Holderman Low Bid on Routes 507 Relocation Project
The project starts near County Ready No. 56 by the cemetery west of Coolville and bypasses the town on the north crossing the Hocking River. It includes three million cubic yards of excavation and two 24 foot lanes with a 40 foot median. Traffic remains on the current route during construction and completion aims for concurrent opening with a second project reducing travel by 1.17 miles.
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Coolville
Hocking River
Torch
Little Hocking
Little Hocking River
Albany Area Woman Dies
Mrs. Etta Bean 92 of Albany died Monday at her home in Albany. A lifelong Athens County resident she is survived by two sons George Athens Route 1 and Howard Winter Park Fla two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her husband William C. Bean died in 1936. Services Thursday 2 pm at Bigony funeral home with Rev Kenneth Nason. Burial Alexander Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 pm Wednesday.
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Albany
Etta Bean
Athens County
George
Athens
Howard
Winter Park
Fla
William C. Bean
Bigony
Kenneth Nason
Alexander Cemetery
Four Drivers Pay Fines In Municipal Court
Four drivers pleaded guilty or no contest to highway patrol charges in Municipal Court. James J. Sweeney and Don Strawn Jr of Athens were fined five dollars plus costs for stop sign violations. William E. Knott of Cuyahoga Falls paid twenty dollars for speeding while Paul E. Russell of New Marshfield was fined ten dollars for passing a double line. John B. Lavelle of Athens, age 67, pleaded no contest to failing to yield and posted thirty one dollars bond for a March 16 hearing.
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State Highway Patrol
James J. Sweeney
Don Strawn, Jr
Athens
William E. Knott
Cuyahoga Falls
Paul E. Russell
New Marshfield
John B. Lavelle
Athens Rotary hears London aid organizer on refugee work
John Barclay of International Help for Children spoke at Athens Rotary about relocating refugee children in Europe. He noted the group began in 1947 with two members and now helps about 10,000 children in eight countries at roughly 45 dollars per child. He favors small groups of 25 children to foster closeness. James Sens announced four Athens High seniors Betsy Gray James Martin Sandra Schull and Paul Omelsky selected for the World Affairs Institute in Cincinnati. The club honored Thomas C. McCracken with a moment of silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barclay
International Help For Children
London
England
Athens
James Sens
Athens High School
World Affairs Institute
Cincinnati
Betsy Gray
James Martin
Sandra Schull
Paul Omelsky
Rotary International
United Nations
Ed Lynn
Rotary
Thomas C. McCracken
Ohio University
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club Plans Aum Jemima Pancake Day Support
The Kiwanis Club, with Russ Baldwin of Quaker Oaks Co, outlined a pancake day in Athens from June 5 to 7 and discussed compulsory health insurance. Capital University and Ohio University debate teams argued for and against universal medical coverage in a non-decision contest. New member Robert Zetty joined, with Parker Walker and George Drach as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Russ Baldwin
Quaker Oaks Co
Kiwanis
Capital University
Columbus
Ohio University
Baldwin
Walter Hanawak
Athens
U. S
Ronald Werner
Jon Miller
Portsmouth
Jim Mogus
Louisville
Capital
Carolyn Chattin
Dee Fink
Thomas Ludlum
Robert Zetty
Parker Walker
George Drach
Mrs Bean Rites Set for 83 At The Plains
Funeral services for Mrs. Solisa Bean 83 The Plains will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Hughes funeral home with Rev. Claude Sandlin officiating. Burial is in West Union Street Cemetery. She died Monday at Elmwood Rest Home Tuppers Plains after living in Athens and Hocking counties. Survived by sister Mrs. Riley Bolin Yellow Springs Ohio and brothers Frank Buffington Cadiz and George Buffington Tiltonsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solisa Bean
the Plains
Hughes Funeral
Claude Sandlin
West Union Street
Bean
Meigs County
Elmwood
Tuppers Plains
Athens
Hocking
Church of God
George W. Bean
Riley Bolin
Yellow Springs
Ohio
Frank Buffington
Cadiz
George Buffington
Tiltonsville
Dr Warren V Sprague Rites Planned
Funeral services for Dr Warren V Sprague 88 Chauncey will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jagers and Sons funeral home with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial follows at West Union Street Cemetery. He died Monday in Sheltering Arms Hospital after practicing medicine in Chauncey for 58 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren V. Sprague
Chauncey
Jagers and Sons
Gilbert Courtney
West Union Street
Sprague
Athens County
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Masonic Rites Tonight For Thor Olson
Thor Olson 80 dies at home. Masons from Paramythia Lodge 25 F&AM and three local bodies will hold services at 6 30 p m Tuesday in the Jagers and Sons funeral home. Olson belonged to F&AM in Pomeroy and Athens Council Chapter and Commandery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jagers and Sons
Paramythia Lodge
F&am
Thor Olson
Olson
Pomeroy
Athens
Freshmen Fined for Fighting at Ohio University
Two Ohio University freshmen from Biddle Hall were fined 25 dollars and costs each after pleading guilty in Municipal Court to disturbing the peace by fighting. Kenneth Wolftert, 18, of Willoughby and James Jurgensen, 18, of Cincinnati were named in court records.
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Ohio University
Biddle Hall
Kenneth Wolftert
Willoughby
James Jurgensen
Cincinnati
Charge Denied in DWI Case for Harlan Carpenter
Harlan E. Carpenter 51 of 124 N Lancaster St pleaded nocent in Municipal Court to a city police charge of driving while intoxicated. He posted 250 dollars bond for a hearing scheduled March 22.
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Harlan E. Carpenter
N. Lancaster St
Degrees conferred by Athens Council 15 R&SM
The Royal and Select Master degrees will be conferred at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple by Athens Council 15 R&SM said Roger E Van Dyke master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Athens Council
R&sm
Roger E. van Dyke
Hayes and Stevens Receive Marriage License
Hollie V. Hayes aged 25 from Shade and Martha Stevens aged 22 from Athens obtained a marriage license. Hayes works as a mechanic and Stevens is from Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollie V. Hayes
Shade
Mechanic
Martha’ Stevens
Athens
President's Assistant to Resign at Ohio University
Mrs. Clark B. Cleveland, a longtime executive assistant to OU President Dr. John C. Baker, will resign her post effective May 31. A native of Wellston and OU alumna, she has served as liaison between the president and alumni, the OU Fund, service bureaus, and public occasions.
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Clark B. Cleveland
John C. Baker
Ohio University
Alumni Association
Ohio University Fund
Wellston
Cleveland
Mr Hanning Dies At 75
Wilbert Blaine Hanning aged 75 died Tuesday morning at his sister Emma Pratt's home in Pleasant Valley. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Jagers and Sons funeral home.
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Wilbert Blaine Hanning
Emma Pratt
Pleasant Valley
Jagers and Sons Funeral Home
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Admitted: Glen Romine Athens. Mrs Roy Carter New Marshfield. John A Koons Jacksonville. Discharged: Mrs James Tiley Athens Route 2. Mrs Ida Webb Athens. E Tolliver Taylor Athens Route 5. Mrs Julius Rosler Guysville Route 1. Mrs Charles Cone Athens Route 3. George Adams The Plains.
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Glen Romine
Athens
Roy Carter
New Marshfield
John A. Koons
Jacksonville
James Tiley
Ida Webb
E. Tolliver Taylor
Julius Rosler
Guysville
Charles Cone
George Adams
the Plains
Probation Granted for Cyrus D Crislip in Mineral
Cyrus D Crislip 26 of Mineral was released from county jail after being granted six months probation by Municipal Judge John F Newcomb The jail term followed his February 27 detention for failure to pay $100 in fines and costs on State Highway Patrol charges of conditional speed and no valid operator's license
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Cyrus D. Crislip
Mineral
John F. Newcomb
Crislip
Athens County Cancer Society to Meet Friday
The executive board will convene at 7 30 p m Friday in council chambers at city hall to discuss society plans and upcoming activities.
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Athens County Cancer Society
Council Chambers
City Hall
Hocking River Rises After Rain Falls
The Hocking River rose to 7.28 feet Tuesday after rainfall totaling .51 inches, much of it from a thunder shower. Observer C. L. Colmer reported the river level at 7.28 feet as of 11:30 a.m. Temperatures reached 44 early, 61 for Monday's high.
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Hocking
U.S
C. L. Colmer
Assault Case Heard By Judge In Nelsonville
John Oakley Hanning 36 of Nelsonville faced a common pleas judge for assault on a 7 year old girl, Juanita Fultz, now living in Kentucky. Judge Bolin deferred his finding after hearing testimony from six witnesses for the state and eleven for the defense, with both sides presenting multiple Nelsonville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oakley Hanning
Nelsonville
Common Pleas
John W. Bolin
Hanning
James Shumaker
Homer B. Gall, Jr
Juanita Fultz
Lves
Kentucky
Bolin
Gall
J. L. Webb
Max Valkinburg
Opal Workman
Nancy Fultz
Sharon Kay Fultz
Citizens of Week at Morrison Elementary
Nine Morrison Elementary School students named Citizens of the Week for March 5 to 10. Recipients include Rebecca Darnell kindergarten Darrel Jones first Stephen Kramer first and second Robert Kyle third Martin Kirkendall third and fourth Connie Graves fourth Cheryl Shellman Rodney Bowen fifth and James Coen sixth.
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Morrison Elementary School
Rebecca Darnell
Darrel Jones
Stephen Kramer
Robert Kyle
Martin Kirkendall
Connie Graves
Cheryl Shellman
Rodney Bowen
James Coen
Auto Fire Extinguished on S Court Street
City firemen doused an auto fire at 4 20 p m Monday on S Court St. The vehicle owned by Harry Looney 30 Seconds was saved after a short circuit in the wiring sparked the blaze using a chemical extinguisher.
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S. Court St
Harry Looney
No Action Taken On Jail Bidding In Athens County
Athens County commissioners opened jail and sheriff residence renovation bids again. No contracts were awarded as plans are studied further after revised specifications by architect Milesovich and Trautwein. Bids from McMillan 77,184 and Van Gundy 80,000 for general contract. electrical bids by Conrath 6,800 and Van Gundy 6,275. Bergen Brothers 20,480. Geiger Brothers 16,500. Gosling Co. 19,475. Overall bid total previously stood at 103,000, above the expenditure limit.
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Athens County
Milesovitch
Trautwein
Columbus
A. J. McMillan
New Lexington
John van Gundy
Lancaster
Conrath Electric Co
Athens
van Gundy
Bergen Brothers
Marietta
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Holderman
Lotfer
BF O
S&r
Washington
Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association
KE. Main
Logan, Ohio
Eae
Megs
Ted l Lab
Vance-Leach Furniture
W. State ST
AHS
THC
Mrs. Bean
Dr. Sprague Rites
Mr. Hanning
Shumaker
Terry Sims
Charles Shafer
Fred Fiske
Marguerite Hulme
Alfred Bookman
Clyde Byers
James Lee Whitlatch
Jack Maurer
Gretchen Sherburn
Smith Sherburn
Luther Skivers
Haydenville
Diles Radiobar Company
Morris Avs
Geiger Brothers
Logan
Gosling Co
Ers
Miles E. Hoon
D. H
Jonesy) Sams
Motorola
Auto Supply Bill & State Sts
Athens, Ohio
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