Athens Builds Over Million in 1965 First Half
Residential construction in Athens rose to 1 257 300 for the first six months of 1965 with 35 permits issued in June alone. The period totals 1 933 717 across residential, commercial, and remodeling projects, including a 30 000 office building and 10 000 remodels at local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
City Hall
Richland Ave
Krips Co., Inc
College Book
S. Court St
Roller Bowl
Palmer St
Konkler Bros
Angelos
W. Union St
Nick Parkis
Union St
General Telephone Co
John Cline
Elmwood
Boating for Pleasure Gains Popularity Says Pharmacist
A pharmacist promotes boating as a relaxing healthful escape for families with options from inexpensive small boats to luxury yachts. He notes the growing number of new boat owners and urges readers to consider this leisure activity, while assuring Walgreens offers health services and assistance.
Weather Brief Athens Sees Mild Tuesday
Fair and cooler conditions prevailed in Athens with a 9 am temperature of 80 following a 63 degree low. Highs were 92 on Saturday 93 on Sunday and 85 on Monday with rainfall totaling one fifth of an inch on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
U. S
C. L. Colmer
New Owners Take Over Gateway Motor Lodge
Harry and Marjorie McMillen, formerly of Columbus, acquire the Gateway Motor Lodge in Athens. They operate the motel, restaurant, and cocktail lounge and plan expansions including a private dining room, with dining and lounge areas remaining open during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gateway Motor Lodge, Inc
Harry and
Marjorie McMillen
Columbus
McMillens
Athens
McMillen
Pick
Chicago
Deshler-Cole
Hilton Chain
Hilton Hotels
FireCrew Responds To Auto Fire In Richland Area
Richland Avenue volunteer fire department crews rushed to a Route 56 home at 6 45 a m Tuesday to contain a blaze in a 1958 car owned by Hollie Hudnell Jr Athens Route 2 The fire was confined to a rear seat and smoldered overnight with undetermined cause Athens Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons to meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Masonic Temple Richland Area VFD to hold its annual meeting and election Wednesday at 7 30 p m the restaurant opens 6 30 a m to 11 p m daily including Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Ave
Fred Bishop
Hollie Hudnell Jr
Athens
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Clayton Smith
Richland Area Volunteer Fire Department
Athens area traffic court docket and fire call report
Kenneth Morris in Athens Route 5 menacing threat case and sheriff noted. Charles E Sowards 47 left of center fined $31. Charles Patrick Shaw 12 driving without license fined $5. Michael Ray Bolin 15 no license fined $5. Lloyd Lee Barnes Jr 17 wrong way fined $5 with 30day license suspension. Carl Thomas Bell 20 passing without safe distance fined $10. Fire squad sent to 1 Hocking St for Leon Parsley chest pains. taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. K T Crossen Post 21 to meet at 8 p m for Memorial Day service improvements per C J Josten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Patrick Shaw
Darius Shaw
Nelsonville
Michael Ray Bolin
Margaret Bolin
the Plains
Lloyd Lee Barnes, Jr
Lloyd Barnes
Athens
Fire Department
Hocking St
Leon Parsley
Sheltering Arms Hospital
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
C. J. Josten
Court Fines Jails Drivers After Patrol Charges
A Logan man William Lee Conner 26 and Parkersburg man Quentin L Reynolds 43 received three day jail terms in County Court, with fines for drunken driving and no valid license. Conner paid 150 dollars and costs plus 25 dollars and costs. Reynolds paid 150 dollars and costs plus 35 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Parkersburg
William Lee Conner
Logan Route 3
Quentin L. Reynolds
W. Va
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
List of admissions and dismissals at Sheltering Arms Hospital including names of patients and their hometown routes. Notable entries include Dawn French, James Brookhart, Mrs. Wendell Moore, and Mrs. James Herron among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Rutter
Athens
Dawn French
David McDaniel
James Brookhart
Carl Markle
Millfield
James Gregg
Wendell Moore
the Plains
James Herron
Betty Davis
Bertie Brookover
Stewart
Dayton Kern
Jerry Henthorne
Athens Story Told By School Superintendent
Athens School Superintendent Clyde E. Plant will deliver the keynote address at Campaign College in Columbus. He will discuss the local campaign that led to the November passage of a 2.25 million bond issue for a new high school, following redistricting of Athens Chauncey and The Plains. The event, attended by hundreds of school officials and citizens, is sponsored by state education groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clyde E. Plant
Campaign College
Columbus
Plant
Sue
Chauncey
The
Plains
PTA
Citizens’ Committees
Ohio Association of School Administrators
Ohio School Boards Association
Ohio Education Association
Patrol Cites Two Drivers After Dover Township Crashes
Two drivers were cited by the State Highway Patrol after crashes in Dover Township. Terry Kent Devenport, 24, Millfield Route 1, was charged with passing on a curve and driving while intoxicated and fined 15 dollars plus costs for the first charge and 150 dollars plus costs for the second with a three day jail sentence. Steven Dale Wharton, 16, Nelsonville, was cited for conditional speed when his car skidded on gravel, crossed a fence, and struck trees north of Route 682.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Dover Township
Terry Kent Devenport
Millfield
Chauncey
Steven Dale Wharton
Nelsonville
Dove Township
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George R. Hissong
Woodland
Stephen Harbachick
Greenbrier Dr
Earl F
Sue Mathews
Jacobs
Utah
Lee F. Engleman
Linscott Addition
Harris Rd
Donald and
Mary Eskey
Briarwood
Roger R. Grueser
la Mar Hts
Eugene Adams, Jr
Lawnview
Euclid Dr
Sebring Bldg
Briarwood Dr
Dale Sapp
T. R. St. Clair
S. May
Eric Thompson
Greenbrier
Clifford Development Co
Hooper St
G. E. Smith
Grosvenor
Harry Graham
McGuffey
Robert E. Matthewson
Mulligan
Rosser Bateman
Marietta
Mrs. Herman Jones
Stimson
Jerry Myers
Eden Place
Ray E. Burnside
Curran
Craig L. Heydon
N. Lancaster
New Drive
Charles and
Mary Prakas
Eden
Benjamin Geary
Mulligan Rd
E. H. Shirley
Athens Concrete, Inc
N. College St
David E. Full
South Court St
Studio
Court LY
Carter Tom M. Photog
Kodak
Athens, Ohio
Donald K. Barstow
D. M. Goddard "Houck
Dwight A. Rutherford
Joseph Seiple
Ohio
Oakley Ins
Glouster, Ohio
Richard Guinther
Hayden, Stone
NEW York Stock Exchange
D. H
Jonesy) Sams
Cline
Mathews’ Circle
Sensible Insurance Program
Mathews Circle
Earl F. Mathews Inc
Earl F. Mathews
Earl A. Hooper
M. Gill and
D. M. Goddard
Motor Lodge
Richland
Don King Construction Co
Jackson
Messenger Newsphoto
Kenneth Morris
Charles E. Sowards
Police
Carl Thomas Bell
Legion
Richland Avenue
William Liggett
Robert Leifheit
Shade
Arthur Mills
Vicko Popa
Wyatt Burson
Clifford Sanders
Steven Kovach
Kay Hill
Chesterhill
Carlos Nicholson
Max Scott
Albany
James Garrett
Robert Carr
Jacksonville
Louis McConkey
Ruth Sewell
New Marshfield
Charles Breedon
Charles Thompson
Robert Roberts
G. Kenner Bush
Ruth Carsey
Joseph Barber
Economy Savings & Loan CO
N. Court St
Lynwood
Pomeroy
Patrol
Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association
N. Market St
Don Reed
O. G. Houck
Bob Baur
Houck & Reed, Inc
Flexifone
Vere Smith
Oukane Corp
ST Charles Ill
A Water Conditioning, Inc
W. Stimson Ave
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