Mine theft suspect caught after chase
Deputy De Witt Walker arrested a Columbus man, David A. Crabtree, 25, after a high speed pursuit at the Hocking mine. Crabtree faces breaking and entering drunken driving and driving without an operator's permit. Authorities link him to April 11 thefts at Lifer Farm Supply Co. and a March burglary at the Hocking mine. an accomplice remains at large.
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DeWitt Walker
Hocking
Columbus
Lifer Farm Supply Co
Lancaster
Crabtree
Walker
Athens
Athens Sunrise Easter Service Plans Echo Youth Effort
Seventeen Athens churches join youth groups for a 6 30 a m Easter sunrise service on the grounds of Athens State Hospital. J W Trout coordinates the project with multiple denominations aiding in program prep. Special singing from Athens High School girls groups and readings by Bob Nelson John Krauskopf Betty Roberson and Sue Hooper highlight the event. The public is invited to attend.
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Athens
Athens State Hospital
J. W. Trout
Athens High School
Bob Nelson
John Krauskopf
Betty Roberson
Another Marshfield Gas Meeting Slated
An additional meeting to discuss future natural gas service for the community is set for Saturday at 2 p m in the Waterloo Township fire station. Walter Hawk of Albany Oil and Gas Co will outline plans. a similar meeting was held last Saturday and is open to prospective customers.
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New Marshfield
Walter Hawk
Whitehall
Albany Oil and Gas Co
Waterloo Township
Two Drivers Fined On Patrol Counts
Two men were fined ten dollars and costs in Municipal Court on State Highway Patrol traffic charges. Roy Boyd Wiley of Gamnertsfelder Hall faced no muffler and Asim Yeg inobali of Columbus was charged with speeding. Wiley pleaded guilty while Yeginob ali pleaded no contest and was found guilty.
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Roy Boyd Wiley
Gamnertsfelder Hall
Asim Yeginobali
Columbus
Wiley
Yeginobali
Hearing Scheduled For Drag Racing Charge
A preliminary hearing is set for April 21 for two Ohio University students charged by the State Highway Patrol with drag racing on Route 33 near the Second Street Columbus Road intersection. Ronald F Bandy and Richard B Burnside pled innocent and each bond was set at 30 dollars.
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Ohio University
State Highway Patrol
St.Columbus Rd
Ronald F. Bandy
N. Congress Sr
Richard B. Burnside
University Terr
Two Divorce Suits Filed In Court
In the Common Pleas Court office clerk Phyllis L. Cross two petitions seek divorce. Kathleen Simmons of 20 Campbell St Nelsonville asks from Billy Jack Simmons custody of three minor children alleging extreme cruelty and cites a 1947 marriage. Nancy E Fletcher of Athens Route 4 seeks from Thomas E Fletcher custody of two minors alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty, with marriage on June 5 1953.
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Phyllis L. Cross
Common Pleas Court
Kathleen Simmons
Campbell St
Nelsonville
Billy Jack Simmons
Nancy E. Fletcher
Thomas E. Fletcher
Athens
Weather rises in Athens with mid-summer heat
The mercury climbed to 85 in Athens on Wednesday as 11 am reading reached 74 after a low of 52 earlier. Rural Hamley Run logged a high of 86 and a low of 42 this morning.
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Mercury
Athens
U. S
C. L. Colmer
Hamley Run
Births and dismissals at Shelterin g Arms Hospital notes
Births listed for Mr and Mrs Thomas J Bur dette and others from Athens and surrounding areas. Dismissals include Ollie Baker and several residents from Chauncey Shade Route and Athens routes. Blood used one pint.
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Ollie Baker
Guysville
Robert Alderman
Chauncey
Vern Meeks
Shade
Donald Pierce
Athens
Louise Goodwin
James Mitchell, Glouster
Trimble Trustee Appointed to Fill Vacancy in 1959 Term
Virgil Strohmeyer was appointed by Floyd Triplett and Miles Crawford to fill the unexpired term of the late Thomas Williams who died March 31. Strohmeyer previously ran for the Trimble board in 1959 but was defeated by Crawford and earlier served a two year term on Glouster village council.
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Trimble Township
Virgil Strohmeyer
Grass Fire Blamed On Matches Near Avon Place
A grass fire Wednesday evening at Avon Place was blamed on children with matches. Neighbors had it near extinguished when the city fire department arrived and finished by wetting down the area.
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Avon Place
Forfeit Bonds in Municipal Court Citations
Two drivers forfeited bonds in Municipal Court after police citations. John W. Thomas of Morris Avenue faced fines for muffler and left of center violations. David A. Gilmore of East Washington Street paid for illegal mufflers.
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John W. Thomas
Morris Ave
David A. Gilmore
Washington St
Masons Meet Tonight in New Marshfield
Con stitution Lodge No. F and AM will hold a 7 30 p m meeting this Thursday with refreshments served. Dale Hawk, master, stated the schedule.
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New Marshfield
Constitution Lodge
F&am
Dale Hawk
Standard Oil to Raze Two Houses for New Station
Ira Burnfield of Athens announced the Standard Oil Co. of Ohio will raze two E State Street houses to build a 200 foot frontage station south of Morris Avenue. Dismantling of one brick house owned by the Stiff estate began yesterday. the other at Morris E State St corner will be razed when occupants leave. Completion is expected in August with bidding forms out to contractors. The plan includes three islands with low mailbox pumps and submerged motors to blend with nearby homes.
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E. State St
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Ira Burnfield
Athens
Morris Ave
Stiff
Ray Shafer
the Plains
Gilbert Knight
Morris E. State St
Burnfield
Chemistry Unit Plans Meeting At Marietta
Dr. Frederick R. Duke of Iowa State University will speak at the Upper Ohio Valley Section of the American Chemical Society meeting in Marietta College Science Hall at 8 p m Tuesday. Awards to Ohio University and Marietta College students will be presented.
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Marietta
Frederick R. Duke
Iowa State University
Upper Ohio Valley
American Chemical Society
Marietta College
Ohio University
Easter Service At The Plains School
Annual Easter services at The Plains High School featured a talk by Rev. Walter Jeffries scripture readings by Ben DePue and vocal selections directed by Alexander Lewis. Donna McDonald presented Easter philosophy and Carol Keeton told the dogwood legend. Roger Porter led the Student Council as president.
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the Plains High School
Walter Jeffries
Ben DePue
Alexander Lewis
Donna McDonald
Carol Keeton
Roger Porter
Albany Spring Cleanup Set Tuesday
Albany officials announce an annual spring cleanup to be held Tuesday. Mayor Earl M. Baugh says all trash in containers at the curb will be collected by village trucks.
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Albany
Earl M. Baughman
VFW to Meet at Floyd Bolin Post Meeting Friday
Veterans of Foreign Wars Floyd Bolin Post will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Friday, according to commander Charles Evans.
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Floyd Bolin Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Charles Evans
Amesville Road to be Ditched and Widened by Summer
County road 35 in Amesville will be widened and ditched this summer after a visit by a delegation led by Ames Township Trustees Leonard Linscott and Everett Soulters. The plan calls for a three year improvement with widening this year followed by base lay and blacktop in subsequent years, with no property owner objections expected.
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Amesville
Ames Township
Leonard Linscott
Everett Soulters
Athens
John G. Cline
Wayne Wiley
W. H. Wakefield
John W. Dowler
Dowler
Wid
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