Commissioners Approve 2 Million County Budget
County commissioners approved a total appropriation of 2 025 657 40 with 752 000 to the general fund. The 1968 increase totals 66 377 96 and the budget adds 55 000 more to general fund allotments. Auditor J W Whaley said most departments received small salary raises and promised revenue figures later this week. They also worked on Regional Planning Commission funding and noted a 1968 surplus of 9 700 versus about 3 000 in 1967. They sold 12 acres near the county garage for 1 252 to unlock Route 33 bypass access. Emergency services were called to Mulligan Road accident but not required.
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Said
J. W. Whaley
James Ed Edwards
Jack White
Whaley
Craig Cleary
Ohio Department of Highways
E. State Street
Driver Found Guilty in Hit and Run Case
Athens County woman Mildred Smith of Green Meadows Trailer Park was found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident and fined 10 dollars plus costs in Municipal Court. The incident reportedly occurred January 2 involving Jo Ann Crisp's car. Smith had posted a 90 dollar bond January 10. In Amesville, Robert Powell sues Susan Powell for gross neglect.
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Athens County
Mildred Smith
Green Meadows
Jo Ann Crisp
Cities Problems Spotlight Film at Ohio University
A filmed exploration of American city issues and potential remedies will screen Thursday at Ohio University. The Metro polis film starts at 7 p.m. in Ewing Auditorium and is open to the public as part of Thursday Night Film Lecture series.
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Ohio University
Metropolis
Ewing Auditorium
Engineering Orientation Program Set at Ohio University
Ohio University invites freshmen with engineering interests to the College of Engineering and Technology’s second annual orientation. About 250 attendees are expected at the Baker Center ballroom for a social and informational program led by Dr. Menno DiLiberto and Kenneth Reed. Richard J. Anderson of Battelle Memorial Institute will speak at 7 p.m. after a 6 p.m. dinner. registration runs 5:30 to 6 p.m. Open to the public. Ernest Porter and Lana G. Porter are noted with a separate case of neglect.
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Ohio University
College of Engineering and Technology
Baker Center
Menno DiLiberto
Kenneth E. Reed
the Plains
DiLiberto
Richard J. Anderson
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus
Anderson
Trustees to Review Regents Plans for State Education Overhaul
Ohio University President Vernon R. Alden to present regents proposals at an 11 a.m. Friday meeting in Athens. Topics include out-of-state admissions policy cutbacks, increased state aid, higher tuition for Ohio students, and ending branch campus programs managed by five University Colleges.
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Versity Board of Trustees
Athens
Vernon R. Alden
Ohio University Inn
Alden
Regents
Wiliam R. Morris
Ohio University
Ohio
Boards of Trustees
Board of Regents
Three Civil Cases Dismissed in Common Pleas Court
Three civil actions were dismissed with prejudice in Common Pleas Court. A Buchtel woman sued a Nelsonville area man for 5053.50 in damages. the suit was dismissed on the plaintiff’s motion. Hazel Smathers alleged James McDaniel beat her in a tavern. McDaniel denied the assault, claiming self defense. Athens County Savings and Loan Co. dropped a mortgage foreclosure suit against Ward L. and Ellen G. Clark over a 9200 note and 367.64 acres in Canaan Twp. A separate dispute involving three Buchtel residents and a 781 debt was settled out of court, and Evelyn Bateman sought judgment against Warren and Helen Duler over a 1967 decision.
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Buchtel
Nelsonville Area
Hazel Smathers
James McDaniel
McDaniel
Athens County Savings and Loan Co
Athens
Canaan Township
Evelyn Bateman
Warren
Helen Dupler
Shoplifting Cases Heard In Municipal Court
James B. Goodman of Akron was found guilty of stealing $1.40 worth of merchandise from Logan's in Athens and fined 25 plus costs. Frank L. Liszt of Cleveland had a similar charge dismissed with costs assessed to him for allegedly taking $20.25 worth of books from the same store on January 7.
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James B. Goodman
Akron
Frank L. Liszt
Cleveland
Logan’s
Athens
Goodman
Lis’t
Local Names Listed for Athens Amesville Area Notices
A list of residents and family names appears tied to Athens and Amesville Route 1 including Meredith Clark Michael Abraham Ruth Wooley Mrs Gary Reynolds Marie Quick Chester Simpson Chauncey James Laughlin Stewart Billy Francis Mary Johnson Virginia Foss Mrs Clyde Dicken Mrs Gordon Page and son Mrs Claude Brew and son Benjamin Dennis.
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Meredith Clark
Michael Abraham
Ruth Wooley
Gary Reynolds
Marie Quick
Athens
Chester Simpson
Chauncey
James Laughlin
Stewart
Billy
Francis
Mary Johnson
Amesville
Virginia Foss
Clyde Dicken
Gordon Page and Son
Claude Brew and
Benjamin Dennis
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the Regional Planning Commission
Fire Department
Mulligan Road
Robert Powell
Susan Powell
Bik
White
Gray
Brindle
Fan
Athens, Ohio
Childrens
Nowa
Lee
Lenore Rubin
Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation
City College of New York
Yeshiva University
Ernest Porter
Lana G. Porter
Millfield
Ohio Board of Regents
Ohio Uni
Albany
Sheltering Arms Hospital
National
Science Foundation
Trustees
Common Pleas Court
Zenith
Zenette Il
Were Smith
W. Union
Audio-Visuals, Inc
William Diles
Mgr
Hearing Aid Dept
Obie
East State
North Market
Logan
Nelsonville
Goodyear
Jaynes
State St
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