Kelly Bridge opens after flood damage in Long Run area
County Engineer John Dowler announced the Kelly Bridge over Long Run was rebuilt after August 14 flash flood washed out the previous structure. The new span costs 5445 dollars, features a 40 foot length, concrete abutments, I-beams, guard rails, and creosoted flooring. The bridge is one of four county losses totaling 20000 dollars, with traffic detoured via Angel Ridge and Coolville roads during eight months of closure. State Highway Patrol applicant interviews continue at the local post, with 80 vacancies and a planned June training school.
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Long Run
John Dowler
State Highway Department
Dowler
Highway Department
State Highway Patrol
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Richland Ave
Henderson
George Mingle
Ohio
Columbus General
Col. Mingle
Ohio Farm Bureau Director Speaks at Athens County Meeting
D R Stanfield director of legislation and public affairs for the Ohio Farm Bureau was guest speaker at the Athens County district Farm Bureau meeting held in Grange Hall. Agnes Terrell presided as chairwoman as the group outlined the Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate county farm agencies and better utilize services from the Federation Extension Service Soil Conservation FHA and PMA. Walter Wharton Jr organization director of the Athens County Farm Bureau spoke on the memorandum and related topics.
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Ohio Farm Bureau
Athens County
Farm Bureau
Grange Hall
Pomeroy
Agnes Terrell
Athens County Farm Bureau
Stanfield
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Extension Service
Soil Conservation Service
FHA
Production and Marketing Administration
Walter Wharton, Jr
Athens County Farm Bur
Firemen Respond to Potential Car Fire in Parkersburg
Firefighters were summoned to the Watt and East State Streets corner when a heater hose in a Parkersburg auto driven by T N Ellis touched an exhaust pipe. Ellis believed a fire was burning and notified the department. No fire damage was found, according to Fire Chief C A Parker.
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E. State Streets
T. N. Ellis
Parkersburg
W.va
Ellis
C. A. Parker
Theft Reported at Coolville Stores Spurs Sheriff Probe
Sheriff George Bateman said Saturday his office investigated a reported theft and attempted breaking and entering at two Coolville stores. Larson's Store reported cash and goods stolen after intruders forced a second story window from a rooftop Wednesday night. A following night an attempt to break into Taylor's Drug Store was also reported.
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George Bateman
Coolville
Larson’s
Taylor’s
Buchtel Man Held for Grand Jury Action
Harold Rife, a Buchtel man, is in county custody as he faces grand jury action. He was arraigned on a destruction of property charge filed by Katherine McDaniels, accused of destroying part of a barn and releasing stock. Rife pleads innocent.
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Buchtel
J. W. Grinstead
George Bateman
Harold Rife
Katherine McDaniels
Rife
Ohio Society of Washington Reorganized at D.C. meeting
Alice B. Coleman of Torch named historian as more than 150 Ohioans reorganized the Ohio Society of Washington. Senator John Bricker honorary president spoke, Rep. Thomas Jenkins elected assistant treasurer, with Rep. Walter Brehm of Logan attending as guest.
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Washington
Alice B. Coleman
Torch
Ohio Society of Washington
John W. Bricker
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ironton
Walter Brehm
Logan
Absent Voting Begins Monday At Courthouse
Athens County absentee voting starts Monday per elections board clerk J. E. Barker under new 10 mile distance rule. In person booths and mail forms available. voting ends April 29 at 6 30 p m for primaries. Disabled voters may obtain forms Monday April 19.
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Athens County
J. E. Barker
Elections Board
Barker
OU President To Be Speaker At Society Meeting
Ohio University President John C. Baker will address the 63rd annual meeting of the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society this month. His topic The Romance of Research will be given at the April 16 business session presided by Arthur C. Johnson society president. An open session radio broadcast and banquet at the Ohio State Museum will follow with five other prominent speakers.
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John C. Baker
Ohio University
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society
Arthur C. Johnson
OU Board of Trustees
Ohio State Museum
Radcliff jailed for nonpayment of intoxication fine
John Radcliff aged 25 of Athens Route 3 was confined to jail Friday for nonpayment of a $10 fine and costs imposed by Mayor William P. Mickle on a police intoxication charge.
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John Radcliff
Athens
William P. Mickle
Trimble Lodge to Meet Week Ahead
Trimble Lodge 557 F and A M will meet Monday with visiting members welcome stated by worshipful master C J Tippett the meeting leader in the notice.
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Trimble Lodge
F&am
C. J. Tippett
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