City seeks federal aid for $2 million water expansion
The city aims to file for federal assistance to fund a water system upgrade costing over 2 million dollars. Plans include a 14 inch line in early 1966, a new pump, a storage tank, and a reservoir in South Athens to boost capacity from about 3 million to 7.5 million gallons per day.
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Service Safety
Dwight Robinson
Richland Ave
W. State St
Robinson
South Athens
Evans
Merchwart
Ham
Athens High School
Route 33N
Ohio U. Receives $62,014 Federal Grant for SE Ohio Program
The federal Office of Economic Opportunity awarded Ohio University a $62,014 six month grant to support development of anti poverty programs in 21 counties in Southeastern Ohio. The Institute for Regional Development will use the funds to assist counties and communities in planning local programs. Don Benson of Wellston leads the IRD community services section with E P Lynn serving as liaison between the state OEO and the local institute.
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Federal Office of Economic Opportunity
Ohio University
Robert E. Sweeney
University
Ohio
the University
OEO
Institute For Regional Development
Ohio U
Martin L. Hecht
Don Benson
Wellston
IRD
Hecht
State Office of Economic Opportunity
E. P. Lynn
Columbus Oeo
Lynn
State
Institute
Offices Close Friday for Holiday Observance
Several local government offices and utilities will be closed Friday while others stay open. The county courthouse will close Friday and reopen Monday, while the electric and telephone offices close Friday. the gas company and city water office will be open Friday for business.
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Court House
Electric Company and Telephone Company
Frisch's Announces Quarterly Dividend Plan
The Cincinnati based Frisch's Restaurants board declares a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per common share payable January 15 to holders of record by January 4. Frisch's operates units in Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Florida and paid 60 cents per share in 1965.
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Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Florida
Court records show 35 new cases in November
Common Pleas Court handled 35 new cases in November with a similar number filed, leaving 195 cases pending, including 132 civil actions, 23 criminal and 40 domestic relations. In November 17 civil, five criminal and 13 divorces were filed, while 13 civil, five criminal and 20 domestic relations were concluded. Three cases await before the Fourth District Court of Appeals from Athens County, two of which were filed that month. A charge against James Matheany of New Straitsville was dropped at the filer’s request. the case from Glouster mayor's court involved use of a car without permission, filed by Clarence Buchman.
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Common Pleas Court
State Supreme Court
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Athens County
James Matheany
New Straitsville
Matheany
Glouster Mayor’s Court
Clarence Buchman
Lions Send Glasses To New Jersey From Athens Club
First Sgt R C Wilson from the State Highway Patrol headquarters in Jackson spoke to the Athens Lions Club at Lakeview Center about patrol recruitment. Club members packed 427 eyeglasses donated by locals and will add 200 more before shipping the glasses to New Jersey for processing and global distribution.
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R. C. Wilson
District State Highway Patrol
Jackson
Athens Lions Club
Lakeview Center
New Jersey
Pomeroy Motorist Is Cited After Mishap
Henry E. Cleland a 20 year old Pomeroy motorist faced charges after his car struck a parked vehicle at the Fairview Drive In W inion Street city police said and he posted 75 bond on leaving the scene He also pleaded guilty to running a traffic light and paid a five dollar fine plus costs A 1964 sheriff s cruiser driven by Deputy Dewitt Walker damaged a panel after sliding into a barrel in a nearby construction area on Routes 33 and 682.
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Pomeroy
Henry E. Cleland
Fairview Drive-In
W.inion St
Cleland
Dewitt Walker
Route 682
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Births Listed
Mr. and Mrs. James Kearns a son Frost. Carol Strausbaugh Mil field Pamela Higginbotham Albany Chris Handley Athens Route 3 Glendyn Nickoson Athens Mrs Rogert Angle Glouster Route 2 Marion Blazier Athens Route 4 John Gibbs Athens Virgil McNabb Athens Russell Castewell Athens Route 4 Charles Gilkey Athens Janet Maue Albany Route 2 Mrs Albert Perry Athens Route 2.
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Carol Strausbaugh
Milfield
Pamela Higginbotham
Albany
Chris Handley
Athens
Glendyn Nickoson
Rogert Angle
Glouster
Marion Blazier
John Gibbs
Virgil McNabb
Russell Castewell
Charles Gilkey
Janet Maue
Albert Perry
Traffic Fines For Three Minors In Nelsonville Area
Darrell Paul Putnam 17 of Shade Route 1 was fined $5 and costs for left of center. Ronald Lee Mash 15 of Nelsonville Route 2 was fined $5 and costs for driving without operator's license. Timothy Lee Whiteman 16 of Nelsonville Route 1 was fined $5 and costs for driving without operator's license. Jerry Michael Mourn 16 of Nelsonville was fined for driving without operator's license.
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Darrell Paul Putnam
Darell Putnam
Shade
Ronald Lee Mash
Don Mash
Nelsonville
Timothy Lee Whiteman
George Whiteman
Jerry Michael Mourn
Earl Mourn
Deaths Predicted For Christmas Holiday Travel
The State Highway Safety Department projects twenty seven deaths and 1500 injuries during the Christmas travel period from 6 p.m. Thursday to Sunday midnight. Sgt. R. T. Fannin urges safe driving as a gift to patrolmen. The advisory emphasizes seat belts, sane speeds, rest stops, no drinking and care for pedestrians. Weather notes show 40 degrees at dawn with a 29-degree low. Clarence Tinkham Jr. and John Hall are referenced in local notices.
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State Highway Safety Department
R. T. Fannin
Ohio
Warren C. Nelson
Robert M. Chiaramonte
State Highway Patrol
Highway Plan for Athens Route 682 Extension in 1966
The State Highway Department plans a 1.4 mile extension of Route 682 in Athens to relieve traffic along the Hocking River. A $775000 construction project will be bid in 1966 with public hearings set for 10 a.m. January 7. The route avoids Athens State Hospital grounds after objections from Mental Hygiene authorities.
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Athens
State Highway Department
Hocking River
Ment of Mental Hygiene and Correction
Athens State Hospital
290th Test for Pipe Steel Held
Battelle Memorial Institute conducted the 29th field test near Athens. A 150-foot section of experimental pipeline was ruptured on site under controlled conditions to study fracture behavior. Sponsoring groups include the American Gas Association and major gas firms. George McClure led Battelle’s solid mechanics team with Robert S. Ryan among visitors from Columbia Gas Systems Service Corp.
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Here
Battelle Memorial Institute
Athens
American Gas Association
George McClure
Columbus
Battelle
Robert S. Ryan
Columbia Gas System Service Corp
Bond Forfeitures and Citations From County and Municipal Courts
A list of individuals and charges includes Audra William Jett of Little Hocking for improper passing with a $25 penalty, Lewis Dale Tippens of Parkersburg for speeding, Urban Hester Parker of Albany for failure to yield with a $30 fee, Bruce Lee Downey of Worthington for speeding with $47, Miles E. Hoon of New Marshfield for failure to yield with $27, and Harry Eldon Lee of The Plains for defective windshield wipers with $5 and costs plus $10 and costs for left of center. Lawrence M. Grinstead of East State Street for speeding with $20 and costs. Includes stray note about camping gear and fishing lures.
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Audra William Jett
Little Hocking
Lewis Dale Tippens
Parkersburg
W. Va
Municipal Court
Urban Hester Parker
Albany
Bruce Lee Downey
Worthington
Miles E. Hoon
New Marshfield
Harry Eldon Lee
the Plains
Lawrence M. Grinstead
E. State St
Food Service Operators Urged to Get 1966 Permit in Athens County
Athens County health department warns many food service operations have not yet obtained the 1966 license. State law requires December applications with daily penalties for violations. Licenses available at the health department office 9 N. College St, closed December 24 to 27.
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Athens County
Health Department
N. College St
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Shoe Dept
Athens, Ohio
Frisch’s
Garsay
Isaac M. Mohler
Robert Stanley
Lions
Sheltering Arms Hospital
James Kearns
Frost
Clarence Tinkham, Jr
Smith St
John Hall
W. Washington St
C. L. Colmer
Darrel Tom
M. Photog
Yuletide Treasures
Highway Department
Camper
Earl Gibbs
N. Court St
N.A.T.A
A.A.R.P
Aer
Walgreen
Cline’s Pharmacy
Court Street
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