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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1968

Page

7

Morral Leads Colts to 27-10 Win over 49ers

Earl Morral, filling in for injured Johnny Unitas, led the Baltimore Colts to a 27-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers as Unitas quipped he had a perfect game. Morral threw for 198 yards and two touchdowns, with a 72-yard scoring drive and a strong late performance. The NFL opener also saw Green Bay crush Philadelphia 30-13, Dallas 59-13 over Detroit, Cleveland 24-10 over New Orleans, New York 34-20 over Pittsburgh, and Washington 38-28 over Chicago.

Earl Morral John Morrall Baltimore Colts San Francisco Unitas Colts New York Colt Green Bay Philadelphia Dallas Detroit Cleveland New Orleans Pittsburgh Washington Chicago Minnesota Atlanta Los Angeles St. Louis Baltimore Atlanta Sec Osilas Milwaukee

Dallas Cowboys Peak 59 Points in Detroit Rout

Dallas exploded for 542 total yards as Meredith passed 16 of 19 for 228 yards and a TD before leaving in the third. Walt Garrison added two one yard scores as Detroit was overwhelmed Saturday. Minnesota crushed Atlanta 47 7 with Joe Kapp three TD passes.

Detroit Dallas Cowboys Meredith Walt Garrison Dallas Sonny Jurgensen Gerry Allen Washington Chicago Ron Blye New York Giants Pittsburgh Fran Tarkenton Blye Cleveland New Orleans Brown Ernie Kellerman Bill Kilmer Browns Bill Glass Kilmer Minnesota Atlanta Viking Joe Kapp Bill Brown

Palmer Reaches Million Mark In Kemper Open Win

Arnold Palmer became golf’s first official millionaire in PGA earnings by winning the Kemper Open at Pleasant Valley Country Club. The 39 year old led a four stroke finish with a 276 total, earning $30,000 while Bruce Crampton and Art Wall shared runner up money. Palmer’s victory ended a slump, as he surged with an eagle and five birdies in the final round.

Sutton Mass Arnold Palmer Palmer Pleasant Valley Country Club Warhorse Arnie Bruce Crampton Art Wall Crampton Wall Orville Moody

Patrick, Liquori Reach 1500m Final At Trials

At SOUTH LAKE TAHOE California AP Dave Patrick and Villanova teammate Martin Liquori surged in the 1500 meter semifinals clocking 3 48.8 to reach the Olympic final. Patrick faces world record holder Jim Ryun with Roscoe Divine Dave Wilborn Tom Von Ruden Sam Bair and John Major also advancing.

South Lake Tahoe Calif Dave Patrick Villanova Martin Liquori Marty Patrick Jim Ryun U.S Ryun Ryan Liquori Roscoe Divine Dave Wilborn Oregon Tom von Ruden U.S. Army Sam Bair Kent State John Major Fort Hayes Kan

Jacksonville Mets Beat Jets In Governor's Cup opener

Gary Gentry pitched a six hitter and support from 12 hits powered the Jacksonville Mets to a 6-1 win over Columbus Jets on their home field to take a 1-0 lead in the International League Governor's Cup finals.

Associated Press Jacksonville Mets Columbus Gary Gentry Jets

Mrs. Joeina Dunn of Stockport Dies at 76

Mrs. Joeina Dunn, 76, Stockport, died late Sunday in Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Columbus. She was born in Marion Township, Morgan County, daughter of Kinsey Carr. Survived by son Charles. daughters Josephine Bysell, Barbara Haley, Marjorie Lancellla. 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. brother C. J. Carr. half sister Mrs. J. A. Hayes. Arrangements by Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home, Chesterhill. Friends may call after Tuesday noon.

Stockport Joeina Dunn Lincoln Memorial Hospital Columbus Marion J. A. Hayes McConnelsville Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home Chesterhill Athens Cora L. Looney Tiffin Mercy Hospital Tiffin Walton W. Va Nathanial P Meselva Lee Elizabeth Harry K. Looney W. F Ruth) Coull Clara Donohoe Charleston Charles Hughes Funeral Arthur L. Dahl Middleport James Allen Schartiger Oakey Schartiger Donald Warehime Gallia County Barbara Kay Carol Ann Judy Lynn Walter James Searls Clyde Maynard Orville Rawlings-Coats Max Donahue Miles Cemetery Nelsonville William C. Cheesman Longstreth Mount St. Mary Hospital Lawrence County Luther and Eliza Cheesman Lola Carolyn Cheesman James William Bell Gardens Calif Ethel Cook New Straitsville Marcella Malone Ada Wright Everett Arthur Texas Johnson Funeral Home Davis Lyons Carbon Hill Cemetery Elizabeth A. George Aster St Mercy Hospital Joseph and Emma Storick Francis E Barbara Wonder East Lansing Mich Ivalne Wallace Amy Jo Faigley Eau Laura A. Smedley Raymond Drive Fire Department Athens County John Brooks Kenney Memorial Wesleyan Church Freedus Doty Donald Doty Arthur C. Smedley Fred Freda) Swearingen Dorothy Edward Denny Kenton Myrtle Brewer Sunnyside Utah Hughes Funeral Home Don Glenn West Union Street

Athens Obituary notices and local ordinance in 1968 Athens listing

Obituaries from Area include Cora L Looney aged 86 of Athens and Eliza beth A George etc with burials in Elizabeth and Glen Rest. James Finley Richards 73 Rio Grande. Laura A Smedley 74 Athens. multiple survivors, services planned. plus Ordinance No 6-74-68 authorizing widening Bridge No ATH.33-1764 and street Richland Avenue with state cooperation and maintenance rules.

Richland Avenue Athens Ohio Hocking River Baltimore and Ohio State of State of Ohio Department of Highways Ohio Department of High Bureau of Public Road Patricia B. Betz

Notice of Filing Bond in Athens Probate Court

Notice to creditors and parties that Opal L. Matthews as principal and Ohio Casualty Company as surety bind themselves to Robert Burnell Mathews as executor in the amount of 5500 dollars. The bond guarantees payment of debts and liabilities of the partnership known as The Sportsman, dissolved upon decedent Walter Burnel Mathews's death, with court approval and in accordance with Ohio law. Witnessed September 9, 1968 by Probate Judge Harold J. Rose.

County Ohio Walter Burnel Mathews Athens County The Sportsman Opal L. Matthews Asoft Robert Burnell Mathews State of Ohio Casualty Company Opal L. Mathews Sold Court Harold J. Rose

Traffic Fines In Municipal Court

Ernest G. Borrows of Ewington charged for route racing with $10 and costs. Sharon Brunk of Carbon Hill cited for failure to yield with $10 and costs. Carlos Lewayne of The Plains cited for unsafe distance with $28 and costs.

Ernest G. Borrows Ewington Sharon Brunk Carbon Hill Carlos Lewayne the Plains

Land Transfers in New Lexington 1912 David Flowers Addition

Jennie Zweitel of Elgin Illinois te Jean and Shirley J Lips transfer land in 1912 in David C Flowers Second Addition to the Village of New Lexington.

Jennie Zweitel Elgin Te Jean Shirley J. Lips David C. Flowers New Lexington

Classified Ad Formatting Note From The Publisher

The notice states the publisher may edit or reject questionable copy and demands ads conform to Want Ad styles and proper classification, with durations from 1 to 6 days and cont ract rates.

Public Notices Readiness for Records Access Emphasized

The Messenger urges citizens to read public notices and exercise rights to access public records and meetings as part of informed self-government and government functions.

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