Road Improvements Planned Across Seven Southeast Ohio Counties
The Ohio Department of Highways announced planned highway upgrades in Athens Meigs Hocking Morgan Gallia and Vinton counties with sealed bids due 10 am July 30. Projects include resurfacing surface treatment and patching on routes 33 50A 124 144 329 685 681 and 374 55 792 160 among others across townships towns and villages.
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Ohio
P. E. Masheter
Ohio Department of Highways
Athens
Meigs
Hocking
Morgan
Washington
Gallia
Vinton
Athens County
Athens Township
Troy
Rome
Bern
York
Trimble
Dover
Buchtel Village
Lee and
Alex
Benton
Good, Hope
Laurel
Perry
Green and
Ward
Homer
Marion
Deerfield
Union
Windsor
Chesterhill
Perry and
Green
Guyon, Harrison and Clay
Raccoon
Rio Grande
Wilkesville
Clinton
Construction resumes on Ohio University West Green Dormitory
Work restarts on the West Green Dormitory at Ohio University after a two week shutdown over a labor dispute. The $2,250,000 project, aimed to house more than 400 students with dining facilities, faces a hoped completion before the September 1964 term. Laverne F. Lausche, the university business manager, voiced concern yet remained hopeful after a Monday Athens conference between labor agents and contractor representatives.
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Ohio University
West Green
Athens
Laverne F. Lausche
University
Lamb Sale Planned by Athens Committee and Co op
About 1500 lambs will be sold at a graded sale planned for early September by the Athens Area Lamb Committee in cooperation with Athens Livestock Sale Co. The sale aims to improve flock efficiency through better breeding and marketing and to hold marketing days where lambs are graded and sold by type quality and finish and to encourage broad producer participation.
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Athens Area
Athens Livestock Sale Co
Improper Starting Cited After State Street Accident
Ronald L. Baker of 9 Hanlin Ave was cited by city police for improper starting following an auto accident near 205 E State St Monday. Police said his action caused two other vehicles to collide. GUYSVILLE Master Mason Degree to be conferred at 8 pm Thursday by Savannah Lodge 466 F and A M Refreshments served. Names listed reflect hospital notes and deaths births from Athens, Chauncey, Albany and Millfield areas.
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Ronald L. Baker
Hanlin Ave
E. State St
Guysville
Savannah Lodge
F&am
Roger E. Wolfe
Talent Find Program Set for Fair
John Robinson of the Athens County Farm Bureau announces a Talent Find program at the Athens County Fair. Six Athens County residents will enter in two age groups, juniors up to 15 and seniors 15 to 21, must be non married and non professional. Awards include trophies. applications due Aug 6 at Kurtz Street office or with board members who also accept informal letters if needed.
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Athens County
John Robinson
Shade
Farm Bureau
Kurtz St
Athens
Robinson
Ralph Henderson
Coolville
Gaylord Cook
Stewart
Real Estate Tax Second Half Payments Delayed Processing
County treasurer’s office reports remaining mail with funds for the second half real estate tax. Deadline for payment was last Saturday. An estimate of total collection is expected later this week.
Traffic Fines Imposed by County Court
Leo F Dorton 33 of Glouster cited for defective muffler by State Highway Patrol with $10 and costs. Earl Lucas 23 of Columbus cited for speeding by State Highway Patrol with $20 and costs.
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Leo F. Dorton
Earl Lucas
Columbus
Custody Granted After Neglect Claim In Oxley Case
Hilda Oxley of Oris Per ry Oxley faces a gross neglect claim. The court awards custody of the child to the plain tiff and orders support. City firemen used water from a booster tank to extinguish a tree fire at 1 19 p m Monday at the county fairgrounds.
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Hilda Oxley
Oris Perry Oxley
County Fairgrounds
Athens-McConnelsville Guard Unit Earns Top Camp Rating
The Athens McConnelsville unit received the highest numerical rating at Camp Perry during June 30 to July 19. Head quarters Battery earned an excellent rating and a camp best for Best Performance. The battalion staff was rated superior. The unit maintained vehicles and equipment well with 65 enlisted men either at summer camp or on six months of active duty.
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Athens-McConnelsville
Ohio National Guard
Camp Perry
James F. Schweikert
Dayton
Youngstown
174Th Artillery
Logan
New Lexington
Marietta
Caldwell
John H. Leonhart
Athens
Wellston
Corning
Schweiker
State Hospital Union Has First Meeting at Athens
The newly formed Local 1782 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees AFL CIO met at Grange Hall on the fairgrounds. Don Littleton said about 250 members exist with potential of 400 at Athens State Hospital and talks on working conditions continue with hospital administrators. Temporary officers include Howard Wilson as president Ben Fortney as vice president Jerry Wade as secretary and Mary McCune as treasurer. The local is part of a statewide drive to organize state employees in Ohio.
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Athens State Hospital
Don Littleton
American Federation of State
Aflcio
Grange Hall
Fairgrounds
Littleton
Howard Wilson
Ben Fortney
Jerry Wade
Mary McCune
Ohio
Real Estate Transfers Across Athens Waterloo and Nelsonville
A series of real estate transfers lists numerous parcels and acreages. Notable transfers include L O Swadner to Arthur Swadner part of Lease Lot 12 Athens and Lucille Battrell to Walter E Jones 2.93 acres Waterloo Two. Additional deeds cover Nelsonville and surrounding townships with multiple lot, addition, and acreage transfers among individuals and companies.
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L. O. Swadner
Arthur Swadner
Athens
Lucille Battrell, Et al
Walter E. Jones
Waterloo
Harry Blythe
Max Bennett
Vaughn Brothers
Nelsonville
Max E. Malone
Rebecca J. Birteher
Jan Scott
Donald Baker
Lyle Goins
Bern
Clarence Wigal
Clarence Sinnett
Troy
John Hunter
Clara E Hunter
Trimble
Clara E. Hunter
Roger Hunter
Clifford Jolley
Lester Pittman
Clark J. Ailstock
C. Roger Barron
East Riverside
Crace Bailey
Raymond L. Russell
Alexander
Bennajah G. Conant
Howard A. Wallar
Rolling Hills
T. QO. Kincade
Sutton
McKinstry Tire Service
Canaan
Lorenzo Dow Hopper
Joyce Walton
Glouster
Harry F. Love
Kathleen Love
Lee Two
Katie Horn
Katherine Eggleston
Lois S. Wolfe
M & A Dietetic Laboratories, Inc
Easler Dairy Products, Inc
Adda A. Phillips
Adda A
Erma Jagers
Bruce Everette Hampton
Inlet
Winifred A. Calvin
Raymond A. Lee
Rains Aid Fire Prevention After Extended Dry Spell
Long awaited rains bless the parched land easing brush and forest fire dangers. Forestry officials warn dry vegetation and roadside grasses ignite easily from cigarettes or matches and remind residents to exercise caution during peak fire season. A farmer’s brush pile fire highlights risk in dry conditions.
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Division of Forestry
Verner Hondell
Hondell
Kiwanis Convention Report Is Received
Kiwanis President Roger Barron returned from the Kiwanis International Convention in Atlantic City and presided over a Monday evening meeting at the fairgrounds shelter. The board discussed final touches for the Kiwanis refreshment booth at the county fair. A case involving Walter F. Keirns Sr. versus the Bureau of Workmen's Compensation, the Industrial Commission of Ohio and Gem Coal Co. has been settled and dismissed in Common Pleas Court.
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Kiwanis
Roger Barron
Atlantic City
Fairgrounds Shelter
Walter F. Keirns Sr
Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation
The
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Gem Coal Co
Common Pleas Court
Four DAV Members Attend Akron Convention
Four members of the Conrath-Bean Chapter Disabled American Veterans will attend the DAV department convention in Akron from July 26 to 28. Attendees are Commander Dale Kirkendall, C. J. Ailstock, Harry Wolfe, and Harley Moler. The chapter will not meet Friday night due to the convention.
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Conrath- Bean Chapter
Akron
DAV Department
Dale Kirkendall
C. J. Ailstock
Harry Wolfe
Harley Moler
Municipal Court Docket Sees Multiple Trespass Charges
Herbert Perry Nelle of Cincinnati and Mabel Nickoson of Athens face trespassing charges with bond forfeiture or fines. Ray Shafer of The Plains found guilty of assault and battery. Ralph Keefer filed the charge. Arthur Buckle cited for allowing a dog to run loose with costs.
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Herbert Perry Nelle
Cincinnati
Monte Davis
Mabel Nickoson
Athens
Ray Shafer
the Plains
Ralph Keefer
Arthur Buckle
Northwood Dr
Dog
Courthouse Saturday closing debated by county officials
County commissioners clash over Saturday courthouse closures starting Aug 3 as others resist. Judge Bolin says weekly closings impossible for litigants and workers, while two offices align with the plan. Road projects and a new pipeline permit rule also discussed.
Motorcyclist Injured In Head On Route 13 Crash
A motorcyclist, Marvin Post age 16 from Corning Route 1, was treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital for facial and leg injuries after a head on collision on Route 13 near the Athens Perry County line. The other driver, Fred Kirkendall age 70 of Buchtel, was involved. Post was cited for conditional speed.
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Athens
Perry County
State Highway Patrol
Marvin Post
Corning
Mount St. Mary Hospital
July Rains Persist Over Athens Weather Update
An overcast day in Athens continues with steady rain. U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer notes 9 a.m. temperature at 67, up four degrees from morning low, while Monday saw a high of 88 and rainfall of 0.46 inches.
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Athens
U.S
C. L. Colmer
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