Appalachian Highway to Boost Athens Area Prospects
The Appalachian Highway will link Cincinnati to Washington and bring Athens closer to major cities. Officials say the large road project aims to broaden the region’s economic base by attracting traffic freight and tourism rather than funding every town. Appalachian programs focus on area potential and selective development to promote urban growth.
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Cincinnati
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Athens
Ohio Valley
Appalachia
Appa
Fleming Calls for Appalachia Focus to Spur Growth
In a speech at Athens Fleming argued urbanization fuels Appalachian problems and urged using the Appalachian Act to shift from farming to services and vocational training. He noted regional development requires local initiative and that federal aid should be targeted and efficient. Alden praised regional development efforts connected to Johnsons Great Society initiatives.
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Athens
Fleming
U. S
Appalachia
Appalachian
Vernon R. Alden
Appalachian Educational Advisory Commission
Appalachian Assistance
Alden
Johnson
Ohio University
Institute For Regional Development
Southeastern Ohio Alliance For Community Action
Athens Industries Honored at Sixth Annual Dinner
Six Athens County industries were honored at the Athens Business Association Industrial Appreciation Dinner. Honorees include Abex Corp McBee Systems Best Photo Service Lawhead Press Inc Midget Motors and Vanadium Tool. ABA officers and board members were announced during the event with Rothel succeeding as president and Kenner Bush named vice president.
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Athens County
Athens Business Association
Abex Corp
McBee Systems
Best Photo Service
Lawhead Press, Inc
Midget Motors
Vanadium Tool
James Anastas
ABA
Ernest Rothel
Kenner Bush
Rothel
Wayne White
Ann Algeo
Art Kasler
Laverne Lausche
Hil Musser
Fritz Wheaton
John Jones
Harold Laughlin
Robert Baur
William Lavelle
Frank Batdorff
Bush
Clyde C. Pinnell
First Methodist Church
Fred Swearingen
Lee Walker
Abita Family Welcomes Daughter in Chauncey
A Chauncey couple Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Abita announce the birth of a daughter. The list includes admitted and dismissed individuals from Athens area, with names such as Robert E. Atalla Mary Alice Finsterwald Francis Hewitt Pamela Mullins D. Kent Sharp and others. A Jacksonville Old Settlers Reunion committee will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. in the city building.
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Joseph Abita
Chauncey
Robert E. Atalla
Mary Alice Finsterwald
Francis Hewitt
Pamela Mullins
D. Kent Sharples
Athens
Stanley Smathers
Thomas Dew
Glouster
Ronald Stotts
the Plains
Cheryl Barnhart
Byron Calvert
Guysville
Kathy Secoy
New Marshfield
Jacksonville
Old Settlers Reunion Committee
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Joseph
Pat) Fleming
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Carol Blossom
Roy Chapman
Lester Cooper
Hazel Duncan
Carl Fierce
Bertha Hayes
Victor Hudwell
Wilbur McCune
Albert Miller
Aubrey Reid
Steve Tatalos
Mamie Swanger
Albany
Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center
Fire Department
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NeLsonviLle Home and Savings Association
Savings and Loan
W. Columbus ST
Nelsonville
Cunningham
Richland Ave
Hio
Bradfield
Yorkto
Wes
Hancock
Brandewine
Bretogne
Rand McNally
Cunningham Music Center
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