Low Flying Plane Startled Athens Then Found Safe
An Aero Commander twin engine plane from Imperial Electric Co. Akron startled East End residents, triggering a near half hour airport alert at Ohio University. Police, patrols, and university security joined the response as distress calls from Scioto County ham operators prompted initial concern, but the aircraft was later located circling to gain altitude and cleared by radar.
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Athens
Ohio University
Tak
Parkersburg
Imperial Electric Co
Akron
Scioto County
Two Mishaps Blamed On Snowy Streets
Athens police investigated two minor accidents Thursday blamed on snow covered streets. Nada Kerr, 4, of 41 Sunset Dr., and Pat Largent, 25, of New Marshfield Route 1, collided on Sunset Drive when Kerr’s auto skidded sideways and struck the other car. A second collision sent a vehicle into a ditch on Cable Lane with minor damage.
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Athens
Nada Kerr
Sunset Dr
Pat Largent
New Marshfield
Sunset Drive
Kerr Auto
Condemnation Suits for Athens Urban Renewal Nears Filing
Six condemnation suits are prepared in Athens County Common Pleas Court against heirs and named owners for the Athens South Green Urban Renewal project. Urban Renewal director Mrs. Rex Snider said filing follows city council action to acquire land between Race and Mulberry Streets and the west side of Van Vorhes Avenue for Ohio University development. Demolition by King Wrecking Co. tentatively set for Jan. 15, weather could delay. The city continues negotiations on five other parcels in the area.
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Athens South Green
Athens County Common Pleas Court
James Shumaker
Athens
W. H. Worthman
Ralph and
Maurine Davies
Vesta Beverage
Edna Shafer
Charles
University Terrace
The
King Wrecking Co
Six Seamen On Leaves From Boot Camp Delta Facts
Six Southeastern Ohio sailors are on 14 day leaves after recruit training. Five are at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, the rest at San Diego. Names include Donald A. Enlow and Delbert R. Duncan of Athens and Glouster men Donald K. McLead and others. One note adds a wood fact about black ironwood weighing about 90 pounds per cubic foot.
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Southeastern Ohio
Great Lakes
Ill.) Naval Training Center
San Diego
Donald A. Enlow
Gayle Hellyer
Athens
Delbert R. Duncan
Rosemary L. Gagnon
Minersville
Patrick F. Dew
Ellis B. Dew
Thomas E. Hook
California Driver Dives Into Pond After Wreck
A California driver Raymond Knowles, 19, from Roseville, lost control on a snow slick road west of Athens and plunged into a farm pond off Route 50. He was unhurt. State Patrol also reported multiple crashes on snowy roads near Athens with injuries to several occupants and citations issued for speed and centerline violations.
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Athens
State Highway Patrol
Raymond Leo Knowles
Roseville
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Knowles
Larry L. Smith
Chauncey
Smith
Steve Schoonover
Athens-Meigs County
Steven Ray Scott
Cheshire
Thomas B. Perry
Chevy G. Thompson
Thompson
Jessie A. Miellmier
Sharpsburg
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Donald B. McLead
Ronnie L. Stover
Route 50 A
Ard B. Wogan
Chesterhill
Miell
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Home Savings & Loan Association
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Athens, Ohio
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