Highway Survey Delayed by Route 33 Relocation Debate
Athens plans for an arterial highway survey were delayed as Route 33 relocation possibilities were studied. City officials weighed delaying the survey after a conference with Max Farley of the State Highway Department and a meeting with engineering firms to align with potential four lane needs and federal roads program eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Dye
Noble County
Baker Engineers
Rochester
Peter B. Seel
Max Farley
State Highway Department
Farley
Chaun
Cey
Chauncey By-Pass
Chauncey
Seel
Beaumont
Y Intersecion
Highway Department
Farey
Franz Woodworth
Counil Traffic Committee
Frank Cross
Ava
Chain accident on Route 642 involves bus and two autos
Three vehicles including a school bus and two cars collided Thursday afternoon on Route 642 causing moderate damage with no injuries. Bus driver Cullison, 42, Athens, led the procession. car driver Gould, 68, Athens, halted behind. a third car driven by Cain, 17, Athens, struck Gould forcing him into the bus as reported by the State Highway Patrol. The incident triggered traffic concerns as officials consider an origin and destination survey for highway planning and cost reduction.
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Cullison
Athens
Elmer Gould
Paul F. Cain
Gould
State Highway Patrol
Paranou
Ens Traffic Committee
Barnhouse
Council
State Department of Highways
Yrahouse
Highway Department
Markets Run Mixed as Cattle, Grains Show Varied Moves
Market notes indicate uneven activity with soybeans and grains trading mixed while livestock quotes edge higher. Analysts cite cautious demand and harvest timing as drivers, with some commodities holding near recent levels and others advancing on speculative interest.
Grand jury to hear 31 cases from area courts Monday
The January term Athens County grand jury, delayed by a light criminal rocket, will convene Monday to consider 31 cases bound over from area courts. The docket includes manslaughter and armed robbery charges, a shooting with intent, auto theft, bad checks, and numerous breaking and entering and non support counts.
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Athens County Grand Jury
Parkersburg
Vaman
Coolville
Harry Heinlein
State Highway Patrol
Ora Tidd
Parkers
Cecil Searles
Nelsonville
Boeing
Paul Stump
Isa
Een
Paul McAlister
Wilfred Russell
Se ©More Ball
Trimble
McAllister
Russell
Ralph Parks
M. E. Christman
Glouster
Christman
Richard H. Carey
Jacob Stickhorn
J. HR
Stickhorn
Athens Youth Held in Court Clerk Thefts
Athens youth, 18, Larry D. White, son of a common pleas judge, faces municipal court charges for breaking into the Athens County clerk of court’s office and stealing about $285 in cash. He was held on bonds of 300 and 200, with investigation continuing as deputies traced multiple entrances since November. The case follows a pattern of money and envelope thefts from the clerk’s office leading to White’s Thursday arrest. The district advisory council of Athens County will also meet Saturday at the Health Department Office.
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Onald Grafton
First St
Kinneer Motor
E. State St
Frank Dean
Frank P. Brillint
Parkersburg
Brillint
Caldwell
McKee
James Wartin
Jcksonville
Tek Edwards
Nelsonville
Earl Hilleary
Matt E. Christman
Trimble
Justice of the Peace
Frank Gail
Lester Locke
Bernard Porter
Christman
Locke
Athens
Richard G
Mary Louise Vaughn
Glouster
M. E. Christman
A. Kotner
Graud
Wilbert W
Larry White
Phyllis Lcross
Harold Shield Ty Bernard Porter
Court House
King
White
Ohio University
Bateman
Se District Advisory Council
Athens County
Health Department
Thundering explosion heard across Athens 9 03 AM
Residents describe a loud blast rattling windows and floors with confusion over its source. Witnesses mention a jet plane crash as a best guess while authorities check with North American Aviation about morning jet tests.
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Athens
East Side
Westide
J. B. Grogan
North American Aviion
Columbus
March Winds Base Hocking River Reaches Crest Below Flood
The Hocking River crested at 14.38 feet, two feet under flood stage, as March winds eased. Observatory keeper Colmer noted steady levels this morning while temperatures rose from 25 to 47 degrees by 1 am and daily conditions looked milder ahead.
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Mercury
Hocking
CL. Colmer
N.S
Hamley Run
Kibble Rites Saturday For Frank Kibble
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Spencer Funeral Home Belpre for Frank M Kibble who died Wednesday. The notice appears in a local obituary column listing the deceased and service details.
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Kibble
Reedsville
Spencer Fundrome
Belpre
Frank M. Kibble
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Sam Seabolt
Morris Neighbors
Virginia Dobbins
William T. Lawler
NART
Abilene
Tex
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Steve Chivaro
Mary Paquette
Elnore Riley
Charlotte Cox
Allen Grubb
Glenn Saultz
Lia Hutchinson
Bertha Schlotter
Mary A. Coombs
Lloyd Roberts
Gil Seymanski
Messenger Newsphoto
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Ance
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Atity
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Sureede
Ian Gustate
Iman Chee Mae
Ous Merter
Owe Nat
Platt
Motor Sales
W. Union — Atmene
Desoto
Chevrolet
Bel Air
FORD
Wakefield Motors
Richland Ave
TEL
Fiaule
Searles
Stump
Murray City
George Boreman
Charles Martin
Kimberly
Ohio
Buster
Venzil C. Hull
Chesterhill
Wilbert
A. W. Gilchrist Coal Co
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Sharpsburg
Denzil
Theodore Sharp
Richard
Robert Stillwell
Jacob Millron
Bernice Milliron
Buster Hall
Virginia Lee Hall
Bernard Sullivan
Buckeye Lake
Ethel Nedermeyer
John Windle
Arrie Windle
Buckeye Cafeteria
N. Court St
Mutual
the Mutual Home & Savings Association
East Washington
Univ
Federal Home Loan Bank
Hocking River
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Howard Pritts
Glen Burt
Oscar Porter
Jessie Shaner
Grace Downey
Joan Gwinn
Eugene Ervin
Mee James Downs
Charles Tribe
George Billy
Standard Oil
Elliott St
Lawrence Thomas
Robert Sheridan
Ry Muserial Arnell
F. C. Bean
Aihend
Sand Ridge Pilgrim Holiness Church
Wane Saylor
Hiram J. Mingus
Commonwealth Telephone Co. OF
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