Capital Improvements Bill Lists Area Projects
A state house capital improvements bill allocates 10.6 million for Ohio University for the 1965 67 biennium with additional sums for Burr Oak and other area parks. It covers library science complex music and television buildings and several research facilities at multiple universities and county projects, all awaiting release recommendations by the state board of regents and governing board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House of Representatives
Ohio University
Athens County
George Banks
Burr Oak
Ohio UV
Bowling Green
Akron
Central State
Cleveland State
University of Cincinnati
Kent State
Miami
Ohio State
Toledo
Youngstown
Cuyahoga County
Lorain County
University
State Board of Regents and Controlling Board
Department of Natural Resources
Hocking Hills
Hocking Lake
Lake Hope
Lake Jackson
Logan Reservoir
Perry County
Vinton Lake
New Pastor Named for Athens First Baptist Church
Wayne W. Upton, a Centre Alabama native and former Creek Indian missionary, becomes pastor of Athens First Baptist Church. He directed missions for the Tennessee River Baptist Association and previously led a Eufaula church. Upton holds a BS in agricultural education from Auburn and a BD from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. ordained 1950. Navy service 1950–54. He and his wife with two children moved into the church parsonage on Ransom Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Alabama
Athens First Baptist Church
Wayne W. Upton
Centre
Ala
Tennessee River Baptist Association
Alabama
Eufaula
Upton
Auburn University
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Ransom Rd
Ames Class Night Set for May 18 in Amesville Berne
Amesville Berne Senior Class activities begin with Class Night on May 18 at 8 p m with awards. Baccalaureate is set for May 23 at 9 30 a m in the high school auditorium with Rev Edwards Newberry delivering the sermon. Commencement follows at 2 p m on May 23 with Dr George Lobdell of Ohio University as speaker. The class will attend the alumni banquet May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Ames- Berne
Edwards Newberry
George Lobdell
Ohio University
Alumni Association
Buckeye Mart Joins 72nd Anniversary Celebration
Buckeye Mart at 918 E State St marks the 72nd anniversary of parent firm Cussins and Fearn Co Inc. The Athens C F outlet began in 1940 and the Buckeye Mart division now includes seven department stores after three expansion years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye Mart
E. State St
Cussins and Fearn Co., Inc
Athens C & F
Albany Sets Registration for Kindergarten Entry
Albany holds a registration and pre school clinic for new Albany entrants on May 13 from 4 to 6 pm in school offices. Kindergartners must be five and first graders six by Sept 8. Parents bring birth certificates and inoculation records. Names include Marcus D Lohr Jr executive head and local staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Marcus D. Lohr, Jr
Lohr
Hi Y Club Sends Tools To Viet Nam
The Hi Y Club of Athens High School donates 20 dollars to CARE to supply Vietnam with two agricultural tool kits including a hoe shovel ax pick and other hand tools. Two club members Carl Conant and Dennis Raddorff will attend Hi V Camp Horseshoe in Parsons West Virginia the week of August 8 for education and operation guidance of Hi Y Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi-Y Club
Athens High School
Parsons
W. Va
Carl Conant
Dennis Ratdorff
Scouts Push for Camp Kootaga Attendance at Albany Round Table
Boy Scout Troop 50 and Cub Pack 50 led a meeting at Albany High School urging reservations for Camp Kootaga south of Parkersburg WV and plans for a summer program. They discussed Webelos Day at Camp Lowman Peach Ridge on May 15 and the Rugged Road to Scouting fall roundup to expand rural access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Camp
Kootaga
Camp Kootaga
Albany High School
Round Table
Boy Scout Troop 50
Cub Pack 50
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Boy Scouting Organization
Camp Lowman
Peach Ridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wayne Upton
Ames
Samuel Workman
Athens
Beverly Ann Bowen
John W. Byers
Nelsonville
Erma Smith
Jack Lee McCoy
Gallipolis
Olive Irene Northern
Chauncey
Viet Nam
Columbus
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Mary C. Prakas
Dva Patio Grill
Lakeview Community Center
Hocking Valley Bank
Hocking Valley Saver
Stimson
Palmer St
F.d.1.c
Elton Swart
Trimble Methodist Church
Hock-Hocking
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
aTress
Ted Swiss Dreamwear
A. Baby Doll
B. Duster
Chemstrand
Nan Noble
Denier
Hollywood
Picot
Nan
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