When The Inn Was Feared Out In Athens
Charles W. Reamer recalls a 10 year old crisis over a $2 million Ohio University Inn project on Richland Avenue. Legal advisers pushed a local option election to change dry status, affecting Ward 2 Precinct 1 and Contiguous Ward 2 Precinct 2 near Union Street, tying liquor permits to motel viability.
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Athens
Ohio University
John W Galbreath
Richland Avenue
Richland Tract
Ohio
Mit
Galbreath
Union Street
June Dominates Marriage Licenses in 1972 Probate Records
Athens Probate Court processed 63 marriage licenses in June 1972, with August next at 59. the county issued 466 licenses that year. Juvenile court cases fell to 257 from 367 the prior year, while the probate court handled over 1,800 matters and 45 adoptions. Traffic offenses remained the largest share of juvenile cases at 155.
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Herb Amey
Messenger
Dan Cupid
Athens
Harold Rose
County Probate Court
Rose
Van Apprehended On Drug Charge Awaits Arraignment
Joseph L. Ringenbach a 21 year old from North Canton remains in Athens County jail awaiting arraignment on possession of hallucinogens for sale. Deputies arrested him at 3 30 am Friday near Albany after a drug investigation. Bond set at 5000 by Athens Municipal Court Judge Franklin Sheeter.
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Joseph L. Ringenbach
North Canton
Athens County
Athens County Sheriff's Office
Ringenbach
Albany
Paul Brown
Athens
Franklin Sheeter
Brown
Juvenile Court Fees Dip into County Fund
Revenue from fees fines and court costs in 1972 dropped the revolving dependent and neglected children count from 36 to 24 while the juvenile court contributed 2175 dollars to the county fund, records show.
Permit Holders Win Wet Dry Vote Battle in Ohio
Petition signatures for a wet dry vote in two precincts fell from 100 to 29 forcing removal from the ballot. Galbreath interests sought a mandamus to restore 71 signatures and place the issue on the November ballot. The Ohio Supreme Court granted the writ as the election neared.
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Galbreath
Tavern Owners Association
Board of Elections
West
OU Center Featured In Journal
Ohio University's Telecommunications Center gains notice in Appalachia magazine as a symbol of outreach across Appalachian Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky. The piece reviews WOUB broadcasts the extended learning program and medical links to hospitals and Ohio State University Hospital.
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Ohio University
Telecommunications Center
Hivitz
Ogleness
Holzer
Athens Mental Health Center
Ohio State University Hospital
Woub-Tv
Ohio Board of Regents
Firefighters Give Check To Beacon School
Athens Firefighters Local 2021 gave Beacon School a $100 donation through Athens County programs for the mentally retarded. Harry Sands said the funds pay for a staff library and water safety belts, with remaining money for crafts tools. volunteers will assist with painting clearing underbrush and maintenance at the school.
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Athens Firefighters
Beacon School
Harry Sands
Athens County
Sands
Columbus Road
Beacon
William van Sickle
License Number Reservations Now Accepted
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles announces license plate number reservations accepted until Feb 28. Applicants must present title and registration cards with $11.50. Registrar Nancy Kerns says people may request their current number, but new numbers may not be guaranteed if the current holder has or has not reserved it.
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Nancy Kerns
Motor Vehicles Registrar
Ohio University President Sowle to appear on At Issue TV program
Claude R. Sowle, president of Ohio University, will be interviewed on the At Issue program over WSAZ TV at 12 noon Sunday.
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Ohio University
Claude R. Sowle
Wsaz-Tv
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Charles W. Reamer
Athens County Sheriff's
Sonny Davis
OU Center
Journal
Albany Temple
Paramythia Lodge
F&am
Athens Business Association
Ve Airline
World Wide Tours
Caribbean Cruises
World-Wide Travel Service
Jackson
Gallipolis
Belk
Sale
Cornwall
Corning
Ravenscroft
North Court Street
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