Regional Planning Unit Discussed By County Officials
A six member attendance heard a question answer session by the Regional Planning Commission to inform counties about its purpose. The RPC will unite plans countywide, with one representative per 5000 residents and two to five for cities, with officers to be elected Aug. 9. Attendees included John Law, Chauncey, James Westfall, Don Pratt, and Jack White.
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Regional Planning Commission
Athens
RPC
Regional Planning
Dunfee
Farmers Home Administration
Commission
APC
Ackerman
Albany
John Law
Chauncey
James Westfall
Don Pratt
Jack White
Coolville
River Rise Resumes After Rainfall in Hocking Valley
The Hocking River crested near flood stage yesterday then rose again this morning after more rain. US Observer C L Colmer noted the river reached 16.16 feet at 10 a.m. Thursday, fell to 14.67 feet, and began rising at 7 a.m. He cited Athens rainfall of .61 inches last night and up to 1.75 inches in the upper valley. Residents also felt relief from the heat with a 72 degree morning temperature, 11 degrees above dawn.
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Hocking
U. S
C. L. Colmer
Athens
Upper Valley
Colmer
Ohio University Wins City Urban Renewal Fund Approval
The State Controlling Board approved 221 400 in improvement funds for Ohio University Athens to buy 14.2 acres from the city for the South Green Urban Renewal project. Funds enable signing contracts for five parcels as part of the local 2.4 million project with a 544 000 local share. The university has spent 665 000 toward this share, with surplus for future projects.
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Ohio University
Athens
South Green
Associated Press
Suit Seeks 77000 In Theft Charge
Alan Miller of Reynoldsburg sues Nelsonville’s James Brouse in Common Pleas Court for 77000 claiming damage to reputation from grand larceny charges brought last spring. Miller seeks 2000 in court costs plus 50000 and 25000 for verbal and written statements. Brouse allegedly accused him. Miller was acquitted by a jury. Athens County Dairy Service Unit approves dairy awards and premiums for 4 H projects at the county fair. Deadline July 19 for director and secretary jobs in the tri county dental program. applications at Ohio Employment Service, 61 W State St.
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Alan Miller
Reynoldsburg
Nelsonville
James Brouse
Common Pleas
Brouse
Miller
Athens County Dairy Service Unit
Ronald Hartman
Tri-County
Community Action Program
Ohio Employment Service
W. State St
Joan Licht
CAP
Calf Sales Plans Approved by SOBCIA Officials
Agriculture extension directors from Athens Meigs and Vinton counties reviewed plans for feeder calf sales on October 4 and November 15 at the Athens Livestock Sales Barn. They approved the agenda and work assignments after meeting SOBCIA directors and also sanctioned a contract between the association and the sales barn.
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Athens
Meigs
Vinton
Southeastern Ohio Beef Cattle Improvement Association
Lee Glass
Sharpsburg
Sobcia
Coed Hit By Crutch During Play Rehearsal
An Ohio University student Lynn Vollmer age 20 was accidentally struck on the head by a crutch during a summer theater rehearsal at the Speech Building on South College Street. Paramedics transported her to Hudson Health Center at 8 31 p m. officers said the injury did not appear serious.
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Ohio University Coed
Fire Department
Lynn Vollmer
N. College St
Hudson Health Center
S. College St
Glouster Youth Bound Over on Theft Charge
Floyd Wesley Russell 18 of Glouster was bound over to the grand jury after pleading guilty to theft in Municipal Court. Police said Claude Steppe of Athens reported a $250 watch taken from his home by Russell. The defendant posted a $1000 bond.
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Floyd Wesley Russell
Glouster
Grand
Claude Steppe
Athens
Russell
County Tax Books To Close July 20
Athens County real estate taxes for the second half of 1965 must be paid by July 20 to avoid penalties. County Treasurer Vaughn Earich announced this morning that late payments will incur penalties.
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Athens County
Vaughn Earich
Athens Natives Appointed to OSU Purchasing Posts
Two Athens residents receive titles in Ohio University purchasing. Gerald F. Evans becomes purchasing agent after 40 years of service by predecessor William H. Herpere. John Cornwell is named assistant purchasing agent, formerly Logan's Book Store business machines manager. Evans and Cornwell are OU alumni with families and Athens addresses.
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Athens
Gerald F. Evans
John Cornwell
Ohio University
Evans
William H. Herpere
Merly
Logan’s
General Telephone Co
Virginia Roberson
Gerald Edward
James
Elliott St
Cornwell
Robin Flowers
Michael
Brian
Stimson Ave
Births at Sheltering Arms Hospital Report
Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Michael Anthony of Athens and a son to Mr and Mrs Barry Arbaugh of Albany Route 1. Admissions list names John Epple Stephen Walraven Denise Essman Richard McKinstry Marilyn Mellor. Dismissals include Cynthia Henson George Burns Thomas Covella Juanita Henderson Albany Route 1 Dana Turner Harrisonville.
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Michael Anthony
Athens
Barry Arbaugh
Albany
John Epple
Stephen Walraven
Denise Essman
Richard McKinstry
Marilyn Mellor
Cynthia Henson
George Burns
Thomas Covella
Glouster
Juanita Henderson
Dana Turner
Harrisonville
Police Captain Attends Supervisor School
Col. Robert M. Chiaramonte announced 25 officers attended a police supervisor school at the Ohio State Patrol Academy in Columbus. Capt. Fred James of Athens PD was among the attendees, the first of two sessions to discuss new supervision concepts.
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Columbus
Ohio State Patrol Academy
Fred James
Athens Police Department
Robert M. Chiaramonte
Athens Store Damaged by Fire at 6 West State Street
A Thursday fire at Mac's Thrifty Shop 6 W State St Athens caused an estimated 750 damage. Fire Chief Charles Dalton said firefighters were on scene from 12 02 pm to about two hours. fire rekindled, possibly due to basement wiring, affecting cardboard boxes but not merchandise. The owner is Roy C Davis of Nelsonville.
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Mac
State St
Charles Dalton
Roy C. Davis
Nelsonville
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Athens City Hall
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Supervisor
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James Feardlay
Congress St
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Elmer F. Jones
Riverside Dr
Georgia Tech Research Center
Atlanta, Ga
Lancaster St
West Fairgrounds
S. E. Ohio
Strawn
N. Court
Conesse
Leach
Dari
Athens, Ohio
Donald K. Barstow Insurance Agency
Don Barstow
Mill St
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Security Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Thes Ecurt
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