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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1969

Page

14

Mason Flower Show Winners Announced

In New Haven Mason County Flower Show Salute to West Virginia at the Mason County Fair announced winners. New Haven Garden Club Tu En die Wei Garden Club and Henderson Garden Club sponsored. Major awards went to Mrs Patrick Riley and Mrs Evelyn Gammon as chairs with several firsts and sweepstakes honors to Riley Heslop Shane Gibbs in six classes.

New Haven Mason County New Haven Garden Club Riley West Virginia William Heslop Clifford Shane River Valley Lee Gibbs Bounty of

Local Social News From Glouster Area Reunions

Glouster area families attended gatherings and visits across Ohio and nearby states. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCormick and daughter Hope Lynn with Mrs. Mabel Shaner at Shaner reunion in Columbus, and Mrs. Lena Martin visiting relatives in Columbus.

Bob McCormick Hope Lynn McCormick Mabel Shaner Millfield Shaner West Gate Park Columbus Lena Martin Trimble George Norris Norri Lucy Learned Dr. Learned Harold Strohmeyer Roger Springfield

Columnist Pearson Dies At 71

columnist Andrew Russell Pearson dies at age 71 noted for creating the Washington Merry-Go-Round with Robert Allen and for sponsoring the Friendship Train after World War II. Born in Evanston Illinois he was a Swarthmore Phi Beta Kappa graduate and writer for the Baltimore Sun.

Pearson McCarthy Westbrook Pegler France Italy Andrew Russell Pearson Evanston Ill Virgin Islands Swarthmore College Pennsylvania Baltimore Sun Robert Allen Washington Alz Felicia G S Eleanor Mei" Patterson Washington Times-Herald Luvie ‘Moore En. Ellen Arnold Tyler Abell U. S Washington National Cathedral Pearson Farm

Major League Leaders Update and Local DeMolay Meeting

Major League leaders across both leagues are listed by batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching records with player names and teams. A Jim Palmer note highlights his five hitter and 14 2 record. Washington’s Mike Epstein homered twice in a doubleheader, aiding a first win over California. Athens Chapter DeMolay meets Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with elections and refreshments.

F Robinson Batimore R. Smith Boston R. Jackson Oakland F. Robinson Baltimore Killebrew Minnesota Powell Bich Oliva R .Jackson Locke New York Boston Gregan Seattle Jackson Oakland Howard Wellington Hases Trorper Searle Detroit McDowell Cleveland Lolich Clemente Pittsburgh C. Jones Bonds San Francisco Rose Cincinnati McCovey Santo Chi M. Alou Eeeeee Chicago M Alou B. Williams H. Agron Atlanta Brock St. Louis Morer Houston Jim Palmer Orioles Mike Epstein Senators Washington California Athens Order of the DeMolay Masonic Temple

Local Service Members Gather in Training and Duty

Area servicemen listed include Hospital Corpsman 2 C. Robert Brooks aboard the carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt at Guantanamo Bay Cuba and Hospitalman William E. McCoy Jr. with the 1st Medical Battalion 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. Air Force Capt Wayne D. Brown graduates from Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB Alabama and is reassigned to Travis AFB California as instructor navigator. Brown is Southwestern High School graduate with a BS and commission from the Air Force Academy. wife Marsha is daughter of Thomas L. Smith of Louisville Colorado.

Robert 8. Brooks Usn Raymond H. Brooks New Marshfield Phyllis E. Coen Stewart Franklin D. Roosevelt Guantanamo Bay Cuba Air Force Wayne D. Brown John R. Brown Air University Maxwell Afb Ala Travis Afb Calif Southwestern High School Air Force Academy Marsha Thomas L. Smith Louisville Colo

Rhodes Presses State Role as Federal Welfare Funds Discussed

Governor Rhodes argues against federal funding of all welfare and urges trimming federal programs by reducing HEW investigations. He says Ohio rejects $200 million in new taxes for $100 million in aid and questions funding sources for a $2 billion shift. Reagan plans to bring Rhodes' stance to the Republican Governors Association agenda.

HEW Ronald Reagan Republican Governors Association Rhodes New York Nelson A. Rockefeller

Language Now Required Of Africans

In Port Elizabeth South Africa Africans must learn a third language for high school study. The system shifted to use English and Afrikaans in high schools while junior schools teach in tribal languages. Metcalf Maliza Kwazakeli High School principal notes confusion and concerns.

Port Elizabeth South Africa Hendrik Verwoerd Metcalf Maliza Kwazakeli High School Maliza

Court Martial for Two Officers Cites Multiple Command Failures

Ramsey faces charges for not informing McLemore of Evans change of station, failing to establish Evans course, speed and position, not seeking recommendations on the new course, and neglecting to sound collision alarms or prevent a collision. New Marshfield note corrects Betts age from 63 to 69.

Ramsey McLemore Evans Melbourne New Marshfield Frank Betts Athens Constitution Lodge F&am Sunday Messenger

Divorce Petitions Filed in Athens County Common Pleas

Betty Jo Skidmore seeks divorce from Donald R. Skidmore on gross neglect of duty. Hearing set for on or after October 13 1969. Attorney John F Newcomb represents the plaintiff in Athens Ohio..

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Donald R. Skidmore Brevard County Valiet Betty Jo Skimere John F Newcomb Cline Athens Ronda Morie Russell Colonia Heights Virginia Richard Edward Russell Court of Common Pleas Richard Russell Jones

Kyger Social Notes Highlights Weekend Miscellany

Local social notes record visits and gatherings across Ohio and nearby states. Notables include Patricia Ann Stiers and Frederick Snyder marriage at Zanesville St Nicholas Church, plus numerous family visits among Roush, Tate, Spires, Easton, Gunter, Wright, Norris and other households. A Canada fishing trip and a Baltimore move round out recent activities.

George Gardner Ben Rupe Patricia Ann Stiers Frederick Snyder St. Nicholas Catholic Church Zanesville Walter Zies Navy Dennis Spires Pensacola, Fla Judy Robinson Dayton, Ky Wendell Roush Frank Gunter Charleston Arthur Casto John Thoma Columbus Ronnie Biffle Plain City Fonzo Taylor Ray Snyder Logan Homer Hockman James Bradbury J. D Berkley South Side W. Va Bill Reynolds Canada Howard Roush Baltimorr Roush Carl Wright Hockingport James Wright Peter Burge Arthur Rupe Ed Spears Hortie Roush Kyger John Wickline Rio Grande Forrest Ward Tuppers Plains Floyd Gardner Lancaster

Hippopotamus Baby Weighs 60 Pounds At Philadelphia Zoo

The nine member hippo family at the Philadelphia Zoo welcomed a baby weighing 60 pounds. Curator Fred Ulmer said the sex will not be determined yet and the name will wait until then. Siblings include Bubbles Augusta Linpopi Anthony Cleo Ramsis Rhamadus and Aeda.

Fred Ulmer Bubbles Augusta Linpopi Anthony Cleo Ramsis Rhamadus Aeda

Classified Rates and Corrections Notice

Errors in the advertiser’s copy will be corrected with a free insertion. If an error reduces the value of the ad or contains multiple items, adjustments apply to the affected item. Corrections appear in the first available edition. Rates are per word per day with a 16 word minimum.

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Auction near Athens sells restaurant store and home furnishings

State-bound owner sells entire restaurant and store along with home furnishings at 57 Mulberry Street Athens Ohio. Items include commercial appliances stainless steel tables dishwashers freezers refrigerators ranges and chests plus groceries cosmetics school supplies and 4 room of household furnishings. Not responsible for accidents. William Macos Owner Harold Goddard Auctioneer.

Edison Phonograph Weller Roseville Sterling Harold Goddard Earl . White Mulberry St Athens Ohio State Sr H.P Hobart U.S Glasco T.V William Macos

Electronic Tech Careeropportunity in Southern Ohio

15 male wanted for solid career as an electronic tech in southern Ohio. Salary listed as $6000. Contact Bob Parry at 6545323. Snelling Employment Service, Room 29 Kresge Building, Lancaster.

Hals Southern Ohio Bob Parry Snelling Employment Servic Rm Kresge Bidg Lancaster

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