Income Tax Opposition Group Forms in Athens
A group of Athens residents formed to oppose the city income tax after an emergency 1 percent tax ordinance. Joseph B. Kelly was elected chairman, Charles Jeffers treasurer, and John Alden secretary. About 50 attended, with 38 opposing, 3 in favor, 8 wanting revision. The group plans a May 7 meeting and a potential initiative petition to place the issue on the ballot.
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Athens
American Legion
W. Union St
Joseph B. Kelly
Charles Jeffers
John Alden
Francis White
Alden
Norman Dean
Richard Rypma
Heavy Rains Push Hocking River Toward Flood Stage
The Hocking River rose sharply after heavy rain with observer C L Colmer reporting 9.27 ft at 11 am. Flood stage is 17 ft. Rain totals exceeded an inch as river levels climbed over four feet in 24 hours. Thunderstorms and high winds struck the city overnight. Colmer noted a 9 am temperature of 55, up from the morning low. Thursday’s high reached 60.
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Hocking
U. S
C. L. Colmer
Colmer
Clothing Stolen From Men's Shop in Easter Break
Police report a theft at Quad Shop 70 University Terrace where James Farley’s shop lost about 500 dollars in men’s clothing. Capt. Joseph McBride said 14 suits 4 navy blazers 2 camel summer blazers mainly sizes 39 40 42 were taken after an unlocked back door entry during Easter vacation.
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University Terrace
Joseph McBride
James Farley
McBride
Athens County Cancer Crusade plans for 1964 drive
Mrs. Jack Hillyer announces the Athens County Cancer Crusade aims to raise 9000 with events from Coffee Day April 8 to a county wide canvass April 15 17. Cancer Week runs April 12 19 starting with Cancer Sunday urged by area ministers. Proceeds fund cancer research at local banks and are organized by a large list of chairmen and township captains.
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Athens County
Jack Hillyer
Cancer Fund
Warren Hope
Begorra
Athens Area
John W. Seay
First Methodist Church
Hilyer
Crusade
Athens
Ohio University
Mount Sterling
York
F. & R. Lazarus Co
Route
Hillyer
Hocking Valley Bank
Josephine Risch
Society
Leland Southerton
Cochairman
Edward Sprague
William Kirchner
Donald Johnson
Edgar Tuckerman
Howard France
Mary Ward
Wayne Keirns
Gerald Mollica
Ohio University Journalism
Dorothy Topolski
Leslie Cornwell
Dan Lea
Alexander
Alton Hanning
Ames
George King
John Bridge
Bern
Howard Gifford
Canaan
Alfred Hill
Carthage
Russell Archer
Ed Williams
Dover
Arthur Sapp
Lee
Roger van Dyke
Lodi
Wayne Wingett
Rome
Mull Dunfee
Troy
Dorothy Day
Lena Davis
June Parker
Waterloo
Ivan Matheny
Lowell Cole
John Romine
Richard Huling
Harold Kimes
France
Richard Bobo
A. H. James
Arthur Chiki
Clinton Chadwick
A. M. Reis
Robert Gilmore
Clyde M. Dixon
Carl C. Buck
E. P. Lynn
Ralph Norris
Carl Seiferth
Ronald Ridenour
Dick Fulton
Ruby Darst
Geraldine Hope
Hanson Martin
Edward van Dyke
Mitchell Abraham
Jerry Jagers
Don Johnson
Messenger Newsphoto
Ames Bern High students to compete at joint SAR Kiwanis meet
State Civil Service Officials to speak at a joint Ames Bern High School event with the SAR and Kiwanis Club. The winner of the high school contest advances to the state Youngstown competition. OCSEA officers Kenneth M. Mahan and Charles Eble address Ohio University chapter at 6 pm in the Chemistry Auditorium.
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American Revolution
Mark Smith
Richard Everett
James Dean
SAR
Kiwanis Club
Youngstown
Ohio Civil Service Employer Association
Ohio University
Nellie Graham
OCSEA
Kenneth M. Mahan
Charles Eble
Fire Chief Seeks $60 Monthly Raise for Athens Fire Dept
Fire Chief Charles Dalton urges Mayor Raymond Shepard to raise firemen salaries by $60 monthly to attract capable workers. An undermaned department prompts planned curtailment of emergency squadrons and a needed expansion to sub stations. Dalton notes Athens pay lags behind similar cities. proposed annual cost about 5760. Royce Cooley resigns April 30. Mayor to seek advisory committee input.
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Charles Dalton
Raymond Shepard
Royce Cooley
Dalton
Athens
Traffic Fines From County and Municipal Court
Clifford Hays Robertson of Chesterhill, 21, cited by patrol for slow speed, $10 and costs. Marvin Lee Tom, 36, Albany Route 3, cited for left of center, $15 and costs. Louis R. Miller, 60, Columbus, failure to stop within assured clear distance, $25 and costs.
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Clifford Hays Robertson
Chesterhill
Marvin Lee Tom
Albany
Municipal Court
Louis R. Miller
Columbus
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John Deere
Gallaway Stimson Ave
Ph. LY
Athens, Ohio
Luckoff
Earl F. Mathews, Inc
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C. M. Gill & Company
Earl Mathews, Earl Hooper and
C. M. Gill
Bldg
Scott
County Cancer Crusade
Athens County Cancer Crusades
Ames - Bern High School
Ing
Ewings Chapter
Sons of
Ford
Gallaway
Stimson
the Security Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Suzy's
W. State Sr
Bowling Green
Kerr-Hunter
S. Court St
Grange Insurance Agency
Bob O’nail
George Ford Grange Insurance Agency
O'Nail Insurance Agency
the Plains
Ohio
Manly Animal Hospital
James T. Rosshirt
FBI
the Home Savings & Loan Association
Washington St
City Hall
Federal Home Loan Bank
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