Federal aid eyed for Athens County flood repairs
Athens County may receive up to 38 604 from federal agencies to help pay for flood damages and clean-up costs. The Bureau of Public Roads and Army Corps of Engineers estimated 18 411 for bridges and roads with other aid planned for Ames Twp Chauncey Nelsonville and Trimble among areas. Athens city officials expect about 30 000 from federal disaster funds.
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Athens County
Harold Hitchens
Bureau of Public Roads
Army Corps of Engineers
Hitchens
Ames
Athens
Canaan
Dover
Waterloo
Lee
Amesville
Chauncey
Jacksonville
Nelsonville
Trimble
Zoo Director Crowcroft Plans Expanded Scientific Staff
Brookfield Zoo in Michigan hires Dr. W. Peter Crowcroft of Australia as new director. He aims to widen the scientific staff to boost university-collaborative research and to present animal behavior in exhibits, including family groupings observed by the public.
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Brookfield, MI
Brookfield Zoo
Australia
W. Peter Crowcroft
Crowcroft
Bond Forfeitures In Municipal Court List Of Cases
Richard Gene Collins aged 27 of Easticke faces speeding and DUI charges with $20 and $200 plus costs. license suspension 180 days. Diane Fosss 18 of Athens Route charged with speeding 20 dollars. Many defendants listed with speeding and related violations and varied fines. several DUI charges with 180 day license suspensions. One case notes not guilty plea for Danny L. Wellace regarding failure to wear protective glasses while operating motorcycle with hearing set for July 8.
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Richard Gene Collins
Easticke
Diane L. Fosss
Athens
Pat Largent Jr
New Marshfield
Muffler
Danny L. Wellace
Chauncey
Gary Lee Alton
Nelsonville
Dole E Smith
Reedsville
Jack Dean Campbell
Galloway
Larry A. Delaney
Williamstown
W. Va
Henry Peters
Laredo
Evelyn J. Adger
McLean Vo
Willis O Smith Jr
Springfield
Lowell Dale Chevalier
Mansfield
Richard E. Holmes
Belbrook
Terry A. Folio
Columbus
Raymond D. Conaway
Jackson
Mich
Franklin Hiatr
Fulton, Kl
Eve Mae Ashcraft
Guysville
Sharon L. Edgel
Parkersburg
Clifford W Shores
Oarl L. Woodrum
Harty
Holiday Closings Planned for Independence Day
Several local offices and services will be closed or curtailed on July 4. The State Liquor Store and all city and county offices will shut down, and post offices will be closed with rural and city mail delivery canceled. The main W Stimson Street office lobby will stay open for box patrons, stamp machines, and special delivery remains in operation.
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W. Stimson Street
Beth Mother and Daughter Earn Degrees at Loretto Heights
Mrs. Richard H. Altmix returns to college after 25 years and earns a bachelor’s degree in English while daughter Beth Altmix, 22, earns an A.N. degree. Mrs. Altmix, mother of nine, cites loneliness and the generation gap as motives to study, and she achieved straight A’s this time.
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Denver
Loretto Heights College
Richard H. Altmix
Beth Altmix
Altmix
Loretto Heights
Driver Cited After Two Car Accident in Athens
A two car crash on Mulligan Road in Athens led to Walter Lee Harrison Jr. 23 of 214 Carriage Hill receiving a traffic citation for illegal parking while his car was partially on the roadway. Dean Rowland Sheets 56 of Athens Route 1 said a car from the opposite direction forced him into the Harrison vehicle.
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Walter Lee Harrison Jr
Carriage Hill
Mulligan Road
Dean Rowland Sheets
Athens
Sheets
Harrison
Gas Rates To Climb Slightly Across Athens Area
Columbia Gas of Ohio announced a small rate hike effective July 16. The increase of 0.38 cents per 1000 cubic feet adds about two cents to the average monthly summer bill and up to ten cents in winter. Spokesman John Cottrill cited higher fuel costs as the reason, noting effects across multiple area towns including Chauncey Nelsonville Coolville Buchtel Pomeroy and Gallipolis.
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Athens
Columbia Gas
Ohio
John Cottrill
Cottrill
Columbia
Chauncey
Nelsonville
Coolville
Buchtel
Pomeroy
Middleport
Gallipolis
Logan
Jackson
McArthur
Mech Em Honorary Colonel Commission Stalled in Transit
In 1957 Governor Mech em mailed J R Kilgore of Albuquerque an honorary colonel's commission. It arrived in April 1968 after an 11 year delay with officials citing loss in a crack. The document is listed among social notices and retirements with multiple local names.
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Albuquerque
Edwin L. Mechem
New Mexico
Santa Fe
J. R. L. Kilgore
Kilgore
Tight budget prompts Athens County extension office plea
Athens County commissioners hear a plea for more funds for the extension office from Kenneth Ackerman and the agriculture advisory council. They note Athens is under average per capita and budget levels, discuss tax options, and plan to seek independent appraisals of the Children’s Home property tied to Route 33 bypass plans.
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Athens County Agriculture Extension Office
Athens County
Kenneth Ackerman
County Agriculture Advisory Council
Ackerman
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Lawrence
Monroe
Morgan
Athens
John Law
H. G. Henry
John Cline
Ohio
Cline
Commission
James Edwards
James Blessings
Pittsburgh
Ohio seeks foster homes for delinquent youths in need
The Ohio State Bureau of Juvenile Placement seeks families to foster youths on probation to keep them from unhealthy environments. Regional Director John E. Kemper says state law requires five months in an institution, after which youths need temporary housing to rebuild lives.
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Ohio State Bureau of Juvenile Placement
John E. Kemper
Kemper
Ohio Youth Commission
Ohio
Vinton County
Athens
Bureau of Juvenile Placement
James Rhodes
Temperature climbs to 93 as clear skies persist
U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer reported the morning temperature at 75 under clear skies after an overnight low of 67. Monday’s high reached 93, with 0.01 inch of rainfall in the last 24 hours. The Hocking River registered 3.57 feet and falling this morning.
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U. S
C. L. Colmer
Hocking
Vandal Targets Trailer at Carriage Hill Apartments
Athens police investigated vandalism at Carriage Hill Apartments where four trailer windows were broken and frames pulled from the metal. No items reported missing.
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Athens
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