Elks Raise Record 777 From Charity Newsie Sales
Athens Elks collected a record 777 from the Charity Newsie sale donated by The Messenger. Proceeds fund food baskets for needy families to be delivered on Christmas Eve, with additional support from the Charity Ball held Saturday night. Rex Snider, exalted ruler, thanked donors and volunteers for the successful drive.
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Athens Elks
Rex Snider
Messenger
Elks
Snider
Lodge
Custody Bid in Ohio and Bremen Cases
James E. White of Valley Acres sues Esther M. White in Columbus for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Vicki G. Hine 18 Clark Sr. seeks custody of a minor child in a Bremen case against Hubert Hine Sr.
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James E. White
Valley Acres
Esther M. White
Columbus
Vicki G. Hine
Clark Sr
Hubert Hine
Bremen
Metropolitan Housing Authority eyed for Athens County
A low cost housing program in Athens County becomes feasible with a Metropolitan Housing Authority approved by the State Housing Board. The proposed authority will serve low and moderate income families with rent-subsidy funding and awaits a five member board appointed by county judges and commissioners.
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Athens County
State Housing Board
Bill Alpierr
Tri-County Community Action Program
Housing Authority
Common Pleas and
Probate Court
Post Office Hours Announced for Saturday
The Plains Post Office will offer window service from 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. and lobby service from 7 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Local residents are advised to plan visits accordingly.
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The
Plains Post Office
Athens County Children's Home Site Nearing Decision
Ohio University Provost Robert Savage announced that the county may obtain right of entry to university airport land for a new children's home. The permission requires a definite purchase interest and would let the county store free fill dirt now, avoiding later costs to raise the site above flood level. County commissioners had said the right of entry must be settled before any purchase action.
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Athens County
Children’s Home
Ohio University
Robert Savage
University Airport
Savage
John Cline
Three Men Forfeit Bonds On 18 Counts
Three men forfeited bonds in Municipal Court for a total of 18 charges after failing to appear. Estille Gray of Valley Trailer Court faced four counts of assault and battery and one of disorderly conduct with bonds totaling 165 dollars. Gerald F Berger and Albert C Johnpier, also of Valley Trailer Court, posted bonds totaling 198 dollars, facing multiple counts each including assault and battery and disorderly conduct. The trio were involved in a city brawl that sent five men to hospital and left one admitted. Acting Judge Roger Jones accepted innocent pleas and released them on bond after Monday's hearing.
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Festille Gray
Valley Trailer Court
Gerald F. Berger
Warren
Albert C. Johnpier
Gray
Johnpier
Berger
Roger Jones
VFW Santa Visit Planned for Waterloo Township
VEW post 8804 plans Christmas treats for all Waterloo Township children with Santa Claus arriving Monday at 7 p.m. to distribute them. Commander Robert Andrews urges VFW and auxiliary members to meet at the post home Sunday at 2 p.m. to prep the treats.
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Gilham Frank Post
VFW
Waterloo Township
Santa Claus
Robert Andrews
Post
Athens Post Office Schedules Saturday Hours
The Athens post office will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Postmaster Arthur Cornwell announced. It will resume normal 8 to 5 hours next week but be closed on Christmas. A Christmas program will be presented at 7 30 p.m. Sunday by the Methodist Church Youth Fellowship under Grace Dorst.
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Athens
Arthur Cornwell
The
Methodist Church Youth Fellowship
Grace Dorst
Court Rules No Appeal in Drug Case
The Fourth District Court of Appeals overruled Salsky Harvey Niles Sal sky 19 Malverne New York on Friday. The decision cites two motions by Sal sky to reconsider and to extend time for filing a bill of exceptions after his narcotics conviction.
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Fourth District Court of Appeals
Harvey Niles Salsky
Malverne
N. Y
Salsky
Forgery Charge Dismissed Against Shawnee Woman
A forgery charge against Peggy Ricketts of Shawnee was dismissed this morning in Municipal Court on the prosecutor’s recommendation. The case involved a $17.68 forged check issued to Belk Simpson Department Store drawn on a New Lexington bank, with the charge filed by store manager J. B. Kelly.
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Joseph Gerig
Peggy Ricketts
Belk Simpson
Lexington
J. B. Kelly
Downtown Parking Freezes For Three Day Holiday
Mayor Raymond Shepard announced a three day "Christmas present" for downtown parkers starting Monday. No parking tickets will be issued during the period as part of the city's long standing policy.
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Raymond Shepard
Parkers
Eight Named To Study OU Student Health Care Needs
Eight persons have been named to study and recommend improvements in student health care at Ohio University. The panel includes Dr. Wesley J. Peterson chair of zoology Dr. Rush Elliott anatomy Dr. Charles F Harrington director of student services Dr. Dale Mattmiller Hudson Health Center director Charles M. Sanders Sheltering Arms Hospital administrator Miss Julie Snider a student Dr. Leland P. Randles health center physician and an unnamed hospital physician. The committee will evaluate Hudson Health Center and explore alternatives to improve service using community health resources amid rising enrollment and tight budgets.
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Ohio University
Richard C. Dorf
Wesley J. Peterson
Rush Elliott
Charles F. Harrington
Dale Mattmiller
Hudson Health Center
Charles M. Sanders
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Julie Snider
Leland P. Randles
Dorf
Ten Federal Hocking students earn all A grades honor roll
Stewart High School announces an all A honor roll for the second six weeks. Principals James Carpenter lists seniors Edward Cunningham Lee Griffin Key Walker as well as juniors Emme English Dennis Randolph and others across grades. Christmas drama Inasmuch to be staged by Grace Brethren Church youth under Robert McKinney.
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Stewart
Federal Hocking High School
James Carpenter
Edward Cunningham
Lee Griffin
Key Walker
Emme English
Dennis Randolph
Janie Calaway
Myla English
Marie Carlson
Danny Hall
Jane Lirscott
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