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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1976

Page

9

Miami's MAC title hopes hit rough start in nonleague games

Miami suffers 0-2 start outside the MAC losing to Marshall 21-16 and NC 14-10 as coach Dick Crum warns of repeated errors. Ball State, Bowling Green, Kent State and Western Michigan post victories while Ohio State rolls past Michigan State 49-21.

Columbus Ohio Miami Redskins Marshall Thundering Herd North Carolina Dick Crum Ball State Crum Bowling Green Louisiana Tech Art Yaroch Cardinals MAC Syracuse Dave Preston Kent State Central Michigan Western Michigan Eastern Michigan Massachusetts Toledo Northern Illinois Wichita Frank Ellwood Ohio University Herman Bud"’ Nelson Ray Crisp Jr Mike Bailey Robin Yocum Falcons Orange Mike Whalen Art Daniels Flashes Jerome Persell Ohio State Michigan State Jeff Logan Dayton Youngstown State Sylvester Monroe Cincinnati Tulane Akron Temple Ashland Franklin Ind Tim Burns Albion Mich Kevin Nixon Tim Compton Adrian Bluffton Derrik Diggs Central State Morris Brown

Beallsville Beats Trimble in Season Opener

Clint Lucas and Brian Crum each score two touchdowns to lift Beallsville to a 27 2 win over Trimble. Lucas gains 154 yards on 16 carries and Trimble’s lone score is a late safety.

Beallsville Clint Lucas Brian Crum Trimble Lucas Terry Duncan Jeff McClelland

Athens high school golf places seventh in Marietta invitational

Athens Bulldogs finish seventh among 17 teams in the Marietta Invitational to start the 1976 season. Top Athens runners Kurt Nostrant sixth and Rob Topping seventh lead the team, while John Marshall wins the meet with 98 points.

Athens Marietta Bulldogs Logan Kurt Nostrant Rob Topping Hill Cambridge John Marshall

Softball Tourney Set in New Lexington

A men's slow pitch softball tournament sanctioned by ASA will start September 18 in New Lexington. Entry is 50 dollars with the drawing Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Contact Paul Robinson for details at 237 Park Ave New Lexington 342 1158.

New Lexington American Legion Hall Paul Robinson Park Ave

League Captains to Meet at Rollerbowl and More Sports Notices

Bowling league captains meet before play at Rollerbowl on Monday with A League at 6 15 and House League at 8 45. Football registration for grades 3 4 5 is at Jaycee fields Monday and Tuesday 5 6 pm. Saturday practice at 9 30 am at Jaycee fields. Athens Soccer Club wins home opener 3 0 with Burson Rubin and Mikhail scoring. Glouster Little League football signups run Tuesday and Wednesday at 6 8 pm at Glouster Park Boy Scout Building. OU Booster Club noon luncheon at Baker Center features Coach Hess ahead of Kent State game.

Athens Athens Soccer Club Mark Burson Dave Rubin Atti Mikhail Mikhail Dick Whealey Westerville South Glouster Glouster Park Jerry Dickson Green and White Club Ohio University Baker Center Bill Hess Kent State

Football Coach Needed for Saturday League

Coaches are needed for the Saturday morning football league. A meeting for all interested persons is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Middle School Cafeteria. A player draft will be held for all three leagues spanning 3rd to 7th grades. Contact the Recreation Office at 592-2423 for more information.

Recreation Office

Heidelberg Coach Named Capital Assistant

Heidelberg College basketball coach Dave Grube, 32, is named assistant basketball coach at Capital University replacing Mike Stumpf. Grube will also lead Capital’s cross country team. His Heidelberg teams posted improving records from 2-19 to 9-13 and then 10-13 over three seasons.

Columbus Ohio Heidelberg Dave Grube Capital University Mike Stumpf Grube

Athens Ties For 12th In Adkins-Evans Meet At Chillicothe

Athens tied for 12th among 16 teams at the Adkins-Evans Invitational held at Running Fox Golf Course. Athens top scorer Brian Lawson posted 76 in Chillicothe and 38 against Nelsonville. Nelsonville York won the varsity, while Columbus Westland claimed the meet.

Athens Chillicothe Running Fox Nelsonville Columbus Westland Logan Rocky Miller Mount Vernon Brian Lawson Kent Fearns Bulldogs Watterson Upper Arlington Walnut Ridge Groveport Westerville South Gahanna Delaware Hayes Westerville North Worthington Reynoldsburg Newark Steve Hensler Mark Finlay Kevin Goldsberry Karl Fry Mike McBroom Tom Russell Dave Stilwell Dave Lehman Tony Matheny York Jim Hensler Tim Pitts Tim Oakley Rick Dane Joe Holtel Nelsonville- York Mark Farley John Carpenter Bill Falger Mike Massa Nelsonville-York Mike Jewell Mike Kimes Jerry Patton Mike Hoffman Paul Hoskinson

Ford and Carter in Tight Race Across Key States

Ford’s aides outline a campaign push with a Michigan AFL-CIO address in Dearborn as polls show Ford leading Carter in Michigan and narrowing gaps in the South and Northeast. Carter counters with home-state criticisms while Mondale urges voter registration and Peace Corps revival.

Michigan Dearborn Ann Arbor Ford James Baker III CBS Dole Kan Detroit News Carter Baker South New York Pennsylvania New Jersey White House Congress Ronald Reagan Montana North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Indiana Maryland Washington D.C Ohio Arkansas Philadelphia NBC Meet the Press Mondale Peace Corps Nixon

American Party pushes Ohio bid for national status

American party vice presidential candidate William Dyke visited Columbus and Cleveland as he promotes American Party aims in Ohio. He emphasizes attaining national party status for federal funding access and candidate debates, while acknowledging late ballot recognition and campaign finance gaps compared with major candidates. Dyke notes Wallace’s 1972 absence, but says party ideals remain intact.

Columbus Ohio William Dyke Madison Wis Georgia Lester Maddox Cleveland Wisconsin Alabama George C Wallace Wallace

Hijackers Seized NY Paris Flight Spanning Four Nations

The four nation hijack ended after 13 hours at Charles de Gaulle as the crew surrendered. Authorities say an explosion killed a police officer during the crisis. Officials reported the hijackers released propagandist material and demanded newspaper publication of manifestos.

United States TWA New York Paris Montreal Newfoundland Iceland U.S Grand Central Station Charles de Gaulle Michel Poniatowski Kenneth Rush Jean Ottavian

Werry Family Reunion Brings Kin Together Across Ohio

The Meigs Meigs Personals notes the Catherine and Jacob Werry descendants holding their annual Labor Day reunion at Philip and Karen Werry home in Minersville. Oldest present Herm an Werry. youngest Hyan Werry. Travelled furthest Mrs Phelps Paul C and Dan Werry of Dayton.

Minersville Catherine Jacob Werry Philip Karen Werry Herman Werry Hyan Werry Mike Werry Phelps Paul C Dan Werry Dayton Lucretia Werry Roy Lucretia Kasper) Smith Don Smith Henry Werry Fred Rose Chip Jenni Werry Tom Judy Debbie Tommy Werry Charles Ernestine Werry Eleanor Werry Ralph Werry Steve Kathy Stephanie Price Pomeroy Dim Karen Jimmy Ricky Randy Werry Racine Mike Carla Brandon Ryan Werry Belpre Bob Harold Helen Werry Gallipolis John Jean Werry Hemlock Grove Margaret W Phelps Dayton Estelle Walter Werry Denise Werry Mason W Va Michael Cythia Misty Swisher Syracuse Robert Mildred Kasper) Arnold Flip Karen Ray Eddie Janet Steve Young Jim

Glouster Personal Guests From Week End Gatherings

Weekend visitors to Glouster included Mr and Mrs Elmer Lowry with relatives from Columbus and Glouster Route 2. Other guests came from Merritt Island Florida and Indianapolis, with extended visits in Athens and at Vinden Hospital.

Elmer Lowry Jim van Bibber Columbus Leon Coen Glouster Mary Trace Todd Clifford Collins Indianapolis Vinden Hospital Verla Mae Echstenkamper the Collins

Burt Family and Hunter Family Reunions Held in Nelsonville and Oak Grove

The Burt family reunion met at 892 Chestnut St Nelsonville with many relatives from Chardon Zanesville Groveport and Waverly in attendance. The Hunter family reunion convened at York Grange Hall Oak Grove with officers elected for 1976 77 and numerous Hunters and connected families present.

Burt Edgar Burt Chestnut St Harold Hoch Greg Chardon Ralph Louwensheimer Zanesvile Lloyd Burt Tammy Patricia Lloyd Keith Burt April Malinda Leonard Wright James Maloney Lester Pribble Nelsonville Hunter York Grange Oak Grove Rhoda Hunter Hanning Grace Hanning Korchak Elvin E. Weekley H. O Krehbiel Clarence W. Krehbiel William Hunter Jerry Hunter Cheryl Hunter Myrtle Hunter Rose Hunter Milliron Kelly Millron Denny Millron Denver Milliron

Alexander Cemetery Inc annual meeting and election on Sep 14

The Alexander Cemetery Inc will hold its annual meeting and officer election on September 14 at 7 30 p m in the Alexander Presbyterian Church. All lot owners are invited and many grave spaces remain available. Janet Derth secretary 913 914

The Alexander Cemetery Inc Alexander Presbyterian Church Janet Derth

First National Bank Amesville Liquidation Notice

The First National Bank Amesville Ohio is closing its affairs. Creditors must present claims to Dean O Kasler and E R Eddy Liquidating Committee at Glouster Community Bank Amesville Branch State Street Amesville Ohio 45711 between July 20 and September 20.

First National Bank Amesville Ohio Glouster Community Bank State Street Dean O. Kasler E.R. Eddy

Appointment of Executrix for Margaret Crawford Estate

Kathy Crawford Vore of Glouster Ohio appointed executrix of the Margaret Crawford deceased estate in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within three months with the fiduciary. dated September 2 1976 by Judge Harold J. Rose Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Athens County Ohio.

Kathy Crawford Vore Glouster Ohio Margaret . Crawford City Athens County Harold J. Rose Judge Court of Common Pleas John E Zeller Fayette Street Nelsonville Claudine Zeller Harold J Rose

Executor Named for Claudine Zeller Estate in Nelsonville

John E Zeller of 122 Fayette Street Nelsonville Ohio appointed Executor of the Estate of Claudine Zeller deceased of Nelsonville Athens County Ohio by order of Judge Harold J Rose in Athens County Ohio probate court.

Executor appointed for Jennie Jackson estate in Ohio

Notice states Robert Jackson of 496 Chestnut Street Nelsonville Ohio 45764 appointed executor of the Jennie Jackson deceased from Chauncey Athens County Ohio. Dated September 2 Harold J Rose judge 9-13. 920 9-27.

Robert Jackson Chestnut Street Nelsonville Ohio Jennie Jackson Jennie M Jackson Jennied Marie Jackson Chauncey Athens County Oio

Ohio Company declares intent to acquire trust powers

The Ohio Company gives notice of intention to acquire trust powers under Ohio law. The principal office is 155 East Broad Street, Columbus. Paid-in capital at June 25, 1976 was 19,390,000 dollars. Executed September 3, 1976 by Donald C. Fanta, President and CEO.

Ohio Company

Forfeiture of 1925 Carthage oil lease in Athens County Ohio

A D Townsend and H M Walden declare forfeiture of the 1925 oil and gas lease to Tracie Coen and S R Coen for land in Carthage Township Athens County Ohio due to nonpayment of delay rental. The Lessors plan to file an Affidavit of Forfeiture with the Athens County Recorder. Signed Gerald E Guthrie and Juanita T Guthrie as Lessor.

Tracie Coen S R Coen A E. Watkins D Townsend H M Walden Carthage Township Athens County Ohio Gerald E Guthrie Juanita T Guthrie County Recorder

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