Tax books open late as auditor seals last roll
County auditor J W Whaley received the final of 17 books delaying the June 1 opening for the second half of real estate tax collection. A 10 percent penalty for late payments applies and distributions to subdivisions will be issued in about 10 days to two weeks after the books are checked and approved by the state examiner. Treasurer T O Kincade cited staff shortages as the cause of certification delays.
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Board of Revision
J. W. Whaley
Whaley
T. O. Kincade
Kincade
Wettest May in 23 Years Recorded in Athens
C L Colmer US observer reports Athens totaled 5.95 inches of rain for May, the wettest since 1993 when 7 inches fell. Last May had 3.62 inches. A shower ahead of a cold front brought cooler air, with 1 a.m. at 65, high 86, morning low 54 and 9 a.m. 60.
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C. L. Colmer
Athens
Mercury
Colmer
Youth Held In Assault Of Girls
A Shawnee youth, 18 or younger, denied two counts of criminal assault on girls under 18. He was bound over to the grand jury under $900 bond each. Four girls aged 12 to 14 were allegedly abducted from Columbus in a blue Cadillac near Beaumont. Sheriff Bateman and Athens officers located the car Wednesday night and questioned Warley Householder Jr who was charged with criminal assault.
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J. F. ‘Newcomb
Warley Householder, Jr
Athens
Memorial Day
Beaumont
Columbus
George Bateman
Rosser Bateman
Robert Ligt Gett
Householder
Minor Accidents Reported by State Patrol on Area Roads
Two minor accidents were reported Thursday evening by the State Highway Patrol. No injuries occurred. On Salem Road near Athens one auto swerved to avoid a pedestrian, causing moderate damage to vehicles driven by Jerry Smathrer of Athens and Myrnie Dailey of Stewart. On Route 190 west of Logan Harry Whitcraft of Rock Bridge Route 1 lost control and veered into a ditch, sustaining moderate damage.
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Parol
Salem
Athens
Jerry L. Smathr5
Myrnie L. Dailey
Stewart
Logan
Harry A. Whitcraft
Rock
Athens High Baccalaureate Service Set
Athens High holds its Baccalaureate service at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium with guest speaker Dr. Harry R. Roach of the Presbyterian Church Synod of Ohio. Carolyn Williams and Beverly Hoskins provide processional accompaniment as the senior ensemble performs several hymns and prayers are led by Richard Baldwin and Ronald Kennedy with scripture by Kay Jones and benediction by Ronald Grogan.
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Ax Jay
Harry R. Roach
Board of Christian Education
Presbyterian Church Synod of Ohio
Carolyn Williams
Beverly Hoskins
Semble
David Merrick
Richard Baldwin
Kay Jones
Ronald Kennedy
Ronald Grogan
Bound to Jury On Bad Check Counts
Curry of 7 Grandark Blvd was bound over to the grand jury after denying three counts of issuing bad checks. Police charge she wrote checks totaling 15 dollars without funds. Gallaher Drug Co. filed the complaint. A $200 bond was set on each count.
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Inex Curry
Grandark Blvd
J. F. Newcomb
Gallaher Drug Co
Knights of Columbus Elect Officers at Athens Council
Knights of Columbus at the Athens lounge will elect new officers at a 7:00 p.m. meeting Sunday. Grand Knight James Farley says other important business will be conducted and refreshments served. Delegates Philip Lavelle and F Patrick Collins will attend the state convention at Dayton.
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Athens
Knights of Columbus
James Farley
Philip F. Lavelle
F. Patrick Collins
Dayton Sund
Man Falls Asleep At Wheel Causes Union Street Crash
Henry Crow of 30 Hanlin Ave. was fined 35 dollars and costs in Municipal Court after his 1956 car struck two utility poles on West Union near the fairgrounds. Police report Crow apparently dozed at the wheel about 10 30 p.m. Thursday.
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Union St
Henry Crow
Hanlin Ave
Crow
W. Union
Fairgrounds
State 4 H Club Leader Speaks Here
A. W. Marsaneta addressed Athens County 4 H Officers and Advisers Conference at Mechanicsburg School stressing 4 H work shaping world government through volunteer leaders elected officers and cooperative projects. Parents advisers officers and responsible youths attended a pot luck meal and group discussions led by listed leaders with Clark presiding.
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A. W. Marsaneta
Confernee
Mechanicsburg School
Athens County
Mr. Harshfield
Ross Wright
Barbara Woolley
Barbara Douglass
Harland Harris
Robert Ligett
Joseph McBride
Connie Spencer
AHS Groups Plan Weekend Picnics
Athens High School clubs schedule weekend picnics at Lake Hope with over 100 attendees. The girls chorus and mixed choir join after school today followed by the football team picnic Monday where varsity letter winners will elect next year’s captains.
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Athens
Lake Hope
Traffic Fines Levied Speeding Count Denied
Free men faced Municipal Court Friday with two fined for traffic charges and one denying his charge Manuel Menendez 20 of 43 Stimson Ave pleaded innocent to speeding on Morris Ave a June 2 hearing set with 90 dollar bond. William Rowland 28? was charged by complaint. Robert Linscott 23 of Athens Route 4 fined 20 dollars and costs for unsafe operation. Richard Goutley of 0 E State St fined 15 dollars and costs for trespassing.
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Manuel Menendez
Stimson Ave
Dillon Fined for Failure to Yield in City Collision
Roger Dillon, 25, of 189 West State Street, was found guilty in Municipal Court and fined a fine plus costs for failing to yield the right of way after a two car collision. The charge stemmed from the incident investigated by city police.
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Roger Dillon
Dillon
Wat Congress
Sraday
Athens man convicted of disorderly conduct under probation terms
An Athens resident was found guilty of disorderly conduct by Municipal Court Judge F. Newcomb on Thursday after a 60 day probation period was imposed.
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Athens
F. Newcomb
Ling
Retiring After Long OU Service by Julie Sturgiss
Six Ohio University faculty members and administrators with combined years of service span more than the university’s age in the Northwest Territory. The retirees include Dr. Gamertsfelder, Prof. Lasher, Dr. Dilley, Dr. Noss, Miss Leete, and Miss Cable, with leadership roles in philosophy, journalism, admissions, romance languages, and psychology.
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Julie Sturgiss
Ohio University
Northwest Territory
Walter S
Garnertsfelder
George Starr Lasher
Frank B. Dilley
College of Arts and Sciences
Gamertsfelder
North Central
Napervill
Evangelical Theological Seminary
Naperville
Ohio State University
East Green
Lasher
The
Plainwell
University of Michigan
Ohio Univer
Sity
House of Representatives
98Th General Assem Iy
Ohio
Theta Chi Fraternity
Dilley
Ohio Elementary
Miami Unitity
Columbia
Sorbonne
Leete
Goucher College
Baltimore
Ohio U
Hannah More ‘Academy
Athens High School
Middlebury
Polio Vaccine Shots Slated in Athens Health Campaign
First doses of polio vaccine will be available Saturdays in June at the Athens City County Health Department. Pregnant women and children ages 1 to 15 may receive it with signed permission or parental presence. Dr H M Boocks notes that residents who had first doses in 1955 but missed second doses may return during the period.
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Athens City-County
H. M. Boocks
T Dr. Bootks
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
Mr and Mrs George Van Dyke announce a daughter born. Admitted Larry Hunter of Athens Route 2 Paul Mustell of New Marshfield Mrs Ora Sanborn of Albany and others. Dismissed Mrs Coremevanney of Athens Donna Gehrig of Albany Route 3 Elbert Brewer Trimble Otis Handley Athens Mrs Alvin Dwier and daughter Mrs James Henderson Athens and son.
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George van Dyke
Thens
Larry Hunter
Athens
Paul Mustell
New Marshfield
Ora Sanborn
Albany
Donald Robb
Core Mevanney
Donna Gehrig
Elbert Brewer
Trimble
Otis Handley
Alvin Dwier
James Henderson
Honors Day at 4HS Recognizes 190 Students for Scholarship and Service
More than 190 Athens High School students were honored at the Honors Day Assembly for achievements in scholarship, activities, attendance and athletics. Gold A’s went to Margaret La Follette and David Goldberg. 58 students earned B or higher in all subjects. The Bennett Trophy for top senior scholar with major athletic letters went to Jim Rutkoskie. Various district top-seller and music awards plus band letters, majorette honors, and GAA scholarships were announced.
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Athens Hight
Margaret la Follette
David Goldberg
Bennett
Jim Rut- Koskie
Ann Anderson
Roary Murchison
Nancy Howell
Kay Woogerd
Annette Kirchner
Carla Sherow
Joan Lowry
Sarah Bowling
Don Snyder
Gordon Murphy
Mary Kay Ball
National Union Foundation
Marie Steler
David Lovett
J Joan Lowry
Karen Davies
Roma Tom
Doris Jones
Rose Marie Dailey
Donna Booth
Girls Athletic Association
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Pomeroy Cement Block Co
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Athens High
Ned Alter
Aladelon Clark
Dolores Melnturf
Jarolyn Withers
AHS
Packard
Studebaker
Wakefield Motors
Richland Ave
Miss Cable
James T. Porter
Journal of Applied Psychology
American Psychological Association
DR. Gamertsfelder
Prof
DR. Dilley
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Commonwealth
4HS
Kenneth R. Winegardner
GAA
Charleen Nuzum
Jotisner
Marian Kantner
Marie Wehr
Rose Da‘ley
Mary Kay Sidders
Mary Ann Lincott
Joyce Patterson
Sandy Linton
Mary Williams
Janice Edgar
Delores Meinturf
Omemakers of America
Patsy Backett
Larry Snyder
Jim Rutkoskie
Kenny Collns
Dave Fulton
Benny Ball
Darrill Coen
Larry Hughes
Joe South
Allan Fox
Larry Smith
Larry Hawk
Clif Coursey
Paul Parsons
Tom Baldwin
Tom van Meter
Tom Kyle
Jim Glaston
Joel Lee
Bayall
ED van Dyke
Buckeye
N. Court St
Briarwood
Columbia Ave
Doris Woodworth
Washington
E. L
Hap" Nye
Peter B. Seel
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