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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1963

Page

3

Security Bank Building Sold to Athens Men

The 58 year old Security Bank Building has been sold to three Athens men Carl Clifford William A Lavelle and J B Vanity Jr. The change of ownership becomes effective June 1 with the bank retaining a long term lease and continuing to occupy its quarters Clifford will manage the office building which includes a basement barber shop a drug store room banking quarters and an insurance office on the main floor The upper four floors hold 52 office rooms The building was built by The Athens National Bank in 1905 and occupied by that firm until 1922 when it was purchased by The Security Bank.

Security Bank Athens Ray Cook The Carl Clifford William A. Lavelle J. B. Vanity, Jr Cook Clifford Athens National Bank

Honor Society Taps 15 At AHS in NHS Ceremony

Athens High School National Honor Society welcomed 15 new members during a Wednesday ceremony in the AHS auditorium. Four current members defined NHS ideals as new members received pins and recited the oath, with Dr. Paul Kendall delivering the address to assembled families.

Judy Prusnek Athens High School AHS David Russell Chuck Fulks Susan Cady Judy Smith Gerald Mosier Mike Siebert Francie Goldberg Bill Reamer Ann Rowland Mark Vaughn Michelle Barnhill Curley Kendall Barbara Hall Tim Young Charles Randall Dick Fulks Holly Hecht Nancy Roberson Jan Reeder NHS Ciety Paul Kendall Ohio University Kendall Carl Gustavson Chris Young Joyce Smith Margaret Seay Diantha Murphy Peggy Lenigar Randy Rockwell Bill Biggs Steve Krauss Phyllis Lausche

Civil Service Exams Slated For Police Fire Positions

The city civil service commission schedules exams for police and fire roles due to staffing shortages. Tests set for 7:30 p.m. May 16 in city council chambers require at least three applicants per exam, with applications obtainable at the mayor’s office. Eligibility includes city or Athens County residence, ages 21 to 30, high school education, good character, and a medical report with a one dollar fee.

City Civil Service Commission Joan P. Buck Buck Dwight West Harold Hanson Athens County

Mercury soars to 87 degrees in Athens heat wave

The mercury climbed to 87 degrees Wednesday in Athens and rose again this morning. U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer logged a 9:30 a.m. reading of 76 after an early low of 60.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

State To Sell Real Estate Auction Set for June 3

The Ohio Department of Highways will offer for sale at public auction at 2 p.m. June 3 in Athens near the Athens Country Club. The property sits at the southwest corner of State Route 56 and Township Road 10-19.

Ohio Department of Athens Athens Country Club

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