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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1955

Page

7

Cost Reduction Sought in Athens County Children's Home Revamp

The Athens County Commission approved a plan from the Child Welfare Board to reduce the home population to 36, move seven staff, and rename the reformulated institution Holdren Hills in memory of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Holdren. The girls cottage will be Campbell Cottage. a boy’s name remains to be announced. The plan, aimed at cutting costs and using foster homes, targets operation by April 1 with preservation of qualified staff and a married couple in each cottage.

Athens County Children's Home County Commissioners Child Welfare Board Holdren Hills George S. Holdren Campbell Etha M. Campbell Sean Rowent Sprout Ohio Civil Service Ex Commission Young Welfare Board Holdren Law Ave Lee, Em Pky Ale Hall Office For Home Staff and Child Welfare Board Ain Vernon West

Athens Rotary hears Dr. Cady on Far East policy and safety

Dr. John Cady of Ohio University warned Athens Rotarians that policy shifts and careful handling of Far Eastern issues are imperative to prevent upheaval in Europe. He highlighted implications for Burma, stressed patience in negotiations, and urged state and national actions to stabilize regional tensions.

Europe John Cady Athens Rotarians Cady Ohio University Burma

State Tree Orders Now Being Taken

The Athens office of the Union Division of Forestry announces that orders for reforestation planting stock will be accepted through March. Delivery to occur the week of March 21 to 25 in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, and Vinton Counties. New stock includes Japanese arch and Multiflora Rose. order blanks available from the local Agricultural Extension Office, Soil Conservation Service Office, Ohio Division of Forestry, 174 N Lancaster St, Athens.

Athens Union Division of Forestry State Rocks Hocki Meigs Vinton De‘emey Ice Soil Conservation Service Office of Ohio Division of Lancaster St

Bank of Athens Seeks Foreclosure Judgment in Common Pleas

A bank seeks auto foreclosure against Charles Dand Ruth ary for a mortgage on property in Athens. The petition claims $854 58 due and demands payment to satisfy the debt or risk foreclosure proceedings.

Tme Bank of Athens Ction Im Common Pleas Court Balatt Charles Dand Ruthary

Road repair plans and traffic reductions approved

Road work will use about 1000 tons a week for county repairs while the County Engineer John Dowler guides temporary reductions on flood and speed limits. County commissioners ordered the changes with new warning signs posted.

Avena Columbus John Dowler

Four Men Enter Army From Ament County

Four young men from Ament County entered the armed forces amid the March draft call. Volunteers Lloyd D. King Shade and Anderson E. Hudwell joined with Paul New Sad and Harold L. Haynes in Framed with Gideon Society Bible gifts and K. T. Crossen American Legion items. A road report notes imported stone use, severe winter damage, and 50 percent load reductions with a 35 mile per hour limit on roads until surface conditions improve.

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Porter's Guilty Plea in Assault Case

Frank Porter of Athens Route 3 pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Municipal Court. He was fined 25 dollars and court costs after the charge presented by Frederick Fisher, who testified about the incident.

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Civil Service Exams Open to All Applicants

Men and women are urged to prepare for government jobs with starting salaries up to $4205 a year. The Athens Messenger advertises free information on civil service opportunities including a guide, qualification tips, and how to apply, via Universal Training Service Box 3384.

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