County Board Raises Salaries Prompt Discussion
The Athens County board of elections voted raises for Clerk Ray Bobo from 350 to 375 and Deputy Clerk Ruth Stratton from 300 to 375 a month. County Commissioners plan to review the action with both boards next week and seek advice from County Prosecutor Joseph B. Vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Board of Elections
Ray Bobo
Ruth B. Stratton
John C. Cline
Cline
Joseph B. Vanity
Board of Elections
Bobo
Stratton
Board Clashes Over Salary Raises and Fund Transfers
Auditor urged restraint on higher salaries while Wiley challenged the board to sue. Commissioner Cline questioned transferring funds between accounts. The original $8100 salary appropriation would be exceeded by new raises to $900 annually. E B Young said the board will transfer funds, stressing elections board independence from county commissioners and citing routine practice.
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Wiley
Cline
Board of Elections
E. B. Young
Young
Ohio
Critical Weather Window Looms For Southeastern Ohio Farmers
Southeast Ohio farmers face a critical weather period as a warmer thaw could keep spring plowing on schedule. If bitter cold and frozen ground persist, planting delays will mount, impacting oats wheat corn and cabbage crops and raising winter hay demand. Orchard buds show unusual tightness offering frost protection potential. Weather reports almanac and skies will guide field work decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackerman
Athens County
Ohio River
Reedsville - Portland-Letart Falls
Building Permits Down In February Activity Slows
February building permits totaled five for 10150, below last February's seven for 64749 and January 1960's ten for 32950. Remodeling permits included Roberts Clothing and Rex Koons Music Store, with Lam bert filing for a drive inn. Home remodeling came from Christopher Lane and Robert Hartman for porch, kitchen, and utility building work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Rex Koons
S. Court St
Ernest Lambert
West Union St
Christopher Lane
Elmwood Dr
Robert FE. Hartman
Blue Line Rd
Driver Test Time Re Set for April 1
The State Highway Patrol announced a new driver license exam schedule effective April 1. Applicants should appear at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Mill Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Tests with examiner Paul Newman move from Thursday Friday and Saturday mornings to a full Saturday option for convenience.
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State Highway Patrol
Knights of Columbus
Mill St
Paul Newman
Guinn to Speak at Methodist Men Auction Planned
Robert Guinn, Ohio University security director, will speak at 6 30 p m Sunday in the junior room. The Methodist Men plan their annual public auction for Saturday April 9 at the Athens County fairgrounds. Contributors to the auction should call Paul Brown LY 25135.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Guinn
Ohio University Security
First Methodist Church Methodist
Athens County Fairgrounds
Paul Brown
County Judge Attends Delinquency Seminar
Columbus report shows Harold J. Rose of Athens County among juvenile court judges at Ohio State University College of Law seminar on delinquency. Talks covered legal psychological and sociological aspects, prevention and treatment, recent cases, and juvenile court philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State University
College of Law
Harold J. Rose
Athens County
School Superintendent Attending Seminar
Samuel Johnson attends a Columbus seminar for superintendents on appraisal of managerial performance. The session aims to teach how to develop an effective appraisal plan for administrative and supervisory roles in the city school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Johnson
Columbus
High School Band Banquet Set for April 2
Athens High School will hold a band banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday April 2 in the school cafeteria. Kenneth Reeder president of the band boosters said tickets for parents of band members are sold in the band room from 8 to 8 30 a.m. Friday.
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Athens High School
Kenneth Reeder
Band Busters
City Truck and Car Collision Damages Estimated at $200
Police report a city truck and a car collided at the corner of E State Street and Harris Road on Wednesday. The car, driven by Grace V Arnfield 53 of Athens Route 1, suffered minor damage. the truck was driven by Frank Levacy 54 of 38 Townsend Road.
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E. State St
Harris Road
Grace V. Arnfield
Athens
Frank Levacy
Townsend Rd
Fire squad first trip in a week precedes aid call
Emergency squad responded to a welfare call Wednesday then assisted George Tate age 78 of 132 West Union Street. Tate was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital with a possible fractured hip after leaving his home.
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Fire Department
George Tate
W. Union St
Tate
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Albany Boy Hit by Truck While Bicycling
Daniel Nason, 13, was injured with a right knee bruise after riding from a private driveway into the path of a pickup on Route 50 near Albany. The driver of the truck was 44 year old Glen Hutchison of Zanesville. He was treated by an Albany physician.
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Albany
State Highway Patrol
Daniel Nason
West Corporation
Glen Hutchison
Zanesville
Births and admissions listed from sheltering arms hospital
Mr and Mrs Charles Dyla of Glouster Route 1 welcomed a son. Admitted were Mrs Mina Fry of Athens and Eileen Reighard of Nelsonville. George Tate of Athens and Hubert Buck of Guysville Route were treated. Mrs Floyd Dixon of Athens, Mrs Buddie T Burke of Athens, and Mrs Shirley Tucker of Glouster Route 3 also noted.
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Charles Dyla
Glouster
Mina Fry
Athens
Eileen Reighard
Nelsonville
George Tate
Hubert Buck
Guysville
Floyd Dixon
Buddie T. Burke
Ath
Ohio University Wins Ratings in Speech Contest
Ohio University won two second places and two third places in the Ohio women's individual events speech contest at Heidelberg College. OU students placed in oratorical and peace oratorical contests and earned thirds in manuscript and interpretative readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Ohio
Heidelberg College
Associated Press
Bound To Jury On Non-Support Charge
Earl F. E. Donaldson of New Straitsville was arraigned in Athens Municipal Court and ordered bound to the grand jury on a charge of non support. Bond was set at $500. Complaint filed by his wife Margaret Donaldson of Trimble Route 1.
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Earl FE. Donaldson
New Straitsville
Athens
Donaldson
Margaret Donaldson
Trimble
Weather Update From Athens Low Temps Near Freezing
Thursday remained partially cloudy with morning readings around 31 degrees in Athens. By 10 a.m. Wednesday the temperature rose only three degrees after a high of 43, according to U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer.
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Athens
U.S
C. L. Colmer
Court Fines Our Drivers in County Court
Four drivers were fined in Athens County Court after State Highway Patrol arrests. Rex F. Meeks paid 10 dollars plus costs for driving left of center. Elmer E. Harris and Harry Dickerson Jr. were fined for parking on the highway. James A. Mellick was assessed 15 dollars for speeding. Hocking County suspended a fine for Ray Blackston for operating left of center.
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Athens
State Highway Patrol
Rex F. Meeks
Elmer E. Harris
Cutler
Harry Dickerson, Jr
Nelsonville
James A. Mellick
Tiffin
Hocking
Ray Blackston
Logan
Charge Is Lowered in Athens Man Fine
Stanley M. Bolen of 119 N. Congress St. was found guilty of intoxication in Municipal Court and sentenced to three days in jail plus a $50 fine. He was arrested March 11 on drunk driving charges and originally pleaded innocent before witnesses failed to confirm he operated the vehicle under the influence.
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Stanley M. Bolen
N. Congress St
John F. Newcomb
Bolen
Two Drivers Fined Jailed Permits Taken in DUI Plea
Two men pled guilty to driving under the influence in Municipal Court. Richard J. Burkhammer of Tupper Plains and Reynolds Greene, 47, of 28 West Union Street, were sentenced to six days in jail, fined 125 dollars each, and ordered four months suspension of their driver's permits. Burkhammer remains in the city jail. Greene in the county jail.
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Richard J. Burkhammer
Tupper Plains
Reynold Greene
West Union St
Athens County Sheriff's Deputies
Burkhammer
Greene
Disabled American Veterans Meet Friday Evening
Conrath Bean Chapter will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Friday. Albert Peyton, commander, announced the gathering for members and veterans seeking updates and support.
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Conrath Bean
Disabled American Veterans
Albert Peyton
County Heart Fund totals reached fifty six twenty four point four nine
A total of 5624.49 has been contributed to date in the 1960 Athens County Heart Fund drive. Mrs Sol Rosenberg praised contributors and credited committee chairmen Mrs Wilma Darnell Mrs William Fried rich Mrs William Hess Mrs Don White and others for the drive. Major shares came from Athens and area towns with notable sums from businesses schools and various townships.
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Athens County
Sol Rosenberg
Wilma Darnell
the Plains
William Friedrich
Nelsonville
William Hess
Athens
Don White
Francis Fuller
Jack Sweeney
Frank Richey
Thomas Evans
Gerald Stauffer
Hess
Darnell
Heart
Suspects Held in Glouster Cabin Theft Case
Columbus police turned two Columbus men James Seymour and Robert Dailey over to Athens County sheriffs after they were tied to a break in at Capt. W. C. Roberts Volunteers of America cabin on Route 3 in Glouster. A .38 revolver and items valued at 182.99 were missing. They were arraigned and ordered to Grand Jury on breaking and entering and grand larceny with $500 bonds.
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Columbus
Athens County Sheriff's Department
W. C. Roberts
The
Volunteers of America
Max Valkinburg
James Seymour
Robert Dailey
Pre School Clinic Slated At Waterloo
A preschool clinic for children entering first grade is set for Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Waterloo High School gym. The event is announced by the Waterloo PTO and will offer immunizations for diphtheria tetanus small pox and polio with a 50 cent fee for polio shots.
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New Marshfield
Waterloo Pto
PTO
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