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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1954
Page
7
The Athens city council, with auditor Florence Davis, moves toward a 1955 operating appropriation of about 582,677 dollars. Budget officials note rapid preparation reduced delays, with sewer, water works, and general funds detailing the financial plan and staffing.
Athens city council approved a new electric rate ordinance with rates rising from five cents per kilowatt hour for the first 20 KWH to two cents for usage over 200 KWH. The measure, proposed publicly on Nov. 22, was supported by C&SOE official H. C. Boho and praised by President William Herbert and city leaders.
Marriage licenses issued for Ralph Pierce 25 of Chauncey and Sylvia Matheny 20 of Nelsonville. Guard F Dicken 25 of Millfield and Marcia Ann Sheffield 17 of Chauncey. George M Arnold 28 of Nelsonville and Phyllis Dresher Perkins 29 of Nelsonville. Paul Sherman 19 of New Marshfield and Bessie Dicken 16 of Athens. MacDonald Carsey 20 of Millfield and Janice Lucille Bartlett 116 of Athens.
Two new active tuberculosis cases were found among adults and three active primary cases among children at Mount St Mary Chest Clinic in December. Twenty six examined. thirteen first visits. Clinic offers include consultative services and routine check ups. January clinics set for Jan 12 and Jan 26. Revenue from Christmas Seals funds county TB association for M rays specialist and supplies. Citizens urged to remit 1954 Seals contributions promptly.
More than 90 attendees at a Kiwanis Club Ladies' Night at the Athens Country Club heard Rev. Roger M. Rice Jr and Rev. Joe B. Maffett narrate the Christmas story. Performers included Jim Dilley John Mitchell Mrs Richard McKinstry Pat Peterson and Jon Thackrey. Guests included Mrs Rice Mrs Maffett Beverly and Judy Watkins and Mrs Peter B Seel Sr mother of Kiwanis President and Mayor Peter B Seel Jr. A traffic fine was levied later amid a municipal court arraignment for Glenn O Hickman on failing to yield the right of way after an S Court Street accident.
Members of the Rotary family hosted a Christmas luncheon at the Hotel Berry with sons and daughters as guests. The program featured a trio including Louis Lausche and Ann Baker, violin and piano pieces, and tales of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Announcer Sally Lynn and others joined in singing carols as gifts were distributed to attendees.
A vehicle collided with a power pole on Route 13 near Route 33 in Chauncey, injuring the driver Clifford Wood and causing a village power outage overnight. Wood, hospitalized with a leg laceration, was reported in fair to good condition. service was restored after repair crews worked in near zero temperatures.
The Ohio Division of Forestry warns that cutting Cheminny trees without owner consent violates state law. Vandals have damaged pine plantations used for land care, reforestation, Christmas trees, or aesthetics. Violations can bring 1 to 3 years in prison if damage reaches $60 or more, otherwise fines up to $400 or up to 90 days in jail.
A Lancaster man charged with manslaughter in a fatal crash was tried by a municipal court jury in Athens. Police testimony described sobriety tests, hospital evaluation, and witness accounts. the defendant allegedly appeared intoxicated at the scene and during questioning.
Three drivers cited by the State Highway Patrol were arraigned Tuesday in Man at fourt. Troit Timmons, 88, of Hiringston, was fined 315 and costs for passing in a hazardous zone. Frank Z Dickens, 41, of 462 Richland Aveway, was assessed 15 and costs for driving to the left. John A Miller, 36, Mixfield Route 3, pleaded innocent to speeding and posted 26. The cases concern a stolen car and an early Saturday accident at 189 N Congress St.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe weather and timing around Athens with references to trees and a tag. The text mentions yesterday’s range and a morning read, but details are unclear and largely unreadable.
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