Local option issue officially dead in county vote
The county election board on Monday deadlocked the local option liquor petition for Ward 2 Precincts 1 and 2, voting to keep it off the November ballot. The board approved other petitions including Nelsonville charter, Athens referendum, and The Plains school issues, while signatures on the Galbreath petition were reduced from 99 to 28 after 71 removals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbreath Inn
County Election Board
Elmer Jones
Nelsonville
Ath
Erle Bridgewater Jr
John W. Galbreath
E. B. Young
Election Board
Galbreath
Richland and
Dairy Aves
W. Union St
Ted Brown
William G Saxbe
Secretary of State
City of
Athens
Plains
Athens City
Common Pleas Court
Banker Rotary Speaker Kirkwood reflects on lucky life in Athens
Charles Kirkwood addressed the Rotary Club outlining his 28 years of work and banking philosophy. He recounted starting at age 11 with a peanut and pop concession, preaching a varied career from Venezuela to Alaska, and his role as president of Athens National Bank. Next week’s meeting features a picnic at Dwight Rutherford’s Rebel Hill home at noon.
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Athens
Charles Kirkwood
Rotary Club
Kirkwood
Rotarians
Venezuela
Alaska
Route 33 Crash Cited Driver for Yielding Error
State Highway Patrol cited 71 year old George Waderker of Chesterhill for failing to yield the right of way after a two car crash on Route 33 north of Athens at 4 55 p m Monday. The other driver was 47 year old Mary Hahn of Athens Route 2.
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George Waderker
Chesterhill
State Highway Patrol
Athens
Mary Hahn
Three Men Forfeit Bonds in Municipal Court
Three men charged by Monte V. Davis with disturbing the peace at the Gate way Motel Route 50W forfeited $31 bonds Tuesday in Municipal Court. Don Townsend and Vernon E. Townsend both of Albany Ind and A S Clark of Clinton Conn failed to appear. Davis also filed an affidavit charging Vernon Townsend with striking him in the face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte V. Davis
Gateway Motel
Route 50W
Don Townsend
Vernon E. Townsend
Albany
Ind
A. S. Clark
Clinton, Conn
Davis
Vernon Townsend
Farm Bureau Adopts Front-Liner Sustaining Membership
Plans completed for the summer-organization meeting by the Farm Bureau board of trustees. Paul Bower said a new sustaining membership called front-liner will cost 35 dollars in addition to the regular 15 dollar membership. John Robinson named chairman of a special insurance committee.
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Farm Bureau Board of Trustees
Paul Bower
Farm Bureau
John Robinson
County Court and Municipal Court Citation Summary
Police record lists several traffic cases: Charles Michael Spear 20 of Lincoln Hall cited for speeding by State Highway Patrol with $25 fine. David M. Maritz Ironton cited for unsafe operation by city police with $35. Edith Gae Bruce 36 of Ath ens Route 3 cited for traffic signal violation by city police with $11. Richard Lee Holbert 28 of Vienna West Virginia cited for speeding by State Highway Patrol with $18.
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Charles Michael Spear
Lincoln Hall
David M. Maritz
Ironton
Edith Gae Bruce
Athens
Richard Lee Holbert
Vienna
W. Va
Manslaughter Charge Dropped Against Driver
Four cases were dismissed by Common Pleas Court including a second degree manslaughter indictment tied to a Route 13 traffic death in April 1962. The jury could not reach a verdict, and a leaving the scene charge was also dropped. Additional nolles were granted in cases against Bob Stalder and Thomas H. Schall, plus others. The Athens Izaak Walton League meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the club house per secretary P. S. Wamsley.
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Common Pleas Court
Volving
Donald Lee Garey
Coring Route 2
Susan Perry Person
Route 13
Glouster
Homer B. Gall Jr
Nolles
Bob St
Athens
Izaak Walton League
P. S. Wamsley
County Commissioners Approve 40 Dollar Travel Allowance
The county auditor was authorized to issue a 40 dollar travel warrant for the humane officer for four months of travel expenses, replacing prior monthly bills of up to 10 dollars, while commissioners also signed other bills. A Municipal Court official reported Lloyd Willow Martin, 49, of 117 Riverside Dr., convicted of driving while intoxicated, received a 120 day license suspension, earlier stories noted 30 days.
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Lloyd Willow Martin
Riverside Dr
Wreck Drivers Charged After Early Morning Accidents
City police arrested two motorists after Tuesday crashes. Thomas Alcock 43 Athens Route 2 faced DWI and license and unsafe operation charges and was held on 316 bond with case continued. Merel Pickenbaugh 34 Zanesville pleaded guilty to failing to stop within clear distance and was fined 20 plus costs. Jerome Yates 24 Chauncey was the other driver on Columbus Road near Hilltop Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Raymond Alcock
Athens
S. Congress St
Alcock
Merel E. Pickenbaugh
Zanesville
Columbus Rd
Jerome L. Yates
Chauncey
Sundry Store Set to Open in Bank Space in Athens
Dick Lockard leased the former McKee Drug Store site in the Security Building and plans a general sundry store by late September. The space is being remodeled and will be operated by local residents. Lockard also owns RH Lockard Wholesale Co. and is an Athens High School and Ohio University alumnus.
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McKee Drug
Dick Lockard
Lockard
Athens High School
Ohio University
Davis Resigns as 4-H Agent in Athens County
Don L. Davis announced his resignation as 4-H agent in Athens County at a special Extension Advisory Committee meeting. Effective Oct. 1, 1963, the 28-year-old Ohio State graduate will pursue a masters degree while continuing prior duties and junior fair initiatives. He has led 4-H programs, beef and swine education, and county development projects since November 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don L. Davis
Athens County
Ohio State University
Davis
Vinton County
College of Agriculture
Hocking County
Ohio
Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits Local Patients
Admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital are Ernest Mullins and Walter Braley of Athens Route 1, Mrs. Daniel Buffington of Athens, Brent Sanders of Millfield, Teresa Smith of Millfield, and Larry George Jr. of Athens. Discharges include James Stanley of Athens Route 5, Mrs. Harold Cooley and son of Athens, Paul Beckley of Athens, and Claude Steppe of Athens.
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Ernest Mullins
Athens
Walter Braley
Daniel Buffington
Brent Sanders
Millfield
Teresa Smith
Larry George Jr
James Stanley
Harold Cooley
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Paul Efa
Court House
William Mechem
Riyl
Struffer
Your Home Decorating Store
E. State Street
Reades
Patrol
the Security Bank
Athens, Ohio
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
R. C. Cook
Wayne L. White
Evelyn Linscott
City
Vore Ridge
Plains Volunteer Fire Department
Messenger Newsphoto
Wilson Baker
Berry
N. Court St
Waltonians
Economy Savings & Loan Company
Lynwood
Pomeroy
Logan
Fyings Am
Lockard Is
RH. Lockard Wholesale Co
Ohio State
4H Club
Farm Bureau and
Flying Farmers
Alpha Gamma Sigma
Kiwanis Club
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Logan Federal
Kayser
Altmans
Westheimer and Company
D. H
Jonesy
The
Richfield
Jaynes Furniture
E. State St
Jaynes
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