Athens Transit System begins operations in city
The Athens Transit System opened this morning with four buses from the downtown stop. Mayor Raymond Shepard signed papers releasing the city from future obligations to former operator Morton, with a final payment of 5332.35 and total payments to Morton totaling 15807.85 for April 15 to July 31. The service keeps Morton routes and schedules, adds a larger West Route bus, and offers 30 cent cash or 25 cent with ticket fares. Drivers include Vernon Castle, Roscoe Locke, Vernon Castle Jr., Ruth McCoy, and Oliver Riley as backup. plans include a county fair special bus and downtown sale events.
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Athens Transit System
Raymond Shepard
James Morton
Athens Bus Lines
Morton
Shepard
Robert J. L. Lee
Lee
Vernon Castle
Roscoe Locke
Vernon Castle Jr
Ruth McCoy
Oliver Riley
White
Benefits Paid to Athens Countians Reach Half a Million
Social Security records show $504,132 in February benefits paid to 6,999 residents of Athens County. The rise over December 1967 reflects new 1967 amendments, with substantial gains for younger beneficiaries under 62 and increased disability and survivor benefits.
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Athens
Athens County
Robert G. Lorenz
Social Security
Lorenz
Social Security Department
Teen Swim and Dance Series Planned at Crystal Pool
A sequence of swim parties at Crystal Pool run by the Athens Teen Center aims to fund fall programs. The first event spans 7 to 10 30 p.m with swimming 7 to 9 p.m and dancing 9 to 10 30 p.m. An Aug 26 dance is planned in place of a Monday night event. Harvey Minerd of Guysville, 41, pleaded guilty to intoxication with fine of 25 dollars plus costs.
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Crystal Pool
Athens
Harvey Minerd
Guysville
One Injured In Accident Near Albany
State Highway Patrol investigated an injury accident at 4 10 p m Wednesday on Route 50 west of Albany. Vehicles driven by Jack W Flesher and Ben E Stalder collided as Stalder attempted to pass. June Flesher suffered minor injuries. Stalder charged with passing without an assured clear distance ahead. A second Route 50 crash east of Coolville involved William J Hlavin and William Bond with Bond charged for failing to stop within an assured clear distance ahead.
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State Highway Patrol
Albany
Jack W. Flesher
Navarre
Ben E. Stalder
the Plains
June Flesher
Stalder
Flesher
Stalider
Coolville
William J. Hlavin
Independence
William Bond
Mercury Hits 85 Degrees Amid Light Rainfall
The day began at 71 overnight, rising to 74 this morning with Wednesday’s high at 85. The Hocking River stood at 2.69 feet and receded after .03 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. July rainfall totaled 2.51 inches versus 2.71 last July. Admitted: Mrs. Richard Craig, Mrs. Elma Randall, and Mrs. Walter Cunningham, all of Athens. Dismissed: Paul Martin, Dennis Papow, John Coffey, Mrs. Edwin Frederick and daughter, Mrs. Robert Long.
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U. S
C. L. Colmer
Hocking
Richard Craig
Elma Randall
Walter Cunningham
Athens
Paul Martin
Dennis Papow
John Coffey
Edwin Frederick
Robert Long
Accident Damages Three Autos On Columbus Road and State Street
Athens police investigated two traffic crashes on Wednesday. A three car collision on Columbus Road began when Ralph Bowers 26 Guysville struck Adam McLean 53 Athens, who hit Kurt Kempton 17 Moredale. Bowers charged with failing to stop within an assured clear distance. A second crash on State Street near Marietta Avenue involved Charles Reamer 59 and William Ryan Jr. 43. Ryan charged with failing to stop within an assured clear distance. Frankfort Kentucky note about Luke P Blackburn governor term 1879 to 1883.
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Athens
Columbus Road
Ralph Bowers
Guysville
Adam McLean
Kurt Kempton
Moredale
Bowers
I, State Street
Marietta Avenue
Charles W. Reamer
E. State St
William Ryan Jr
Ryan
Reamer
Bill Aimed At Campus Upheavals
A House bill to ban federal aid to students involved in campus upheavals sparks debate at Ohio University. Officials say aid eligibility would hinge on convictions, not suspicions, with nonmandatory Senate provisions allowing universities to withhold funds. About 3,000 Ohio U. students participate in aid programs.
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the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
U. S. House of Representatives
Mike L'Heureux
Ohio University
Senate
L'Heureux
Ohio U
Columbia University
David Stimson
L’heureux
Bond Forfeitures List From Millfield and Athens Areas
A group of motorists faced bond forfeitures for traffic infractions. Wanda Rupe, 20, Millfield Route left of center, $22. Ace Wade, 19, Athens Route 4, no eye protection $18. Thomas Christy, 28, Athens Route 1, no muffler $18. Jerrold Cunningham, 33, Athens Route 2. Barbara Runyon, 28, Nelsonville Route 1, Christine McDonald, 18, Nelsonville Route 1, stop sign violations, $14 each.
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Wanda Rupe
Millfield
Ace Wade
Athens
Thomas Christy
Jerrold Cunningham
Barbara Runyon
Nelsonville
Christine McDonald
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Morton Corp
Rumac
McKinley Avenue
Lucas
Carpenter's
St. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Sheltering Arms Hospital
The
Athens County Savings
ACM
Id Night Depository
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Mile Street
Dale E. Shultz
Tikker Yn Lipch
UCEO
Frankfort
Luke P. Blackburn
Kentucky
Korell
Uke
Koren
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