Athens County Sends 23 For Armed Forces
Twenty three Athens County youths departed from Columbus for induction into the armed forces. The group headed for Fort Hayes also included 28 county youths and 31 Ohio University students reporting for pre induction physicals. Eldon D. Brown of Guysville led the induction party with a list of inductees from Athens Nelsonville Albany Glouster.
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Athens County
Columbus
Armed Forces
Fort Hayes
Ohio University
Eldon D. Brown Guysville
William L. Little
Coolville
Samuel A. Eblen
Gilbert F. Dixon
Ralph L. Six Jr
Larry A. Bruce
David R. Craig
Doyle R. Riddle
Dwight R. Riddle
David R. Coen
Gary L. Dotson
Athens
Hollister Water System Funds Approved for Loans
Hollister officials signed papers approving an 82200 loan and grant from the Farmers Home Administration to finance a new water system for the village. Construction should start May 20 with 18000 feet of 6 inch to 8 inch mains and a 30000 gallon reservoir. The system will be built by Gene Fitch Construction Co. and Globe Industrial Supply Co. The loan and grant cover the entire cost, and FHA calls this the largest grant percentage in the state. The district now serves 80 families in 105 properties, and planned improvements aim to supply Hollister School and spur residential growth. Current water costs are 7.50 per 500 gallons hauled. the new minimum will be 4.70 for 2000 gallons, plus a $150 tap fee after work begins.
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Hollister
Milton Roush
Athens County Farmers Home Administration
Judy Koons
Hollister Water Association, Inc
Greg
James McDorman
FHA
Edward Phelps
George Mara
William Lavelle
Sam Moscato
Ralph Voorhis
Farmers Home Administration
William Lavelle George Mara
Evans
Medhwart
Hambleton
Tilton
Gene Fitch Construction Co
Hebron
Globe Industrial Supply Co
Henderson
The
Water Association
Moscato
State Health Department
Mara
Burr Oak Lake
Holtz Elected President of Athens Jaycees
Richard Holtz was elected president of the Athens Jaycees for the coming year. Officers include Sherman Hopkins as administrative VP Larry Bishop as programming VP Ronald Partridge as youth and sports VP Charles Harrington as treasurer William Ranshaw as corresponding secretary and James Maurer as recording secretary. Directors elected Dan Smith Robert Garret and John Summel will take office June 1. New members inducted were Thomas Norman Gordon Lawrence Jerry Faris Roger Kasler William Muse Ed Sarno Thomas Stream Tim Sidley Chris Isaly Delbert Sopik Bob Hopfe Gene Chapin and Jerry Wang. Hopkins reported an expected net of 1200 to 1500 for the Jaycees annual Horse Show. The awards banquet is planned May 24 at The Ohio University Inn and the new officers will be installed there. Thursday night’s meeting was at the Columbia Gas Co building Route 50 East.
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Athens Jaycees
Richard Holtz
Sherman Hopkins
Larry Bishop
Ronald Partridge
Charles Harrington
William Ranshaw
James Maurer
Dan Smith
Robert Garret
John Summel
Thomas Norman
Gordon Lawrence
Jerry Faris
Roger Kasler
William Muse
Ed Sarno
Thomas Stream
Tim Sidley
Chris Isaly
Delbert Sopik
Bob Hopfe
Gene Chapin
Jerry Wang
Holtz
Jaycees
Hopkins
Ohio University Inn
Columbia Gas Co
Route 50
Shooting Case Reset By Judge Sheeter
The case of Romanus Cunningham is continued until May 17 in Municipal Court per Judge Franklin Sheeter. Cunningham, 42, of Stewart Route 1, is charged by the sheriff with firing a shotgun on a highway and intoxication. his brother George Wayne Cunningham, 40, of Canton, was wounded on Route 329 in Broadwell early April 27 and reportedly refused to press charges.
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Romanus Cunningham
Franklin Sheeter
Cunningham
Stewart
George Wayne Cunningham
Canton
Broadwell
AHS Band Concert Planned Tonight
Athens High School plans its annual spring band concert this evening at 8 in the school auditorium under director James E. Rees. The program features selections from Stars and Stripes My Fair Lady The Sound of Music and three classical works.
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Athens High School
James E. Rees
Sound of Music
Guarany
Ruy Blas
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Carter
Joseph C. Roman
Charles A. Smith Jr
Billy J. Warren
Nelsonville
William E. Ellis
Torch
Lawrence C. Jackson
Raymond E. Ice
Gene Warner
Stephen N. Pratt
Albany
Thomas R. Embrey
James A. Stires
Jack A. Losey
Robert H. J. Fultz
Glouster
Bill Roscoe
W. Union Street
West Fairgrounds
Farley
Onuad Shop
University Terrace
Union St
Hollister Water System
Phelps
Judge Sheeter
AHS
Federal Hocking High School
Amesville
Donald K. Barstow
Don Barstow
Mill ST
Pia
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