County to Begin $100000 Jail Remodeling Project
Athens County commissioners sign agreements to start jail and sheriff residence remodeling on or after May 1 and complete by Oct 31. Project includes juvenile detention space and women’s jail. temporary prisoner confinement arrangements required during work. General contract totals 77184 with separate electrical and plumbing bids. third commissioner vacancy noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Board of Commissioners
Iod
W. H. Wakefield
James Edwards
Homer B. Gall, Jr
Bill Trautwein
Columbus
A. J. McMillan
New Lexington
Conrath Electric Co. of
Athens
Geiger Brothers, Logan
Rain and Cold Weather Benefit Local Fruit Crops
Athens County farmers welcomed the damp spell as a mild frost shield and water supply boost. Weekend rains totaling nearly an inch cooled temperatures in the 40s slowing growth, easing frost risk to peaches, and filling cisterns wells and farm ponds. Subsoil moisture rose while stock feed shortages pressed farmers to buy extra hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ackerman
Athens County
Ackerman
U. S
C. L. Colmer
Athens
Parkersburg Trucker Hurt In Route 33 Runaway Crash
Taburn B. Moore Jr., 30, of Parkersburg, was injured when his semi-trailer jackknifed on Route 33 near the Route 682 ramp about 5:30 a.m. He suffered bruises to his right arm and ankle and neck injuries. Damages were described as heavy.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
State Highway Patrol
Taburn B. Moore, Jr
Toburn
John West 71 Auctioneer Dies at Home Near Albany
John Westley West 71 died Sunday at his Albany area home after becoming ill while riding in a car. A farmer and well-known auctioneer, he was a member of the Albany Grange. Surviving are his wife Cora a daughter Margene Knowlton three grandchildren a sister and two brothers. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Albany Methodist Church Rev. G H Hein officiating burial Alexander Cemetery. Friends may call at Bigony funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Westley West
Albany
Mr. West
Albany Grange
Cora
Margene Knowlton
Croton
Ohio
Emma Jones
Willie
Worley
Albany Methodist Church
G. H. Hein
Alexander Cemetery
Bigony Funeral Home
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Birth announcements include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zetty of Athens and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. James Hender of Athens Route 1. The hospital lists multiple admissions and dismissals across Athens and surrounding routes, with names and roads such as Albany Route 1 and The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Zetty
Athens
James Henderson
Karen Windland
the Plains
Glenn Fiscus
Donald Welch
Albany
Glenn Foster
Dale Gehrig
William Hartzell
Hollis Grate
Langsville
Mary Lou Clench
Marriage license issued for John Cavanaugh and Anna Sich
John Cavanaugh aged 26 a student and Anna Sich aged 21 a teacher, both of Athens, received a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cavanaugh
Athens
Anna Sich
School Redistricting Discussed by County Board
Athens County school board met Saturday night to review progress on redistricting. Public meetings will be held in districts to discuss a survey by Ohio University Center for Educational Services. A Nelsonville meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 p.m. and districts will be invited to join the Ohio School Board Association to reach full county membership. The board also considers recognizing retiring personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio University
Center For Educational Services
Nelsonville
Ames-Bern
York, Albany
Shade
Ohio School Board Association
Five Alarms Answered By Squadmen
Five fire department emergency calls and three weekend runs left four people hospitalized. Richard Mason 23 fainted at 42 Brown Ave taken home after treatment. Kathryn Kalivoda 18 fainted at Howard Hall given first aid then to OU Health Center. Reba Tucker 51 and Pearl Bowers 87 ill taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital and another family doctor contacted. Bruce Nance 18 injured at Peden Stadium treated at OU Health Center.
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Fire Department
Brown Ave
Richard Mason
First St
Mason
Howard Hall
Kathryn Kalivoda
Ohio University
Toronto
OU Health Center
Highland Ave
Reba Tucker
Sheltering Arms Hospital
N. Lancaster St
Pearl Bowers
Peden Stadium
Bruce Nance
Washington Hall
Brown Ave Resident Dies at 73 in Athens
Rudolph Barnett 73 of 20 Brown Ave died early Sunday in Sheltering Arms Hospital where he was admitted Friday. A former employee of the Townsend Gas and Oil Co he was a stationary engineer for the Athens Steam Laundry before retirement. Survived by his wife Lucy three sons Clarence William Millard and four daughters Stella Ross Clara Wise Alberta Schuler and Betty McGill all of Athens eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends may call at Jagers and Sons funeral home with services at 2 p.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. Tobe Mackey. Burial in Alexander Cemetery.
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Rudolph Barnett
Brown Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Townsend Gas and Oil Co
Athens
Lucy
Clarence
William
Millard
Stella Ross
Clara Wise
Alberta Schuler
Betty McGill
Jagers and Sons Funeral Home
Tobe Mackey
Alexander Cemetery
Alfred Smith 88 Dies in Amesville Community
Alfred Smith 88 of Amesville died Saturday afternoon at Sheltering Arms Hospital. He was a retired farmer and lifelong resident, married Florence Hoisington in 1901, who died earlier. Survived by three daughters a son 22 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Amesville Methodist Church with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call Fawcett Stone Chesterhill.
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Alfred Smith
Amesville
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Canaan
Nathan
Elizabeth Swett Smith
Florence V. Hoisington
Smith
Amesville Methodist Church
Agnes Bryson
Albany
Victorine Isaacs
Columbus
Flossie Harris
Ravenna
Bryson
Wilbur
Stewart
Ray
Athens
Clarence
Lucy Gillett
Max Donahue
Buria
West Union Street
Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home
Chesterhill
Two Cars Collide at City Intersection
Police said two cars collided Sunday morning as both drivers attempted right turns onto Court Street from East Washington. Dennis R. Canfield, 21, of 79 West Union Street, and Ralph E. Wheatley, 36, of 19 Oak Street, were involved. Wheatley plans to file charges against the other driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis R. Canfield
W. Union St
Ralph E. Wheatley
Oak St
Court St
E. Washington
Wheatley
Knights Templar Commandery to Meet at Masonic Temple
Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will convene at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Commander Howard T Woodyard urges members to wear sword and belt.
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Athens
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Howard T. Woodyard
Segregation Was Never Problem In Public Schools Of Old Athens
C H Harris recollects old Athens public schools as integrated with both white and colored children. He notes notable African American residents such as Arthur Carr and Eliza Davidson, describes mixed schooling, social life along the Hocking River, and the fading of many families who moved to cities later.
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Old Athens
C. H. Harris
Athens
Athens County
Kanawha Valley
Arthur Carr
Washington, D. C
Sam Stevens
Frank Strickland
West Athens
Carrs
Gutheries
Goins
Stricklands Morgans
Barbers
Lockharts
Davidsons
Berrys
Madres
Bells
Parkers Gibbs
Fields
Russells
Boyers Wests
Sloanes
Pettifords
Hocking
Toter Fields
Luther Lockhart
Ed Lockhart
Ohio University
Marietta
Ed Berry
Eliza Davidson
Booker T. Washington
Ohio
George A
Custer
Lancaster Street
Carr
Charge Is Denied Driving While Intoxicated Hearing Slated
Cecil Sanborn, 25, of Millfield Route 1, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to a city police charge of driving while intoxicated. Bond was set at $250 for a hearing Friday.
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Cecil Sanborn
Millfield
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Charles W. Reamer
Wakefield
Edwards
Wayne Wiley
Hamley Run
General Insurance
Murphey
Jessie W. Ley
Mgr
N. Court
Mac’s Thrifty Store
State St. Athens
Beltone
Berry Hotel
Web
Vege Smith
PH. LY
John West
Otto Sedwick
Charles Cook
Zaleski
Dorothy Dent
Granville Lyons
Carpenter
Earl Tewksbury
Carl Williams
Ray Zimmerman
Raymond Ayers
Mike Marshall
Merley Hawk
Underwood
Athens Typewriter Sales and Service
Union Ph. LY
Mor Flek
Benjamini / Moores
Benjamin Moore
Kerr-Hunter
S. Court St. Athens
New York, N. Y
Jovesee
Houck & Reed Inc. Insurance Service
O. G. Houck
Don Reed
W. Union
Dial LY
Rapp
Velvet
W. Union, Ph. LY
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