Streets to stay open in Hockingport vote by county commissioners
Athens County commissioners rejected closing 230 feet of Orange Street and 110 feet of Nassau Street near the Ohio River in Hockingport. Witnesses testified the roads remain in use by river traffic and recreation, with broad resident support to keep them open.
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Herb Amey
George Washington
Athens County
Ohio River
Hockingport
Nassau and
Orange Streets
Robert Haskinson
Haskinson
Orange Street
Nassau Street
Beryl Medley
George Sprouse
West Virginia
Harold Ketchum
Clarice Medley
Nina Rockhold
James Whaley
White
Helen Baker
Everett Massie
Orange
Athens
William Rowland
Whaley
National Association of Cities
Law
Christman
Athens National Bank
Athens County Fairgrounds
Student Voter Registration Leads To Traffic Arrests
Ohio University students registered as Ohio residents face traffic and registration charges in Athens Municipal Court. Cases include Jeffrey R. Martin arraigned on red light, license and out of state plates while registered to vote in Ohio. Other defendants face fines, jail terms, or probation on assorted offenses.
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Ohio University
Athens County
Ohio
Jeffrey R. Martin
Buffalo
N. Y
Allyn C. Smith
Boyd Hall
Michael S. Hurt
Toledo
Kendra Bernier
Joanne Atkins
Nellie E. Storer
Athens
Melvin T. Kemp Jr
Chauncey
Robert J. Perchan
Cleveland
Stephanie A. Grand
Tiffin Hall
Joseph D. Walter
Middletown
Patricia K. Santmire
Kent
Paul M. Antczak
Kroger Co
Antcz
Disabled shoppers swarm Alexander's for annual charity day
In New York, a Bronx Alexander's department store opened to allow several thousand disabled people to shop. Patrolman Kenneth Fischer issued a summons to the store manager for operating on the Sabbath. The event marks the 11th year of the store's charity day with profits donated to institutions.
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New York
Kenneth Fischer
Bronx
Alexander’s
Arthur Wolfson
New York State Retail Labor Council
Roger Barrer
Pedestrian Dangers Rise With Longer Nights
John Irwin of the Automobile Club of Southeastern Ohio warns that darker hours and poorer visibility raise pedestrian risk. He notes six of ten deaths occur after dark and urges walkers to wear light clothing and face traffic where no sidewalks exist. Ohio University police recovered a stolen car Sunday night reported by William P. Morgan of College Village West.
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John Irwin
Automobile Club
Southeastern
Ohio
Irwin
Ohio University
Athens
William P. Morgan
College Village West
Delta Queen Leads Jazz Cruise Up the Mississippi
The Delta Queen sails from New Orleans on a seven night jazz cruise to Baton Rouge and Louisville with stops at Natchez Vicksburg Memphis and Evansville. Sponsor Louisiana Jazz Club offers two cabin classes 616 for AAA tickets 353 for C class with bunk accommodation.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Baton Rouge
Louisville
Natchez
Vicksburg
Miss
Memphis
Tenn
Evansville
Rucker Sentenced In Meigs for Auto Theft
Gary Rucker, 21, of Coolville Route 2, was sentenced in Meigs County Common Pleas Court to 1 to 20 years in the Ohio Penitentiary after pleading guilty to auto theft. The crime began when he forced Mrs. Tom Harris to drive him on Nov 26, ending in a chase and a crash in Tuppers Plains.
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Pomeroy
Gary Rucker
Coolville
Meigs County
Tuppers Plains
Athens County
Rucker
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George
Jack White
Troy Two
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Edwards, White
John Law
Athens Mental Health Center
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State St
State Hospital
Athens Twp
Kate Walburn
W. Union Street
Athens County Fair Board
Walburn
The
Fair Board
Timothy W. Cruze
Charleston
W. Va
Steven R. Rogge
Centerville
Leona M. King
Conestoga Colony
Richard Gilkey
James P. Martin
Riverdale
Athena Theater
Scrooge
Watch Repair Service
Watchmaker Jeweler
Meigs
Jantzen
Orion
Misses Sportswear
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