Athens County ends year 1962 in the red for first time in 18 years
Athens County finished fiscal year 1962 with a deficit of 12 486 60 reflecting the first red balance in 18 years. Commissioners say 1963 budget will be under last year's appropriation with about 2.59 million spent in 1962 and requests about 100 thousand dollars higher than expected income for 1963.
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W. H. Wakefield
Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission
James Edwards
Relief Commission
Election Board
Paroles Sought for Two Area Inmates
Two men from Athens County Common Pleas Court sentences last January near law terms will be eligible for parole after March 1. Ronald Russell serves one to 15 years for breaking and entering check fraud and non support. Jack Phillips serves one to seven years for receiving stolen property. Parole hearings set for March.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Ronald Russell
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
Jack Phillips
Weather Update From Athol on a Cold Wednesday
The Ath ens weather report notes fair but cold conditions. At 10 30 am the temperature stood at 23 degrees, up 10 degrees from the morning low, with Tuesday’s high near 35.
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Athens
U.S
C. L. Colmer
AHS Student Council Plans Spring Event
Athens High School officers plan a spring sports banquet for participants. John Grogan president spoke at the Athens Rotary Club about this year’s council activities. Grogan notes dances after sports events and Homecoming and New Year’s events. Alan Fulks describes junior high council efforts around landscaping study halls and assemblies.
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Athens High School
John Grogan
Athens Rotary Club
Grogan
Alan Fulks
Athens Junior High School
Dog License Deadline Is Set Saturday
County Auditor J. W. Whaley sets the 1962 dog license deadline for Saturday since Jan 20 falls on a Sunday. Owners must obtain licenses before Jan 21 to avoid a $1 penalty plus fee, with the license office open until 6 pm Saturday. About 1700 tags sold to date. Municipal Court records Erl Patrick McGraner for unsafe operation, $25 and costs.
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J. W. Whaley
Ohio
Whaley
Auditor
Court House
Congressman Abele Questions Domestic Peace Corps Plan
Homer E. Abele criticizes the proposed domestic Peace Corps in response to the State of the Union. He argues better youth programs and existing state local and private agencies should handle educational social and economic issues rather than creating a new federal entity. He warns federal action risks drifting from state and local responsibilities.
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Homer E
Pete) Abele
Kennedy
Messenger
Ernment Agency
Abele
Shepard Will Seek Re Election as Mayor
Mayor Raymond Shepard confirmed plans to file for re election to Athens citys top post. He is in year two of his first term and previously served six years on the city council. Shepard owns a dry cleaning business since 1932 and is a Athens High School graduate.
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Raymond Shepard
Shepard
Euclid Dr
Ath
1200 Residents May Lose Voting Franchise
Nearily 24 percent of Athens registered voters face loss of voting rights as notices go to about 1200 people for failure to vote in two consecutive years. Ruth Stratton says reinstatement applications are due by February 3. about 100 have applied so far.
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Athens
County Election Board
Ruth Stratton
Legion To Discuss Social Security Meeting
K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Legion home. Larry Van Meter from the Marietta office will answer questions on social security. All veterans are invited and refreshments will be served according to commander Ed Settle.
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K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Legion
Larry van Meter
Marietta
Ed Settle
Religious Affirmation Service Set Sunday
Religious Affirmation Sunday will be observed at 3 p.m. in the Masonic Temple by Athens Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons. The Rev. J. Lloyd Evans will speak. The service is open to all Masons and their families, said Roger Wiseman, high priest.
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Masonic Temple
Athens
Royal Arch
J. Lloyd Evans
Roger Wiseman
Free decorating service promotes paint and wallpaper help
A local notice invites readers to visit for a free decorating consultation. It promises solutions to paint and wallpaper problems and encourages customers to come in soon.
Two Men Sentenced to Ohio Penitentiary in Non Support Case
Two men were sentenced Wednesday morning to terms in the Ohio Penitentiary for non support. Robert Lee Clem 27 of Coolville pleaded guilty to a non support indictment. Charles Alvin Nutt 26 of Trimble appeared after a capias. he had failed to support his family and report to the prosecuting attorney. Both likely to be taken to the penitentiary later this week by sheriff's deputies. Also listed are minor traffic and custody actions: Richard E Applegarth 19 of Steubenville stopped for a traffic violation. Jeffrey Frank Easler 21 of Cleveland speeding. William Glen Ervin 39 of Athens speeding. William A Lavelle 38 of Amesville speeding. Gary D Ritenour vs Judith Irene Ritenour involves wilful absence and custody. Carole Sue Ferry vs James Edward Ferry involves gross neglect and wilful absence to restore a maiden name.
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Ohio
Robert Lee Clem
Coolville
Charles Alvin Nutt
Trimble
Nutt
Richard E. Applegarth
Steubenville
Jeffrey Frank Easler
Cleveland
William Glen Ervin
Athens
William A. Lavelle
Amesville
Gary D. Ritenour
Judith Irene Ritenour
Carole Sue Ferry
James Edward Ferry
Carole Sue Gillett
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Common Pleas Court
Carolyn Davis
Paul Arthur Davis
Edward Conley
James L. Young
Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation
Industrial Commission of Ohio
State Highway Department
The
Athens County Savings & Loan Co
Dale E. Shultz
Money Order Service
Christmas Club
Athens, Ohio
Tula Ofs
Kaisers, Bakers
Byron
Whitewall
Blackwall
Hudsons
Kaisers
Studebakers
Idsons
Imperials
Mercurys
Pontiacs
Thunderbirds
States
Canada
Firestone
Rey Perc
Firestone Deluxe
America
Gilbert Shannon
Firestone Dealer
West Union Street
Limestone
Columbus Rd
PH. LY
AHS
Patrick McGraner
State St
the Security Bank
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
R. C. Cook
Wayne L. White
Evelyn Linscott
Barry
Stauffer
Pomeroy, Ohio
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