Zoning changes approved for Kimes property and Rumac plan
The city planning commission approved two zoning change requests on Tuesday. Harold and Mrs. Kimes seek R-1 neighborhood business from R-3 for 10.5 acres on Route 50W to support a nursing home, while Rumac Inc. wins approval to transform about 25 acres near McKinley Ave. and the railroad into five story multiple housing to be built under current specs with streets funded by owners. The panel also notes concerns about Rumac buildings and calls for clearer operating rules.
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City Planning Commission
Harold Kimes
Commission
Joseph B. Vanity Jr
Rumac
Erle Bridgewater Jr
Bridgewater
Vanity
West Green Dorm bids come in for Ohio University project
Knowl ton Construction Co. tops general contract bids at 1 268 000 for the West Green dormitory in Columbus with Gloekler Co Pence Electric Co and National Corp low on electrical plumbing bids. Heating and ventilating bids exceed estimates and will be re bid March 26. Construction planned to start May 1 with completion by February 1965. The dorm will house 232 students and include a kitchen dining area snack bar study rooms and a West Green director apartment with a 58 car basement garage.
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Lausche
Jefferson Hall
East Green
West Green
FASTEETH Alkaline Powder Promises Secure Dentures
Advertises FASTEETH the alkaline powder to keep false teeth in place and reduce plate odor. Claims the product helps teeth feel firmer and prevents embarrassment from slipping or wobbling in public. Sold at drug counters nationwide.
Plains Board Discusses Merger With City School System
The Plains Local School board expresses support for merging with the city system though two state standards are not met, including minimum tax duplicate and high school enrollment. A charter runs to June 1964, and grades 10 to 12 would ride city buses if Athens merger proceeds. The meeting drew nine residents and H W Humphrey reported on a national administrator convention.
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The
Plains
Elmo Scott
the Plains
Scott
Athens
H. W. Humphrey
Atlantic City
N. J
Round table discussion led by Chauncey Pack 78 cubmaster
Ralph V. Brown, cubmaster of Chauncey Pack 78, will lead a round table discussion with arcaden mothers and cubmasters Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the First Christian Church. Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Masonic Temple, said Albert B. Vercoe.
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Ralph V. Brown
Chauncey Pack 78
Arca den Mothers
First Christian Church
Athens
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Albert B. Vercoe
Doan's Pills Offer Fast Relief For Aches And Bladder Irritation
Wake up Baring to go now. Doan's Pills provide quick relief from nagging backache headaches and muscular pains. They soothe bladder irritation and act as a mild diuretic to aid kidney output, aiming for a better night's sleep and general comfort.
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Dean
Doan
Athens National Guard Ends Eight Days Active Duty in Flood
The Athens Ohio National Guard unit ended eight days on active duty aiding flood relief. Capt Andrew Chonko reported the unit was called up last Tuesday by the state adjutant general at the governor’s request through the Red Cross. Guardsmen helped evacuate distressed families, transported nurses to clinics, and piloted shuttle services across flooded roads in and around Athens. Local personnel included Capt Thomas Ricketts and Sgts James Graves Cloyce Martin, plus Privates Huggins and Graves among others, with Major Robert White and Sir William Jordan assisting.
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Athens
Ohio National Guard
Andrew Chonko
Red Cross
Chonko
Mineral
Erle Bridgewater Jr
174Th Artillery
Adjutant General's Office
Engineering Laboratory Fire at Ohio University
A second floor blaze in Dr. Richard Mayer’s lab at the Ohio University Engineering Building caused about 75 in damage. Fire Chief Charles Dalton said contents damage was undetermined though some equipment was affected. The fire likely started from a water distilling unit on a wood wall. Firefighters used standpipe hoses and extinguishers to control the blaze. Separately, at 1 Mound St a 1962 car owned by James Simpkins backfired, triggering a small auto fire handled by firefighters with hand extinguishers.
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Richard Mayer
Ohio University Engineering
Charles Dalton
Mound St
James Simpkins
World War I Vets To Meet Thursday
Athens veterans group World War I Vets will gather at 8 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion home with its ladies auxiliary. Allan Wood district commander will present plans for the April 7 district conference at Gallipolis, from the Jackson County Coalton barracks.
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Athens
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Gallipolis
Allan Wood
Jackson County
Coalton
142 Aid Applications Handled By Red Cross
The Red Cross processes 142 applications for rehabilitation aid with 16 more pending. Red Cross disaster expert Sam Bateman says seven Alexandria based caseworkers visit affected families and the deadline is Saturday noon. Applications come from Chauncey Athens Amesville Mineral Trimble Deanville Glouster Buchtel Nelsonville Sharpsburg New Marshfield Millfield Canaanville.
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Red Cross
The
Sam Bateman
Bateman
Alexandria
Chauncey
Athens
Amesville
Mineral
Trimble
Deanville
Glouster
Buchtel
Nelsonville
Sharpsburg
New Marshfield
Millfield
Canaanville
Mercury Reaches 70 As Heat Bakes Public
The article notes a 70 degree high yesterday with bright skies and a 62 degree 10 am reading today after a low of 48. The Hocking River rose to 9.55 ft then fell as flood gates at Tom Jenkins Dam opened and began receding to 10.43 ft this morning.
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C. L. Colmer
Hocking River
Tom Jenkins Dam
Train collision case leads to intoxication charge
Homer E. Rinehart 39 of Ath ens Route 2 told Deputy Sheriff Robert Allen he was struck by a train north of New Marshfield Tuesday night. He appeared before County Judge George Schoonover, pled guilty to intoxication, paid a $15 fine and costs, then was jailed for failure to pay. A Sheltering Arms Hospital examination showed only a light forehead abrasion.
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Homer E. Rinehart
Athens
Robert Allen
New Marshfield
Rinehart
Sheltering Arms Hospital
George Schoonover
Mrs. Bertha Junod 99 Dies at Athens
Mrs. Bertha P. Junod aged 99 died early Wednesday at 233 N Lancaster St Athens following residence in Carroll and Athens since 1902. Survived by son Dwight of Springfield and others. two sons Fred and William predeceased. Funeral Friday 3 p.m. at Hughes funeral home with Dr John W Seay officiating. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
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Bertha P. Junod
Lancaster St
Iowa
Carroll
Athens
Herbert A
Junod Milling Co
N. Court St
Hughes Funeral Home
John W. Seay
West Union Street Cemetery
Births And Admissions At Shelterin g Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs Paul Cotter of Albany Route 1 welcomed a son at Shelterin g Arms Hospital Admission list includes Alvin Reeves Albany Route 2 Mrs Clark Preston Chauncey Mrs Buster Curtis Guys ville Route 1 Mrs Corda Mc Cutcheon Athens Mrs Fred Hollis Athens Mrs William Hartzell Athens Dismissals include Clark Ailstock Athens Route 4 Russell Males Millfield Route 1 Mrs Dan Bartlett Athens Route 4 Oscar Knowlton Athens and son.
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Paul Cotterill
Albany
Alvin Reeves
Clark Preston
Chauncey
Buster Curtis
Guysville
Corda McCutcheon
Athens
Fred Hollis
William Hartzell
Clark Ailstock
Russell Males
Millfield
Dan Bartlett
Oscar Knowlton
Thomas Skala
Guysville Woman Dies at 72 After Two Week Illness
Mrs Vennie B Klingenberg 72 of Guysville died Tuesday night in Sheltering Arms Hospital after a two week illness. She served as postmaster for 27 years retiring in 1960. Survived by daughter Garnette Gall Athens two sons Howard and Foster Columbus. grandson two sisters. Services Friday at Hughes funeral home with burial at West Union Street Cemetery.
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Vennie B. Klingenberg
Guysville
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lodi Township
Jacob
Charlotte Hawk
Garnette Gall
Athens
Howard and
Foster
Columbus
Celia Ashcraft
Mettie Meeks
New Milford
Ex Guysville Resident Dies in Pennsylvania
Ex Guysville area resident Norman FE Williams 28 died unexpectedly Monday in Barnesboro Pennsylvania. He was a service representative for Heidelberg Eastern Inc. Survived by wife Marlene and children Rebecca and Phillip. Funeral arrangements set with Jagers and Sons with a service Friday afternoon.
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Norman FE
Gene) Williams
Guysville
Barnesboro
Williams
Heidelberg Eastern, Inc
Cleveland
Marlene
Rebecca
Phillip
Walter Guitner
Foster
Tucson
Ariz
Annabell Poston
Louis Williams
Athens
Jagers and Sons Funeral Home
J. B. Maffett
West Union Street Cemetery
Club To Aid Flood Victims In Athens By Clothing Drive
Athens Kiwanis Club sponsors a Saturday clothing and furniture drive for flood victims through the Community Clothing Bank. Call County Welfare LY 3-1334 or LY 3-1308 day or 8 am to 4 pm Saturday for Kiwanis pickup dispatch anywhere in the county. Millie Burnside cited for improper backing after a two car wreck on Washington Street. affidavit by Kate Walburn.
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Athens Kiwanis Club
County Welfare Department
Kiwanis
Millie Burnside
Hanlin Ave
W. Washington St
Kate Juanita Walburn
Athens
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