State Patrol Auxiliary Inspected and New Captain Installed
Annual inspection of the Athens County State Highway Patrol auxiliary was held at the K T Crossen American Legion post. Harold Wagner of Glouster was installed as captain with E D Settle of Athens as outgoing captain. other officers include lieutenants Wilbur Sinnett Charles Robinette James Steenrod sergeants Jim White Calvin Lancaster Bill Bolding corporals Andy Eastley Bernard Carter Ralph Sayre sergeant secretary Edgar Tuckerman and chaplain Joe Jagers.
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Athens County
State Highway Patrol Auxiliary
K. T. Crossen American Legion
Harold Wagner
Glouster
E. D. Settle
Athens
Wilbur Cludes
Wilbur Sinnett
Charles Robinette
James Steenrod
Nelsonville
Jim White
Calvin Lancaster
Nelson
Farm Bureau Member Drive Nears Goal in Athens County
Athens County Farm Bureau reports progress after a three day canvass led by membership drive chairman Mrs Worley Perry. She urges volunteers to finish the canvass by Monday to reach the target new members.
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Athens County Farm Bureau
Worley Perry
Sub-freezing Temperatures Persist in Athens
Sub-freezing temperatures continued in Athens with 9:30 a.m. reading of 25 degrees, up five from the morning low. Thursday’s high reached 31 with a trace of snow, according to U.S. Weather Observer C. L. Colmer reporting.
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Athens
U.S
C. L. Colmer
Albany Area Man Is Cited for Contempt
Jerry M. Mullins, 23, of Albany Route 1, appeared in Municipal Court Friday on contempt of court. He left court Thursday to raise money for bond on an illegal parking charge and did not return. Police noted him at his home with a contempt citation. Mullins spent a brief time in the city jail as bond and costs were paid. He had pleaded no contest to the pending parking case.
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Jerry M. Mullins
Albany Route 1
Mullins
Parked Cars Looted Near Lakeview Recreation Center
Police reported two vehicles broken into near Lakeview Manor Recreation Center. Items totaling about 260 dollars from Ivan T Hoffman III included a tachometer air cleaner and tools with 100 dollars to the convertible top and rear window. A second theft valued 25 dollars involved a tachometer from David F Lindsey. The Margaret Creek Conservancy District plan faced a Common Pleas Court hearing set for March 23 at 9 am following a public hearing and submissions of objections.
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Lakeview Manor Recreation Center
Ivan T. Hoffman, III
Common Pleas
Margaret Creek
Granville Driver Injured When Car Rolls on Route 50
Peter Michael Gibeny aged 23 of Granville was injured Thursday as his vehicle rolled over on Route 50 east of Coolville. He suffered multiple bruises and minor facial lacerations, state patrol said.
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Coolville
State Highway Patrol
Peter Michael Gibeny
Granville
Court Case Oba Douglas Jr Pleads Innocent
County court records show Oba Douglas Jr of Deanville pleading not guilty to an assault and battery charge filed by Naomi Bartlett of Nelsonville with bond set at $100.
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Oba Douglas, Jr
Deanville
Naomi Bartlett
Nelsonville
Ibond
Meigs Man First To File In May Primary
Ralph Welker, Meigs County Republican representative candidate, filed a petition with 209 signatures with the county election board. Athens County GOP official James B. Kimball also plans to file for the district covering Athens, Meigs and Gallia Counties. Common Pleas Judge John Bolin filed a 500 signature petition for reelection on the GOP ticket.
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Meigs County
Ralph Welker
County Election Board
Welker
GOP
Athens County
James B. Kimball
Athens
Meigs
Gallia
Common Pleas
John Bolin
Gallon Club Donors Recognized by Red Cross
The Athens Red Cross office lists Gallon Club members honored for the Jan. 11 bloodmobile visit. Charles Silverman donated four gallons, Burt Kozma two, Harrison Butterworth two, and James Montgomery one. they received membership pins.
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Athens
The
Red Cross
Gallon Club
Charles Silverman
Burt Kozma
Harrison Butterworth
James Montgomery
Buck Engineering Grants $1000 for Ohio University electronics program
The Buck Engineering Corp of Freehold New Jersey renews a $1000 grant for a second year to Ohio University. The money funds summer scholarships for high school industrial arts teachers in the electronics program coordinated by Dr. Donald E. Perry and William H. Creighton.
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Buck Engineering Corp
Freehold
N. J
Ohio University
Donald E. Perry
William H. Creighton
Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes
Admission note lists multiple names including Mr and Mrs Eugene Phillips and Pamela Perry among Athens residents. entries reference Athens locations and family relations.
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Eugene Phillips
Albany
City to Hold Special Meeting On Service Station Purchase
City council schedules a 1 p.m. Monday special meeting to consider buying a service station at Stimson and E State for 40000 dollars. The ordinance, already read once, aims to improve Stimson Avenue. Gordon B McLaughlin of Albany has enlisted in the Marine Corps and trains at San Diego California.
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Stimson
E. State
Stimson Ave
Gordon B. McLaughlin
George B. McLaughlin
Albany
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Adult Education Plan Offered At High School
The city schools offer 20 adult education courses starting the week of February 7 under Supt. Fred Chase. Courses run 12 to 14 weeks with no tests, focusing on personal enjoyment. Fee is $20 per class. registration ends January 24. Contact the superintendent’s office or call 593 5541. Potential courses include typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, English, home economics, metal work, wood working, printing, algebra, geometry, oil painting, auto mechanics, social studies, fitness, and modern math for parents.
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Fred Chase
Chase
Christmas Seal Funds Still Sought in Athens County
The 1965 Christmas Seal Sale has raised 7196.90 so far, says Rev. Joe B. Maffett campaign chairman. Receipts are 350 below last year at this date as the $8000 budget must be met to fund tuberculosis work including skin testing, a countywide spring program, nursing scholarships, and research support. Eighty percent of funds stay in the county and donations continue.
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Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Joe B. Maffett
Maffett
March of Dimes Launched in Athens County Drive
Athens County's National Foundation chapter started its 1966 fund drive by mailing 12 500 envelopes to residents and firms. In Nelsonville the Business and Professional Women's Club will canvass under Mrs. Mabel Hoffman. funds support the Salk Institute, Children's Hospital birth defect center, and related research and services for polio survivors.
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Athens County
The
National Foundation
Goff Dunfee
Nelsonville
Business
Professional Women’s Club
Mabel Hoffman
Athens National Bank
Athens Area Students Enter OU Honorary Pi Gamma Mu
Three Athens students were initiated into the Pi Gamma Mu social science honorary at Ohio University. Bob Moffet Bill Reamer and Bill Harmon meet the 3.0 cumulative average 56 college hours and 3.0 social science average requirements. Dr. Raymond Gusteson is adviser. The field covers history government economics sociology and psychology.
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Athens
Pi Gamma Mu
Ohio University
Bob Moffet
Dale P. Moffet
Evans St
Bill Reamer
Charles W. Reamer
E. State St
Bill Harmon
William Harmon
Harmony Rd
University Associates Hear State of the University
More than 60 Athens area business and professional people attended a kickoff meeting of the Ohio University Associates at the Ohio University Inn. President Vernon R. Alden spoke on the State of the University as the group aims to strengthen community ties through monthly gatherings and ongoing communication. Member fees are covered by gifts of 250 dollars or more to the Ohio University Fund.
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Athens Area
Ohio University Associates
Ohio University Inn
Vernon R. Alden
Ohio University Fund
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