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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1964

Page

2

County starts reappraisal Aug 3 to cut costs

Athens County to begin re appraisal August 3 with Cole Layer Trumble firm. Lee and Alexander townships first. city area in 1965. Contract at 107000 dollars covers all buildings and parcels with 95 percent property coverage target and six year process.

Paul Efaw Athens County J. W. Whaley Dayton Cole- Layer-Trumble Athens Lee Township Alexander Township Whaley Cole-Layer-Trumbie

Prospects Improve as Heat and Drought Show Signs Ending

Weather observer reports cooler trend with a 76 degree 9 am temperature after a light shower. Rain totaling .14 inch plus yesterday's .42 inch brings weekly rainfall near one inch and ends a stretch of 90 plus days including highs of 97 and 98.

U.S C. L. Colmer Mercury

Signature Fraudulent Mortgage Lien Challenge

In Common Pleas Court Carlos Croston and Lucille Croston Norman allege a 1955 mortgage signature by their illiterate father Howard Croston was obtained through fraudulent misrepresentation by a Division of Aid for Aged employee. They seek to set aside the lien on 41 acres in Bern Township where they hold one third each after their father died in 1958 without a will. The Division of Aged and Department of Public Welfare claim a lien on the property.

Common Pleas Carlos Croston Lucille Croston Norman Howard Croston Division of Aid For Department of Public Welfare Bern Township Division of Aid For Aged

DAV Officers Set to Attend Ohio Convention in Columbus

Athens Disabled American Veterans chapter commander Dale Kirkendall will be one of three local delegates at the 43rd Ohio DAV convention in Columbus July 31 to August 2. C. J. Ailstock and Everett Barnhart also attend. Ohio leads DAV membership for 27 straight years with record registration anticipated. The banquet is Saturday at Deshler Hilton Hotel and officers are elected Sunday. National convention occurs August 16 to 21 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dale Kirkendall Athens Conrath-Bean Ohio Dav Columbus C. J. Ailstock Everett Barnhart Ohio Kirkendall Deshler - Hilton Phoenix Ariz

Ex-Resident Riot Witness Ellen Biddle Describes Athens Riots

Miss Ellen Biddle former Athens resident now in Rochester testified about race rioting and a home burning after a helicopter crash during a night of unrest. She lived near the hospital treating the injured and previously served as executive secretary of the Athens County Red Cross from 1940 to 1952.

Ellen Biddle Athens Rochester Miss Biddle Athens County The Red Cross

City Income Tax Deadline Is Friday

The deadline for filing declaration of income and paying the initial quarter payment is Friday, said Harold Ross city income tax administrator. The deadline applies to non payroll deduction filers even if the tax is on the ballot.

Harold Ross

Community Nominees Named ASC Committee Election Set

Irvin Wolfe announces a 1964 65 slate of ASCS community nominees to aid farm program administration Ballots have been mailed to eligible voters with pre addresses for return to the county office and must be postmarked by Aug 5. Public tallying occurs Aug 7 at 9 30 a m in the county office Names are listed by community including Rome Carthage Lodi Ames Athens Bern and Canaan with numerous individuals per locale

Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Irvin Wolfe ASCS Wolfe S. Court St Alexander Mike Byron Merrill Chase Roger Coe Richard French Robert Grinstead Don Haning Urban H. Parker Raymond Zeune Ames Douglas Hensley Richard Easler William la Follette Don Linscott Paul Linscott Rollo Loeffler Homer Sayers Athens Ralph R. Barker Isadore Mantle Burton Potter Paul Robinson Guy White Charles Wingett Dover Trimble Ernest Howard Richard Howard Steve Kochis Fred Merriman H. O. Nixson B. O. Simpkins Vern White Lee Bernard Allen Lawrence Bean Arnold Clark Charles Ennis David Harner Charles Hawk Ronnie Scott Lodi Mark Bobo Benson Cowan Dixie Duff Howard Flanders Larry Jeffers Meade Kayser John Robinson Wayne Wingett Rome Donald Bennett

C and S O E Earnings Dip Slightly

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co reports 12 months ended June 30 earnings of 10.53 million or 1.88 per share. Revenue rose to 68.221 million while operating expenses increased to 52.677 million, up 2.4 percent from 51.032 million.

Columbus Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Case Continued for 19-Year-Old In Municipal Court

James Barnett pleaded no contest to grabbing and shoving Orland Hurst in Municipal Court. Bond set at 57 dollars and continued to Friday. The article lists several names and notes eligible voters without mail ballots may call the ASC office.

James Barnett Athens Orland Hurst Barnett

Traffic Court Fines Hit Wide Range Across Counties

Area court records list dozens of drivers from Ohio and nearby states facing traffic fines. Names include Gibbs, Sharb, Hill, Moody, Dowler, Morgan, Soffen, Blackford, Llewellyn, Reams, Ours, Owens, Mori, Slusser, Bumpass, Conkle, Bowman, Sweringen, Hogue, Borchart with offenses from speeding and insecure load to left of center and reckless operation. Fines range from 5 to 50 dollars plus costs.

Richard B. Hill Wheeling W. Va Donald Albert Moody Richard Irvin Dowler Parkersburg William Earl Morgan Maurice Soffen Springfield Mass George Dudley Blackford Athens Ralph Crimmel Myrna Pat Llewellyn New Marshfield Charles Edgar Reams Laurel Ind William Howard Ours Racine Lee Owens E. State St Richard Peter Mori Fort Dodge Iowa Jeffrey L. Slusser E. Mulberry St Terry Kirk Bumpass Hudson Ave James Edward Conkle Nelsonville Gary Lee Bowman Coolville John Lee Sweringen Carpenter Dalton D. Hogue Grosvenor St Alan Clarence Borchart Chauncey

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notices and Meeting

Admitted list includes Mrs. Hubert Lee Athens Route 2 Mrs. Byron Calvert Guysville Joseph McBride Athens Forrest Coon The Plains Mrs. Arthur Ellis Athens Mrs. Terry Holbert Glouster Mrs. Vaughn Howard The Plains Shelly Rowan Athens. Discharged includes Mrs. Harold Goodin Zaleski James Turney Athens Edward Brooks Albany Jolie De Long Carpenter Elmer Dunn New Marshfield Route 1 Mrs. William James and daughter Athens Route 3 Mrs. Donald Yoho and son Athens Route 2 Mrs. Larry Russell and daughter Guysville Route 1. Southern Ohio Lodge FO P meets 7:30 p m Monday in Red Mens Park.

Hubert Lee Athens Byron Calvert Guysville Joseph McBride Forrest Coon the Plains Arthur Ellis Terry Holbert Glouster Vaughn Howard Shelly Rowan Harold Goodin Zaleski James Turney Edward Brooks Albany Jolie de Long Carpenter Elmer Dunn New Marshfield William James Donald Yoho Larry Russell

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