77 Polling Places Open for Issues in May Primary
Athens County voters face a light turnout with 77 polling places open from 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m Tuesday. Ballots include two constitutional amendments on retaining legislative districts and funding a bond, plus local races in Athens Glouster and school levy for a new non graded high school and vocational courses.
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Post Office Raises Foreign Mailing Rates Nationwide
The U S Postal Department announces a rate hike effective today on international surface and air mail. U S mail within the United States remains unchanged. Airmail to Central America Caribbean rises to 15 cents per half ounce and 20 cents to Europe and Mediterranean border nations. remaining globe at 25 cents. Surface mail to most nations up to 13 cents for the first ounce and 8 cents for each additional ounce. Canada and Mexico unchanged at 8 cents per ounce. Overseas post cards up to 8 cents. Fifteen scientists named fellows of the Ohio Academy of Science include a member from Ohio University.
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Athens
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Canada
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Ohio Academy of Science
Emmett Arthur Conway
Development Planning Institute
Academy
Lyons Hired as Patrolman
Larry Lyons, 27, of Highland Avenue, began Monday as a city patrolman after passing the civil service exam, with a one year probation. Police Capt. Charles Cochran says the force is at approved strength but can hire five more if funds are approved. Also, Athens Aerie 529 Eagles will elect officers at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Clothing Day is set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Citadel on W Union Street.
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Highland Avenue
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Salvation Army Citadel
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Nelsonville men receive 10 day jail terms for disturbance
Two Nelsonville men John Tippie and Harley Hook pleaded guilty to intoxication and created a disturbance near a Nelsonville Route 1 woman. Judge George Schoonover sentenced them to 10 days in jail and fined $50 plus costs. The York Two constable made the arrests. Leonard Carl McMillen, 38, Haydenville, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in County Court, fined $150 and costs and received three days in jail.
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George Schoonover
John Tippie
Harley Hook
Naomi New
York Two
Leonard Carl McMillen
Haydenville
Burglar Cut In Entry At A&P Market
A burglar suffered a foot laceration when a door was kicked in Saturday night at the A and P Supermarket on Stimson Ave. Police found blood at the door and query local physicians about anyone treated. A small amount of meat and bread was stolen. a tire tool created a front door hole at Woolworth's and a pop bottle was thrown into the Urban Renewal office on University Terrace.
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Stimson Ave
Clyde Beasley Jr
Beasley
Woolworth’s
University Terrace
Notice to Contractors for Port No 7 Athens County Ohio
State of Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed proposals for resurfacing Port No 7 Athens County on US Route SOA in Ames and Bern Townships. Bid opening May 16 1967 at 10 00 A M EDT. Requires certified check or bond and prequalification. Plans on file with Department of Highways. Director reserves right to reject bids.
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Columbus
State Highway Director of
Ohio
Athens County
Ames
Bern
Highway Credit Examiner
Department of US
Department of Highways
Rainfall total for April records a drier month
April ended on a cool windy note with 3.21 inches of rainfall recorded by U.S. observer C. L. Colmer, far below April 1966's 5.37 inches. Overnight low reached 60 degrees after a Sunday high of 65, and the 11 a.m. temperature was 64.
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C. L. Colmer
U.S
Colmer
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