Athens County Primary Polling Places Prepared
Athens County voters will use 75 polling locations for the May 8 primary and general elections. Only one site changed since November, with Athens first ward precinct four moving to Ohio University Concovation Center from the Salvation Army on W Union. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Howe notes the full list includes Armory downstairs, Central Avenue, United Methodist Church education building, and more.
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Athens County
William Howe
Athens First Ward
Ohio University
Howe
Salvation Army
W. Union Street
Athens
Precinct
Armory
Central Avenue
United Methodist Church Education
Red Cross Appeals for Disaster Aid in Athens County
Dr. Raymond Jenkins director of the Athens County Red Cross seeks funds to sustain relief for victims of an unprecedented series of disasters across the region. The appeal aims to bolster emergency assistance and support for affected families and communities.
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Raymond Jenkins
Athens County
American Red Cross
Mississippi River
Iowa
Illinois
Louisiana
Jenkins
California
Red Cross
Louise Berry
Toledo
Berry
Nothern Ohio
National Red Cross
N. Congress St
Zoning Variances Granted by Athens Board of Zoning Appeals
Three variances approved including morningstar Books Inc sign at 44 N Court St. A four by eight foot sign is allowed despite prior ruling. Other variances granted for home addition at 9 Townsend Place and mobile home on Blick Avenue.
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Athens Board of Zoning Appeals
Morningstar Books Inc
N. Court St
Athens Service Safety
Phil Goldsberry
Morningstar
Donald Chambers
Townsend Place
Ray Wineland
Blick Avenue
Four Athens County wrecks injure five people
State Highway Patrol investigated four traffic accidents Thursday around Athens County. Drivers included Thomas E. Depriest and Ruby Ann Douglas among others. Injuries ranged from minor lacerations to head bumps. some victims were treated at O'Bleness Hospital.
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Athens County
State Highway Patrol
Athens
Thomas E. Depriest
Albany
Gay L. Depriest
O’bleness
Cline Death Ruled Drowning in Ohio River Area
Timothy Cline an 18 year old Wellsville resident was found dead in the Hocking River near Guysville after two weeks missing. Athens Sheriff Paul Brown confirmed the cause of death is drowning with preliminary findings from Ohio State University and says further contributing factors will be disclosed through ongoing medical studies.
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Timothy Cline
Wellsville
Hocking River
Athens
Paul Brown
Brown
Ohio State University
Columbiana County
Guysville
Jaycees Elect Officers for 1973 74 in Athens
Athens Jaycees elected 1973 74 officers at a Thursday night meeting at The Ohio University Inn. New officers include Harry Keim president Fred Cort administrative vice president Art Chatfield programming vice president Chuck Walker youth and sports vice president Mark Snider treasurer Jim Crouse recording secretary and Jay Waugh corresponding secretary. Keim said the group would aid the Senior Citizens Club and work to improve Athens recreational facilities.
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Athens Jaycees
Ohio University Inn
Harry Keim
Fred Cort
Art Chatfield
Chuck Walker
Mark Snider
Jim Crouse
Jay Waugh
Keim
Jaycees
Senior Citizens Club
Athens
Two people hospitalized after Athens emergency call
Two ailing persons were taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital by the Athens emergency squad. Don Laughlin, 60, of 18 W. Carpenter St., was picked up at 8 34 p.m. Thursday and Mrs. Edna Simmons, 28, of 36 W. State St., at 12 12 a.m. Friday.
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O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Athens
Don Laughlin
W. Carpenter St
Edna Simmons
W. State St
Chevrolet of Athens Garners National Honor for New Car Showings
Chevrolet of Athens is named one of 48 dealerships nationwide for outstanding new car showings. President Gordon Page announced the award after the 1973 models introduction, noting a $2100 cash prize and representation in a nationwide brochure. He also cited honors for James Deeter Sr. in Pipe Stem West Virginia and K Richard Alberry and Marion W Rose for top sales records at a Charleston meeting.
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Page
Chevrolet of
Athens
Gordon Page
Chevrolet
Motor Company
James Deeter, Sr
Pipe Stem
W. Va
K. Richard Alberry
Marion W. Rose
Charleston
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