City Council Approves Major Street Work Plans
The city council street committee approved scheduling four streets for major construction with six others to be faced at an estimated cost of about 137000 dollars. Major projects include Stimson E State to Cornwall Columbia Columbus Rd to Madison Madison Spring to E State and Walk er State to First St Shafer Brown First Oak Montrose.
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Council Street Committee
Stimson
E. State
Cornwell
Columbia
Columbus Rd
Madison
Spring
Walker
First St.Shafer
Brown
First
Oak
Montrose
Robinson
Council
Robert Sutton
Howard Romine
Michael Molchan
Enginee
Dumond-Sifford
Columbia Ave
Hecht To Coordinate 8 University Activities
Martin L. Hecht, assistant to the president at Ohio University, was named to head university activities tied to alumni and various publics. He will oversee The Institute for Regional Development, Alumni Association, Ohio University Fund, Public Information, Publications, Public Occasions, and aviation transport, with offices moved this summer. Hecht, a Cleveland native and 1946 OU graduate, will work with community, state and federal officials on regional projects. Athens Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Martin L. Hecht
Ohio University
Athens
Southeastern Ohio
Vernon R. Alden
Hecht
Institute For Regional Development
Alumni Association
Alumnus
Ohio University Fund
Office of Public Information
Alden
Cleveland
Royal Arch ‘Masons
Masonic Temple
Howard ‘T. Woodyard
Ohio State Industrial Financing Amendment Proposed
Paul Efa explains a proposed constitutional amendment to let Ohio issue revenue bonds and back loans for industrial development through local community improvement corporations CICs. Funds would come from bonds backed by a plant lease with no tax money or full faith pledge, guiding a revolving loan fund for private firms and CICs.
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Paul Efa
Ece
Tierson Pepple
State Development Department
Athens
CIC
Ing
Ohio
Rotary speaker discusses Viet Nam at Sportsman Grill
Dr. Carl L. Shermer of Ohio University spoke at a Ro Club talk about Viet Nam fighting. He questioned U.S. role, Viet Cong strength, and UN statements, saying Americans would oppose remaining if they knew the truth. A March 14 WOUB radio program with Dr. John F. Cady is planned. Temperature in Athens at 10 a.m. was 51 after an early low of 45.
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Carl L. Shermer
Ohio University
Sportsman Grill
Shermer
Viet Nam
Revi
U. S
United Nations
East
West
John F. Cady
WOUB
Bond Issue Endorsed in Ohio Education Support
Ohio University President Vernon R. Alden endorsed Gov. James A. Rhodes May 4 bond issue for education during a Kiwanis luncheon in Dayton. He argued funds would boost industrial development by attracting firms and upgrading workforce skills.
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Dayton
James A. Rhodes
Ohio University
Vernon R. Alden
Ohio
4 H Honored By Kiwanis In Athens County
Representatives of Athens County 4H clubs were guests at a Kiwanis meeting. County 4 H advisors were honored. Lawrence Bean introduced the program. Kiwanis Howard Stout received a 4H pin for support. A car theft report cited Edward Van Dyke as owner of a 1955 Chevrolet stolen overnight.
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Athens County
Kiwanis Club
Lawrence Bean
Athens County 4-H Council
Albany
Kenneth Ackerman
Olive Parrish
Jorge Carmichael
Arthur Kasler
George Lash
Francis Conrath
Kiwanis
Howard Stout
Edward van Dyke
Avon Pl
Squad Takes Three Calls
Carole Guinn 18 fainted at the Speech Building and was taken to Hudson Health Center by the city fire department. Romanis Cunningham 39 fainted at Athens National Bank but had recovered by the time the squad arrived. Harold Love 49 on Vore Ridge Road was ill. no aid was given and he went home by taxi.
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Carole Guinn
West Green
Hudson Health Center
City Fire Department
Romanis Cunningham
Stewart Route 1
Athens National Bank
Court
Washington Sts
Harold Love
Vore Ridge Rd
4 H Club Plans Organizational Meeting at High School
Kenneth Acker, county agent, announces a 4 H Club organizational meeting scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Ames Bern High School auditorium. Mrs Olive Parrish, county extension agent, will discuss 4 H in the area as the meeting opens to parents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames-Bern High School
Kenneth Ackerpee
Agricule
Olive Parrish
Eee
Eight Shade High pupils face discipline after Route 33 crossing
Alexander Local School board held a special meeting to address eight Shade High School girls who crossed Route 33 during school hours. Three may be suspended or paddled for three days, while five receive a second chance with records kept. Principal Robert Weinfurther was away at a convention when rules were disobeyed.
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Alexander Local School Board
Eight Shade High
Route 33
Robert Weinfurther
Lone Sewer Bid Studied By Engineer
One bid submitted Monday for Bromley area storm and sanitary sewers. Grim Brothers of Athens bid 27001.90, below the 22300 estimate. George Sheeter, consulting engineer, will study the bid. Storm sewer starts at Union and Congress. sanitary at the northwest corner. Project increases capacity and enables further storm connections behind West Union Street restaurants.
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Bromleyee
W. Union
Grim Brothers
Athens
George Sheeter
Union and
Congress
W. Union St
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes Meeting at Fire Station
A list of residents and associates including Sylvester Bastian Mrs Amos Dowler and others from Athens area connected to Shelterin g Arms Hospital notes. The group and area department meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the fire station.
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Sylvester Bastian
Atting
Amos Dowler
Athens
Faye Cline
John Lynn
James Mallett
Everett Meeks
Earl Linton
Willard Carmean
Mark Young
Joanna Hatch
Sieg
Mage Oe Nyrge
Five Inducted Into Army From Athens County Group
Five Athens County men were inducted into the Army at Ft. Hayes Columbus after departing by bus Tuesday morning. Leaders included Albany’s Terry II Powell and Glouster’s Elden M. Grinstead Jr. Nelsonville’s Lester M. Bishop and Coolville residents Dane F. Stalnaker and James R. Thompson. Each registrant received a Bible from the Gideons.
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Athens
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