City Council Approves 1.3 Million 1965 Budget
City council approved a 1965 budget of 1.3 million dollars, with expenditures rising by about 208 thousand. The panel also gave first readings to two ordinances to expand the fire department and plan a new fire station. They allowed submission of the initial loan and grant application for the South Green Urban Renewal project. The 1965 budget increase will be financed from city income tax revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Efa
South Green
Athens considers 1.3 million budget boost and tax plans
Athens city council held a public hearing on a 1965 budget of 1.3 million dollars, up from 1.09 million in 1964, aided by a 1 percent income tax forecast to raise about 300 thousand. Seventy five percent of tax funds will fund capital improvements including a new fire station and streets, with several line items listed for general fund, water, sewer, garbage, and park recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Shepard
Council
City Beautification Urged By Athens Residents
Athens residents and local groups pressed city council to launch a clean up Athens campaign. The council backed the effort and formed a committee led by Mayor Raymond Shepard to study improvements at city entrances. Suggestions included curb litter control, litter baskets, and seasonal clean up drives with Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Shepard
Court St
Ohio University
Driver Fined Jailed and License Suspended in Athens Arrest
James M. Nestor 38 of Parkersburg West Virginia pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He received a $125 fine plus costs, three days in the city jail and a 120 day license suspension following his Dec. 3 arrest by Athens police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Nestor
Parkersburg
W. Va
Athens
Kiwanis Club hears Athens choir at Christmas banquet
The Kiwanis Club met at Buckeye Cafeteria with Athens High School choral groups performing Christmas carols directed by Suzanne Sheeder. The club announced the Columbia Gas Co banquet hall on Monday December 21 at 6 p.m. as the annual Christmas banquet with Lt. Col. Robert Falkner performing magic and Santa expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Kiwanis Club
Buckeye
Earl Hooper
Columbia Gas Co
Edward van Dyke
Robert Falkner
Suzanne Sheeder
Athens
New Fire Station Planned as City Expands Fire Dept
City council Monday night approved adding five firefighters and gave first readings to an ordinance structuring ranks to include one chief one captain four lieutenants nine regulars and 10 volunteers. They hired Planning Associates to study a site and design the fire station while submitting early UK Urban Renewal documents ahead of a December 15 URA deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Shepard
Charles Dalton
Council
Plan
Beagle
URA
Prospectus details on Athens school bond sale
A five page prospectus outlines the city school district finances and tax outlook as it seeks 2.25 million dollars in bonds to fund a new high school. The unofficial tax rate is set at 26 mills for 1964 and the tax duplicate stands at 42.8 million. Bond firms in New York Cincinnati Chicago Toledo and local banks receive the prospectus with Moody s and Standard and Poor s notices. The sale date is December 16 at 1 p.m. at a public meeting with Squire Saunders and Dempsey to evaluate low interest quotes and any premium benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Municipal Advisory Council
Columbus, Standard and Poors Corp
Moody’s Investor’s Service
New York City
Plant
Cincinnati
Chicago
Toledo
Athens National
Hocking Valley
Squire, Saunders and Dempsey
Cleveland
City sells four Steelcraft buildings at auction
The city earned 1005 from four Steelcraft buildings sold Monday afternoon at council chambers. Rosser Bateman of Athens bought three units for 250 and 255 each for two more. George Marshall of Guysville bought the remaining unit for 250. The buildings sit at the county fair grounds and will be moved at the new owners’ expense. Coolville announces Fellow craft Degree for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Coolville Lodge 337 F AM with Danny Hall as worshipful master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Rosser Bateman
Athens
George Marshall
Guysville
County Fairgrounds
Coolville
Coolville Lodge
F&am
Danny Hall
Ralph Gabriel Heads Ripon College Band for Pacific Tour
Ralph Gabriel, 1950 Ohio University graduate and music department chairman at Ripon College, will lead a 14 member dance band sent by the USO and National Music Council to entertain troops in Japan Korea Okinawa Formosa and the Philippines. The group leaves December 20 and returns February 13.
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Ralph Gabriel
Denzel Gabriel
Athens
Ohio University
Western Pacific
Ripon College
USO
National Music Council
Japan
Korea
Okinawa
Formosa
Philippines
Gabriel
Ripon
Weather Outlook Athens Tuesday Partly Cloudy and Warmer
U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer notes a 10 am temperature of 35 after an early low of 31 with a trace of snow. Partly cloudy skies continue for Tuesday and Monday’s high reached 36.
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Athens
U. S
C. L. Colmer
Bids Placed For City Project At 9 N College St
Three Athens firms submitted bids Monday for remodeling the one story garage at 9 N College St for Municipal Court use. H and H Building bid $8892.95, J J Armbruster $9924.50, L E Yoho $10535.63. City officials study bids. In Municipal Court Tuesday Gwendolyn Bardlabon Shirley Hall faced a $7 bad check charge. she pleaded innocent, bond set at $14, case continued. Fire squad called to Boyd Hall at 4 02 p.m. Monday after Margene Ulterback 17 fell and sprained ankle. she was taken to Ohio University Health Center.
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Athens
N. College St
Municipal Court
H and H Building
J. J. Armbruster
L. E. Yoho
Gwendolyn Bardlabon
Shirley Hall
B. T. Grover, Jr
Athens National Bank
Miss Bardlabon
Fire Department
Boyd Hall
Margene Ulterback
E. State St
Ohio University Health Center
Supermarket Case Back To Zoners
Service Safety Director Dwight Robinson said the Cliff Bean case will be referred back to the zoning board of appeals for the December 15 meeting. He noted a Nov. 16 City Council directive to prepare an estimate for widening Marietta Avenue from the alley to East State Street and to seek Bean’s deposit within 14 days. Robinson had provided a $1716 estimate on Nov. 25 but has not received any deposit.
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Richland Ave
President St
South Y. Service
Service Safety
Dwight Robinson
Cliff Bean
Cliff’s
E. State St
Zoning Board of Appeals
Robinson
Bean
Parker Walker
City Council
Marietta Ave
Madison Ave One Way Plan Finishes Awaiting Signs
The Madison Ave contract is complete and the city awaits one way signs from Dwight Robinson. Madison Ave will run north from E State St to Spring, with Spring and Evans also one way to E State St. The change takes effect once signs arrive.
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Madison Ave
Service Safety
Dwight Robinson
E. State St
Spring
Evans
Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits and Discharges
Admitted Margaret Nave and Anna Perry both of Athens along with Mrs Anna Lanning of Athens Route 2. Dismissed Timothy Keirns of Millfield Route 1 William White of Albany Route 3 and Kenneth Willie of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Nave
Athens
Anna Perry
Anna Lanning
Timothy Keirns
Millfield
William White
Albany
Kenneth Willie
Newest City Police Officer Is Suspended
Larry Swart, who began duty on December 1, was suspended for three days by Police Chief J B Grogan after being found sleeping on duty. The charge was filed with the service safety director for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Swart
J. B. Grogan
Swart
Grogan
Firemen Fight Trailer Court Blaze Near Athens
Firemen were called to the Blick Avenue trailer court at 10 34 p m Monday. An electrical socket sparked under a trailer owned by Richard Price and firemen disconnected the wiring before any damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Blick Ave
Richard Price
Pending Pay Increase Could Cost Athens County
Athens County faces about 20000 more in costs from a proposed pay raise for county officials. Commissioners also review the 1965 budget as they plan January sessions. County Auditor J W Whaley, recently readmitted to a area hospital, is absent. Ruth Seaman acts as county auditor and clerk for the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
J. W. Whaley
Ruth Seaman
Athens County Board of Commissioners
Ohio
Whaley
Defendant Granted Time To Obtain Attorney In Trespass Case
D. Michael Spurgeon of 121 N. Congress Athens appeared in Municipal Court on trespassing and intoxication charges. The Dec 7 trespass charge was filed by Lilian T. Clay of a sorority house at 6 S. College St and the intoxication charge by city police. Bonds were set at 31 and 21 dollars. He was given until Wednesday to obtain an attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Michael Spurgeon
N. Congress
Athens
Lillian T. Clay
S. College St
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For. Grover
Richard Phillips
Columbus
Joe Chapman
Mary Prakas
Thomas D. Crow
State Department of Liquor Control
Goff Dunfee
Edward Zopp
Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce
Shop Belks First
Kiwanis
Hayden, Stone
NEW York Stock Exchange
D. H
Jonesy) Sams
Cline Bidg
Athens, O
Christmas Club
Ning Associates
Ohio University School of Architecture
City UK
Richard
Clyde Plant
City Sells
Steelcraft Buildings
Carl Ligean Water Conditioning, Inc
Madison
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Blair Office Service
Beckley
Dir
Wilson Baker
Berry Holt
N. Court
Ocan Federal Savings and Loan Association
N Market St
Logan, Ohio
Athens, Ohio
Athens Pharmacy
Hom
Economy Savings & Loan Company
Ooo
N. Court St
Lynwood
Naar
Pomeroy
Nelsonville
Logan
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