Athens City Council Sets Hearing on Discrimination Charge
Athens City Council approved a public hearing on a discrimination charge filed by Mrs. Cortez against Mrs. Kinnen and authorized a charter study vote for November. The council also vacated parts of five streets and an alley in the South Green Urban Renewal area and will turn them over to Ohio University.
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Athens
Human Relations Commission
City Hall
Council
South Green
The
Athens Human Relations Commission
William
G. Black
Commission
University Terrace
South McKinley Avenue
van Vorhes Stree
E. Mulberry Street
Stewart Street
van Vorhes
Ohio University
Full slate of township candidates in Athens County
Athens County boards report a full slate of trustee candidates across 14 townships after petitions filed today. 13 names by noon. remaining county board of education seats undecided. Filing deadline Wednesday at 4 p.m. to appear on November ballot.
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Athens County
County Board of Elections
William Howe
Elections Direc
Tor
Board of Elections
Howe
County Board of Education
Joseph Frost
Stewart
Hacking Board of Education
L. O
Oscar) White
Athens
Alexander
Harness racing to highlight Athens County Fair three days
The Athens County Fair opens Wednesday with three days of harness racing. Speed committee members Albert Smith and Harold Rowan say purses rise to as high as 2500 dollars will attract top horses from Scioto Downs and even New York. The Chillco Pace on Saturday is the big race as officials seek a repeat track record.
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Athens County Fair
The
Speed
Albert Smith
Harold Rowan
Mittee
Scioto Downs
New York
Smith
Weather and court briefs from Athens and surrounding area
The Athens thermometer fell to 61 after a 84 degree high, with 8:30 am reading at 62. The Hocking River level was 2.45 feet and dropping. An assault charge against Rich Fisher was dismissed in Municipal Court after the complainant failed to appear. Mike Myers of Cridersville accused Fisher of striking him on July 27.
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Athens
Co. L. Colmer
U. S
Hocking
Rich Fisher
Mike Myers
Cridersville
Fisher
Cars Taken and Damaged Returned in Athens Incident
Athens police investigate theft and vandalism after two 1969 cars were stolen from James Simpkins and Fred Swearingen, raced in the east end, collided on Eden Place, fled the scene, and were returned after sustaining over 350 dollars in damage. The Ford undercarriage was badly damaged and the Toronado was driven on a rim after a flat tire.
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Athens
Beasley-Mathews
Page Chevrolet
James Simpkins
Dalton St
Fred Swearingen
Avenal
Ted Jones
Eden Place
Avon Place
Jones
Ford
Recent visitors stop at Bertha Pratt's home
Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Gene Decker and family of Newark and Mr. and Mrs. John Decker of Maryland. James Davis of Shadyside visited relatives here. O. M. Trevey stayed with relatives in Glendale West Virginia. Rose Maroon Gemma and Joe vacationed in Florida. Clarence Cook and family of Murray City visited friends here.
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Bertha Pratt
Gene Decker
Newark
John Decker
Maryland
James Davis
Shadyside
M. Trevey
Glendale
W. Va
Rose Maroon
Gemma
Joe
Florida
Clarence Cook
Murray City
Seven Athens County Men Inducted Into Army at Ft Hayes
Seven men from Athens County were inducted into the Army at Ft Hayes. Inductees include Roger D. Mayle Stewart Nelsonville John T Dodd Robert Davis Nelsonville William H Robey Chauncey Goff W Rice Athens Denver L Keirns Millfield Danny L Burns Glouster and Finley A Rice Albany. Each received a personal gift from the Salvation Army. Marcus Lohr III Albany departed for induction on July 17.
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Athens County
Army
Ft. Hayes
Roger D. Mayle
Stewart
John T. Dodd
Robert Davis
Nelsonville
William H. Robey
Chauncey
Goff W. Rice
Athens
Denver L. Keirns
Millfield
Danny L. Burns
Glouster
Finley A. Rice
Albany
Marcus Lohr III
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Strouds Run Road
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F.D.I.C
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Ebelk
Futuremakers College Bound
Bank Americard
Andover
North Court Street
N. Straitsville
Kurtz Street
Athens, Ohio
From
Landmark
Delbert Kasler
Mgr
Ohio
Savation Army
Watchmaker Jeweler
Wilson Baker Berry Holt
N. Court
RCA
Urcelu
El-412
Bankamerica RD
Cunningham
Richland Ave
Sparkling Clean
Columbia Gas OF Ohio, Inc
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