Three Sites Studied For Sheltering Arms Hospital
Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry reports three candidate locations for Sheltering Arms Hospital. Options include Children's Home area, near the Athens County fairgrounds, and south of Peden Stadium. A topographic study and cost comparisons are pending along with highway bypass and flood plans. Funding includes Hill Bur ton federal aid and a $750,000 contribution from Charles G. O'Bleness.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Blaine R. Goldsberry
Goldsberry
Foundation
Athens County Fairgrounds
West Union St
Route 56
Ohio University Inn
Hill Burton
Charles G. O’bleness
Legion Delegates Picked for Conventions in Athens
Athens K T Crossen Post 21 American Legion elected delegates to district and state conventions. Automatic delegates include Nolan Mace and Ben Williams. The post will send Charles Gilkey James Vercoe Paul Lewis C J Josten Wilson Carr Pete Baird and James Balding, the largest delegation in its history.
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Athens
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Legion
Nolan Mace
Ben Williams
Cleveland
Post
Charles Gilkey
James Vercoe
Paul Lewis
C. J. Josten
Wilson Carr
Pete Baird
James Balding
Athens County Residents to Receive Special Service Awards
Eleven Athens County residents will get quarter century pins at the Columbia Gas System Southeastern Club banquet on May 19 at the American Legion Hall in Lancaster. Others will receive 30 and 25 year pins along with gold watches for 25 years service. Thirty eight additional county residents 19 from Athens are invited to attend.
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Athens County
Columbia Gas System
American Legion Hall
Lancaster
Ralph S. Camp
Howard A. Wallar
Athens
Floyd R. Six
Southeastern Club
Francis Jarvis
Glouster
John W. Cottrill
E. F. Rothel
Ernest Rowland
Albany
D. H. Addison
J. E. Bridgewater
Paul Perry
Dix Powell
Nelsonville
Radio Club Field Day Test Planned in Athens Ohio
Ohio Universitys Amateur Radio Club invites Athens area hams to a simulated emergency field day on the Rapp property Longview Rd Friday and Saturday. Don Wahl of Logan and Phil Roberts of Racine lead the arrangements. The test checks emergency gear and provides hands on experience to ensure blackout communications for Athens during disasters as has occurred during past spring floods.
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Ohio Universitys
Athens Area
Rapp
Longview Rd
Don Wahl
Logan
Phil Roberts
Racine
Athens
Airplane sprays crops in Athens County trial
An airplane sprayed 120 acres near Albany for alfalfa weevil control in a countywide trial led by Kenneth Ackerman with Vernon Vick directing from Bowling Green. No further acres will be sprayed this year. success could expand next year. Farmers are urged to spray alfalfa with methoxychlor Guthion or malathion before harvest.
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Athens County
Kenneth Ackerman
Vernon Vick
Bowling Green
Dale Scott
C. D. Giffen
Albany
Ackerman
Mercury Tops 80 Mark in Athens Heat Wave
The mercury rose above 80 degrees for the seventh consecutive day in Athens on Thursday as Observer C. L. Colmer reported an 81 degree 10 AM reading, with Wednesday's high reaching 84.
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The
Mercury
Athens
U.S
C. L. Colmer
Charges Dismissed In Chauncey Case
Chauncey mayor's court dismissed disturbing the peace charges against 11 Ohio University students after an early Sunday incident at Abdella's Bar and Grill. The youths apologized. 10 of 11 will pay about 50 dollars in tavern damages. Willie Robert Payne, 26, of Nacogdoches Texas, faces a possible preliminary hearing on a separate OU student cutting charge.
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Chauncey Mayor’s Court
Ohio University
Abdella’s Bar and Grill
Willie Robert Payne
Nacogdoches
Texas
Maryland Driver Cited After Crash Near Stimson Ave
A Maryland driver was injured and charged with three traffic violations after a two car crash on Grant Street near Stimson Avenue. Paul Michael Noll, 23, of Salisbury, Md., received a facial laceration. he pleaded innocent to driving while intoxicated and was fined for excessive speed and license plate violations. The case, bond set at $425, is under investigation from California. Nancy Jane Manock, 22, Route 50W, Trailer Court, suffered a mouth laceration and was fined for failure to stop within assured clear distance ahead.
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Maryland
Grant St
Stimson Ave
Paul Michael Noll
Salisbury
John W. Dowler
Strathmore Blvd
Noll
Bond
California
Nancy Jane Manock
Route 50W
Richland
Woodland
Mayor Heads to Capital Meeting on Appalachian Aid
Mayor Raymond Shepard and regional officials travel to Washington D C for an economic development conference hosted by Congressman Walter Moeller to explore Appalachian aid and federal programs for recreation, sewage plants, job training, and anti pollution. The May 12 event in a House office building is open to mayors and county officials. Athens County and several cities plan to attend. Public Library in Athens closes all day Friday for librarians to attend a regional meeting.
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McBee
McBee Systems
Dee Dearth
Gilbert Stalder
Carroll Tippett
Paul Burson
Raymond Shepard
Washington, D. C
Cong
Walter Moeller
Shepard
Appa
Lachian
Athens County
Gallipolis
Jackson
Ironton
Wellston
Athens Public Library
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes List Local Births
A list from Shelterin g Arms Hospital notes multiple births and family details including Mr and Mrs James Crum with a son in Athens. Mr and Mrs Herbert Songer with a daughter in Frost Route 1. Frank Shay in Athens. Mrs Hazel Finsterwald in Athens. Carol Beaty in Athens Route 2. Milton Williams in Athens. Ralph Well in Guysville. Nellie Barber in New Marsh field. Mrs Lloyd Cooper and daughter in Athens Route 4. James Halterman in Athens. Mrs James Gates in Athens. Mrs Martha Bullock in Mill field Route 1. Mrs Greg Koons in Glouster Route 3. Robert Friend in Athens.
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James Crum
Athens
Herbert Songer
Frost Route 1
Frank Shay
Hazel Finsterwald
Carol Beaty
Milton Williams
Ralph Well
Guysville
Nellie Barber
New Marshfield
Lloyd Cooper
James Halterman
James Gates
Martha Bullock
Millfield
Greg Koons
Glouster
Robert Friend
Sheriff recoveries include stolen Walker pistol case ongoing
Deputies recovered a .44 caliber Walker pistol stolen last December from Doug Meggi son Route 56 after an Ohio University student admitted buying it. The investigation continues. Carol Beaty, 50, Union, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital after collapsing near Hocking Valley Bank. He is a bank vice president and cashier. Marriage Licenses Richard Sharpe and Vera Mae Gilkey, both of Athens.
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Sheriff's Deputies
Doug Meggison
Route 56
Ohio University
Carol Beaty
Union
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Hocking Valley Bank
City Fire Department
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New Hospital
Peden
Furniture Home
Alco-Linn
Parkersburg
W. Va
Fioward A. Wallar
Shorty
Hilt Fees
Bayon Tricot Knit
Jamaica
CAPRI
Radio Club
North Court St. Athens
Chauncey
Darren Tom M
Kodak
Richard Sharpe
Laborer
Vera Mae Gilkey
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