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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1966

Page

11

Project Batman Hovers Over Viet Cong Night War

Night brings blessings to the Viet Cong but U S scientists push to shed light on the night. The Batman helicopter and black spot systems use a night vision camera to spot movements, guiding gunships to strike. Radar infrared and starlight scopes boost covert sightings while tests explore lasers and village illumination to deter guerrillas.

Saigon U.S Viet Nam Project Batman U.S. Army Navy Air Force Research Organization Air Force Army

Judging Held For Hocking County Fair Exhibits

At the Hocking County Fair judging concluded with 4-H and other youth groups earning top ribbons. Winners include Denny Mowrey and Craig Nihiser for showmanship and breeding, Marcus Minehart and Lona McBride in poultry, and Mike Bailey leading beef classes with multiple champions.

Hocking County

Appointment of Administrator for Nicewanger Estate

Larry Joseph Nicewanger of 1166 East Fair Ave Lancaster Ohio is appointed Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Joseph Dale Nicewanger also known as Dale Nicewanger deceased in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months with the fiduciary. Verdict issued by Probate Judge Harold J Rose dated September 7 in Athens County.

Larry Joseph Nicewanger East Fair Ave Lancaster Ohio Joseph Dale Nicewanger Dale Nicewanger Tate Athens Athens County Whiliam Larkins Box R. D Portland Mary Lucy Gorrell Lebanon Township Meigs County

Notice of Road Vacation by Athens County Commissioners

Athens County Commissioners resolve to vacate portions of County Road No. 6 in Athens Township Ohio with two proposed vacations described. A public viewing is set for September 26 1966 at 9 00 AM followed by a final hearing at 11 00 AM in the Commissioners Room Athens County Court House.

Athens County Athens Township Ohio Athens ‘Township Town Athens State of Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Law

Logan FFA entries earn A ratings at Hocking County Fair

Logan FFA members receiving A ratings in livestock judging at the Hocking County Fair include John Ellinger Jeff Stimson and others across classes such as market barrow ram lamb ewe lamb yearling ewe aged ewe and market lambs with multiple entries by Denny Mowrey Steve Winn John Risch Curt Stimson Mike Nihiser and Bob Saunders.

LOGAN Logan Ffa Hocking County Fair John Ellinger Jeff Stimson John Risch Curt Stimson Bob Saunders Steve Winn Mike Nihiser Denny Mowrey Ram Lamb Denny Mowr Ewe Lamb Denny Mowray Ewe Ene Ram Junior Flock Market Lambs

Inventories and Appraisements Filed in Athens County Probate

The Athens County Ohio Probate Court reports inventories and appraisements for estates of Anna V Echstankamp er Williard Pierce and Holly A Rogers. Hearing on these inventories is suspended for notice by publication until October 8 1966 at 9 oclock A M. Citizens may file exceptions before five days prior to the hearing date. Judge and Chief Deputy Clerk signatures present.

Probate Court Athens County Ohilo Ohio Anna V. Echstankamper Williard Pierce Holly A. Rogers A. Rogers Harold J. Rose Sandra Lou Vaughan

Cincinnati cattle market report amid sparse demand

USDA cattle market notes limited test due to shortage in calf classes. Slaughter steers 950 lb range 25.90, 875 lb heifers 24.00 to 24.40, good 600-900 lb 21.00 to 23.50. Hiogs and hogs steady to modestly active. sows 25 to 50 lower. barrows and gilts 200 head numbers listed.

Cincinnati USDA

Homer B Gall Jr Appointed Administrator of Elizabeth Burleigh Estate

Homer B Gall Jr of Court House Athens Ohio is appointed administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Burleigh deceased of The Plains Athens County Ohio. Dated this eighteenth day of September 1950.

Area Death Notices from several towns published

Multiple death notices from Ohio and Florida report passings of Cora Almeda Donaldson 88 in Lancaster and others in Logan Murray City Miami Athens Point Pleasant and Chester. Obituaries list survivors including children grandchildren and spouses with wake and burial details and affiliated churches mosques or lodges.

Logan Cora Almeda Donaldson Crestview Manor Lancaster Logan Route 4 Donaldson Jefferson Carnes United Brethren In Christ Church John Charles Coffey Dayton Edward Coffey Zaleski Elizabeth Kiefer Shawnee Betty Kornmiller Freda West Hazel Daubenmire Noel Guest Carl Leonard Funeral Home I. N Burnsworth Bremen Nelsonville Mausoleum

Logan Van Hunted In Wife's Death

A murder warrant was issued by Kentucky state police for Roy Scott of Logan Ohio after the body of his wife Pirena Scott 46 was found shot in a wooded area near Pikeville. Officials said Scott is not in custody and his whereabouts are unknown. Pirena Scott was formerly married to Virgil Kelly of Ashland Kentucky until his death 18 months ago.

Pikevile Roy Scott Logan Ohio Kentucky Scott Pirena Scott Pikeville Tardy Virgil Kelly Ashland

1136 Tickets Sold During Hocking County Fair

Logan Jud Matheny fair board secretary reported 1136 paid admissions after 5 p.m. Thursday at the Hocking County Fair. Grandstand totals included 365 adult tickets and 149 children tickets. Harness racing with parimutuel betting is set for 8 p.m. and 1 30 p.m. on Saturday. Shindig A Go Go is scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday.

Logan — Jud Matheny Fair Board Hocking County

Jackson-Vinton Wins Youth Corps Grant

Federal grants totaling 86,660 for a Neighborhood Youth Corps in Jackson V inton Counties and 6 878 for Fulton County in the Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission were approved. The Jackson Vinton program serves 40 out of school enrollees, while Fulton County joins several counties in an antipoverty effort under a 20 000 grant.

Columbus, Ohio Jackson-Vinton Fulton County Ohio Community Action Commission Defiance Henry Paulding Williams

Hocking Valley Hospital Birth and Admits

Mr and Mrs Gary Davis of McArthur Route 2 welcome a son. Garfield Dodrill of McArthur Route 2 admitted. Mrs Ralph Canter and son and Mrs Jerry R Griffith and son dismissed.

Gary Davis McArthur Garfield Dodrill Ralph Canter Jerry R. Griffith

Debbie Shaw Crowned Hocking Fair Queen

Debbie Shaw of Rockbridge Route 1 was crowned Junior Fair Queen at the Hocking event. Her court includes runnerups Bobbie Frasure and Martha Holloway with sponsors from 4-H clubs. Charlotte Crawford and Betty Hart also receive escorts and sponsors. Joe Goldsberry and Beverly Ellinger crowned Shaw with gifts from local merchants.

Debbie Shaw Joe Goldsberry Junior Fair Board Hocking County Miss Shaw Otto A. Shaw Rockbridge Farm Bureau Youth Ed Penrod Messenger Newsphoto Logan Hocking County Fair Bobbie Frasure Robert Frasure Lonnie Ellinger Martha Holloway Robert Holloway Miss Holloway Albert Elinger Charlotte Crawford Harold Crawford Ken Mathias Lake Logan Betty Hart Carl Hart Front St Gary Ellinger Loganettes Beverly Ellinger Stolz Drug Store Risch Drug Store Smart Set Beauty Salon Haney’s

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Viet Cong By John Nance Informa Clover Leaves Laurelettes Bear Run Green Valley Lona McBride Ada McBride Marcus Minehart Kenneth Minehart Dean Mowrey John King Craig Nihiser Randy Hapstetter Erwin Blackstone Bill Cox Leslie Johnson Scott Harden George Pavlik Barbara Ma Thias Harold Ringhiser Marty Sharrett d’Lee Sharrett Tom Ball Mike Bailey David Crawford Angus John Dupler Hereford Margaret Lehman Mary Lou Gillogly James A. Rhodes Clarence Miller U.S. Congress Steven McDaniel Steven Hocking Valley Livestock 4-H Club Said County Board of Athens County Commissioners Athens, Ohio Helen Robinette Sellor Logan Ffa Homer B. Gall, Jr Court House Elizabeth Burleigh the Plains FH. O Brien Cora Donaldson Claude Loper Murray City Claude Jigger) Loper Chesapeake Patrick Virginia Loper Leah Loper Donald Beulah Smith June Matheny Bessie Tipton Toledo Oscar Lopez Johnson Nelsonville Greenlawn Cemetery Raymond Thomas Sr Miami, Fla Raymond S. Thomas Sr South Vienna Miami Hugh Hoffman Margaret Carpenter Hoffman Raymond Jr Chester Geer Glen R. Hoak Huntington Veterans Hospital Carbondale Methodist Church John Minsker New Marshfield Cemetery American Legion Nellie Twila Bailey Strong Ark Dixie Lee Elmore Caste Point Pleasant Elmore F Skid Bays M. Duncan Bays Butch) Duncan Pleasant Valley Hospital Duncan D and S Mouth of Wilson Thomas E Eva Jeanette Murray Duncan Young Chapel Baptist Church Mouth of Wilson Morning Dawn Lodge No. 7 F&am Royal Arch Masons Moriah Council Rose Commandry Gallipolis Pat Wilson Shrine Club Alladin Temple Shrine Club Columbus Lois Sizemore Duncan Robert Betty) Williams Kimball W. Va Lester Barbara) Davis Charleston S. C Lloyd Ruth Anne) Roush Gene Bradley J. Britton Virgil Cox Clarence Schaffer Independence Youngs Chapel Baptist Church Crow- Hussell Funeral Home Dawn Lodge No. 7 Logan van Wife Youth Corps Hocking Valley Community Hospital HeMist SRC Eleniion the Athens Messenger Hocking Fair Marion Riggs Ford Carl Evans
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