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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
3
A revised rate ordinance for electricity funding lower charges for small usage and stepped increases for higher consumption. The measure sets tiered rates starting with a minimum, then 20 kwh at 9 cents, next 30 kwh at 45 cents per kwh, and additional blocks with varying cents per kilowatt hour. The ordinance remains in effect immediately through March 16.
The FBI places Daniel Abram Everhart on its ten most wanted list. The Akron robber, described as desperate and armed, is linked to January holdups and burglaries. Everhart escaped from Ohio State Penitentiary in June and is of medium height with brown hair and a tattoo reading Betty on his left forearm.
A jumble of names and activities shows residents visiting relatives and attending events in Columbus and nearby towns. Airman poised for Europe tour after leave. Paula Maynard and other youths celebrated birthdays and travels. prize winners listed. hospital and school activities noted. multiple visits between Columbus, Ripley, Jackson Mills, and Huntington.
The county outlines opening dates for schools in McArthur and Wilton with Sept 6 as the start. Meetings for teachers and non teaching personnel will occur the week prior, with the Custodians Conference moved to Sept 20 from Sept 13. Provisional gatherings for staff and confirmations posted for the 19th confinement of two named individuals.
Larry Jones of Hamilton spent the weekend with his grandparents and hosted a star of visitors from Meamaid and Lancaster. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Parsons and family, Mr and Mrs Charles Piller with several Logan, Gedaliah and Huntley relatives, and numerous Columbus residents. The group attended events along the Ohio River and shared meals and dances during their visit to New Plymouth.
Broadwell and Hobart Martin of Parkersburg spent an evening with Mrs Martin’s father Cook Van Dyke. Weekend visitors included Ralph Westbrook and daughter Donna Jean of Marietta and Me, Albert Org and Mrs Blis Ong of Athens. Garnet Tabler and children stayed a few days with Mrs Taber. Charles Grub and family with Howard Parsons visited near Bartlett.
Ewington and son Francis Cottrill with family visit Mr and Mrs Jack Rainy Toledo Emmett Sprouse hauls hay for J B Terry Mrs J E Sturgeon and son Bobby visit Woodall Marion McGhee homes Mrs L A Parsons returns home from Columbus eye infection Verna Woodall among those mentioned
Two men appeared in Vinton County courts this weekend. Paul Bryan, 43, Wellston, was fined 25 dollars for consuming intoxicating liquor in a motor vehicle. Donald Le Saunders, 22, Wellston Route 2, paid 10 dollars plus costs for reckless operation. Arthur G. Montgomery, 24, Wellston, faced charges of sponging trash along the highway.
Community report notes a weekly decline in sales tax receipts with limited readable details. The fragment mentions individuals and places including McARTHY and Louie Frye with unclear context. The text references Hocking Valley and Allenelie but specifics are not discernible from the damaged OCR.
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