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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1969

Page

9

Ted Williams, Safari Trip Sparks Manager of the Year Praise

Ted Williams, calling from Lusaka Zambia, reacts to being named American League manager of the year. He credits Billy Martin and Earl Weaver and discusses his safari plans through Livingstone country, with James Stewart and Jonathan Winters on a TV segment. He plans a Florida instructional league visit after returning around November 18.

Billy Martin Earl Weaver Lusaka Washington Washington Senators Williams Zambia Central Africa David Livingstone Senators Livingstone Henry Stanley Okavanggo River Zam Bia Northern Rhodesia Zambezi Botswana Minnesota Twins Martin Ted Williams Detroit Tigers Billy Weaver Bradenton Fla Florida Instructional League

Hill Leads Verdon Trophy Race At PGA Stop

Dave Hill holds the Verdon Trophy lead with a stroke average just over 70 as he targets the prize. Billy Casper and Arnold Palmer have dominated lately while Dick Mayer returns to tour after a year away amid a changing field.

Bob Green Associated Press Napa Calif Dave Hill Billy Casper Arnold Palmer Hill Dick Mayer

Ray Floyd Withdraws From Final Pro Am Events

PGA champion Ray Floyd again draws attention by pulling out of the Avco Classic after securing the PGA title and then withdrawing from the last two pro am events he entered.

Ray Floyd

Henry ties dismal tour scoring record on 13

Bunky Henry matched the year’s highest hole score with a 13. He drove out of bounds three times and battled a tree stymying his round before a ricochet off a gallery rope stake nearly felled him.

Bunky Henry Steve Opperman Henry

Casper Climbs to Top Ten Money Winners List

Billy Casper moved back into the top 10 in PGA earnings after tying for sixth at the San Francisco Open. He earned $3,112 to raise 1969 income to $89,747 while Tommy Aaron slipped to 11th with $493 in San Francisco. Frank Beard led with $173,746, and Steve Spray netted $28,293 to reach the top 60.

New York Billy Casper Casper Tommy Aaron Aaron San Francisco Frank Beard Steve Spray Iowan

Chamberlain and West Lead Early NBA Scoring Race

Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers top the early NBA scoring list with 33.1 and 33.0 points per game. Billy Cunningham and Chet Walker follow, while Elvin Hayes and Jeff Mullins sit tied for fifth. Wes Unseld leads in field goal percentage and Flynn Robinson tops free throw accuracy. Chamberlain also leads in rebounds and Walt Frazier has the most assists.

New York Wilt Chamberlain Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Billy Cunningham Philadelphia 76Ers Chet Walker Chicago Bulls Elvin Hayes San Diego Rockets Jeff Mullins San Francisco Warriors Wes Unseld Baltimore Bullets Flynn Robinson Milwaukee Bucks Chamberlain Walt Frazier New York Knickerbockers

United States to Ship 17 Million Pounds of Food to Lesotho

The United States will ship 17 million pounds of food to Lesotho in the second half of 1963 and first half of 1970. About 76,650 people will benefit from the Food for Peace shipment to be distributed by Catholic Relief Services.

Maseru Lesotho United States Catholic Relief Services Agency

Servicemen News Highlights Local Families

Seaman Apprentice Jeffrey L. Mohney of Buchtel serves aboard the USS Enterprise at Newport News after its fourth Tonkin Gulf cruise. Electronics Technician John R. Coleman of Albany graduated from a 42 week basic Electronics Technician School in San Francisco. Yeoman J. C. Scott of Little Hocking serves with Mobile Construction Battalion 74. Airman Forrest D. Bachiel of Middleport graduated from the radar operator course at Keesler Air Force Base and is assigned to Calumet Station Michigan. He is a Mount Union College and Duke Divinity School attendee. his wife Carol is from Middleport.

Jeffrey L. Mohney Denver L. Mohney Buchtel Enterprise Newport News U.S Gulf of Tonkin Vietnam John R. Coleman USN Bethel Coleman Reynolds Dr Albany Naval Training Center San Francisco J. C. Scott Dale C. Scott Barbara I. McDonald Little Hocking U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 Forrest D. Bachiel Forrest L. Bachiel S. Fourth St Middleport Keesler Airbase Miss U.S. Air Force Calumet Air Force Station Mich Bachtel Middleport High School Mount Union College Alliance Duke Divinity School Durham N. C Carol Paul A. Scott Lincoln St

Notice of Appointment in Ohio Probate Court

Charles W Brandeberry of Route 1 Coolville Ohio is appointed administrator of the estate of Orville G Brandeberry deceased of Route 1 Coolville Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated October 1969 in Athens County. Harold J Rose J Court of Common Pleas Probate Division.

Charles W. Brandeberry Coolville Ohio Orville G. Brandeberry Athens County Harold J. Rose Court of Common Pleas

Conserving Practices Announced in 1970 ACP Plan

Virginia B. Rayburn reports the 1970 Agricultural Conservation Program emphasizes enduring practices with pollution abatement and community projects. Secretary Hardin announces ACP continuation, cost sharing about half, with January applications. W. W. Brown named top conservation farmer in Western District for 1969 with contour cropping and stream and tile improvements.

Point Pleasant Virginia B. Rayburn Mason County Clifford M. Hardin ACP W. W. Brown ASCS Brown

Two-Car Mishap Is Reported in Gallia County

A two car accident on Route 681 east of Route 7 in Meigs County was reported by the Ohio Highway Patrol. Harley E. Linthcun, 55, of Reedsville drove left of center and hit Zenith Chevelier, 27, of Belpre, causing moderate damage with no injuries. Linthcun was cited for left of center.

Gallipolis Meigs County Ohio Highway Patrol Harley E. Linthcun Reedsville Zenith Chevelier Belore Chevelier Linthcun

Two Bonds Forfeited In Portsmouth Mayor Court

Richard Downey Pomeroy and Betty Jewett of Rutland forfeited $18.70 bonds in Mayor Charles Legar's court for speeding on Saturday. Four others were cited: Charles Stewart of Cheshire for speeding, Templeton Grueser of Pomeroy for speeding, Don Cremeans of unknown address for open flask of liquor in a car, and Roy Frecker of unknown address for driving left of center. They will appear this week in mayor's court.

Pomeroy Richard Downey Portsmouth Betty Jewett Rutland Charles Legar Charles Stewart Cheshire Templeton Grueser Don Cremeans Roy Frecker Mayor’s Court

Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Nelsonville

Notice is given that Athens County Ohio will hold a general election in Nelsonville on November 4, 1969 to consider a levy in excess of the ten mill limitation for recreational purposes. The renewal rate is 0.5 mills for five years. Polls open 4:30 AM to 6 PM EST. W A Lavelle, Chair. W M Howe, Clerk.

Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of Ten Mill

Rome Township Athens County Ohio voters will decide on a renewal of 1.5 mills up to 15 mills for five years to fund fire protection equipment water supply and related services. Election held Tuesday November 4 1969 opening 6:30 AM closing 6:30 PM EST. By order of the Athens County Board of Elections Willam A Lovelle Chairman notices dated August 3 1969 with publication dates August 10 7 11 14 10-21 10-28.

Board of Township Trustees Rome Athens County Ohio Whdh Vision Willam A Lovelle William M. Howe Board of Elections Wilferm A. Lavelle Willem M. Howe Lodi Canaan Athens Conaan Seid Fox Ohis Willam A Lavell Keeble Trimbie Trimble Ohis Board of Elections of Willem A, Lovelle Chavemnean Buchtel Athens County Buchtel Buchtel Ohio Questen Sevyre Buchtel Village Athens Courty William A Lavelle Glouster Glouster Ohio Glouster Memorial Willam M Howe Chauncey Villay Chauncey Village Storford William A. Lovelie Jacksonville Hief Willem M Howe

Public notice of transfer of control for Radio Athens Ohio

On October 2 1967 an application was filed with the Federal Communications Commission seeking consent to transfer control of Radio Athens Inc owner of WATH AM 970 and WATH FM 105 5 in Athens Ohio from Irene Kovian Administratrix of the Andrew Kovian estate to Irene Kovian as an individual. The officers directors and stockholders listed remain the same except Kovian will hold control personally. A copy of the application and related materials is on file for inspection at Station WATH studios Route 3 North of City Limits Athens Ohio on October 28 29 1967 and November 14 1966

Federal Communications Commission Radio Athens, Inc WATH Wathpm Athens Ohio Irene Kovian Andrew Kovian Irene Kovicn Oficers Stephen 4. Kevelon Edward Kovyalan R. J. Jones, Jr Willem 0. Kelton Estete Andrew Kovion Irene Kovion Kovion U. & Highway Route 3

Rome Township renewal levy election notice

Notice of a general election in Rome Township Athens County Ohio to decide on a 5 year renewal of a 13 mill levy for cemeteries and current expenses. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST on the specified Tuesday in November. Board of Elections officials Wilferm A. Lavelle and Willem M. Howe sign the notice dated 1969 with the listed publication dates.

Election notice on tax levy in excess of the ten mill limit

Athens County Commissioners announce a November 4 1969 election on a tax levy exceeding the ten mill limit for mental retardation services. The levy would add up to 0.5 mills for five years 1970 through 1974 to support maintenance and operation of schools training centers workshops clinics and residential facilities.

Tax Levy Exceeding Ten Mill Limit For Trimble Village

Notice of election in Trimble Ohio to vote on a tax levy oversizing the ten mill limit for five years to fund current expenses including street lighting with an added 2.00 mill rate. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST on November 4, 1949. William M Howe signature.

Council of the Vi of Trimble Oho Ohio Trimble William A. Lavelle William M Howe

Village to Accept Bids for Used Tractor Loader Backhoe and Attachments

Chauncey Ohio officials solicit bids by 7 15 p m November 10 1949 for a used tractor cab loader backhoe and new mower with specified industrial grade features and interchangeable blade and buckets. Trade ins include a 1948 Ford Tractor and Loader a 1955 International Dump Truck and a 1946 Maintainer. The village reserves the right to reject all bids.

Chauncey Villiage Council Paul R. Fiske Converse Ohio

National timber for all Wayne Hoosier forest sale announced

Sealed bids due December 1 1969 at 2 00 P M EST for 386 000 board feet of sowtimber and 316 cords of hardwood pulpwood in Shawnee Tower sale within Sections 18 and 24 TISN RISWORS. Prices listed per species with minimum bid rates and a $490 bid guarantee. Rights reserved to reject all bids. Information from District Ranger Athens Ohio or Forest Supervisor Bedford Indiana.

National Agin Timber National Forest Wayne-Hoosier National Forest Shawnee Tower TISN Forest Supervisor J Street Bedford Indiana E.S.T Athens Ohio

Alexander Local School District Levy Election Notice

Athens County Ohio voters will decide at the November 4 1969 general election whether to levy an excess levy for Alexander Local School District to fund operating expenses. The measure proposes 10 mills per dollar of valuation, continuing for an indefinite period, with polling hours from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. The notice is issued by the Athens County Board of Elections and signed by officials William A Lovelle and William M Howe.

Board of Education Alexander Ohio Athens Athens County William A. Lovelle Wiliam M. Howe

Canaan Township Levy Renewal Hearing Notice

The Trustees of Canaan Township Athens County Ohio announce a special election to be held Tuesday November 4 1949 at regular voting places for a ten mill renewal levy to fund fire protection. The renewal would reduce the millage to 0.5 mills per dollar of valuation, for three years, with a 6 3 o clock PM EST deadline.

Township and Village Tax Levy Votes Planned in 1969 Elections

Keeble Trimble Township and Buchtel Village in Athens County announce referendums at the November 1969 general election. Trimble seeks renewal of a 1.5 mill levy for five years for cemetery upkeep. Buchtel seeks renewal of up to 3.40 mills for five years for operating expenses. Election details list polling hours and dates.

Glouster Village voters to decide 10 mill levy proposal

Notice states a general election in Glouster Ohio to vote on an additional tax not exceeding ten mills for five years to fund current expenses and Glouster Memorial Park maintenance. Election day is November 4 1969 with polling hours listed from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM EST.

Chauncey Village to Hold General Election for Street Lighting

The Chauncey Village Council sets a November 4 1969 election in Chauncey Ohio to consider a levy beyond ten mills for current expenses including street lighting. The measure would not exceed 2 mills per dollar of valuation or $9.20 per $100, lasting five years. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Storford Time.

Notice of Local Tax Levy Election in Jacksonville Ohio

Village of Jacksonville Ohio announces a November 1969 election to levy a tax exceeding the ten mill limit for current expenses including street maintenance. A 3.00 mill additional tax would run for five years, with the election day from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST.

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