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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1968

Page

5

Nixon Aides Reject Ford Idea on Southern Candidate Support

Nixon aides reject Ford backing idea, reiterating they will support all Republican candidates. The GOP campaign seeks to reduce Democrats' House margin and bolster Republicans if no presidential candidate wins a majority, with Ford touring candidates to deter Wallace endorsements. Laboring through state-by-state meetings, the plan aims to safeguard Nixon’s election path.

Washington Richard M. Nixon House Gerald R. Ford George C. Wallace Nixon Herbert G. Klein Ford Republican Congressional Campaign Committee GOP Kentucky North Carolina Greensboro N.C Wallace American Independent Party Hubert H. Humphrey Georgia Lester Maddox Mississippi John Bell Williams John McBeithen Louisiana Humphrey Arkansas Eugene J. McCarthy Robert F. Kennedy Republican National Committee House of Representatives George Wallace

Miss McManaway Honored At Party

A going away party honoring Cindy McManaway was held Friday at Martha Andrews home Walnut Hill. Eighth grade classmates Vicki Coffman Debbie McAllister Diana Dixon Ronda Peach Jody Johnston Vickie Bokovitz attended as well as the hostess. Cindy will move with her parents to a new home in Kentucky.

Glouster Martha Andrews Walnut Hill Cindy McManaway Kentucky Cindy Vicki Coffman Debbie McAllister Diana Dixon Ronda Peach Jody Johnston Vickie Bokovitz

Modern History of Hudson's Bay Company Flag in Canada

A concise note records how modern history features department stores flying the Hudson's Bay Company's historic red ensign flag over Canada.

Hudson's Bay Company Canada

Burr Oak Lake Marina to be lowered two feet

GLOUSTER Burr Oak Lake will be lowered two feet on October 1 to allow marina work. Park manager Art Smith said boating will continue, though removing boats from docks two and four may be harder. Lowering is expected to aid fish movement and improve fall fishing while officials aim to finish the marina by winter.

Glouster Burr Oak Lake Art Smith Smith

Cub Scout Pack 74 Meeting Scheduled in Trimble

Cub Scout Pack 74 of Trimble will hold its first pack meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Trimble Methodist Church. All boys who were members last spring may attend with parents, and boys aged eight to ten wishing to join are welcome with parents. The pack serves Trimble and nearby areas including Jacksonville Greens Run Taylor Ridge and Red Town.

Glouster Trimble Trimble Methodist Church Jacksonville Greens Run Taylor Ridge Red Town

Mrs. Davis Honored At Shower in Glouster

Mrs. Dennis Davis received a stork shower Monday evening hosted by Sarina Erwin and others. Guests included Mrs. B.S. Vaughn, Mrs. Dow Davis, Julia Johnston, Linda McAllister, Cathy Vernon, Debra Trace, and many others. Bev Brunton and Cathy McManaway won prizes. refreshments were served.

Debbie Trace Becky Christman Connie Talbert Ida Passmore Becky Hughes Cathy McManaway Becky Trace Jane Simons Debbie McAllister Carolyn Harry Grubbs Martha Harry Cindy McManaway Bonnie Erwin June Bingman LaVon Erwin

Friendship Club Topic at Methodist Church

The Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church met in the church social rooms with Enid Cox, Flora Cross, Susann Byers, and Bessie Thompson as hostesses. Devotions were by Enid Cox, with 19 members presenting readings on Friends and Friendship directed to Susann Byers who will move to Westerville. A farewell gift was given, cards prepared for sick members, and the October meeting planned with Zelpha Brown. Ancient Romans, Chinese, Aztecs and Polynesians played similar ball games.

Zelpha Brown

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