Athens Produce Market Burned Down In Fire Loss
Fire destroyed the Dean Produce Market in Athens late Monday night with total damage estimated at 9000 dollars. Fire Chief Charles Dalton cited 5000 for building and 4000 for contents as the loss. The fire was likely caused by a defective gas heater in the front room. Raymond Dean, owner, reported lighting the heater about 30 minutes before leaving the market at 930 pm. An insurance agent commented on the case.
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Firefighters fight blaze at State Street store site
The city emergency squad responded at 912 pm to 50 E State St where James Restuc cio, 21, of 145 Mill St was trapped inside a wooden frame market building. Contents were insured and business interruption and gross earnings insurance were noted. A new store is under construction on the same lot with foundation complete. About 1200 feet of hose was used including two lines of 15 inch and two lines of two-inch hose. The first floor had a large room and two small rooms while the second floor was unused.
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Albany FFA Wins Western Region DeKalb Award
Albany FFA chapter scored 498 of 505 to win the Ome Western Region DeKalb achievement championship at a Lancaster banquet. Forre Canaan placed second two points behind. Gary Nelson, Mike Wooten, Delbert Trout Jr. and Doug Lowther led the Albany team with 99 points each, while Gary McVey Waynee Hanning Charles Turner Max French and Bill Letty posted 98.
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Charles Turner
Max French
Bill Letty
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Alexander Board Votes To Oppose State Bus Bill
The Alexander Local school board passed a resolution opposing a state bus bill that would allow public school buses to transport students to parochial and private schools. The resolution, supported by the board, will be sent to the legislative committee chairman. Leonard Johnson submitted his resignation as Waterboro teacher, effective year end, and the district set the first grade entry age at six by Sept 8.
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Athens Business Association Sets April 22 Lunch Event
The Athens Business Association announces Industrial Appreciation Week luncheon April 22 at The Ohio University Inn. A 1:30 pm program honors area industry with a speech by Gov James A Rhodes and displays of Athens County manufactured products. Reservations by Thursday through Ann Algeo, ABA secretary, at Security Bank Building office.
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Athens County
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Woman Hurt In Traffic On Route 33 North Of Nelsonville
Minnie M Forrest 64 of Nelsonville was treated and released after a two car crash on Route 33. She suffered a possible broken nose and bruises to neck and left shoulder. Frank Williams 74 of Nelsonville was cited for an improper start from a stopped position. Route 33 incident occurred Monday afternoon per State Highway Patrol.
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Mount St Mary
Frank Williams
Rotary Hears McBee Man Lee Walker Speaker at Meet
Lee Walker, market research analyst for McBee Systems, spoke at the Rotary meeting at the Sportsman Grill. He recalled an early job at American Ship Building Co. in Toledo and witnessing the Mackinaw launch on the Maumee River. In the mid 50s he moved to Athens with his wife Crystal to join McBee and raise two children, a daughter 13 and a son 20.
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Lee Walker
McBee Systems
Rotary
Sportsman Grill
Walker
American Ship Building Co
Toledo
Great Lakes
Banks To Speak At Walton League Meeting
Rep George Banks will be the speaker at a meeting of the Izaak Walton League at the clubhouse Thursday. An oyster supper will precede the 7 30 pm business session. A movie will be shown.
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George Banks
Izaak Walton League
Flood threat averted as Hocking River crests below flood stage
Athens residents breathed relief as the Hocking River crest reached 16.25 feet at 11 am, just below the 17 foot flood stage. Cooler weather followed Monday’s showers and winds, with 9 am temperatures at 50 and a high of 73 later in the day.
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Colmer
Athens High Sophomore Wins Top Science Rating
Ath ens High School sophomore Harry Payne earned a superior rating at the state finals of the Ohio Science Fair in Columbus after a district win in Athens. His live payload recovery project, pursued in his own time over three years, was judged by NASA officials among others.
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Columbus
Ohio Academy of Science
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