Council Urges Better Materials for City Streets
Thens council convened for three hours to review street, sewer, and sidewalk needs. They discussed using two mills of street funds for permanent paving, emergency sewer work in E Union Stewart St, and urging residents to repair sidewalks. Financing and material quality dominated debate as a formal recommendation was prepared for Thursday.
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Cornel
E. Union- Stewart St
Peter B. See
Ohe
W. Union St
Raymond Sheppard
Leeland
Fred Beckler
Squire
Sanders
Dempsey
Council
Tims
Beckler
Stewart St
Finance Committee
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Putnam Delve
Athens council balks at funding law library from fines
Athens city officials pressed to justify a $9000 annual contribution to the county law library fund while other municipalities pay nothing. City Solicitor Rowland warned the library is a public institution funded by fines and fees, open to all citizens, with funds redistributed after each cycle. The issue, tied to state law, prompted discussions of possible remedies and a meeting with the bar association. Meanwhile, charges connected to the Chauncey cruiser theft and armed robbery were arraigned, with Oiler pleading guilty to armed robbery and facing bond. the case referenced as part of the council’s broader financial concerns.
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Athens
Athens County Law Library Fund
Jeounty
William Rowlane
Krinieipat
Li Oeary
Athena
Law Library
Ity
Bar Association
Rowland
Law
Hanes
Tadcif
Oiler
Chauncey
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Corning
Frank, Wycinski
Ratse
Vis
King Ree Weather Clears After Cold Night at Hamley Run
Winter temperatures prevailed in rural county areas on Monday with a high near 3M degrees at the E M Poston Plant in Hamley Run. The thermometer fell to 18 and stood at 29 early morning as clearing conditions continued. The Hok ing River receded after exceeding the 17 foot flood stage Sunday.
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E. M. Poston
Hamley Run
Hocking
Lower Plains Resident Dies at 92
Mrs Frances Gabriel, 92, dies Tuesday at home on the Lower Plains after a three week illness. A lifelong Athens County resident and Zion Baptist Church member, she is survived by husband George, three sons, a daughter Irene DeWeese, six sons John George Denzil Fred Cliff James, 37 grandchildren and three great great grandchildren, a sister Ollie Sommers and Mrs Stalder of Spring. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m at Plaing Methodist Church with Rev Gus Graham and Rev Jesse Thornton. Burial in Hocking Cemetery. Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home after Wednesday noon viewing.
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Frances Gabriel
Lower Plains
Athens County
Gabriel
Zion Baptist Church
George
Irs
Irene DeWeese
John
Athene
Denzil
Fred
Cliff
James
Athens
Ollie Sommers
Nelsonville
Stalder
Plaing Methodist Church
Gus Graham
Jesse Thornton
Hocking Cemetery
Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes
Dated notes list multiple patients and discharges at Shelterin g Arms Hospital. Names include Norma Hoskinson Athens Bertha Wagoner Athens Lulu Oxley Athens Route 1 Laure Steinmetz Athens Edna Davis Chauncey Betty Darst Pomeroy W N Thomas Athens Helena Weekly Athens Gertrude Irwin Athens Charles Russell Athens Raymond Bardin Jr Athens Hartley Athens Route Delores Hudwell Athens.
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Athens
Edna Davis
Chauncey
Betty Darst
Pomeroy
W. N. Thomas
Land Soi
Helena Weekly
Gertrude Irwin
Charles Russell
Raymond Bardin, Jr
Ore Hartley
Delores Hudwell
Rubber research talk at Ohio University
B Newton of B F Goodrich Akron will address the Upper Ohio Valley Section of the American Society Tuesday evening in Ohio University’s Chemistry Building Auditorium. He will use slides to present recent developments in rubber including latex and crude rubber research results.
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B. F. Goodrich Co
Akron
Ohio Valley
American Society
Ohio University
Newton
Trustee Named Fill Vacant Board Seat in Lee Township
Henry Swartz of Albany Route 1 was appointed by Justice James Dickson to fill the unexpired term of Vernon West, ending December 31, 1955. West now serves as supervisor of the Athens County Children's Home. In other news, Hershel Kelsey was found guilty of trespassing. fined $3 after municipal court hearing. Masons to meet at Constitution Lodge 428. Junior Leadership meeting set for Wednesday at 8 pm at the Athens Grange Hall.
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Appoiimentor
Henry Swartz
Albany
Lee Township
Swartz
Justice of the Peace
James Dickson
Vernon West
Athens County
Pound
Hershel Kelsey
N. Shafer
Athens
C L Collins Dies at 78 in Athens
C L Collins retired railroad worker died Monday afternoon at his home 3 Van Vorhes St after months of illness. Born in Vinton County he lived 15 years in Akron with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad then moved to Athens in 1947. Survived by wife Lithe of Athens a son Willdur two daughters Louise and Ethel three grandchildren one great grandchild nine stepchildren and four sisters. Friends may call after Wednesday noon at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with services at 10 a.m. Thursday Burial in Bates cemetery.
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J. Couns
Ernoon
van Vorhes St
Vinton County
Mr. Collins
Akron
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Athens
Lithe
Athes
Will' Dur
Louise
Ethel
Mia
Myrtle Stedman
Gore
Ella Stedman
Bucyrus
Ida Morrow
Derwent
Elizabeth Warren
Logan
Wesnes
Dowler-Ferguson
Lughes Funeral Home
Bates
Air Reserve Unit Seeks Recruits at Carnegie Hall
Air Force Reserve unit Flight E Scot Air Reserve Squadron meets Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in Carnegie Hall for voluntary training with no active duty unless requested. Major Peter Lee leads the unit, and applicants may contact Paul Powers for information.
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Athens Air Force Reserve Unit
Carnegie Hall
Scot Air Reserve Squadron
Peter Lee
Paul Powers
Order of Temple Conferred by Athens Commandery Tonight
The Order of Temple will be conferred on a class of candidates Wednesday at 7 30 pm by Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar led by Commander C G Houck.
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Order of Temple
Athens
Knights Templar
C. G. Houck
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