Athens Leaders View 1960 With Optimism For Local Economy
Athens bankers and industrial chief executives forecast a robust 1960 led by strong local finance and demand for equipment. Figures from Royal McBee Corp and Bridgwater Machining cite growth in computers and molds, while Midget Motors and Vanadium Tool expect steadier orders after last year’s steel strike. Ohio University expansion adds to confidence for Athens city and county business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Thomas M. Wolfe
Athens National Bank
Royal McBee Corp
Philip M. Zenner
Zenner
Royal McBee
Bridgwater Machine Co
Claud Dry
Ohio University
Courthouse Renovation Bids Studied By County Commission
County commissioners reviewed 16 bids totaling 79 268 for top floor rehab and elevator work at the courthouse. Low general contract bid was 43 171 by A J McMillan, with elevator bids led by Dover Elevator at 16 649, and electrical and plumbing bids listed, all to be reviewed against architect H J Grautwein's specs. Completion targeted by Sept 1 with phased contract awards planned next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners
H. J. Grautwein
Columbus
A. J. McMillan
New Lexington
Missing Jet Plane Parts Sought After Crash at Athens
Lockbourne Air Force Base authorities report a jet crash near Athens with most parts recovered but several pieces still missing. State Highway Patrol asks anyone who picked up souvenir parts at the scene to return them to the local post on Columbus Road for transfer to Lockbourne.
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Athens
State Highway Patrol
Lockbourne Air Force Base
Jans
Columbus Rd
Lockbourne
Three GOP Candidates File Petitions for May Primary
The Republican ticket opens May primary filings with three candidates for as many posts. Charles Cone of Athens Route 3, a Canaan Township trustee and school bus driver, seeks county recorder against Claudis Chappel. Richard Cary, Trimble mayor, files for state representative. G F Pincelli of Chauncey seeks one of two Athens County commissioner seats. Harold Rose, probate and juvenile court judge, files for renomination for a six year term.
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County Recorder
Claudis Chappel
Charles Cone
Athens Route 3
Canaan
Athens
Ious
Richard Cary
Trimble
Athens County Board of Commissioners
G. F. Pincelli
Chauncey
Harold Rose
Probate
Community Workshop Sessions Planned at Ohio University
The Athens Community Workshop schedules four February sessions on U S foreign policy toward underdeveloped countries. Dr. Paul Brandes will moderate three panels featuring Otis Adams Kenneth C Ray and Gloria M Wysner with 20 minute talks and a final discussion. Sessions run February 3 10 17 and 24 from 8 to 10 p m in Room 124 Ohio University College of Education building. Attendance is free. a $1 membership buys reference booklets and summaries.
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Athens
U. S
James Sheridan
Ohio University College of Education
East Union St
Sheridan
Paul Brandes
Ohio University
Otis Adams
Fort Hayes
Vietnam
Kenneth C. Ray
Ohio U
State Department
International Cooaveration Administration
Glora M. Wysner
International Missionary Council
New York
American Association of University Women
Wom
Ex Teacher Dies After Brief Illness in New Marshfield
Ex teacher Mrs. Orpha Dinsmoor of New Marshfield died Wednesday evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a brief illness. She taught at Waterloo High School 20 years and was active in local clubs and Delta Kappa Gamma. Surviving are a daughter Lenore Sickels, a granddaughter, three sisters and three brothers, with funeral set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Marshfield Methodist Church.
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Orpha Dinsmoor
New Marshfield
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Thomas
Esther Dewellyn
Ohio University
Ohio State
Methodist Church
Garden Club
Summit Grange
Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority
Lenore Sickels
Harold Flanders
Athens Dentist Hurt In Fall On Snowy Walk
Dr. R J Studer Athens dentist and former 16 year city council president is in Sheltering Arms Hospital with a fractured left shoulder after slipping on snow covered ice on the sidewalk in front of his home at 155 Grosvenor Street while preparing to enter his car for a ride to his downtown office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Studer
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Grosvenor St
Bosses Honored by Jaycees in Athens Dinner
The Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce honored local employers at a Bosses Night dinner in the Ohio University Center. Speaker Brandon T Grover noted OU growth and leadership, while the group highlighted projects like Teenage Road E O safety efforts and a community square dance. Police Chief Grogan and Fire Chief Dalton attended as guests.
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Jack Gilbert
Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ohio University Center
Jaycees
Robert Mitchell
Mitchell
Jaycee
Ted Kasler
Brandon T. Grover
Ohio University
Grover
Athens Institution of Learning
Ohio
U.S
John C. Baker
Athens
Joseph Grogan
Charles Dalton
Chamber of Commerce
B. T. Grover
Savings. Athens Co. Savings and Loan elects directors
The Athens County Savings and Loan Co. held its annual meeting Tuesday and elected directors for three year terms. New officers named include Roy Q. Davis as president, C. G. Houck as first vice president, A. E. Whaley as second vice president, P. G. Chapman as secretary, Mabel T. Zimmerman as treasurer, and Helen Saffle as assistant treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Savings and Loan Co
Roy QO. Davis
Hal H. Rowland
Frank H. Cross
B. G. Chapman
A. E. Whaley
Roy 0. Backus
C. G. Houck
David H Hughes
P. G. Chapman
Davis
Houck
Whaley
Dog License Deadline Ends With Penalty Applies
The 1960 dog license tag deadline passed Wednesday afternoon. Purchasers on Thursday and thereafter face a $1 penalty, announced County Auditor J. W. Whaley. Warden Harry Van Dyke warned that unlicensed dogs will be brought into court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Whaley
Harry van Dyke
Scout Troop 57 Is Chartered
Scout Troop 57 sponsored by the American Legion here received its charter Wednesday night in ceremonies at the Legion home. Clarke Daily district chairman William Ted ers scout executive and William Morehead Legionnaire who is scoutmaster of the Children's Home spoke. Membership cards were issued to Ray and Bill Ash William Williams Jack Coakley Delbert Huston Jack Lewis Mike Jim and John Lattimer Don Nickoson Larry Rutter Jerry Spears and Jim Savage. Hot dogs and soft drinks were served.
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American Legion
Legion Home
Clarke Daily
William Teders
William Morehead
Children’s Home
Ray
Bill Ash
William Williams
Jack Coakley
Delbert Huston
Jack Lewis
Mike
Jim
John Lattimer
Don Nickoson
Larry Rutter
Jerry Spears
Jim Savage
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes
Dr R J Studer Athens David Hartley New Marshfield Route 1 Toni McGrath Athens Mrs Myron Hutchison Athens DISMISSED Mrs Ernest Coe Athens Mrs Roger Kasler Malta Route 3 and daughter Mrs Charles Hawk Athens Blood used two pints.
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R. J. Studer
Athens
David Hartley
New Marshfield
Toni McGrath
Myron Hutchison
Ernest Coe
Roger Kasler
Malta
Charles Hawk
Cancer Society Unit Meets At Steubenville
The Ohio Laryngectomy Association plans a meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the Jefferson County Unit of the American Cancer Society headquarters 301 N 3rd St Steubenville Announcement was received by Mrs Josephine Risch executive secretary of the Athens County unit.
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Ohio Laryngectomy Association
Jefferson County
American Cancer Society
N. 3Rd St
Steubenville
Josephine Risch
Athens County
Society
Athens Youth Charged in Logan Service Station Break-In
Athens youth, 17, faces charges for taking part in the Wednesday break-in of the Wallace Gulf Station in Logan. A common delinquency complaint will go to Athens Juvenile Court. David Earl Tolliver, 18, of Athens, is held in the Hocking County jail on a $1000 bond for his role in the entry. Police say an undetermined amount of change and cigarettes were taken. Tolliver reportedly admitted involvement.
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Logan
Roy Kelch
Athens
Kelch
Athens Juvenile Court
David Earl Tolliver
Hocking County
Wallace Gulf
Route 33
Tolliver
Athens Pharmacist Honored At Surprise Birthday Party
Fred W. Kiltan, 70, manager of McKee Drug Store, was celebrated with a surprise birthday party at Buckeye Cafeteria on Thursday morning. A veteran Athens druggist for about 40 years, he once was part owner, as Breakfast Club friends presented gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Kiltan
McKee
Buckeye
Athens
CAP Officer Is Promoted To Major
Captain John Alden, commander of Athens Civil Air Patrol Squad 1003, promoted to major at a weekly meeting. Maj. Alden received orders from Maj. Lewis Ashbrook as Lt. Clarence Markins pinned on oak leaves. Alden, 18-year CAP member and Athens city council member, also public relations director for Malta Manufacturing Co. The ceremony included Rev. Walter Jefferies and Rev. Charles Dagenhart. The Athens squadron meets Thursdays at 7:30 pm and seeks new seniors and cadets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alden
Athens Civil Air Patrol Squadron 1003
Maj
Alden
Lewis Ashbrook
Group 10
Clarence Markins
Patrol
Athens
Malta Manufacturing Co
Walter Jefferies
Group 19
Charles Dagenhart
Snow and cold grip Athens area with frigid temperatures
Snow flurries and sub freezing weather extended through Thursday in Athens as 11 am readings showed 18 degrees, rising four degrees from the morning low. Wednesday's high reached 25 while rural Hamley Run reported 28 and a low of 8 this morning.
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Athens
U. S
C. L. Colmer
Hamley Run
Conrath Bean Chapter DAV Group to Meet Friday at Eight
Albert Peyton commander says the Conrath Bean Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Friday.
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Conrath Bean
Disabled American Veterans
Albert Peyton
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Vanadium Tool Co
Miller Rush
Groveport
J. B. van Gundy
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Sheaf Construction Co
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van Gundy
Conrath Electric
Ball Electric
Belpre
Norris Electric
Bergen Bros. Inc
Marietta
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Pomeroy
Gosling Co
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Dover Elevator Co
Cincinnati
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Sone Soc
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
League of Women Voters
Lions
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Presbyterian Church
Rotary
Unitarian Fellowship
United Church Women
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HAM
Bologna
Pleasant Hill Road
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Ewing Ross
West Union Street
Jagers and Sons
Studer
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Scott
South Court Street
Cancer Society Unit
Athens Youth
Family Weekly
Then
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THE
Plains
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Pillsbury
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