Council Studies Highway Funds and TV Cable Issue
City council debated securing federal highway funds and expanding the East End storm sewer, while forming a committee to study TV cable interference. They approved the 1955 appropriation of 582677, considered a school bus law, and reviewed jail and welfare budget matters for Athens County.
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Auesday Tan
East End
Council
Max Farley
Marietta
East Pond
Fast End
Avon Place
O. E. Cullums
Walker St
Cullums
Peter B. Seel
William Herbert
William Rowland
Charles Ley
The
Messenger
Water Works Fund
Marjorie K. Sheron
PTA Council
PTA
Rowland
Athens County Commissioners
Child Welfare Board
Geor Bateman
Athens Machine Co expands to grow industry impact
General Manager A J Slatter told the Rotary Club that the Athens Machine Co has expanded its tire mould business from 45 employees in 1946 to 180 in 1954. Sales rose from 100000 in 1945 to over 20000000 last year as the firm shifted to casting moulds and tube less tire technology. The company plans a Canada plant expansion with Bridgwater in Bradford Ontario and new factory duties assigned, as Athens broadens its market.
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Athens Machine Co
A. J. Slatter
Rotary Club
Mill St
Bridgewater Machine Co
Slatter
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Athens
Cagentas
Athens Machine
Rotarians
Beckler
Akron
Ohio
Bridgwater
Canada
Charles Dalley
Bradford
Ontario
Athens Industries
William A. Harmon
Cincinnati Market Report for Eggs and Poultry Prices
Market notes show egg prices by size and grade for Cincinnati with units per case and delivered terms. Current receipts and price ranges cover large white and medium eggs, brown and mixed varieties, checks and dirties, plus fryers and hens, turkeys, butter and potatoes with wholesale ranges.
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Cincinnati
U. S
Bound Over In Armed Robbery Case
Two men arrested Sunday for an armed robbery of former Buchtel marshal Huddy pled not guilty in Municipal Court. Robert Newman and Lee Woodruff were bound to the grand jury with bonds set for weapons 300, robbery 500, and shooting 1000. Both remained jailed after failing to post.
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Buchte
Robert Newman
Glouster
Lee Woodruff
Columbus
William EE
Huddy
Athens
Buchtel
Newman
Vinton Club
Nelsonville
Woodruff
Robry
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomas of Athena welcome a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Engle of Athens report a son. Admitted: Maxine Woodruff of Corning and Bessie Ridenour of Athens. David Allen Keirns of Millfield. Dismissed: Mrs. Ella English of Coolville and her son, Charles Mansfield and Dorothy Mansfield of Athens, Mrs Fether Hanley of Glouster Co, L. Beaty of Athens.
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Edward Thomas
Athena
Jack Engle
Athens
Maxine Woodruff
Corning
Bessie Ridenour
David Allen Keirns
Millfield
Ella English
Coolville
Society to Meet
The Athens County Humane Society will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Athens State Hospital to discuss society activities and programs.
Legion to Meet at Post 21 Gathering
Legion to meet K. T. Crossen Post 21, American Legion, Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Legion home location.
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Legion
K. T. Crossen
Amercan Legion
Legion Home
Volunteers Aid March of Dimes Drive in Athens
Sigma Phi Gamma volunteers address almost 3500 March of Dimes gift cards for homes and businesses in Athens this week. County chapter treasurer reports 7 new polio cases in 1954 and nearly $4000 needed for 19 old cases, with one case costing $2500 in three years. County director cites increased fundraising for experimental work with the Salk vaccine and awaits Dr. Thomas Francis Jr. spring evaluation.
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Sigma Phi Gamma
George Hooper
Athens
Athens County
Mabel Bowmaster
J. F. Chapman
Thomas Francis Jr
University of Michigan
March of Dimes
Edna Kasler
Martha Lou Yeager
William Roberta
Janice Chapman
Messenger Newsphoto
Chauncey to seek state highway input on Route 33 move
Crowded Chauncey council session votes 4 1 against relocating Route 33 with plans tentatively set for a highway meeting at Chauncey High School gym. Citizens mostly favor relocation along the old street car grade, awaiting state review and a highway official discussion.
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Department of Highways
Chauncey High School
Arthur Smith
Kathleen Preston
Preston
Nignwey
Sunday Creek
State Highway Construction Council
Pny
New York Central
Beaumont
Charles Wadley
Florence Henry
Henry's Restaurant
Mike Kranyik
Henry
Chauncey
Watley
Jim Carter
John Miller
T. R. Hamilton
Don Henry
Roy Lester
Highway Department
Miller
James Seibers
Clarence McCafferty
Arthur
Meen
Thief Steals About $25 From J P Donovan Grocery
Police report a nighttime entry through a rear window at J P Donovan grocery on Stewart and Mulberry streets. Approximately $25 in silver was taken, according to Police Chief J P Grogan.
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J. P. Donovan
Stewart and Mulberry Sts
J . P. Grogan
Magazine Salesmen Are Fined in Court
Two magazine salesmen fined in Municipal Court for failing to obtain city peddling licenses. Hardee signed a waiver and paid 25 dollars while James Anderson forfeited a 30 dollar bond. Police said they came to Athens from southern cities and did not secure the required licenses.
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Tuesi Cccun
Collision Report Notes Minor Auto Damage
Police reported a very slight collision on First Street between Homer Exline of 89 Central Ave and a city truck driven by O. E. B. of 106 University Terrace. The incident occurred Monday afternoon with no injuries noted.
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Homer Exline
Central Ave
O. EB
University Terrace
First St
Haning Plea Denied in Municipal Court Fight Charge
Clarence H. Haning of 29 W State St pleaded not guilty to a fighting charge filed by Mary Johnson in Municipal Court. Haning posted a 30 dollar bond and a hearing is set for Thursday at 9 45 a m.
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Clarence H. Haning
W. State St
Mary Johnson
Haning
Farmers to Learn of Social Security Laws
Farmers will gather at the Athens Grange Hall Thursday afternoon for a question session on new Social Security laws. County Extension Agent Ross Wright announced the 1:30 p.m. event featuring E. H. Biedenholz of the Social Security office in Zanesville and Earl Carpenter, OSU rural economist, answering farmer questions.
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Athens
Ross Wright
E. H. Biedenholz
Social Security Office
Zanesville
Earl Carpenter
Ohio State University
Wright
Cold snap grips Hamley Run area with bitter morning
The Hamley Run weather station recorded a frigid start with the temperature at 10 above zero and only rising to 12 by 9 am despite bright sun. Monday's high and low ranged from 17 to 39 degrees, signaling lingering cold conditions.
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Hamley Run
Injured Youth Remains Critical After Coolville Crash
Two drivers were hurt in a Sunday night head on collision near Coolville. Raymond Rossler of Guysville Route 2 and a 14 year old high school student were listed in critical condition at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, with one unable to be moved for X rays. Herman Burke, 47, of Pittsburgh remained in fair condition.
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Coolville
Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital
Parkersburg
Raymond Rossler
Guysville
J Fe
Herman Burke
Pittsburgh
Royal and Select Masters Degree Conferred Tonight
The Royal and Select Masters degree will be conferred at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple by Athens Council 15 R&SM.Howard T Woodyard master said refreshments will be served.
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Masonic Temple
Athens Council
R&sm
Howard T. Woodyard
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Ohio Municipal League
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Volunteers
Chapman
Peet
Chesser
Albany
Ranteed
Athens Ice & Storage
Tunity
Nye Chevrolet
Athens, Ohio
Fearn Store
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Quick’'S Drug Store
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Township
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