Athens National Bank Plaza branch burglary foiled
Early today an attempted safe cracking at the Athens National Bank Plaza branch was stopped by the bank alarm at 4:23 a.m. Officers found the scene empty with smoke from the safe. The would be burglars fled leaving cutting equipment behind. no money was taken and the grand opening remained set. Local FBI agents joined the investigation.
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New Plaza
Athens National Bank
Athens
Ted Jones
Ohio University
Tom Powell
Bank
Grover
FBI
Target Rifles Taken From ROTC Unit at Ohio University
Athens police and Ohio University security investigate the theft of about six .22 caliber target rifles from the ROTC rooms at Peden Stadium. Entry occurred late Sunday night. other weapons like the Army M-1 and carbine were not disturbed. The rifles are used for precision target matches.
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Athens
Ohio University Security Department
Ohio U. Rotc
Peden Stadium
ROTC
Army
Traffic Fines At Frederick Gross Hearing
Frederick Gross, 21, of 175 Mill Street, found guilty of reckless operation with a $45 fine plus costs. Chris Schneider, of Treadley Hall, found guilty of jaywalking with a $2 fine plus costs.
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Frederick Gross
Mill St
Chris Schneider
Treadley Hall
Athens Police Win Four Trophies In Pistol Match
Athens Police Department members won four trophies in the second pistol match sponsored by the Southern Ohio Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police. The event at Dow Lake range saw Dave Medert take top individual honors and the Athens team claim the team trophy for the second time. Patrolman Donald Bailey earned second overall. Beasley, Atwell, Baker, and Lyons won Class A through D in individual classifications. Highway Patrol placed second in the team event. range officer Ted Dean noted the next match is on April 28.
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Athens Police Department
Southern Ohio Lodge
The
Fraternal Order of Police
Dow Lake Range
State Highway Patrol Co
Dave Medert
Athens
Donald Bailey
Clyde Beasley
Don Atwell
David Baker
Larry Lyons
Highway Patrol
Edward
Ted) Dean
Police Cite Two Drivers In Mishaps
Athens police investigated two Saturday accidents resulting in citations. In a three car crash on N McKinley Avenue William Thomas 22 of 181 W Washington St was cited for reckless operation after his vehicle widened on a curve and struck Goden Leden 20 of 45 Mill St and John Rutter Davis Hall. At Columbus Road and Sunset Drive Leo Urban 19 of Brown Hall and Susan Matheney Chesterhill were involved and Urban was cited for failing to stop within an assured clear distance ahead.
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Athens
N. McKinley Avenue
William Thomas
W. Washington St
Thomas
Goden Leden
Mill St
John Rutter
Davis Hall
Columbus Road
Sunset Drive
Leo Urban 19
Brown Hall
Susan Matheney
Chesterhill
Urban
Athens County Prosecutor Prepares Grand Jury Affidavits
Athens County Prosecutor Homer Gall prepares affidavits for the Athens County grand jury. The grand jury will convene on May 13. Last week, 35 grand jury and 80 petit jury prospective members were drawn.
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Athens County
Homer Gall
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Stroud’s Run Park Seeks Boat Fee Due and Safety Checks
Paul Kennard, manager, says all rental fees for Dow Lake boat tieups are due. Boat spaces may be rented at the park office. He notes boat safety equipment will be inspected this summer. Municipal Court notes include George Lutheran, Poland, charged with trespassing and destruction of property. Pomeroy: Eugene Deskins, Danville, held on $10,000 bond for second degree murder in the knife slaying of Avil Harvey.
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Paul Kennard
Stroud’s Run State Park
Dow Lake
Kennard
George Lutheran
Poland
Kathryn Walin
Pomeroy
Eugene Deskins
Danville
Avil
Bud) Harvey
Vinton
Community Club and Organizational Meetings and Local Citations
Clouster Meetings Kiwanis Club Monday 6 p.m. in Hotel Gordon past Matrons Thea Chapter 192 CES Monday 7 30 p.m. Masonic Social rooms Youth Choir Church of Christ Tuesday 7 p.m. adult choir Easter cantata practice Wednesday after 7 p.m. prayer Then Chapter 192 CES Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Masonic Temple Loyal Order of Moose Wednesday 8 p.m. Bishopville Lodge 470 Thursday 7 30 p.m. Trimble Two Jaycees Thursday 7 30 p.m. K of P Building Glouster Garden Club Thursday 7 30 p.m. home of Mrs Thomas R Reese Summitt Street with Mrs C A Sweeney as co hostess Program by Mrs C E Hoskins Jacksonville Mothers Club Thursday 7 30 p.m. home of Mrs Marie Drake White elephant sale Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Friday 7 30 p.m. K of P Building A potluck lunch will be served Pythian Sisters Wednesday 7 30 p.m. K of P Hall Community Development Corporation meeting Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Civic Center Robert Aubrey Kil formerly of 175 Mill St disorderly conduct $57 Jeffrey Dixon 18 Athens Route 1 on to stop within an assured distance Donald Patrick Jr 19 Columbus unsafe vehicle $30
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Kiwanis Club
Gordon
Thea
CES
Masonic
Church of Christ
Masonic Temple
Loyal Order of Moose
Bishopville Lodge
Trimble
Jaycees
K. of P
Glouster Garden Club
Thomas R. Reese
Summitt Street
C. A. Sweeney
Robert Aubrey Kil
Mill St
Jeffrey Dixon
Athens
Accidents Investigated By Patrolmen
A series of Route 691 33 and local road crashes were reviewed by the State Highway Patrol. Kenneth Secoy 16 of The Plains was cited for conditional speed after his car rolled over on gravel near County Road 110 injuring passenger Susan Newsom 16 Athens Route 2 who was treated for leg pain. Eliz Kennedy 59 of 170 Second St Athens was cited for improper turn after a collision with Sandra Taggart 21 Buchtel who attempted to avoid Kennedy. Donald Laning 35 Murray City sustained injuries from a curve rollover and received hospital treatment. Peggy Cummings 30 Logan was cited for conditional speed after rear ending Gordon Buehler 33 New Straitsville. no injuries reported.
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Kenneth Edwin Secoy
Plains
State Highway Patrol
Secoy
Susan M. Newsom
Athens
Eliz H. Kennedy
Second St
Kennedy
Sandra K. Taggart
Buchtel
Donald K. Laning
Murray City
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Logan
Peggy Darlene Cummings
Gordon J. Buehler
New Straitsville
Plans Made At Meeting For Guiding Star Council
Syracuse notes show Guiding Star Council Daughters of America discussed annual inspection set for April 25. Mrs Leola Enoch named chairwoman after Jean Hall resignation. Easter novelty hats planned for April 11. Point Pleasant Mason County schools to have Easter vacation with three days off and teachers off Friday.
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Syracuse
Guiding Star Council
Daughters of America
Leola Enoch
Jean Hall
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Bus Service Curtailed By Lake Shore Strike
A strike by 75 drivers and maintenance men from Local 1159 of the Amalgamated Transit Union has halted more than half of Athens daily bus service. Seven northbound and seven southbound Lake Shore runs are canceled, with Greyhound and Trailways adding 12 daily stop-offs. Pay demand is 25 cents an hour. current rate is $2.46. No negotiations were scheduled today.
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Lake Shore Bus System
Athens
Amalgamated Transit Union
Lake Shore
Greyhound
Trailways
Chillicothe
Lancaster
Pomeroy
Newark
Lima
Bellefontaine
Zanesville
Cambridge
Steuben
Commission OK's Three Road Bids
The Athens County Commissioners approved three road and bridge bids at their morning meeting. Ashland Oil and Refining Co. won a contract for 36,000 gallons of RS-2 asphalt sealing material, and Koppers Co. secured 36,000 gallons of primer. Only one bid for a Mush Run bridge on County Road 34 in Ames Two was received from Bridge Construction Co. at 19,763 dollars, under the engineer's estimate of 29,246 dollars.
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Ashland Oil and Refining Co
Koppers Co
Mush Run
Ames
Bridge Construction Co
Fire Victims Need Rugs Furnishings
The John Monroe family burned out of their home has found a new place in Sugar Creek but needs several items. The Red Cross seeks an electric refrigerator finger washer baby bed rugs bed linen and clothes for a four month old. Clothing needed for all family members includes women sizes 14 and 16 men shirts 14 14 and 15 men pants 33 34 and 31 31 boy size 10 and 4 4 shoe girl size 8 clothing and size 1% shoe. Donors should call 593-5273 or 593-6244 to arrange pickups.
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John Monroe
Sugar Creek
The
Red Cross
Ballots Mailed for May Primary in Athens County
Acting elections director E. B. Young says absentee ballots for the May primary are being mailed. Residents within 10 miles of their precinct or out of county on election day may apply to the elections office for absentee ballots. Paramythia Lodge 25 F&AM meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar to confer the Order of Malta Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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E. B. Young
Athens County
Young
Elections Office
Paramythia Lodge
F&am
Masonic Temple
Order of Malta
Athens Commandery
Knights Templar
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Athens High School
Foodland Supermarkets
Messenger
Arlington
Clouster Meetings
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Community Development Corporation
Donald Patrick Jr
Columbus
Mathens
Donald K Barstow Earl
Jessie W. Ley Inc
Dwight H Rutherford Reed
Joseph Seiple
Nelsonville
Richard Guinther
Lake Shore Strike
Commission OK
Athens County Commissioners
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