Million Expansion Program Near Completion in Ohio
The program, running 1962 to 1966, will enable direct distance dialing in Athens and Logan by August 7 1966. It includes new DDD for person to person and credit card calls, replacing old exchanges. Total costs include 833 600 for local switch changes 721 700 for Ohio University equipment 411 600 for direct distance dialing features and 14 300 emergency power along with microwave and video cable work.
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Logan
Athens
Ohio
Ohio University
Communications Industry Changes Cited By Phone Company Chief
Robert M. Wopat, new president of General Telephone Co. of Ohio, outlines a shift from telephone to total communications including data and video. He notes industry growth, investment needs, and the goal of affordable service, with General Telephone assets and operations spanning multiple domestic and international units.
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Robert M. Wopat
Wopat
Athens
Rotary Club
General Telephone Co. of
Ohio
U. S
General System
General Telephone _ services
General Telephone and Electronics Corp
General Operating
Automatic Electric Laboratories
Re i. . Co
University of Michigan
Masons to Meet at Temple Tonight
Admission notices list Leonard DePue Amesville Kenneth Graham Albany Route 2 James Ross Jr Nelsonville Route 2 and Marie Thom as members for a Masons meeting at 7:30 p m in the Masonic Temple amid sheltering arms hospital notes and local lodge activities
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Admittel Leonard DePue
Amesville
Kenneth Graham
Albany
James Ross, Jr
Nelsonville
Marie Thom
Lane P&am
Masonic Temple
Paramathia Lodge
F&am
Jack L. Clark
Athens High Band to Hold Concert Thursday Night
Athens High School will present its annual concert at 8 p.m. Thursday in the school auditorium directed by Walter Suchanek. The Junior High Cadet Band and high school dance band will join in the program featuring several marches and solos with band accompaniment. Tickets are available from band members or at the door.
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Athens High School
Walter Suchanek
Clude
Evening Breeze
Pete Couladis
Adagio Tarantella
Roy Knappe
the Three Bones
Dan Williams
Jim Hendershot
John Jump
Jukes to Lead Nigeria TV Project at Kano University
Vincent Jukes director of audio-visual services at Ohio University will travel February 25 to March 17 to install closed circuit television at Kano University in Northern Nigeria. The work with Ohio Universitys AID sponsored program includes a stop in Rome to consult with architects and a visit to Lagos officials before return.
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Vincent Jukes
Ohio University
Africa
University of Kano
Nigeria
Kano
Jukes
Rome
Italy
Lagos
United States
Two Teens Injured When Car Overturns Near Athens
Two teenagers were injured when their 1957 car rolled over on Route 50 at Whitehall west of Athens. Driver Paul Burt 18 received minor injuries while passenger Robert Sayre 18 had forehead lacerations. Both were treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital and released.
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Whitehall
Athens
State Highway Patrol
Paul Burt
Robert Sayre
Middleport
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Council Discusses Zoning and Fire Station Plans
The city council met to review zoning changes for Richland Ave and the planned fire station. They considered clothing allowance increases for police and fire, alternative fire station sites, and a public hearing at the next meeting. Fire Chief Charles Dalton attended and offered needs for the main station.
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Planning Commission
Richland Ave
Ohio University Inn
Columbus Rd
Charles Dalton
Council
Edward H. Kresge trespassing case continued in Municipal Court
Edward H. Kresge of Lakeview Manor pleaded no contest to a trespassing charge filed by William L. Kennard. Bond set at $17. Case continued.
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Edward H. Kresge
Lakeview Manor
William L. Kennard
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General Telephone Co
Messenger Newsphoto
Ea A Ay
Peer Dan Bi Sme
Pike Vortentate Yey Ton Tedars
Buick
Saleet
Procuk
Cadillac
American Motors
Rambler
Danny Kaye
Cbs-Tv
Athens High
Coolville
Marie Root
GQ , Water Conditioning, Inc
Stiragon Ave
Om. LP
Hayden, Stone Incorporated
NEW York Stock Exchanged
Genesy Sams Cline
Studio
Court LY
Darrel Tom M
Photog
Save For the Future
Athens County
F.D.J.C
Larry Curl
Firestone, Inc
Gilbert Shannon’s
W. Union St
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