mary Hospital Athens Ohio University Veteran’s Club Good Shepherd Episcopal Church University Terrace

Cub Pack 64 to usher at Ohio University games

Cub Pack No 64 held its first fall meeting with Cub master Gilbert Stalder presiding. Two Webelos advanced, and Mrs Ruth Higgins and Mrs Betty Holtel were named den mothers for the year. Webelos members Robby Fick Doug Dearth Mike McCollum Randy Penrod and Paul Smith will serve as ushers at Ohio University home football games. Den One members include Michael Flowers Joe Holtel Kelly Wagner Fred James Kevin Mays Charles Hoce Doug Campbell. Den Two members are Cliff Dearth Ricky Penrod Joe Brooker Frank Higgins Ronnie Forbes Bill Tootle Chris Barrows.

Nelsonville Gilbert Stalder Webelos den Ruth Higgins Betty Holtel Webelos Ohio University Robby Fick Doug Dearth Mike McCollum Randy Penrod Paul Smith den One Michael Flowers Joe Holtel Kelly Wagner Fred James Kevin Mays Charles Hoce Doug Campbell Den Cliff Dearth Ricky Penrod Joe Brooker Frank Higgins Ronnie Forbes Bill Tootle Chris Barrows

Haydenville Visitors, Visits From Ohio and Columbus Arrive

Haydenville residents hosted guests from Nelsonville Buchtel Waterford Scioto Furnace Cincinnati and Columbus. Mr and Mrs William Newman of Nelsonville Route 1 and George Newman with daughter Beth visited Mrs Genevieve Martin. Mrs Dan Ginther returned to Waterford after two weeks with Mr and Mrs Albert Sparks. Roy Crothers stayed with Jess Slack in Scioto Furnace. Charles Vollmer stayed with Robert Gardner in Cincinnati. Nora Skiver returned home after visiting Lawrence Howard in Columbus.

Genevieve Martin William Newman Nelsonville George Newman Beth James Karshner Buchtel Dan Ginther Waterford Albert Sparks Roy Crothers Jess Slack Scioto Furnace Ohio Charles Vollmer Robert Gardner Cincinnati Nora Skiver Lawrence Howard Columbus

Rebekah Inspection Tuesday at Odd Fellows Temple

NELSONVILLE Rebekah Lodge will hold inspection Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Odd Fellows Temple Jackson Street. Mrs. Jean Chase of Athens will serve as inspecting officer. Four candidates will also be initiated.

Nelsonville Rebekah Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Temple Jackson Street Jean Chase Athens

Pickett Family Receives New Military Address

Mr. and Mrs. William Pickett of Nelsonville announce their son Spec. 4 Jacob W. Pickett has a new military address at 2685 6318 H HC 528th Ordnance Battalion APC San Francisco California 96349.

Nelsonville William Pickett Jefferson St Jacob Pickett Jacob W. Pickett Ordnance Battalion APC San Francisco California

Arrests for Liquor Possession In Nelsonville

Four men from McArthur area arrested on Burr Oak Blvd for open flasks in a vehicle. Paul J. Smith Hubert D. Reffett and Larry D. Bartoe of McArthur Route 2 plus Gary D. Rose of Route 1 pleaded guilty and were fined $50 and costs by Mayor Earl Hilleary. Jim Warren fined $10 for intoxication. James F. Smith of Willis Michigan fined $25 for unsafe operation.

Nelsonville McArthur Burr Oak Blvd Paul J. Smith Hubert D. Reffett Larry D. Bartoe Gary D. Rose Earl Hilleary Jim Warren Fayette Street James F. Smith Willis Mich

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

List of patients and relatives at Mount St. Mary Hospital includes Loretta Powell, Ola Eddy, Karen Parker, Elizabeth Exline, Beulah Savage, John Smith, Bertha Willis, Dana Windon, Walter Wakefield Myers Faulkner, Lawrence Molihan, Florence McGrath, Clara Bailey, Master Theodore Adams, and others across Nelsonville Athens Carbondale Chauncey Jackson ville and Albion areas. Names span multiple rooms and routes with accompanying family mentions.

Loretta Powell Haydenville Ola Eddy Karen Parker Elizabeth Exline Glouster Beulah Savage John Smith Bertha Willis Dana Windon Nelsonville Walter Wakefield Myers Faulkner Athens Lawrence Molihan Zaleski Florence McGrath Clara Bailey Jeff Slisher Theodore Adams Carbondale William Brown McArthur Thomas Deal Chauncey Helen Webb Jennie Householder Jacksonville Jewell Jones Albany

Stewart Man Is Arrested In Nelsonville

Nelsonville police arrested Michael F. Cantor 49 Stewart Route 1 early Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated. Held at Nelsonville city jail pending hearing before Mayor Earl Hilleary. James Weston Columbus charged with disturbing the peace posted $24 bond for hearing Oct 31 1969 at 8 30 p m. David Arthur Keplar 18 Nelsonville Route 2 cited Friday night for driving with loud mufflers ordered to appear in Mayor's court Tuesday night.

Nelsonville Michael F. Cantor Stewart Earl Hilleary James Weston Columbus David Arthur Keplar

Birth at Hocking Valley Community Hospital

Mr and Mrs David Roberts of Logan welcomed a son. Admissions include Mrs Margaret Savings Mrs George Buhrts and Eber F In Logan and Mrs Grant Smith Sugar Grove. Dismissals list Fred Hull Mrs Edna Anthony Mrs Orpha Conner Miss Marlene Phillips Secile Conkle and Mrs Delva Rhoades.

Margaret Savings George Buhrts Eber F. Inbody Logan Grant Smith Sugar Grove Fred Hull Edna Anthony Orpha Conner Marlene Phillips Secile Conkle Delva Rhoades

Deer and Vehicle Violations Convictions Reported in Hocking County Court

Logan policeman reports a docket of fines and suspensions for unlawful possession of a dead deer and various traffic offenses. Plea outcomes include fines from 10 to 150 dollars, suspended penalties, and several short jail or license suspensions. Names span Logan Laurelville Nelsonville Glouster and other Ohio locales with multiple charged offenses and bond forfeitures listed.

Logan John Payne Laurelville James Stilwell William L. Graham Arthur Joe McQuaid Jennison Ave James W. Warren Nelsonville Richard L. Giffin Donald E. Johnson Reedsville John Wesley Poling Richard William Anderson New Straitsville Floyd R. McNichols James Andrew Pesta Steubenville Elizabeth A. Borchard Guysville Goldie Marie Rowland Rockbridge Ruth Jane Sprague McArthur Robert Eugene Campbell Haydenville William Sanders Abner C. Newman Viper

Bird Deaths Still Puzzle Heads Coast to Britain

More dead birds washed ashore in Britain pushing the mystery toll beyond ten thousand. Scientists suspect an unidentified virus such as flu may be to blame as Cambridge University researchers and others search for clues that have thus far eluded investigators.

London Britain Scotland England Cambridge University

Mom Shows Tiger Cubs at Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo displays two Siberian tiger cubs born Aug 27. Their 600 pound mother known as Mom led them from a rear cave. the cubs, one male and one female, are about the size of tomcats and spend most of their time eating or sleeping.

New York Bronx

Logan Junior High Announces Honor Roll For Six Weeks

Logan Junior High School announces honor roll for the first six weeks. Fourteen students earned straight A’s in ninth grade and lists include multiple named pupils across ninth eighth and seventh grades with extensive rosters of high achievers.

Logan Logan Junior High School Joe Murtha Debbie Baker Kevin Berry Denise Denny Jeff Gosnell Joseph Harris Roberta Young John Corby Sylvia Cummins Christee King Sam Steward Anita Wrentmore Stephen Hingsbergen Jeff Rimplespach Becky Jo Smith Jean Angie T. J. Black David

Rear Crash Injures One in Logan at Hunter and Front

Police report a rear end collision Saturday at 10 p.m. at Hunter and Front Streets in Logan. Harold F. Angel, 28, Haydenville, stopped for traffic. Rita C. Miller, 30, of 1040 Church St., Logan, collided from behind and was cited for failure to maintain an assured clear distance ahead. Connie Angel, 27, a passenger, was taken to Hocking Valley Community Hospital for possible whiplash.

Logan Hunter Front Sts Harold F. Angel Haydenville Rita C. Miller Church St Angel Connie Angel Hocking Valley Community Hospital

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Robert Rogers Israel Law Tel Aviv Lbj Lady Bird First Baptist Church of Minden George Washington Baines Boxer Tunney Carter Wilkin Son With James G. Lander Federal Narcotics Bureau Continental Air Lines Mary Morris Mead Dallas Tex Lander Dangerous Cc. Tl. Colmer Weather Observer Ohio University Dept. of Geography The Associated Press Memphis Albuquerque Milwaukee Atlanta Bismarck New Orleans Boston Buffalo St. Okla City Charlotte Philadelphia Chicago Phoenix Cleveland Pittsburgh Poland Denver Ptland Ore Des Moines Detroit Richmond Rapid City Fairbanks St. Louis Helena Indianapolis Salt Lk. City Denmark Army Reginald Alderton Elgin Ted Price Copenhagen Ministry of Justice Alderton Price Nelsonville Drive Rebekah Spec John Radcliff Hayden Harlin Graham Terrence A. Hines Pearl Forst Vincent Gheen James Evans Mary Dewhurst James Runyon Ida Schaffer Jean Thomas George Walters Paul Dearing Robert Chute Belford Rosser David Roberts, Logan Hocking George C. Hindall Ada William H. Whitman Elkhart Carol Aileen Ciprian Grafton Patrick J. Monroe Eugene Ray Fortney William Charles Becker Carroll William W. Conley Huntington Jerry G. Burris Carl K. Bowers Columbus Grove Elsworth Dale Neel Juanita I. Shaw Mohican Ave Andy Leon Banks Dayton Merle W. Stump, Jr Richard E. Bickley Ronald Amos Rosser John H. Warren Terrance M. Delisio Complete Insurance Service Con Reed Bob Baur Reed & Baur, Inc Logan Junior High Brimner Ginger Brooks Andrea Brown Pam Burns Regine Carpenter James Cole Kenneth Culbertson Don Darnell Craig Davidson Bill Edwards Paula Fox Steve Goss Sherry Hicks Becky Hoey Greg Inboden Vicki Lehman Susan McBroom Deborah McMillin David Milsted Leanne Nelson Walter Newilen Helen Nixon Brion David Pierce Diana Rutgers Fran Obinson Lora Ruth Linda Schein Greg Schultz Bonnie Stimson Mary Woolery Melody Wright Diane Armstrong Carla Bailey Bruce Bell Carl Bell Tim Bensenhaver Teresa Combs Joy Comstock Sharon Crawford Sheryl Cunningham Laura Davis Vicki Dodson Carol Doughman Carla Fouch Jane Gafke Linda Giffin Jerry Gregory Marilyn Harris Fred Hawk Janet Johnston Joy Kienzie David Krebs John Lanning Steve Miller Marcia Parry Jim Pierce Mary Stilwell Gibby Tschudy Gary Vorhees Lori Walker Mitchell Wright Donald Young First National Bank Bankamericard Snow North Court Street
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