New 650000 Church Planned to Replace Athens Main House
Plans for a Georgian type church to replace the First Methodist Church of Athens, destroyed by fire, were announced to nearly 500 at a church dinner. Ground plan shown by architect Ramell Potter, with site expansion on Church Street, an estimated 550000 for building and 100000 for equipment, and discussions outlined facilities for Ohio University students and community activities.
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First Methodist Church of
Athens
Athens High School
Donald R. Clippinger
Church St
Hio University
Rumell Potter
Patter, Tyler, Martin and Roth
Cincinnati
Ohio University
Potter
Dean Clippinger
Wesley Foundation
Dean Clippin
John Goodrough
Fred M. McKay
Memorial A
Association Elects of AREA TB HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION NEAR
Athens County association discusses a new 100 bed TB hospital to be built in Nelsonville serving 14 Southeast Ohio counties with a mobile X ray unit. Bids open April 28 and contracts awarded within two weeks. Directors elected from Athens, Trimble, Sharpsburg, and New Marshfield. Joseph Trepp reports six year events including X ray outreach and health education.
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Tuvercuross Anatem, Association
Nelsonville
Ohio
Stuart
James
Athens
Harry Hent
Sharpsburg
James Rice
Athene
Meott
Trimble
Hh C Dosman
Elsie Stevenson
New Marshfield
Stra
Stra. Foster’ Dean
Guysville
Clarence "Morrison
Joseph Trepp
University
Rhoads
Athens County
Kiwanis Hear Anti Belt Line Film At Athens Meeting
Athens Kiwanis heard a film criticizing the belt conveyor system as a threat to Ohio rail policy. The program opposed deeming it a common carrier and argued against eminent domain rights. Two Liberian students at Ohio University discussed Liberia’s 100 year history and U.S. ties.
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Trans- Senate
Ohio
Athens Kiwanis
Ohio University
Henry Andrews
U.S
America
County Commissioners Debate Force Account Building Plan
Commissioners weighed using force account to build Welfare Department offices on N Lancaster St and a new dairy barn at the County Home. bids exceeded estimates. both bids rejected to keep work within budget by purchasing materials and hiring local workers. landscaping bids for the front lawn were opened but deemed too high. two firms submitted proposals. Paul Brown of Sunnyside honored with a degree conferment by Athen Ryoma Greenhouse Co at the Masonic Temple.
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Emerires County
Welfare Department
N. Lancaster St
Welfare Agency
Asd
Est
Paul Brown
Sunnyside
Masonic Temple
Athen Ryoma Greenhouse Co
Royal Arch Masons
Mrs Brumley Dies at 54 in Byesville
Mrs Brumley aged 54 of University Terrace Byesville died after an accident. She had lived in Athens 22 years and belonged to First Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge. Her husband Clarence Brumley preceded her in death 24 years ago. Survived by daughter Beverley Tipton and two sons Robert Tipton, Timothy Lee Tipton, plus sister Ethel Shaw of Springdale. Funeral arrangements by Dowler Ferguson Hughes.
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Ars. Weevetle Oe
S Brumley
University Terrace
Aks Hand Paotorn
Byesville
Athens
First Methodist Church
Rebekah Ladge
Clarence Hubert Brumley
Im Beverley Tipton
Robert Timothy Lee Tipton
Mra Ethel Shaw
Springdale
Ohio University offers three week fitness program for upper elementary
Dominic Brigna, OU physical education instructor, announces three week instruction for fourth to sixth grade students ending April 4. The program aims to provide activities and exercise routines through Fridays.
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Ohio University
Dominic Brigna
Moonshine Possession Count Denied At Municipal Court
Willard Bill Guess of near Frost faced moonshine possession charges after deputies found pints of moonshine and a gallon and a half of wine at his home. His hearing is set for Thursday at 9 am. He remained in county jail when unable to post bond. He also faces a juvenile court count for alleged sale to minors and marks his second arrest since November for illegal possession and sale of liquor.
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Willard
Bill) Guess
Guess
Weather Record Notes A3 Hamley Run Morning Row
Ned was promised Tuesday as the mercury rose to the freezing point at 9 0 am after an early morning row of 11 am around Hamley Run.
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Ned
Mercury
Hamley Run
World Affairs Institute Reported with Athens Students
Athens High School students Cynthia Wallace and Morrison attended the World Affairs Institute in Cincinnati. Wallace noted 800 students from four states gathered to exchange views, sponsored by the Rotary Club. A 1955-56 officer slate headed by Sam Altman was elected unanimously, with Lauche reporting Rotary Board support for the United Campaign and SolrE set to represent UA. Guests included Don Thomann and Edwin Zepp, with Sherman Gilmore as program chairman.
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Athens Sonarane
World Affairs Institute
Cincinnati
Cynthia Wallace
Mac ]Morrison
Athens
Miss Wallace
Morrison
Rotary Club
Sam Altman
la F. Lauche
Rotary Board of Directors
United As
Sol Re
Don ‘Thomann
Athens High School
Edwin C. Zepp
Ohio Historical and Archeological Society
Sherman Gilmore
Third Suit Is Filed in Fatal Crash Near Little Hocking
Bernice Edwards administrator of the estate of Albania Grimm Wilson filed in Common Pleas Court a petition seeking 8117.50 damages from Lelia McGirr executrix of Orlando McGirr estate and asserting McGirr negligent driving caused a Route 50 wreck near Little Hocking on December 5. The petition lists expenses of 817.30 and notes earlier suits for 20,000 on behalf of the Wilson children Chester C age 8 and Jo Ann age 16.
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Little Hocking
Common Pleas Court
Bernice Edwards
Albania
Grimm Wilson
Lelia M. McGirr
Orlando McGier
Melvin Wilson
Wilson
Chester C
Jo Ann
Elliott family welcomes daughter Elizabeth Hooper
Sheltering Arms Hospital notes mention Mr and Mrs Ernest Elliott of Jacksonville with a daughter Elizabeth Hooper. Judy Price of Mansfield Mrs Mildred Buckley of Minera and Mrs Beth Kelly of Athens are named. Mary Jividem Racine is listed as dismissed. George Staneast, 59, formerly of this community, died Friday in Marion Indiana. Friends may call after 7 pm at Bigony funeral home. services scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday with burial in Weaver Cemetery.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mann
Ernest Elliott
Jacksonville
Elizabeth Hooper
Shade
Judy Price
Mansfield
Mildred Buckley
Minera
Beth Kelly
Athens
Robert McCormick
Mary Jividem
Racine
George Staneast
Res
Marion
Ind
Bigony Funeral Home
Weaver Cemetery
Public Hearing Slated on United Appeals Drive
The city holds an open forum in the city council chambers on Wednesday at 7 30 pm to gather public input on the United Appeals drive. The steering committee to oversee the drive has mailed 150 organizations and distributed notices to Ohio University staff seeking resolutions, participation, and written opinions.
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United Appeals
Iorrow
Ohio
University Post Office
United Appeals Press
Driver Changes Plea in Stop Light Case
Mrs. Betty J. Andrews 20 of 35 Walker St changed her plea to guilty for failing to observe a stop light in Municipal Court Tuesday. The court fined her five dollars and costs and suspended one dollar of the fine. Andrews had been cited by city police Friday after an accident Friday.
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Betty J. Andrews
Walker St
Tu O
Andrews
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