Penitentiary Criticized In Ohio Warden's Talk
Warden E L Maxwell at the Ninth Annual Police Firemen Appreciation Dinner in Athens praised the event and criticized Ohio State Penitentiary while urging a smaller self contained facility. He cited 4500 inmates 582 staff and low pay and urged funds for a new 2000 capacity site.
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Athens council to elect officers at annual meeting
Athens Council 15 R and SM will hold its annual meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple Clayton Smith master said the event will elect officers for the year.
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Rhodes visits Buckeye Boys State amid housing bill protests
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes addresses 1320 delegates in Bird Arena during the Buckeye Boys State opening assembly. He outlines austerity measures as protesters press a fair housing bill and notes the 10 day self-government program across 24 cities in six counties.
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Delaware
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Milford
Ron Hildebrand
Chillicothe
Don Hanning
FBI
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Ohio State
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Commissioners Hire Ladies Custodian at Courthouse
County Commissioners hired Mrs Georgia Bolin as courthouse ladies rest room custodian effective after Mrs Flossie Gabriel retires July 1. Bolin was recommended by the Athens City Federation per Stella M Studer president. Several applicants sought the post.
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Georgia Bolin
Flossie Gabriel
Athens
Check Writing Charge Denied in Municipal Court
Ken Morrison of Richland Avenue pleaded innocent to a check writing charge for 41.37 with insufficient funds filed by Mrs. Jeanne Tom. Bond was set at 50 dollars and the case was continued until June 21 for a hearing.
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Richland Ave
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Court Cases MUNICIPAL COURT
Robert J. Halley of West Virginia faced intoxication charges in a municipal court, with the city police involvement noted and a fine of $25 plus costs.
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Robert J. Halley
West Virginia
Marriage License for Howard Miller and Barbara Conway
Howard Miller aged 23 from Glouster, a laborer, obtains a marriage license with Barbara Conway aged 17 from Glouster. The notice records both parties as the intended spouses and their ages.
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Howard Miller
Glouster
Barbara Conway
Weather warms in Athens with 81 at 10am
Athens reports a fair and warmer day as of 10 a.m. with a high near 87 expected after an early low of 55. Observer C. L. Colmer notes a mid morning temperature of 81.
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Birth and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs John W Jackson welcome a son at Millfield. Admissions include Emmett Jones Shade James Simpkins Athens Ray Syx Athens Route 5 Charles Dowler Chauncey Jennifer Walraven Athens Mary Rood Athens and Mrs Charles Bail Athens Route 5. Discharges list John Collins Athens Linda Ratcliff Albany Mrs Frank Chadwick Athens Inez Wilcox Zaleski.
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Millfield
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Shade
James Simpkins
Athens
Ray Syx
Charles Dowler
Chauncey
Jennifer Walraven
Mary Rood
Charles Bail
John Collins
Linda Ratcliff
Albany
Frank Chadwick
Inez Wilcox
Zaleski
Guysville Teen Diana Coen Still Listed Missing
Diana Lee Coen, 16, of Guysville, remained missing Tuesday morning according to Sheriff Harold Shields. Her adoptive mother, Dorothy Coen, had reported her disappearance after she left a note saying she planned to marry in West Virginia.
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Guysville
Tueday
Harold Shields
Dorothy Coen
West Virginia
Williams Named University Archivist at Ohio University
Clark E. Williams longtime Ohio University official to retire July 1 as admissions director and begin a part time role as university archivist. He will collect preserve university and Athens records and help form an Athens County Historical Society while working with Library Director Walter Wright.
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Ohio University
Vernon R. Alden
Ohio
Williams
University
Athens
Athens County Historical Society
Walter Wright
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