Growth Center designation eyed for Athens area
Gerald G. McComb of Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District says the Athens area may become an official growth center. If designated, it would gain automatic eligibility for FDA financial aid and a 10 percent bonus on all EDA funded projects. The growth centers are part of BH-HVRDDs Overall Economic Development Program submitted to EDA for final approval next month. McComb will meet with local officials to discuss benefits.
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Athens
Economc Development
Gerald G. McComb
Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District, Inc
McComb
Wastangtop
D.C
US Department of Commerce
FDA
Economic Development Administration
McCarsh
Case
Athens Hospital Receives $500450 ARC Grant for New Facility
The Athens area hospital is awarded a $500 450 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to fund a new 125-bed facility off West Union Street. Charles M Sanders, the new administrator, and OVHSF director Farrington welcomed the award after months of negotiation. The funds will retire short term mortgages and support operating costs, with aims to attract private donations and stabilize finances while staffing moves proceed toward full operation by spring.
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Appalachian Regional Commission
Athens’ New Hospital
Charles M Sanders
Dack EK Farrington
Fhe Valley Health Services Founda
William Saxbe
Clarence E. Miller
Appalachian
Albert G. Giles
Farrington
OVHSF
Giles
Stazf
Charles O'Bleness
Sanders
Appalachian Regonal Commission
Hill-Burton and Citzens of
Athens
Snl
Q’bleness Memorial
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ohio
Board of Trustees
Hull-Burton
Hospital Foundation
West Union Street
Fairgrounds
Prio
Adinistrator
Ohio's harsh winter of 1855 56 recalled in state notes
The Ohio Historical Society notes the winter of 1855 56 as the hardest in Ohio. Marietta reported 34 inches of snow from 32 snow days. Cincinnati logged 20 below zero with a 6 below high. February saw a 30 below cold snap in Shelbyville and 95 below in nearby areas. Ice floes disrupted rivers and wrecked boats along Walnut Street.
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Cincinnati
Midwest
Shelbyville
Germantown
Dayton
Waterford
Cincinnai
East
Cleveland
Cuyahoga
Sciotost
Dee
Miaminesy
Chastmas
Feo
Ohio
Marietta
Walnut Street
Ole
Ohio Historical Society
Trenton
Mancetta
Mfiflerqburg
Glass Break Fight Leads to 3 Arrests at Dept Store
Three Ohio University students were arrested Friday after a brawl at Altmans Department Store on Court Street caused a plate glass window to break. James Ostima Columbus Brian Trovano Huntington and James A Hill of 6134 N Court St faced intoxication charges and were released on $2 bond. Altman’s plans to press destruction of property charges were expected.
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Ohio University
Altmans Department
Fosth
Court Street
Polkve
James Ostioma
Columbus
Bnan Trovano
Huntington
N. C
James
N. Court St
Altman's
Divorces Dismissed and Big Ten Punt Record
Cheryl Lynn and Boykin Terminteve split as petitions dismissed on motion of the judge. Charter F Boykin Gleuster involved in court action. A punt return by Larry Zelina of Ohio State covered 76 yards for a touchdown against Michigan State last fall, the longest punt return in the Big Ten for 1963.
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Cheryl _ Lynn
Boykin Terminteve
Charter F. Boykin
Gleuster
RCMP
Larry Zelina
Ohio State
Michigan State
Tree Hils House Damaged By Falling Tree On Grosvenor Street
A heavy gust toppled a shell bark hickory onto a Grosvenor Street residence at 195 Woodland Ave. Fire units arrived at 6 52 pm to find the tree pulling down power lines and crushing part of the roof and a tool shed. Two windows broken and roof damage reported. no garage damage. Residents Manlyn Gra hnam and Maré were named in the damaged property context.
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Grosvenor Street
Howard Roush
Grosvenor
Maré
Manlyn Grahnam
Woodland Ave
Columbus
State aid to schools passes 270 million for year
State audit records show seven month state aid disbursements totaling 270,564,610 with January payments of 41,860,507. Distribution highlights include 13,349,523 to city districts, 11,622,271 for teachers retirement, 2,215,605 for school employee retirement, and 881,705 to county boards. County totals span Athens 206,763.85, Perry 157,791.28, Meigs 146,373.70, Gallia 142,140.27, and Hocking 338,010.06, among others, with city and local districts receiving varying operating allotments.
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Joynceaton Lunds
Roger Cloud
Enna
Boards of Education
Phe AB Manel Aldtrinto
Athens County
Athens City
Nelsonville- York
Alexander Lafoal
Federal Hocking
Trimble Local
County Board
Perry County
New Lexington City
Crookesville
Northern
Souther
Meigs County
Meigs
Southern
Galha County
Inmeludion Canina City
Probation Granted On Drug Charge At Oswego Court
Richard David Edgecombe, a former Ohio University student, was placed on two years probation after a guilty verdict on narcotics charges. Judge John Wool imposed the sentence, noting the appeals court denied overturning the conviction. The case traces to a 1968 Guysvale farmhouse statment and the January 1909 grand jury indictment.
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Ohw University
Common Piva
John Wool
Richard David Edgecombe Whale
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Giby Names
Plaang
Edgecombe
Bolm
Guysvalle
Ceyre Uinerais
Seven Athens County men inducted into Army Selective Service
Seven Athens County men were inducted into the Army through the Selective Service. Leaving Athens January 22 were Mark F. McGuire Philp W. Howe and Danny K. Sturgeon of Nelsonville Wishart E. Rutter of Glouster Edward R. Bagell of Athens Harold E. Muetler Jr. of Amesville and Herald A. Grandstaff of Portsmouth. They received personal gifts from the Salvation Army.
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Ft. Mayes
Athens
Mark F. McGuire
Philp W. Howe
Danny K Sturgeon
Nelsonville
Wishart E Rutter
Glouster
Edward R . Bagell
Harold E Muetlquer Jr
Amesville
Herald A. Grandstaff UI
Portsmow
Athens Counhans i
Open Door Sessions Set By Miller Aide
Wayne Todd, representative for Congressman Clarence B. Maller, will hold open door sessions at the Athens post office from 9 to 11 am Wednesday, at the Logan post office from 2 to 4 pm the same day, and at the county commissioners' office from 2 to 4 pm Friday.
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Miller
Wayne Todd
Clarence’ B. Maller
Athens Post Office
Logan Post Office
Im dicArthur
County Commissioners’ Office
Old Way Is Better in Augusta Stamp Depot Incident
In Augusta Georgia Ralph Hargrove deposited three nickel stamps in the main post office. The machine failed to stop and piled hundreds of stamps on the floor, creating four feet of naxtace.
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Augusta
Ralph
Hargrove
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