Growth and Progress in 1960s Athens
Charles W. Reamer surveys Athens from 1960 to 1969, detailing flood control work, the new hospital, a four lane beltway, major urban renewal in South Green, expanded industry including McBee Litton and Abex plants, gas delivery growth, new utilities buildings, a doubling of police and fire capacity, and a population and tax base surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Reamer
Messenger
Athens
Hocking
Skysarold City Hall
Ated
Oa Stacre
Viitneat
Columbia ‘Gas of
Tope Data
General ‘Telphone
McBee
Systems Division
Litton Industries
Columbus Road
Wuhstation Co
Richland Ave
Sarage
Fas
South Green
Tleas. A
Becune
Ohio University
McRee
East
West
Abex Abex Corp
Bex
Bridgewater Machine Co
American Brake Shoe
Eliott St. Land
Askens, Botling Co
Midget Motors
Vanadium
Columbia’ Gas of
Ohio
Athens County
Bulding
Chamber of Commerce
Charles O'Bleness
Backward Forward A Decade Review And Preview
The Messenger reflects on the 1960s and looks toward the 1970s in a year end feature. It notes the human habit of recalling the past at decade’s end and making resolutions for the next ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J . Bankers
Existance
Athens National Bank
Hocking Valley Bank
Sunsday
Messenger
Ott! Messenger
Province Divided and Jehovah's Witnesses Plan Convention
The Anglo Irish province of the Salesians has divided into English and Irish provinces with Rev George Williams identified as the first English provincial. The first Irish house opened in Pallaskenry County Limerick in 1919. Recreational skating schedules for Bird Arena are announced with daily hours 2 to 5 pm and Sunday 2 to 4 pm. Evening sessions run Monday Friday and Saturday 7 30 to 9 30 pm. Families of Jehovahs Witnesses are invited to a three day convention opening Friday Jan 18 in Ironton per Andy Benyi of the Athens congregation.
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Dublin
The
Salesians
George Williams
S.C.B
Society
England
Pallaskenry
County Limerick
Bird Arena
Jehovah's Witnesses
Ironton
Andy Benyi
Athens
Consolidated Ohio Schools Adopt New Names and Buildings
In southeastern Ohio a major district consolidation renamed several schools. Athens Richt School remains but moves to a new building in Plains. Former Rutland, Middleport, and Pomeroy districts join under one system. Perry County’s Southern Perry District runs Miler High in Hemlock serving Denison Shawnee and New Straitsville students. Logan City District expands to Laurelville and Starr. Union High becomes Nelsonville Work, covering York Local and Nelsonville. Meigs County area adds Morgan Local High School replacing Malta McConnelsville.
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Buchtél
Coolvide
Union
Clearview
Fairview
Joneswood
Lawnview
Lowman
Radford Road
Rolling Hills
Athens High School
Federal Hockingigh School
Tri-County Technical Institute
Joint Vocational High School
Ohio
General Fiow
Athens Exchange
Ohio University
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
C&soe
Court St
South May Ave
Athens Richt School
Plains
Rutland
Middleport
Pomeroy
Perry County
Peery
Miler High School
Hemlock
Dening
Shawnee
New Straits Ville
Logan City
Laurelville
Starr
Waton
Nelson‘villeVork
York Local
Nelsonville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commonwealth Telephone Co
Operaton
Curran Drive
Electric Company
FL Wit Woolworth Co
Columbus ‘Road
Police Department
2Bmar
Ken Steinhotz
Athens Story
SEO
Meconnasvile
Morgan Legal High School
Malta . McConnelsville
Athens Office Supply, Inc
Washington St
Sava
Royal All Electric
Wienic Typawritars
United Supply
Smith-Carean
Adler
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