Three Incumbent Republicans Defeated in City Primary
The 1051 Republicans voting in a light primary chose a new Fourth Ward and two at large nominees for November. Fred Weber won the city council presidency nomination over Lewis D. McBride, with 536 to 462. At large nominees were Brandon Grover Jr 690 Robert Sutton 613 and Michael Molchan 506. Alden and Weisenbaugh failed to gain renomination, Dunfee also defeated. Mayor Shepard and Auditor Florence Davis led the unopposed Republicans with 926 each. The light turnout marked one of the smallest in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Dean
William Weisenbach
John Alden
Fred Weber
Lewis D. McBride
Brandon T. Grover Jr
Robert Sutton
Michael Molchan
Alden
Marlene G. Dunfee
Weisenbaugh
Third Ward
Dean
Fourth Ward
Richard M. Phillips
Howard Romine
Kenneth Collins
Raymond Shepard
Florence Davis
E. D. Shrout
William Rowland
E. M. Conant
Edgar Tuckerman
Douglas on Communism Little Headway In Open Says Douglas
Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas said Communists lose headway when they reveal themselves and criticized intolerance on campuses. He backed recognizing Red China and warned of new world insecurities, urging law as a alternative to war and forecasting federations within the United Nations.
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Paul Efa
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Red China
Communist Party
India
Italy
Dominican Republic
Justice Douglas
America
Madison Ave
China
Douglas
United States
Russia
United Nations
Organization of American States
Southeast Asia
Pakistan
Japan
Africa
Hugo Black
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Douglas cites federalism contrasts in Kennedy Lecture
Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas compares U S and other federal systems noting state created the federal government here and the court reviews only federal issues. He outlines four historical periods, recalls civil rights gains, and defends the Court as referee amid jurisdiction limits and a lighter docket.
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Russia
India
Canada
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Edwin and
Ruth Kennedy
Douglas
Tennessee
Shelter notes list residents and dismissals at area hospital
Shelter arms hospital notes name residents including George Simms Nelsonville Erich Worthington Athens Roy Graves Athens Route 4 James Schoonover Chauncey Irene Lowry Athens and dismissals such as Charles Tinkham The Plains Mrs John O Neal and daughter Athens Susan Rist Athens Route 5 Allison Ror ick Athens Route 2 Mrs Alfred Parson and daughter Stewart Route 1 Mrs John Burritt Athens Route 4 Mrs Everett Cain Glouster Mrs Mary Clark Mineral.
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George Simms
Nelsonville
Erich Worthington
Athens
Roy Graves
James Schoonover
Chauncey
Irene Lowry
Charles Tinkham
the Plains
John O’neal
Susan Rist
Allison Rorick
Alfred Parson
Stewart
John Burritt
Everett Cain
Glouster
Mary Clark
Mineral
False Alarm Turns In At West Elementary School
A fire alarm at West Elementary School at 1 45 PM Tuesday proved false. City firemen were informed by school officials there was no fire or alarm submitted. Nine regulars and volunteers responded to the call.
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West Elementary
World War I Vets to Hear Reports in Athens
Athens veterans association members from World War I will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Home. Delegates will report on the Rio Grande district meeting held April 21. The Ladies auxiliary will meet at the same time and place.
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Athens
American Legion
Rio Grande
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mercury Rises Across Athens In Warm Wednesday
Observer C. L. Colmer reports a 10 am temperature reading of 71 in Athens with a 27 degree rise from the morning low. Tuesday’s high reached 80 as fair weather continued.
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Mercury
Athens
C. L. Colmer
Rabies Clinic Schedule Set For Week
The Athens City-County health department announces rabies clinics this week at Chauncey fire house Glouster firehouse Trimble townhouse Amesville firehouse and Buchtel mayor's office with 1 shot for dogs and cats. Additional clinics will be scheduled through May to combat rabies.
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Athens City- County Health Department
Chauncey
Trimble Townhouse
Glouster Firehouse
Amesville
Buchtel
Third Suit Filed Over Detonations
Gilford and Ethel C. Boyley of Troy Township sue Condon-Cunningham Inc. in Common Pleas Court for 6000 dollars alleging an employee detonated explosives near their property from May to September 1962, causing damage to a one story cement block house. Others, Dorsey C. and Emma J. Burkhammer and Marion F. and Elnora M. Reynolds, have filed suits for 6300 and 9800 dollars respectively for similar incidents.
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Common Pleas Court
Gilford
Ethel C. Boyley
Troy Township
Condon-Cunningham Inc
Cincinnati
Rowleys
Dorsey C
Emma J. Burkhammer
Coolville
Marion F
Elnora M. Reynolds
Honorary Elects Initiates 50 in Ohio Phi Kappa Phi
Ohio University Phi Kappa Phi chapter announces election of officers as it initiates 50 new members the largest class in its history including 47 students and three faculty. The chapter is led by Dr. S. J. Jasper as president and includes Dr. David Levenson as vice president Dr. Robert E. Mahn as secretary treasurer and Dr. L. J. Hartin as journal correspondent.
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Ohio University
Phi Kappa Phi
S. J. Jasper
David Levenson
Robert E. Mahn
L. J. Hartin
Zoning Special Meeting Slated Over Richland Ave Tracts
Three city council members Norman Dean Richard Rypma and Michael Molchan call a special meeting for 6:45 p.m. Thursday to consider rezoning five Richland Ave parcels. Council earlier passed ordinances reclassifying the tracts for general business use.
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Norman Dean
Richard Rypma
Michael Molchan
Richland Ave
Prank Holdup Shocks Local Store Clerk at Milldecks Shoe
A neighboring businessman staged a prank hold up at Milldecks Shoe Store on 25 South Court Street. Clerk Helen Ward glimpsed the intruder through drapes and a customer later found her in shock. Police pursued the brief description and the man apologized after returning to the store.
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Milldecks Shoe Store
S. Court St
Helen Ward
Milldecks
Second Athens Salon to Open in East Athens
Steppe's Beauticians Inc plans a second beauty salon in east Athens at the Kroger shopping center. Basil Rutter says the existing downtown salon at 10 S. Court St. remains active after its 33rd anniversary. The new location will have seven styling stations and a tinting booth, and will bring the Steppe chain to 133 salons in 17 states by fall 1963.
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Athens
Steppe’s Beauticians, Inc
East
Kroger’s
Basil Rutter
S. Court St
Steppe
Blanche
Claude Steppe
Coolville
Athens Named ZIP Code Sectional Center for Mail Plan
Athens becomes a focal point in the Post Office Department ZIP Code plan as one of 554 sectional centers. The system speeds delivery by five digit codes and enables presorting for large mailers. The July 1 rollout assigns a three digit sectional code to Athens tied to local zones for efficient routing.
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Athens
Post Office Department
Arthur E. Cornwell
Wheat Referendum Committee Chooses Leader in Athens County
The Athens County Farm Bureau legislative committee met Monday night to discuss the national wheat referendum. Earl LeMasters attended as congressional spokesman as the group planned a campaign before the May 13 registration deadline. Harry G. Henry of Sharpsburg was elected chairman, replacing Ross Wright.
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Athens County Farm Bureau Legislative Committee
Earl LeMasters
Harry G. Henry
Sharpsburg
Ross Wright
Antidote to Communism discussed at Kiwanis meeting
Members of Kiwanis heard a talk titled Antidote to Communism by Rev. Raymond Albers of First Christian Church Parkersburg who urged faith over force. The gathering recognized longtime members and listed local traffic and court fines for several residents. Athens man Wayne Christman was found guilty of assault and battery and fined.
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Kiwanis
Sportsman Grill
Raymond Albers
First Christian Church
Parkersburg
Richard Lockard
Jim Miller
Edward T. van Dyke
Howard Stout
Joe Jagers
Roger Barron
Kenneth Woogerd
Bernard Black
Ira Burnfield
al Bechtel
Gail Watkins
Raymond Lee
Athens
Wayne E. Christman
Poplar Sr
John G. Edelman
Christman
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Stu Sharpe
Bill Koch
Joe Eszterhas
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Poly-Lin
Tous
East State Street
Sheltering Arms Hospital
West School
Spring Bay
Athens County
Dale E. Shultz
Money Order Service
Christmas Club
Stout
Farmall Cub
Allis Chalmers
John Deere
A&p
Ohio
Jesse Frank Mash
Roger E. Gilkey
Florence A. Carcelli
Robert Larry Cline
Mason Edwin Naylor
Verona Ave
Carlos Wayne Cochran
State Highway Patrol
Barry J. McBride
Washington Hall
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