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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1963

Page

2

City study under way on sewage plant improvements

The city submitted a plan to the State Health Department for sewage treatment plant improvements. A design firm and local representative were approved to study the problem while timelines project bids by May 1964 and construction by July 1964 with several early target dates.

State Health Department Licen Evans, Merchant, Hambleton and Tilton George Sheeter Service Safety Sheeter Columbus Milton Nuzum Nuzum

Reedsville Dam Project Makes June Record Month

The Athens County recorder reports June as the busiest month ever due to the Reedsville Dam project and land water coverage deeds. Mortgages totaled 166, chattels 321, with 159 deeds for May and June each. June fees reached 1780.50, plus 246 from extra deed copies. Other instruments included 126 mortgage releases and 26 rights of way among many filings.

Reedsville Athens County Recorder’s Office

June Reclaims Top Wedding Month Title in Athens County

Thirty-eight marriage licenses were issued at the Athens County Probate Court office last month as June returned to its traditional top spot after May set a record high of 40. The applicant list shows diversity with occupations ranging from laborer to office worker, electrician, carpenter, and many others. Ages varied with the youngest female 16 and oldest 73, and the youngest male 17 with oldest 70.

Athens County Probate Court Air Force Army

Jail prisoner treated for self inflicted wounds

An Athens County jail prisoner was treated for self inflicted razor blade wounds Wednesday evening. John Bolin, 23, of Athens Route 3, received minor cuts to neck and stomach and was treated by the fire department emergency squad. He was jailed by a parole officer and retained in isolation after the incident.

Athens County Fire Department John Bolin Athens Bolin

Dismissals and Admissions List for Local Residents

Admitted Mrs. Harry Massey and several others including George McLaughlin and Robert McDonald. Dismissed Netta Mapes and Clayton Vorhes along with multiple Athens and Albany residents and others from routes and areas mentioned.

Harry Massey Carpenter George McLaughlin Glouster Robert McDonald Athens Netta Mapes Clayton Vorhes Leonard Scott Albany Rebecca Fortney Myron Barber Lee Enlow Jerry Hartley

Zoning Board Approves Beauty Shop at 155 W Washington

The zoning board of appeals unanimously approved an exception Tuesday night for John Warner and Frances Raymond to convert part of their residence at 155 W. Washington St into a beauty shop. The property is currently R-2 two family.

Zoning Board of Appeals John Warner Frances Raymond Washington St

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