Erratic Weather Affects Athens Crops mainly quality
Athens County extension agent Kenneth Ackerman says erratic wet weather slowed some crops and possibly lowered quality while quantity remains normal in the 1967 season. Cooler temps slowed corn maturation. wheat oats hay faced harvest challenges. peach supplies were harmed by spring frost but apples and soybeans are average. Fungus diseases increased with cooler temperatures but did not derail the harvest. Conrath Bean Chapter of Disabled American Veterans meets 8 p.m. Friday in the post home, commander Robert Carsey reports.
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Athens Area
Kenneth Ackerman
Athens County
U. S. Weather Bureau
Ohio Agricultural Department
Ohio
Ackerman
Conrath Bean
Disabled American Veterans
Robert Carsey
Western Union Moves to Bromley Hall
Western Union transfers its Ath ens office from 16 W Union St to 40 W Union St by Sept 20. Miss Geraldine Wright, manager, notes new equipment in stalled room. Nut Shop owner Charles Gilkey plans to open in former Western Union space before fall quarter at Ohio University.
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Western Union
Bromley Hall
W. Union Street
Athens
Stalder
Nut Shop
Charles Gilkey
Ohio University
Bromley Hall Laundry and Cleaners
Athens Airport records show warm start to day
Low at Ohio University Airport rose to 66 degrees on Thursday morning, about 10 degrees above recent lows. By 11:25 a.m. the reading was 68, a decline from August’s earlier hour. The previous day’s high reached 81 with no rainfall reported.
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Athens
Ohio University
Blackford Divorce Sought by Lenomia in New Marshfield
Lenomia Blackford seeks a divorce from Arthur Blackford of New Marshfield Route 1. The plaintiff charges Blackford with extreme irresponsibility and seeks legal relief in the local court.
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Lenomia Blackford
New Marshfield
Arthur Blackford
Blackford
Man Admits Theft at Scenic Inn No Charges Filed
Nelsonville resident Robert Williams 29 admitted stealing 263 dollars from the Scenic Inn on Route 33. He earlier confessed breaking in between 3 and 4 am Wednesday, returned the money to manager Jack Hemsley, and turned himself in to Nelsonville police. He was jailed and later released for lack of prosecution.
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Nelsonville
Scenic Inn
Harold Shields
Robert Williams
Shields
Williams
Jack Hemsley
Steam Heat To Sizzle Off 10 Days
Ohio University will close its heating plant for a 10 day repair period after the second summer session ends. James White says the plant near Crook Hall will be inspected, boilers checked, tanks examined for corrosion, and valves packed to prevent leaks as steam and hot water are turned off. The plant reopens September 5 for normal operation.
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Ohio University
James White
White
Hocking River
Crook Hall
Energy Center
County Court Clerk Submits Resignation in Athens
Athens County Court clerk Jane Pancake resigns after six and a half years in a part time post. She told county commissioners her resignation will take effect after the Dec 31 state audit, citing time demands and proposing a full time position. Commissioners will choose a successor with Judge George Schoonover’s approval. Also, twelve people were cited for speeding on Route 33 north of Athens during a Highway Patrol aircraft speed check.
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Athens County
Jane Pancake
Jackson St
Nelsonville
James Edward
Pancake
Charles Pancake
Ohio
George Schoonover
Ohio Highway Patrol
Route 33
Athens
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