Seven Accused In Five Break-Ins In Athens City Court
Seven men including six Ohio University students were charged in Athens County Municipal Court with five break ins. The arrests occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after police, led by Capt. Cochran and Investigator Kane, recovered property from the Landmark Town and County Center the Quad Shop and other sites. Bonds ranged from 3,000 to 9,000 with several defendants bound over to the grand jury and others slated for Friday hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Athens County
Fred James
James
Charles Cochran
William Kane
Athens
Landmark
Pittsburgh Man Named Steppe s Vice Proxy
James Gecoma of Pittsburgh has been promoted to vice president of Steppe s Beau ticians Inc with headquarters in Athens. Basil R. Rutter said the promotion was effective Dec 1. Gecoma joined Steppe s in 1960 and will serve as assistant to the president while moving to Athens in June with his wife Irene and children Jim and Cindy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gecoma
Pittsburgh, Pa
Steppe’s Beau
Ticians, Inc
Athens
Basil R. Rutter
Steppe
Gecoma
Pittsburgh
Carlton House
Steppe’s
Bridgeville
Rutter
Irene
Jim
Cindy
Columbus Road
Bond Reduced for Columbus Man in Berks Store Burglary
A 19 year old Columbus man Steven J Nichols had bond cut from 3000 to 1500 by Judge Franklin Sheeter in Athens County Municipal Court. He remains jailed in lieu of bond. Nichols and three others charged in the burglary of 3500 worth of sweaters coats hosiery gift sets bill folds and shoes. The other three defendants pleaded guilty while Nichols pleaded not guilty Dec 4 and was bound over to the grand jury. Names: Michael W Price 18 Duane Jack Knorr 19 and Robert E Williams 19 all of modest origins.
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Conrad
Harding
Columbus
Berks
Athens County
Franklin Sheeter
Steven J. Nichols
Nichols
Michael W. Price
Rutland
Duane Jack Knorr
Albany
Robert E. Williams
Cleveland
Bond Vote Passes in Nelsonville York School District
Nelsonville York School Board wins an additional seven mill operating levy after a special election. Voter turnout favored the yes side, with 1 699 in favor and 775 opposed, amid previous defeats in May and November leaving total mills at 24.1. County and local precinct totals show declines in opposition and Howe expects final figures by Thursday.
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William Howe
Nelsonville York
Howe
Nelsonville
York Township
Hocking County
Red Men Club Room Theft Reported in Athens County
Between 8 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday morning the Red Men club room in Red Men Park Athens Route 5 was broken into. Small change, nickels dimes and quarters from cigarette juke box and bowling machines were stolen. No other items missing. County Deputy Robert Allen investigated after James Coen found the theft at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The club offices and counters were ransacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men’s Club
Red Men’s Park
Athens
Robert Allen
James Coen
Coen
Burglars and Truck Hit Parkette Drive In
Burglars attempted a break in at Parkette Drive In on Richland Ave. A second incident saw a truck strike the building in the parking lot causing 35 to 40 dollars in damage. Police linked a Tuesday night report from Clarys Burton to the vehicle strike. Sunday’s break in involved would be burglars prying at a cigarette machine through the front door. Police Sgt Ted Jones suggested the burglars were frightened away by something.
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Parkette Drive-In
Richland Ave
Clarys Burton
Parkette
Ted Jones
Bond Forfeited On Shoplifting Charge
A man charged with shoplifting forfeited a $33 bond after failing to appear for a petty larceny case hearing. The incident involved a shirt taken from Buckeye Mart on E State St. Bond had been posted earlier and the hearing was scheduled for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ronald Hamilton
Buckeye Mart
E. State St
Mrs. Jean Waites Receives Real Estate License in Ohio
Jean Waites earns a license from the Ohio Real Estate Commission to be a real estate saleslady with John White Realty at 266 East State Street. A former Michigan broker and officer in the state real estate board's women’s council, she has wide experience and has resided in Athens for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Rogers
Jean Waites
Ohio Real Estate Commission
John White
Athens Fire Dept Promotes Cooley to Captain and Jones to Inspector
Lt Richard C Cooley is promoted to captain and Walter H Jones to fire inspector following Civil Service exams. Cooley, 30, will lead the second platoon. Jones, 28, becomes fire inspector and head of daily inspections. Both are noted for top exam scores.
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Fire Department
Cooley, Jones
Athens
Charles Dalton
Richard C. Cooley
Walter H. Jones
Civil Service Commission
Cooley
Perry St
Department
Dalton
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
A list from Sheltering Arms Hospital includes Harold Hoodler and multiple patients and relatives tied to Athens and Glouster. Named individuals include Mrs Mary Fowler Mrs Seth Lewis Mrs Oliver Steinmetz James Rollins Mrs Gary Duncan and son Mrs Eldon Love Dean Easler Bessie Stanley Faye Genter Katherine Anderson Ella Scaggs Milfred McClain and Mrs John Stage.
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Harold Hoodler
Mary Fowler
Seth Lewis
Athens
Oliver Steinmetz
Glouster
John Stage
Mary Jane West
James Rollins
Gary Duncan
Eldon Love
Dean Easler
Bessie Stanley
Faye Genter
Katherine Anderson
Ella Scaggs
Milfred McClain
Nelsonville Woman Hurt In Athens Fall
Mrs. Mary Burchfield 75 of Nelsonville was hurt when her ankle turned on a step at 55 N Court St in Athens. Fire department squad arrived at 1 30 p m and found a possible fracture of the left ankle. She was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital for treatment.
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Mary Burchfield
W. Union St
Nelsonville
N. Court St
Fire Department
Burchfield
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Dentures firm with FASTEETH advertised
Advertisement promotes FASTEETH powder to keep dentures from slipping slipping and loosening. It claims the product makes eating easier and reduces plate odor. It notes FASTEETH is alkaline and won’t sour, advises regular dental visits, and promotes purchase at drug counters.
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T.V. Supply Co
General Telephone Co
Ewing Hall
Brent Chorpenning
Marietta
Robert L. Ward
Michael D. Gugel
Lawrence R. Conrad
Bluffton
Joseph W. Cross
Hartville
Frederick F. Myers
Akron
Steven T. Harding
Ward
Perkins Hall
Gugel
Myers
Gamertsfelder Hall
Cross
Scott Quadrangle
Chorpenning
Quad
T. V. Supply Co
Louis R. Vamos
Gary L. Vaught
Garfield Ave
Gallipolis
Janet L. Judson
Malta
Robert R. Smith
Newton
Charles W. Deem
Spring St
Thormes Ebersbach
Pomeroy
Jocaveline Kerley
Giouster
Dennis Six
Army
Linda Davenport
Millfield
Gregory Arien Moore
Palma Sue Cliyton
Jack Oliver Cain
Linda Hook
Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
the Plains
Don and
Carol Newsome
Common Pleas Court
Harlan B. Harris
Jones
Atlantic St
Border
Bettie
PSI
Crayola
Louis Marx
Hassock
Iameter
Kenner
Crocker
al al
Regina, JR
Td Aga
Paes
Myel
Sunbeam
Ohio
Rustcraft
Wes
Corn Popper
Ectaric
Gruen
Helbros
Waltham
SupeRx Drugs, Inc
Ana Cologne
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