Couple sues over renovation costs for Route 50E truck stop
Athens County suit seeks sale of Spanish Main to cover a $1,943 mechanics lien. Arnum and Helen Haddox claim they repaired the Route 50 truck stop after an oral leasing promise in 1968 and allege the owners did not grant the lease. Plaintiffs sue Phelba Miller, Violet Miller, WTP Inc, and Littons Truck Stop operator Clyde Litton.
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Athens County
Haddox
Phelba
Violet Miller
Parkersburg
WTP, Inc
Guysville
Clyde Litton
Litton
Legion Post Elects New Officers and Delegates
The K. T. Crossen American Legion Post 21 elected Athens Police Captain Charles Cochran as commander for the coming year. Other officers include Dan Sanders, Tom Ruth, Wilson Carr, James Vercoe, Ben Williams, Herman Sharpneck, and Carl Ulbrich with James M. Wagen seller installing them. Delegates to the state convention in Cleveland were named: Charles Gilkey, Nolan Mace, Carr, Sanders, Williams, Mrs. Dorothy Williams, Mrs. Jean Carr, and Lewis Wigal. Births and admissions noted with several hospital transfers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Crossen American Legion
Athens
Charles Cochran
Dan Sanders
Tom Ruth
Wilson Carr
James Vercoe
Ben Williams
Herman Sharpneck
Carl Ulbrich
James M. Wagenseller
Lancaster
Cochran
William Kane
Cleveland
Charles Gilkey
Nolan Mace
Carr
Sanders
Williams
Dorothy Williams
Jean Carr
Lewis Wigal
Heat Wave Persists as Athens Hits 96 Degrees
The temperature climbed to 96 degrees in Athens for a second straight day and may rise further. U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer reported 8 a.m. Thursday at 78 degrees, up seven from the early morning low. Friday brought only a brief shower totaling three tenths of an inch.
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Athens Area
Vicky McCoy
John McCoy
Athens
U.S
C. L. Colmer
Consumers urged to form lobbies against commercial dominance
Brooklyn Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm told Ohio University teachers that Americans must build consumers’ lobbies to press Washington and state capitals. She warned of pervasive advertising shaping values, urged active resistance, smarter shopping, and teaching youth to control their communities and destinies.
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America
Washington
Brooklyn
Shirley Chisholm
Ohio University
National Consumer Economics Institute
Pepsi
New Law Sets Six as Minimum School Entry Date in Athens
Athens County schools implement a state rule requiring six by Sept 30 for first grade entry. Some kindergarten attendees may not qualify. tests will be used for children born after Sept 30 to determine eligibility. A psychologist or counselor will conduct evaluations including IQ, maturity, and reading readiness for late birthdates.
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Athens County
Robert Weinfurtner
Wein
Weinfurther
Thoes
Sam Henderson
Athens
Brown Discussing Narcotics in Columbus with Officials
Prosecutor Claire M. Ball joined Attorney General Paul Brown and investigator Al Cook in Columbus Friday to discuss Athens County narcotics problems. Ball said he has worked with the attorney general's office since last March and will continue, with talks covering every enforcement phase from investigation to prosecution.
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Claire M. Ball
Columbus
Athens County
Paul Brown
al Cook
Ball
Attorney General
Fire in Progress at Kenneth Jones Residence
Two fire companies from Station No. 2 responded to a blaze at the Kenneth Jones residence on Longview Heights at 11 45 a m Friday. The building near the swimming pool was burning and the firemen remained on scene at presstime. A resident labeled the structure a sauna bath.
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Kenneth Jones
Longview Heights
Auto Fire Extinguished at 14 Strathmore Boulevard
Athens firemen responded to 14 Strathmore Blvd at 8 08 a m Friday to a car blaze in the front seat owned by D C Robinson. Fire Chief Charles Dalton said damage was about 200 dollars before booster tank water put out the fire likely started by a smoldering cigarette while the car was parked in Robinsons driveway.
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Athens
Strathmore Blvd
D. C. Robinson
Charles Dalton
Robinson
Brazilian Delvecchio guitar arrives in Athens store
Cunningham Music Center announces a Delvecchio imported from Brazil now on display at 437 Richland Ave Athens. Paul E Cunningham notes only five similar guitars exist in the United States with owners including Chet Atkins Grady Martin and Charlie Byrd. Orders being taken. limited supply.
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Paul E. Cunningham
Cunningham Music Center
United States
Chet Atkins
Grady Martin
Charlie Byrd
Athens
Brazil
Richland Ave
Paul
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