Route 33 Bypass and Appalachian Highway Upgrade Plans
The Athens area highway projects will require at least 372 land parcels for a 16.8 mile four lane system cost about 23.9 million dollars. Construction on four of five sections likely delays until July. about 40 million dollars in state and federal funds may be held up until then according to John Dowler of the Ohio Department of Highways.
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Athens
John Dowler
Ohio Department of Highways’ Division 10
Highway Department
Appalachian Program
Dowler
Hocking
Gallia
Vinton
Morgan
Washington
Noble
Monroe
Meigs
Columbus Road
North Hill
E. State
E. State Street
Parcels Negotiated For Ohio Appalachian Highway Bypass
State Highway Department negotiates 38 of 49 parcels for the Albany to Dow Lake route as appraisals proceed. Harris reports plans are 100 percent complete for sections, with negotiations and pending acquisitions across nine counties and multiple Routes 50 33 corridors.
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Harris
Three Deny Guilt In Nelsonville VFW Burglary Case
Three men James Pincelli Herschel Smith and Leon Henson pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to breaking and entering in connection with an attempted burglary at the Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Each is jailed in lieu of 4000 bond. Hearings set for 9 am January 21. Police said the trio burglarized the VFW Hall about 3 am Sunday taking beer items valued at 73.30 and cash. Smith also faces two 1964 burglary charges Wagoner Riverside Service Station Athens and McCafferty Clover Farm Chauncey with alleged larceny.
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Nelsonville
Veterans of Foreign Wars
James Richard Pincelli
Cleveland
Herschel C. Smith
Leon Henson
Columbus
Smith
Millfield
Pincelli
Chauncey
Henson
Albany
VFW
Wagoner
Riverside
Athens
McCafferty
Clover Farm
Judges Named For Choosing Man Of Year
Five Athens men named as judges for the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award selection. Nominees will be screened on meritorious service to field, family, church, community, and nation. The Bosses Night banquet will be Thursday Jan 23 at The Ohio University Inn.
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Athens
Jaycees
George A. Drach
Stanley’s
Ernest F. Rothel
Columbia Gas
Ohio
Raymond Shepard
Robert L. Savage
Ohio University
Joseph B. Vanity
DSA
Athens Jaycees
Box 182
Ohio University Inn
Patrol cites driver after Route 33 crash
The State Highway Patrol cited Victor L. Sayer, 57, Millfield Route 1, for unsafe lane change after his car scraped the side of Ronald M. Millington's, 26, Marion, on U S Route 33 north of Athens. No injuries were reported.
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The
State Highway Patrol
Victor L. Sayer
Millfield
U. S. Route 33
Athens
Sayer
Ronald M. Millington
Marion
Area Sailors Complete Training
Five Southeastern Ohio sailors on leave January 14 to 28 after graduating nine weeks recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Athens graduates are Richard F. Allison and Stephan B. Widmeyer with wives Sherry Lee and Donna Lee. Other area recruits include Walter F. Hobociensky Jr., James A. Parish Jr., and Gary N. Rife, with OU ties and Middleport history.
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Southeastern Ohio
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Athens
Richard F. Allison
Stephan B. Widmeyer
Sherry Lee
Donna Lee
N. May Ave
Carriage Hills
Walter F. Hobociensky, Jr
Walter F. Hobociensky
James A
Births at Sheltering Arms Hospital Reported in Athens Area
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs William Gargar o of Athens a daughter and several other newborns from Athens and surrounding communities. Dismissals include Mrs Claudia Brown and son and several individuals and families leaving the hospital.
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William Gargaro
Athens
Claude Brew
Rudy Brozak
Stewart
Frisch's Records Strong Growth Across Regions
Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. reports six months ending November 17, 1968 retail sales of 10.29 million dollars, up from 7.73 million last year. Net earnings reach 498,800 dollars with 1.03 dollars per share, slightly above prior 1.01. Income tax surcharge cuts 0.10 per share. Growth reflects 48 company owned Big Boy units in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Florida plus the Quality Motel Central Annette's and Teddy Bear restaurants.
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Cincinnati
Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc
Big Boy
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Florida
New Quality Motel Central
Annette’s
Teddy Bear
Ex Navy airman becomes district forestry PR man
Lee R. Cates, a 14 year Navy veteran, has become the Athens District Four public relations officer and pilot for the fire spotter plane. He moves from New Philadelphia to Athens to oversee forest fire prevention and the district detection system while engaging with schools and civic groups. He and his wife Catherine have two sons and will relocate after the school term. K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion meets Wednesday with refreshments.
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Navy
District Four
Ohio Division of Forestry
Lee R. Cates
District Three
New Philadelphia
Athens
I. Ed Chesser
Cates
South Athens
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Dis
Division of Forestry
Oklahoma
Catherine
Lee Jr
Air Force
Robert
Wooster High School
Wooster
Wayne County
Roy Cross
Ed Chesser
Kiwanis 69 Objectives Announced At Athens Club
Kiwanis International 1969 theme Stand Up for Freedom to guide year says Athens Kiwanis president Earl Funk. The club adopts seven objectives including community service, law respect, anti drug measures, and pollution control. Col. Ronald Barrett and Capt. David Allen discuss Air Force ROTC aims and show Their Choice Was Freedom film. New member Orville Weissman joins. Kiwanian blood drive reaches 46 pints for open heart patient Max Kinneer. Jan 27 officer installation at Ohio University Inn with Pancake Day set for Feb 18.
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Kiwanis International
Kiwanis Club of Athens
Air Force Rotc
Ohio University
Kiwanis
Earl Funk
Athens Kiwanis
Funk
Col
Ronald Barrett
David Allen
Air Force
Barrett
Orville Weissman
Max Kinneer
Ohio University Inn
Red Cross Seeks Aid for Two Local Families
Athens County Red Cross seeks help for two families affected by fires. The Rudy Brozak family in Stewart needs bedding dishes furniture a baby’s clothing sizes and adult sizes while the Lola Mayles family in Amesville requests a stove refrigerator beds furniture rugs and linens. Call 182 N Congress St for pickups between 9 am and 4 pm. Temperatures rose slightly with 8:15 am reading at 20 and a 16 low. Monday high 31 per observer C L Colmer.
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Athens County
Red Cross
Rudy Brozak
Stewart
Lola Mayles
Amesville
N. Congress St
C. L. Colmer
Observer
Physician explains choosing Athens for surgery practice
Dr. Philip D. Kinnard, Ohio University alumnus and former Air Force surgeon, outlined Monday why he set up his general surgery practice in Athens. He cited closer patient relations, limited hospital access in large cities, and longer elective surgery wait times as key reasons.
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Athens
Philip D. Kinnard
Kinnard
Ohio University
Rotary Club
Ohio University Inn
Rotarians
Rotary
Thomas J. Wassmer
Milton Heise
Chicago, IL
Double Local Tax Share Proposal in Ohio Legislature
Sen. Charles J. Carney introduces a bill to double state income tax proceeds for city and county governments in Ohio. The plan fixes local share at 9.5 percent, boosts the local government fund to 24 million annually, and adds 2 to 4 million monthly, aiming to support school foundation aid without overburdening localities.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles J. Carney
Senate
Carney
Youngstown
Garage Sale Benefits Dimes Drive for March of Dimes
A weekend garage sale to support Athens County March of Dimes campaign runs 9 am to 5 pm Saturday at 5 Slaughter Dr Athens. Items for sale are accepted daily this week at Mrs Dan Petersons home. A 5:45 pm Wednesday WOUB TV film portrays a family helped by March of Dimes aided clinics.
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Athens County
Thomas P. O'Keefe
Dan Peterson
Slaughter Dr
Athens
Woub-Tv
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