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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1964
Page
2
County commissioners approve a 1964 appropriation of 2.44 million, down from 2.67 million in 1963. Major savings come from welfare funds totaling 980,370, reflecting a 263,? thousand drop amid 1963 time study and new utility tax distribution. General fund and maintenance and repair see modest increases. unemployment linked ADC changes may raise totals after new program starts.
Wilbur Conkey of Troop 50 Albany received a national camping award at a combined cub and boy scout leaders meeting in Nelsonville Tuesday night. The honor requires 50 percent of unit members to attend 10 days and nights of camp. Scout Week activities are planned February 7 to 13 including church services and blue and gold dinners followed by 54th anniversary observances. District leaders William Nutter and C Roger Harris should be contacted for attendance at dinners. Troop 69 of Nelsonville hosted the meeting.
A burglary at the Millview Inn on W Union St early Wednesday morning led to the theft of three fifths of whisky. James Joseph Sweeney, 24, of Athens Route 2, was arrested near Stimson and Elliott by Patrolman Clyde Beasley Jr. after the incident. police say he admitted entry. Entry was via sliding windows overlooking White's Mill Dam.
Royal McBee Corp announces moving its binder production from St Louis to Springfield Missouri due to economic factors. J E Widman cites consolidation with the Springfield portable typewriter plant. six months before the move. Company employs 85 in St Louis and 950 in Springfield with aid for workers to adjust. New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM to meet at 7 30 pm Thursday at the Masonic Temple.
Athens Lions Club announces a March 13-14 bowling tournament at Rollerbowl, the first Lions event of its kind in Ohio. International awards honored new members H. C. Rutter Cecil McGlone Frank Ponticus C William Rose William Channel and Ray Noel. Dwight Robinson reported 25 children helped through club funds with one half of yearly quota met. Lee Grey Ford sales manager spoke on marketing concepts. Gene Augustine showed slides. Fred Beasley and Robert Mathews attended.
Athens residents woke to a clear but chilly morning with a 9:30 a.m. temperature of 28, eight degrees above the overnight low. The previous day saw a high of 46 degrees.
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