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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1967

Page

3

Herbert resigns planning post in Athens after four years

Herbert, former Athens mayor and longtime planning commission chairman, resigns effective April 1. He and wife Dorthea will move to Naples Florida where they build a new home. The couple has two daughters Constance Elwood and Dr. Carolyn Smith.

William H Bill) Herbert Athens City Planning Commission Herbert Tulane Road Naples Fla Planning Commission Peter Seel Florida Raymond Shepard Commission Ohio U Constance Elwood Danville Calif Carolyn Smith University of Florida

Hocking Crest Falls Short of Flood Stage

The Hocking River crested just below flood stage in Athens on Wednesday, reaching 16.24 feet and receding by today as temperatures warmed. Observer C. L. Colmer noted 15.39 feet by 7 a.m. with a 25 degree overnight low and a trace of snow, followed by a sunny afternoon reaching 40.

Hocking Athens U.S C. L. Colmer Colmer

City considers raises for police and fire departments

Safety Director Thomas Chesser says police and fire pay raises are under study after low rookie fireman turnout and weak applicant numbers. The council plans to add five firemen and five policemen to boost staffing for a Richland Avenue sub station. Bailey appointed patrolman after top civil service score.

Directo Thomas Chesser Council Chesser Rich Police Fire Departments Ted Jones Jones Bailey Carlos Chauncey-Dover High School United Parcel

Altmans Matches Any National Lassie Coat Discounts

Altmans will meet any discounts offered on Lassie coats as advertised nationally, ensuring customers receive price parity even when special promotions appear. The store emphasizes honoring discount claims that exceed standard pricing.

Altmans

Innovations In Waiting Line Use Theater as Waiting Room

In New York AP reports a theater auditorium is used as a waiting room to speed ticket lines. Producer Alexander H. Cohen introduced the idea with an automatic number system to preserve each patron’s place. Magazines and newspapers are provided to pass time.

New York Alexander H. Cohen

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