South Bridge Repair Work Begins on West End
The Ohio Bridge Co of Cambridge started tearing out concrete on the west end of the South Bridge three feet from the expansion joints. County Engineer Harry Dust said one-lane traffic will be allowed during the project. The work, under a force account emergency contract, aims to repair expansion joints and concrete decks at both ends. Estimated cost is about $6000.
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Ohio Bridge Co
Cambridge
Harry Dust
Resurfacing Begins on W. Washington Street in Lancaster
A Lancaster contractor started work on W. Washington Street from Court to High with tack coat this afternoon. The project is part of a five street repaving plan costing 17 502 80 dollars with Ohio Ave base already laid to expose soft spots before final coats. Congress Street repairs near the post office also continue.
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Lancaster
W. Washington St
Court
F. H. Brewer Co
Milton Nuzum
Brewer
Shafer
Union
State
Stewart
Second
Ohio
Watt
Shannon
Nuzum
Ohio Ave
Congress St
Dean's Pills Offer Fast Relief For Back Pain
The ad promises quick relief from backache headaches and muscular pains caused by stress and overexertion. It notes relief for bladder irritation and mild diuretic action, claiming nights of restful sleep and long-standing popularity.
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Dean
Births and hospital notes from Athens local page
Mr and Mrs Frank Conti welcome a son in Athens Aete 3. Admitted are Fred Keirns Millfield Route 1 Mrs Homer Trick ett Glouster Mrs Elva Charter Athens and Mrs Ray Ayers Athens Route 3. Dismissed are Mrs David Gilmore Athens Mrs Ronnie Stover Athens Fred Gillespie Chauncey and Mrs Marie Seipel McArthur. Athens Council Knights of Columbus meet at 8 p m Thursday at Jagers and Sons funeral home for Office of the Dead for Paul Shannon. July police auxiliary meeting canceled per Police Chief Joseph Grogan.
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Fred Keirns
Millfield
Homer Trickett
Glouster
Elva Charter
Athens
Ray Ayers
David Gilmore
Ronnie Stover
Fred Gillespie
Chauncey
Marie Seipel
McArthur
Police Auxiliary
Joseph Grogan
Paul Shannon Rites Friday
Paul Shannon 74 died Tuesday at his home 54 W State St. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. at St Pauls Church with Rev Fr Jan Kish. burial St Josephs Cemetery Columbus. Office of the Dead recited Thursday evening at Jagers and Sons. He was an Elks member past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus a civil service board retiree and 50 year Catholic Order of Foresters member.
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Paul Shannon
State St
Shannon
The
Elks Lodge
Knights of Columbus
City Civil Service Board
Catholic Order of Foresters
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Jan Kish
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Columbus
Jagers and Sons
Four Forfeit Bonds After Police Arrests
Four drivers forfeited bonds in Municipal Court Tuesday following traffic violations. Frank Ayers, 55, Albany Route 3, failure to stop within assured clear distance, bonds at 31 dollars. Charles Thompson, Athens Route 3, illegal muffler, 9 dollars. Kenneth E. Hayes, 22, Shade Route 1, speeding, 16 dollars. Kenneth D. Garrett, 22, 41214 Richland Ave., unsafe operation, 35 dollars. Athens Barracks, Veterans of World War I, will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday in the American Legion home. auxiliary meets at the same time and place. Open to all veterans of 1917-18.
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Frank Ayers
Albany
Charles Thompson
Athens
Kenneth E. Hayes
Shade
Kenneth D. Garrett
Richland Ave
American Legion
Auxiliary
Urban Renewal Planner Expected Soon In Athens
Mayor Raymond Shepard said a full time city planner will arrive next week to oversee a comprehensive community plan for Athens. The plan targets water supply fire protection transportation and subdivision and building code analysis as part of a multi year urban renewal effort funded by federal and local dollars.
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Raymond Shepard
John P. McCollum
Chicago
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Shepard
Ohio University
Council
Urban Renewal Administration
Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development
Ing
Columbus
Arthur T. Connell
City Planning Commission
Athens
Underground Cable Splicing Underway in Athens
General Telephone Co crews began installing additional underground cables in Athens to boost service. About 900 pair will be spliced to the Albany toll cable serving Richland Avenue, with work continuing 24 hours daily for roughly three weeks. Splicing will extend from Richland Avenue near the State Hospital to Court Street, adding 2100 pair, and more underground cable will be laid on Court from State to Carpenter and nearby blocks to serve east and north Athens.
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General Telephone Co
James B. Kimball
Athens
Albany
Richland Ave
Athens State Hospital
Court St
Court
State
Carpenter
Traffic Case Ends In Court
A $15 bond was forfeited by Municipal Court Wednesday when Roger J. Woeste 25 Circleville failed to appear to face a charge of failure to stop within assured clear distance. The charge against Beverly Ann Hixson 25 Athens Route 2 was dismissed for lack of prosecution. The charges followed an accident at High and State last week.
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Roger J. Woeste
Circleville
Beverly Ann Hixson
Athens
Mrs. Alma Sams Dies at 75 in Grove City
Alma Sams 75 of 11 Franklin Ave died Tuesday evening at Webster Nursing Home Grove City after a long illness. She was daughter of William and Elsie Anthony and wife of Ray Sams who died in 1922. Survived by son Ross and siblings. arrangements by Jagers and Sons. GUYSVILLE Master Mason Degree to be conferred by Savannah Lodge 466 F&AM at 8 p.m. Thursday. Foster B. Bean transfers property to E. M. Conant in Athens Township.
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Alma Sams
Franklin Ave
Webster Nursing Home
Grove City
William and
Elsie Anthony
Sams
Rickly
Order of Eastern Star
Columbus
Ross
Ethel Dean
Athens
Herbert Anthony
East Moline
Ray
Jim Anthony
Jagers and Sons Funeral Home
Guysville
Savannah Lodge
F&am
James H. Smith
FOP To Meet in Red Men’s Park Thursday Evening
Southern Ohio Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police will hold its meeting Thursday evening in Red Men’s Park. Members are urged to attend for routine business and future plans.
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Southern Ohio Lodge
Order of Police
Red Men’s Park
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Chuck Hartley
W. Washington Street
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Frank Conti
K Ofc
Jagers and Sons Funeral
the Security Bank
Athens, Ohio
Athens County
Science
Ohio Colleges
National Science Foundation
Associated Press
Foundation
Foster B. Bean
Athens Township
Coats
ALL Ladies
Jamaica
Jantzen
Beachcomber
Reg
Tae
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