City Council Approves Core Ordinances in Brief Meeting
In a rapid session the City Council gave third readings to four ordinances and a second reading to another. The measures authorize buying a garbage truck, contracting with Ohio University for fire protection outside city limits, purchasing easements for the Mechanicsburg sewer, and hiring George E. Sheeter and Associates as city engineer. A unanimous second reading approved a yield sign right of way ordinance at city intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Mechanicsburg
George E. Sheeter and Associates
City authorizes suit against Sirche Lab over fingerprint device
A unanimous voice vote resolution empowers City Solicitor William Rowland to file a civil action against Sirche Fingerprint Laboratories Inc of Berlin New Jersey. The suit seeks restitution for a polygraph fingerprint machine police kept after sending it to Sirche Co for adjustment, per Police Chief Joseph B. Grogan’s memorandum.
City Street Repair Urged by Council After Funds Shown
City council pressed to repair deteriorating streets after budget review. Finance chair Earl Hooper and city auditor Florence Davis to meet with President Fred Weber to seek financing. April 30 street fund balance was 3762.02 with May expenses creating a 1162 deficit. Norman Dean urged immediate repairs despite funding concerns.
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Earl Hooper
Fred W. Weber
Florence Davis
Hooper
Norman Dean
Fire Hydrant Testing Debate Highlights City Council Meeting
Fire Chief Charles W. Dalton told council hydrants are tested semi annually by the water department after a push by Alder Ellis Woodworth for four month checks. The group discussed street repairs, budget allocations, and the city’s snow removal costs as safety director Arthur Coan outlined road fixes and a broken grader.
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Charles W. Dalton
Ellis Woodworth
Safety Service
William Weisenbach
Woodworth
John Alden
Dalton
Madison Ave
Cable Lane
Dean
Arthur C. Coan
Noise Sighted As Jet Possibly Surpasses Speed Of Sound
Residents report a jet over the city at 11 05 this morning with thunderous noise. Police and firemen found no corroborating reports linking the sound to an aircraft and no other evidence was identified.
Knights Templar to Elect Officers in Athens
Officers of Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will be elected at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple with members urged to attend.
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Athens
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Stewart Area Resident Dies at 85
William Arthur Copeland aged 85 of Stewart Route 1 died unexpectedly at home Monday evening. Born in Rome Township he lived on the family farm. Survived by three sons and five daughters with 32 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Services set for 2 p m Thursday at Sand Rock Methodist Church with burial in Sand Rock Cemetery. Friends may call after Wednesday noon at the family home.
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William Arthur Copeland
Stewart
Rome Township
David and
Sarah Marquis Copeland
Ora Ogg Copeland
Chester
Lloyd
Athens
Cecil
Luella Grosvenor
Mildred Poston
Zelma Homer Barberton
Virgene Wood
Mary Horn
the Plains
Clara Wilson
Chesterhill
Sand Rock Methodist Church
Sand Rock Cemetery
Donors Sought for Red Cross Bloodmobile Visit
The Red Cross bloodmobile arrives in Athens at the Church of the Good Shepherd for today and tomorrow. Officials reported 121 donors registered toward a 325 pint minimum, with many more needed.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Athens
Church of the Good Shepherd
Corning Youth Sent To Mansfield Reformatory
Robert Lee Rush an 18 year old from Corning has been committed to Mansfield Reformatory Sheriff Harold E Shields announced. Rush was arraigned last week before Judge Francis D White and pleaded guilty to passing articles into the county jail to aid an escape. Imposition of sentence was deferred.
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Robert Lee Rush
Corning
Mansfield Reformatory
Harold E. Shields
Rush
Common Pleas
Francis D. White
Bonds Forfeited By Two Speeding Drivers
Two drivers forfeited bonds Monday after being cited for speeding by the State Highway Patrol. David A. Duck age 18 of Massillon forfeited $16 and Mary H. Lalos age 23 of South Euclid forfeited $26 in Municipal Court.
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David A. Duck
Massillon
Mary H. Lalos
South Euclid
Police Auxiliary Meeting Canceled For Tonight
Regular meeting of the city police auxiliary is cancelled. Police Chief Joseph B. Grogan says auxiliary business will be discussed at the police school meeting beginning Thursday at 2 p.m. at the police firing range.
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Joseph B. Grogan
OU Fire Contract and City Road Naming Proposals
The OU Fire Chief reported a $325 tally machine arrived ruined on May 19 after being sent to the Sirche Co. on March 11 and returned May 2 then May 16. Officers said the maker cannot repair it. Citizens presented three items: Bolin offered city purchase of Wade Tom parking lot for more parking. Alden to meet merchants group. Orcutt asked if a guard rail blocks a Columbus Road driveway. Shirley proposed naming Richland Ave road Burma Road. street committee to study.
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Sirche Company
New Jersey Stat
Sirche Co
Athens
John Alden
Merchants Association
Dale Orcutt
Columbus Road
State Highway Patrol
Lancaster St
Everett Shirley
Richland Ave
Burma Road
State Sets Hearing on Athens One Way Streets
A State Highway Department public hearing to approve Athens one way street traffic is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday June 8 in city hall council chambers. Deputy Director Max R. Farley will explain the downtown pattern, in effect on a trial basis for nearly two years. The city requested converting Congress President and Court streets to one ways, affecting U S Routes 33 and 50. the hearing formalizes the change.
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State Highway Department
Athens
Council
City Hall
Max R. Farley
Division 10
Highway Department
Congress
Court
Athens High Seniors Are Army Bound Tonight
Three Athens High School seniors Richard D. Blosser Edward W. Cable and Thomas S. Main leave for induction into the Army as June Selective Service volunteers. They will graduate in absentia with diplomas mailed or delivered to parents.
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Athens High School
Army
Richard D. Blosser
Edward W. Cable
Thomas S. Main
Roger Burke
AHS
Lester B. Newton
Nelsonville
Ft. Hayes
Columbus
Birth at Shawnee Route 1 reported
Mr and Mrs John Johnson announce the birth of a son from Shawnee Route 1. Hospital notes list dismissals for Ernest Helwig Athens Route David Hawk Athens Paul Dunfee Stewart and Mrs Cynthia Drake Athens Mrs Robert Finsterwald Athens and daughter. Blood used one pint.
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John Johnson
David Hawk
Athens
Paul Dunfee
Stewart
Cynthia Drake
Robert Finsterwald
Thens
Registration Slated For Swimming Classes At Crystal Pool
The Red Cross announces registration for swimming classes at Crystal Pool under the city recreation program from June 8 to 11, 1 to 5 p.m. There is no lesson fee beyond pool admission.
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Red Cross
Crystal Pool
Cool and fair Athens Weather Report
U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer reports Athens today remained cool with a low of 49 and a 10 am temperature of 66. Monday reached a high of 78 with continued fair conditions.
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Athens
U.S
C. L. Colmer
Pinball Machines Turned Over To State Hospital
Athens State Hospital receives two pinball machines from the Department of Liquor Control as part of a therapy program. Repairs are underway on seven more destined for patient use, offering recreation and a link to patients past hobbies while normal activities are recreated in treatment.
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Athens State Hospital
Hubert H. Fockler
Department of Liquor Control
Charlotte Cox
Athens Doctor Cited For Cancer Society Work
Dr. William E. Sprague receives the American Cancer Society Award of Merit for extraordinary service cited by Athens County unit secretary Mrs. Josephine Risch. He has served on the Athens unit executive board and medical advisory committee and has spoken to women groups about cancer education. He will leave Athens June 15 for Grand Rapids, where he trained and interned at Butterworth Hospital.
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Athens County Unit
The
Cancer Society
Sprague
Cancer Control
Cancer Organization
Athens County
Athens
William Allen
Blaine Goldsberry
Ohio Division
John R. Sprague
Edward Sprague
Butterworth Hospital
Grand Rapids
Mich
Elson Decker Dies at 77 in Athens Ohio
Elson Decker 77, father of Robert Decker of 26 Stimson Ave, died Monday in Sheltering Arms Hospital after a life in Washington County oil fields. Born Archer's Fork Ohio, he was a Church of God member, married Carrie Thomas in 1907. Survived by son Robert, daughter Ethel Carson, three grandchildren, a great grandchild, sister May Reed. burial at Newport Methodist Church with service Thursday at 1 p.m.
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Elson Decker
Robert Decker
Stimson Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Mr. Decker
Archer’s Fork
Ohio
Robert S. and
Lucina Reed Decker
Washington County
Church of God
Robert
Ethel Carson
Cincinnati
May Reed
California
Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Two men were fined in Municipal Court Tuesday after pleading guilty to traffic violations charged by the State Highway Patrol. Walter L. Braley age 23 of 45% Richland Ave. received $1 and costs for driving with an insecure coal load. Jack Lewis age 25 of Nelsonville Route 2 was fined $15 and costs for improper passing.
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Nicipal Court
State Highway Patrol
Walter L. Braley
Richland Ave
Jack Lewis
Nelsonville
Speeding Fined in Athens County Court
Donald L. Platt of Athens was fined $25 and costs after a State Highway Patrol speeding charge in Athens County Court.
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Donald L. Platt
Athens
International Trustee Is Club Speaker
Harold Danner international trustee spoke to the Kiwanis Club in Athens noting Ohio University draws attention to the city and urging service to the community and students. He cited the motto We Build and the Citizenship Quotient program as Kiwanis standards and praised the Athens Club led by Ira Barnfield for its 1960 accomplishments.
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Athens
Ohio
Kiwanis Club
Harold Danner
Cincinnatian
Ohio University
Kiwanians
Kiwanis
Danner
United States
Canada
Athens Club
Ira Barnfield
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Alden
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Fire Department
Court St
William Weisenbachk
Northwood Drive
TME
RCA
Whirlpool Corporation
RCA Whirlpool
Radio Corporation of America
Buck Auto Supply Mill
Mansfield
New City
W. Bolin
Execu
Athens High
Melvin E. Lewis
Gideon Society
Ernest Helwig
State Hospital
William E. Sprague
American Cancer
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Ine Risch
DR. Sprague
Carrie Thomas
Elmer
Herbert Decker
Rena Decker Harris
Newport Methodist Church
Doudna-McClure Funeral Home
Marietta
Circle's
Gallipolis
Circle
Speeder
International Trustee
Athens Messenger
Amy
Auto Club
Dee Abraham
Berry Lobby
Tel. LY
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Miles E. Hoon
Athens, Ohio
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Jonesy) Sams
Culligan
Culligan Man
West Stimson Ave
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