Athens City Board Gets $747 777 School Budget For 1961
At the January 1961 meeting the Athens city board of education elected new officers James Householder as president and Parker Walker as vice president. The annual appropriation totaled 747 777.32 excluding cafeteria receipts and retirement funds. The board approved long range plans, discussed staffing needs, transportation, new buses, and a public information system.
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Athens City Board of Education
James
Court Grants Four Divorces In Common Pleas Court
Four divorce petitions were granted in common pleas court all citing gross neglect. Ruth Ann Hughes regains her maiden name Ruth Ann Brunston. Sharon Foreman is restored to Sharon Poston after divorce from Raymond Foreman Jr. Beulah M. Thomas clears a divorce from Kenneth L. Thomas with custody and support of one child. Frances M. Wise receives visitation rights as Jack V. Wise’s divorce suit proceeds.
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Common Pleas Court
Robert W. Hughes
Ruth Ann Hughes
Ruth Ann Brunston
Sharon Foreman
Raymond Foreman, Jr
Sharon Poston
Beulah M. Thomas
Kenneth L. Thomas
Jack V. Wise
Frances M. Wise
Weather Record for Athens and Hamley Run
The forecast notes a chilly start with 11 degrees in Athens on Tuesday rising to 26 by 11 a.m. The prior day reached 34 degrees. Rural Hamley Run posted a low of 6 after a high of 32 yesterday.
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Athens
U. S
C. L. Colmer
Hamley Run
Urban Renewal Plan Outlined for Athens Rotary Meeting
John Milar and Paul O'Brien of Ohio University outlined five steps for Athens Urban Renewal. A problem is identified, a government certified improvement program prepared, local appraisals set compensation, government funds surveying, then project execution over 24 to 48 months. Athens and OU will coordinate redevelopment efforts.
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John Milar
Ohio University
Rotary Club
Berry-Claxton
Milar
Paul O’brien
Athens
Thirteen Athens Countians Released by Military Services
Thirteen Athens County residents received official military releases during December, records show. Air Force releases include Robert R. Riggs Joseph J. Williams Ronald L. Leach Dennis C. Jones Johnny A. Kempton Ralph E. Goldsberry and Larry R. West. Army releases list Linton P. Sickles Jr Ronald A. Jonas James F. Brown and Daniel E. Heck. Navy releases involve Oden E. Exline and Clyde E. Andres.
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Athens
Army
Linton P. Sickles, Jr
Ronald A. Jonas
James F. Brown
Glouster
Daniel E. Heck
Frost
Navy
Oden E. Exline
Jacksonville
Clyde E. Andres
Nelsonville
Claims Totals by Area for BUC Office
The Logan branch of the Bureau of Workmen's Compensation awarded 198 thousand 375 dollars and 79 cents in September October and November for hospital services. The office handles claims for Athens Fairfield Gallia Jackson Meigs and Vinton Counties and is open daily in Logan for employers and injured workmen, said James M. Gault.
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Logan
Bureau of Workmen's Compensation
Athens
Fairfield
Gallia
Jackson
Meigs
Vinton
James M. Gault
Driver Cited After Two Car Collision In Hocking County
A Route 33 crash in Hocking County left no injuries. Harley Griffin 79 Logan Route 2 and Maude Maxwell 58 Sharpsburg Route 1 were involved. Griffin turned onto Route 664 and was rear ended by Maxwell who was cited into Hocking County Court for passing at an intersection.
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Hocking County
Harley Griffin
Logan
Maude Maxwell
Sharpsburg
Griffin
Maxwell Auto
Sales Tax Filing Aid Is Offered
Athens County vendors may obtain assistance filing semi annual Ohio sales tax returns with an examiner from the Division of Sales and Highway Use Tax at the commissioners' office in the court house on Jan. 23. Bring records to substantiate reports. Delinquent notices for failure to file are discontinued and returns for July 1 to Dec. 31, 1960 must be filed by Jan. 31. penalties apply for noncompliance.
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Athens County
Ohio
Commissioners’ Office
Court House
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs Charles Canty of Athens welcome a daughter. Admitted are Herbert Burke of Athens Route 5 Mr Raymond Bobo of Athens Route 5 Mrs Dallas Smith Athens and others. Discharged are Myra Sargent Athens Route 2 Paul V Smeal Athens Gary Jenkinson Athens Route and Mary Conner Amesville with several Athens residents.
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Charles Canty
Athens
Dick Bowman
Herbert Burke
Raymond Bobo
Dallas Smith
R. D. Rowland
Ray Spring
Myra Sargent
Paul V. Smeal
Gary Jenkinson
Gasoline fumes ignite at city sewage plant
Fumes from gasoline seeping into lines at the sewage disposal plant ignited Monday afternoon. A worker standing about 15 feet away lit a cigarette, causing a flash fire that damaged machinery. City firefighters arrived off E State Street at 2 49 p m and used a foam extinguisher to control the blaze.
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E. State St
Civil Defense Unit To Meet Thursday
The Monthly meeting of the Red Cross Civil Defense Preparedness Committee will be at 7 30 Thursday in the Red Cross chapter house. Chief Charles Dalton of the Athens fire department will show a film on evacuation of Shelter ing Arms Hospital.
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Civil Defense Unit
Red Cross Civil Defense Preparedness Committee
Red Cross
Charles Dalton
Athens Fire Department
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Fire department squad called after OU freshman injured in basketball
The fire department emergency squad responded to Perkins Hall at 6 25 p m Monday after Frank Jaroisi 18 a Ohio University freshman from Rossford suffered a knee injury during a basketball game He was taken to the OU Health Center.
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Fire Department
Perkins Hall
Frank Jaroisi
Ohio University
Rossford
Theft of $43 From Billfold Reported at Grover Center
William Van Orman an Ohio University senior from Canton reported to city police Monday night that $43 was stolen from his billfold at Grover Center.
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Grover Center
William van Orman
N. Congress Sr
Ohio University
Canton
New Kiwanis Club Officers Installed
Athens Kiwanis Club installed 1961 officers at Hotel Berry Claxton on Monday evening. John Huffman conducted the ceremony. Officers include Max Kinneer president Vern Hondell first vice president Roger Barron second vice president K W Sands treasurer Al Bechtel secretary. Board members are Bernard Black George Beverage Earl Hooper Arthur Kasler Howard Stout Kenneth Woodgerd. Guests included wives and Clarence Beightler from Bellefontaine. Entertainment by Athens High School girls Mary Ruth Jump Pat Lee Karlene Rose. Ira Burnfield thanked Huffman with a desk lamp gift.
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Roger Barron
K. W. Sands
al Bechtel
Bernard Black
George Beverage
Earl Hooper
Arthur Kasler
Howard Stout
Kenneth Woodgerd
Kiwanians
Clarence Beightler
Kinneer
Bellefontaine
Mary Ruth Jump
Pat Lee
Karlene Rose
Athens
Ira Burnfield
Huffman
Five Drivers Fined by Athens County Court
Five drivers were fined after arrests by the State Highway Patrol. Howard Hoffmeyer, 54, Loudonville, paid 15 dollars for passing at an intersection. Alva Sarver, 24, Coolville, owed 15 dollars for conditional speed. James A. Jones, 29, Belore, 10 dollars for speeding. Walter Jones, 52, New Marshfield Route 2, 10 dollars for left of center. Robert Cochran, 49, Chauncey, 10 dollars for stop sign violation.
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Athens
State Highway Patrol
Howard Hoffmeyer
Loudonville
Alva Sarver
Coolville
James A. Jones
Belore
Walter Jones
New Marshfield
Robert Cochran
Chauncey
One Driver Fined and Three Forfeit Bonds in Court
One driver was fined in Municipal Court for speeding. James Donald Bailey Jr., 20, of Westlake, paid $15 plus costs. Three others forfeited bonds: Terry Gene Harkins, 18, of Athens. Henry R. H. McAllen, 22, of Lancaster. James William Todd, New Marshfield, for running a traffic light and stop sign violations.
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James Donald Bailey, Jr
Westlake
State Highway Patrol
Terry Gene Harkins
Athens
Henry R. H. McAllen
Lancaster
James William Todd
New Marshfield
Turtle Soup Supper Planned by Athens Knights
Ath ens Council Knights of Columbus plan a turtle soup supper at 6 p m Saturday to honor success in a recent ticket sales campaign. Last Sunday members heard a talk by Jack Rhoads who showed slides from Nigeria.
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Athens Council
Knights of Columbus
Jack Rhoads
Nigeria
Jehovah's Witnesses to Convene Ohio Circuit Gathering
Andy Benyi presiding minister of the Athens congregation will join about 800 delegates at the semi annual Ohio Circuit convention to be held Friday in Parkersburg West Virginia.
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Andy Benyi
Athens
William Hahn Named Athens Representative for Watkins Co
Named representative William Hahn of 16 Currier Street will represent the J. R. Watkins Products Co in Athens. He will maintain offices at his home and report to the Barberton headquarters.
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William Hahn
Currier St
Athens
J. R. Watkins Products Co
Hahn
Barberton
Election Set for Athens County Mental Health Officers
Officers of the Athens County Mental Health Association will be elected at a 7 p.m. business meeting Tuesday in the Athens State Hospital receiving building.
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Athens County Mental Health Association
Athens State Hospital
Marriage License for Rowland and Lee in Athens Plains
Janice Rowland aged 18 of Athens and James Lee aged 19 of The Plains have filed for a marriage license. Rowland works as an IBM operator while Lee serves in the USAF. The notice records their intentions to wed locally.
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Janice Rowland
Athens
IBM
James Lee
the Plains
USAF
Fawcett Set to Speak at OU Commencement
Dr. Fawcett a Kenyon graduate and longtime leader in commerce and civic groups will address January graduates at Ohio University. The ceremony features a Tschaikovsky performance, diploma presentations, and remarks by President Baker, who retires in July.
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Kenyon College
Fawcett
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Junior Achievement, Inc
Columbus Rotary Club
Ohio State
Ohio
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Walker
Catherine Phillips
William Bartels
Fay Timmerman
Plant
Athens Messenger
Mercury
Rotary
Arthur Davis
James Gault
Marcello Gusman
Gusman
Bolivia
United States
Lawrence Eblin
Walter Taylor
OU School of Architecture
Herb Whanger
Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center
Miles E. Hoon
D. H
Jonesy) Sams
BUC
East State Street
Mary Conner
Amesville
Howard Roush
Clarence Penrod
Kiwanis Club
Athens Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
John Huffman
Max Kinneer
Vern Hondell
Diles Radioear Company
Morris
Court St
Vance-Leach
W. State St
U.S
Ramblers
Mets
American Motors
Platt
Rambler Sales & Service
West Union Street
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