City council weighs water plant costs and sewer district plans
City council delayed action on the proposed water softening system and referred Sanitary Sewer District 1 changes to the sewer committee for approval. They discussed extra off street parking, allocated funds within the budget, and noted state land purchase for a water improvement site near the current works on West State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary
Clark and Sheeter Engineers
W. Union St
Hocking River
Ter
Burgess
Niple Engineering
Ohio General Assembly
W. State St
General Assembly
Sewer Committee
Frank Cross
Ethel Tribe
Church St
Cross
Board of Elections
Peter B. Seel
Brary Board
Divorce Granted by Default in McClain Case
Common Pleas Court records show Gladys L. McClain granted a divorce from Aubra D. McClain in a default proceeding. The plaintiff filed on grounds of gross neglect. The article also notes a Masonic ceremony scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple by Athens Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons with Russell Bailey, high priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Indant
Gladys L. McClain
Aubra D. McClain
Common Pleas
Plainiff
Masonic Temple
Athens
Royal Arch Masons
Russell Baily
Forfeit Bonds Posted In Highway Patrol Case
Three men forfeited appearance bonds in Municipal Court on State Highway Patrol charges of illegal parking. Bonds were $10 each for Ralph W. Firestone, 21, of 27 Richland Ave. Kenneth J. Goodfellow, 24, of 1 Stewar t. and William Stergeon, 16, of Cuyahoga Falls. Joe B. Pedigo, 20, Nelsonville Route 2, was fined $5 and costs for illegal muffler on his car. Legion to Meet plans for Christmas entertainment at an 8 p.m. American Legion K. T. Crossen Post 21 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Fire
Stone
Richland Ave
Kenneth "J. Goodfellow
I "Stewart
William Stergeon
Cuyahoga Falls
Joe B. Pedigo
Nelsonville
Legion
K. T. Crossen
Post 21
American Legion
Don’ Strawn
Real Estate Transfers In Ohio Townships and Townships
Real estate transfers listed include M Clark to William Maxwell Albany Village. William Gillian to Donna Rus Sell Coolville lot 151 in Lois C Campbell's Addition. Howard Antle to Lee Chandler 104 acres in Trimble Township. Nellie Jaynes to Robert Thom Jr portion of Farmlot 19 in Athens Township. Donald Wachenchwanz to Kenneth E Lowery 10% acres in York Township. Elizabeth B Frank to Charles Seipel 25 acres in Alexander Township. James Floyd Nye to Theodore Kelzenberg 30 acres in Chauncey and Dover. H J Kittle to Owen V Ley two tracts in Bowkley's Addition to Glouster. Mary Ann Kellerman to J Louis Winner lots 26 27 and 73 in Stewa. E J Gaylord to Carl J Murphy real estate in Alderman Heights Addition to Athens plus right of way. John A Leavitt to Frederick Doyle Kershner Jr real estate in Athens. C E Walters to William Reese real estate in Wall's Survey in Nelsonville. Ruth Bridgewater to Garnet Blower lot 40 in George Harvey Nye's Addition to Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soon M. Clark
William E. Maxwell
Albany
Albany Village
William Gillian
Donna Russell
Coolville
Lois C. Campbell
Howard Antle
Lee Chandler
Trimble Township
Nellie Jaynes
Robert Thomas Roe, Jr
Athens Township
Donald Wachenchwanz
Kenneth E. Lowery
York Township
Elizabeth B. Frank
Charles Seipel
Alexander Township
James Floyd Nye
Theodore Kelzenberg
Chauncey
Dover
H. J. Kittle
Owen V. Ley
Bowkley
Glouster
Mary Ann Kellerman
J. Louis Winner
Frank Cross Resigns From City Council Post
Frank Cross, a Democrat and city council member, resigns to enable a successor selection by year end. He says he is moving from his ward before Christmas and regrets not democratizing the Republican majority he faced. Fellow members praise his honesty and work. He proposed free parking for council on meeting nights, a plan debated by Mayor Seel. Cross resigns as part of a pattern this year of officials relocating to new wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cross
Democra
Cross
W. H. Herbert
R. H. White
Council Cross
City Hall
Athens
Pete B. Seel
Albert R. Linscott
Drunken Driver Dillon Trout Gets Fined Jail and License Suspension
Dillon Trout, 44, of New Marshfield, was found guilty of drunken driving in Municipal Court. He defended himself, received a 125 fine plus costs, three days in jail, and a three month license suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon ‘Trout
New Marshfield
Trout
City Auditors Report on City Finances and Balances
A report by city auditor Mrs Florence Davis, approved by council, lists Oct 31 balances led by General 13023.09 Water works 59584.20 street repair 3108.45 age 9770.38 off street parking 18818.23 special recreation 179.01 poor relief 9062.49 two mill levy 4906.67 and sewer revenue 18402.40 totaling 190455.92 Special accounts show balances General bonds 4845.43 special sewer construction 0 storm sewer district 4 7919.70 sewer extension 1882.07 sewer replacement 414 fire improvement bonds 1602.52 street improvement bonds 21006.29 off street parking debt 108.19 networks improvement bonds 29438.98 overdrawn 138765.26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Davis
Dismissal Request in Appeal Case Over Fence Dispute
Attorneys for Mabel Norris seek dismissal of the appeal from the Fourth District Court of Appeals in the clerk of courts. Norris sued John W. Matson after a court ordered him to remove a fence blocking access from a public road to Norris property. Matson has not filed a brief, and no action has been taken on the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Clerks of Courts Office
Mabel Norris
John W. Matson
Matson
Four persons forfeit bonds in traffic violations
Four defendants forfeited five dollar appearance bonds in Municipal Court Tuesday on traffic charge. Anthony S. Berohn of 17 East State Street paid $20 for trespass by parking a fan’s car on private property. David S. Forgrave of Court and President paid $10 for making a U turn at Court and President. David L. Lovett of 51 South May Avenue and Lennart M. Guggenheim of 173 North Lancaster Street each paid $5 for running red light signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony S. Berohn
E. State St
David S. Forgrave
David L. Lovett
S. May ‘Ave
Lennart M. Guggenheim
N. Lancaster St
Lecturer Hayakawa Visits Ohio University Campus
Internationally known scholar and author Hayakawa will meet students, faculty, and the public during a two day visit to Ohio University. Scheduled events include meetings with faculty and a public lecture at 7 30 p m in the Health Center auditorium. The visit is sponsored by the School of Dramatic Arts and Speech and arranged with the University of Chicago extension service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayakawa
Ohio University
School of Dramatic Arts and Speech
Extension Service
University of Chicago
Thomas Ludlum
Contest Winner Donates Prize to Christmas Sale
Charlotte Lee Scherring, an Ohio University sophomore from Ludlow Falls and last year’s county state and national essay contest winner, sent a dollar donation to the Athens County TB and Health Association Christmas Sale committee with a holiday greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Lee Scherring
Ohio University
Ludlow Falls
National Tuberculosis Association
Columbus Scholastic Press Association
Christmeal Sale Committee
Athens County TB and Health Association
Union Case Is Dismissed In Marietta Pipeline Labor Dispute
The Common Pleas Court docket shows dismissal of a suit filed by Paul Fannin and William Hutchinson on behalf of a Portsmouth union against United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices Local 18 Marietta. The plaintiffs claimed Local 18 interfered with organizing labor on a county pipeline, arguing it infringed the Portsmouth union's bargaining rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Common Pleas
Paul Fannin
William ©.Hutchinson
Portsmouth
United Association of
Marietta
Births and dismissals noted at local shelters
Sheltering Arms reports births to Mr and Mrs John Sargent in Athens and to Mr and Mrs Clarence Caldwell Guysville Route 3 and other families. Dismissals include Mrs Charles Ruth Athens Route 5 and Vaughn Ross New Marshfield and Ray Woodrum Albany. A cold Tuesday saw a low of 20 at rural Hamley Run and a high of 61 and 32 earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sargent
Athens
Clarence Caldwell
Guysville
Charles Hibbard
Kenneth Smart
Murven DeWeese
Kelly Sams
Donald Watson
Zareski
Charles Ruth
Vaughn Ross
New Marshfield
Ray Woodrum
Albany
Robert Sheridan
Hamley Run
Monlay
Brainstorm Idea Session At Athens Kiwanis Club
E T Hellebrandt of Ohio University led a brainstorming session at the Athens Kiwanis meeting. Members formed five groups and generated over 150 ideas on Kiwanis programs, illustrating the method's value. Next Monday the club will host its annual Ladies Night at the Athens Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T. Hellebrandt
Athens Kiwanis Club
Hellebrandt
Ohio University
Kiwanis
Athens Country Club
Fire destroys Union home in early morning blaze
A grass fire spread near Union after a faulty fuel oil stove ignited a fire in the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hudwell on Athens Route 1. Roy Cline and Richland Ave Fire Brigade halted the blaze. the couple and two children were away at a relative’s when flames broke out around 5 a.m.
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Victor Hudwell
Athens
Roy Cline
Richland Ave
Union
Cline
Hudnall
Hudwell
Glouster Men jailed by Mayor in county lockup
Glouster men were committed to the county jail by action of Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. James W. Hartley, 37, was fined five dollars and costs for unsafe operation and ten days in jail plus thirty dollars and costs for disturbing the peace after an affidavit by Dr Whitlateh alleging he beat his wife. Dale McDaniel, 47, was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication and jailed for nonpayment of a similar fine in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Williams
James W. Hartley
Whitlateh
Hartley
Dale McDaniel
Judgment Issued in Common Pleas Suit Over Debt
The Economy Savings and Loan Co. filed a recovery suit for 211.65 in Common Pleas Court against Joseph P. and Mary Jane Martin. A waiver of service was entered and judgment for the plaintiff was ruled after the defendants admitted the debt via waiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
The
Economy Savings and Loan Co
Joseph P
Mary Jane Martin
Jon
Two men fined for intoxication in Municipal Court
Two men pleaded guilty to intoxication charges in Municipal Court on Tuesday, each fined $25 plus costs. William A. Banfield of 80 E. State St. and Dana W. Mansfield of Nelsonville Route 2 faced the penalties, with Mansfield initially pleading not guilty before changing to guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Banfield
State St
Dana W. Mansfield
Nelsonville
Pleaster
December Inductions Reported by Draft Board in Athens County
Lary G Woods of Carpenane and Kenneth M Doolittle among Athens County men inducted as part of the December draft quota. Edgar McClain Ralph L Keplar and Andrew T Cominsky left from Marion and Columbus areas for service. H C Dorm Athens named new chair replacing the late E F Sells. board also includes Clyde Parrish and Thomas E Clark.
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Lary G. Woods
Carpenane
Ing
Columbus
Armed Services
Athens County
Hayes
Athens
Kenneth M. Doolittle
Edgar McClain
Ralph L. Keplar
Nelson
Andrew T. Cominsky
Ter
Marion
Selective Service Board
Rotary Inducts Four New Members at Athens Luncheon
Athens Rotary inducted four new members at a Berry Hotel luncheon on Monday. The new members include Lt. Col. Burton S Andrews professor Deforest W Ingerham violin and L J Hartin journalism director and Jack Moore public relations head for Ohio Commonwealth Telephone Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Rotary
Ohio University
Berry Hotel
Burton S Andrews
Deforest W. Ingerham
L. J. Hartin
Jack Moore
The
Commonwealth Telephone Co. of
Ohio
H. C. Bobo
L. G Worstell
E. J. Taylor
Rotary
E. P. Lynn
Robert E. Mahn
Harper C. Pendry
Harry Beckley
Beckley
Leland Kreig
Snow Plow Purchased by Athens County Highway Dept
The Athens County commissioners approved buying a 10 foot blade snow plow for 08 from The Gledhill Road Machinery Co. The plow features a reversible moldboard, a hydraulic pump, and a front frame hitch to fit a county highway department truck for this winter operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Commissioners
County Highway Department
Gledhill Road Machinery Co
Highway Department
Mine Storage Building Entered at The Plains
Deputies investigate a forcible entry at the Ohio Valley Coal Co. docking mine storage shed near The Plains. The shed was entered Monday night and a full inventory is pending. some vehicle batteries are among the stolen items.
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Service-Safety Department
George Rutkoskie
Service
Franz Woodworth
Woodworth
Raymond Sheppard
Pitts
General Obligation Bonds Council
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Hanlin and Slaughter
Kurtz 4
Court St
Salvation Army
Marvin Franklin
Lambda Chi Alpha
Donald Long
Messenger Newsphoto
Culligan
Stimson Ave
Stimson & Palmer
Kiwanis Project
Glouster Men
Cline Pharmacy
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Draft Board
Shell
Belford Davis
D. H
Jonesy) Sams Cline
New York Stock Exchange
Hamilton
Dayton
Cincinnati
Charleston
Wheeling
National Guard
Carpenter Sts
Arthur D. Leach
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