City Council Debates Income Tax After Second Reading
Strong opposition arose at Monday’s council session to the city income tax after unanimous second readings of the financial ordinance. Byron White presented an informal petition from about 200 residents urging a tax cap of one half of one percent. The nearly 40 attendees voiced questions and concerns as the one hour and twenty minute public discussion followed the 39 minute reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron White
Columbia Ave
Council
Harry Crewson
White
Ordi
Athens considers income tax to fund city services
City officials discuss limiting the tax to under one half of one percent to support campus and street improvements. Debate centers on state aid, emergency conditions, and how much non residents should pay for services. A citizen’s committee may be formed to study the measure as bonds for the Community Improvement Corporation loom.
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Raymond Shepard
White
Council
Harry Crewson
Richard Phillips
Madison Ave
Fred Sapp
Morris Ave
Ohio University
Grover
Ohio U
City Council Delivers Second Reading On Tax Bills and Zoning
The council considered income tax questions and delinquent water bills while asking the solicitor to respond in Rose v. Rose et al. A water bill delinquency issue was sent to the water and sewers committee. An ordinance to buy street repair material passed under suspension. votes on water extension were deferred for study. Hearing date for Cliff Bean zoning shifted to March 2. Athens National Bank proposed as city funds depository. several ordinances received second readings including a pay raise for the mayor's secretary, vacating Sid ney Street, Sunset Hill Dr, and purchasing a road grader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Shepard
C. William Rose
Common Pleas Court
Henry Fillmer
Ohio
Emerson Ball
Clearview Subdivision
Route 50W
Ask
Servicesafety
Milton Nuzum
Green Hills
Ball
Harry Crewson
Cliff Bean
Athens National Bank
Sidney St
Sunset Hill Dr
Examinations For Induction Draw 21 From Athens Area
Nineteen Athens countians and two Ohio University students left by bus for Columbus for pre induction physical examinations at Ft Hayes. Leaders include John J Mamon from Niagara Falls and Alan J Armstrong from Akron. Several Athens Albany and nearby town residents listed as participants. Paul L Curry Jr from Athens transferred to Troy for the test. Leonard Newtun and Walter Penrod did not appear.
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Athens
Ohio University
Columbus
Ft. Hayes
John J. Mamon
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Alan J. Armstrong
Akron
James E. Six
Larry D. Sapp
Larry G. McWilliams
Robert L. Ducharme
Civil Suit Tests Dog Ordinance Validity in Athens
Six citizens led by Charles William Rose sue in Common Pleas Court to declare if the animal and fowl confinement ordinance is in effect or rejected by voters. The measure, replacing March to October with year round confinement for dogs and other animals, faced a November referendum. City of Athens named as defendant.
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Common Pleas
Charles William Rose
Maplewood Dr
Rose
Common Pleas Court
Hunter Hope
Ira Burnfield
Fred Hammer
Richard Dent
Richard Garrison
City
Athens
Births And Admits At Shelterin g Arms Hospital
Births listed for Mr. and Mrs. Bat trell Albany Route 1 a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Lowry New Marshfield a daughter. Admissions include Mrs. Knitter Athens Mrs Efaw Athens Route 2 Charles Ennis Albany Route 1 Mrs Troy Athens Mrs Turner Albany Patricia Zeigler Athens Lafayette Mayle Stockport. Discharges name Chubb Millfield Route 1 Rebecca Kelsey Athens Mrs Hawk New Marshfield Agnes Powell The Plains William Quinn Amesville Ray Baker Athens Route 3 Mrs Pinkerton Athens Route 4 Mrs Meyers Athens Mrs Summers Athens.
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William Battrell
Albany
Sheldon Lowry
New Marshfield
Raymond Knitter
Athens
Carl Efaw
Charles Ennis
George Troy
Frank Turner
Joe Tinkham
the Plains
Patricia Zeigler
Lafayette Mayle
Stockport
Robert Chubb
Millfield
Rebecca Kelsey
Harry Hawk
Agnes Powell
William A. Quinn
Amesville
Ray Baker
Virginia Foss
R. L. Pinkerton
Richard Meyers
Hollis Summers
Mercury Hits 11 Tuesday Record In Sunlit Heat
The U S Observer C L Colmer reports a Tuesday 10 30 a m temperature of 27 after an early morning low of 11. The previous day Monday reached a high of 43.
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U. S
C. L. Colmer
Democrats Renominate E. B. Young for Election Board
The county Democratic executive committee nominated E. B. Young for a new four year term on the election board. Young has eight years of service and said the board will meet within five days of the Feb 5 filing deadline to review petition signatures. The board will operate with three members due to a February vacancy.
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Democratic Executive Committee
E. B. Young
Election Board
Young
Elmer Jones
Ivan Tribe
Kiwanis Fixes Pancake Day Date for Feb 18
The Kiwanis Club set Pancake Day for February 18 at the First Methodist Church. President Earl Hooper led plans while Morton Salt Co. rep Gilbert F. Martin discussed salt and showed a film on its history and uses. Guests included Salvation Army Captain Levi Homestead, Kiwanis member from Marietta, Edward Robe, Edward Becket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Earl Hooper
Kiwanis
First Methodist Church
Gilbert F. Martin
Morton Salt Co
Salvation Army
Levi Homestead
Marietta
Edward Robe
Edward Beckett
Ohio University
Wright files petition for Democratic recorder nomination
Luta M. Wright submitted a petition with 300 signatures to the county election board on Tuesday morning seeking the Democratic nomination for recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luta M. Wright
County Election Board
Democratic
Recorder’s
Past Lodge Rulers To Lead Initiation At Athens Elks
Past exalted rulers of the Athens Elks lodge will conduct initiation at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the new lodge home on W Union Street Lunch will be served following initiation said Tom Wingett ruler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Elks Lodge
W. Union St
Tom Wingett
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League of Women Voters
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