South Bridge traffic light tests to ease congestion Thursday
Mayor Kenneth W. Sands announced a one to two day trial of a manual light system at the S Congress President and South Bridge approaches. Signals at Congress President will be covered and traffic from Mulberry Street may be prioritized with signs guiding one way traffic changes.
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Nazarene Church Revival Convenes Across Communities
The Plains Church of the Nazarene and Nelsonville church join in a convention starting 7 30 with special singing at each service and continuing through Sunday night.
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Understanding In Nations Is Promoted
Clarence Stuckey Lions International representative told the Athens Lions Club that Lions promote understanding across nations. He cited Philippine Islands volunteers founding Japan's first Lions Club in 1952 and noted 91 countries with over 500000 members. Lions approved funding to send boys from the Children's Home to Camp Nelson Dodd.
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Athens
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Industrialist Speaks Here at Ohio University
Martin, president of the Woodard Governor Co. of Rockford Ill, will address Ohio University's chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Management at 4 pm Thursday in Chemistry Auditorium. The talk is open to the public. The industry has no unions and all 500 employees wear white shirts and ties to work. Martin argues that anyone can work their way up through the ranks.
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Millfield Area Resident Dies
Millfield Route 1 resident Mrs. Mabel Norris aged 64 died Tuesday afternoon at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a six month illness. She was a longtime custodian at Ohio University women’s gym for 18 years. Survived by daughter Mrs. Felix Clark of Zanesville. sons Ervin Clinton NC Ernest Columbus and William Athens. seven grandchildren three sisters and two brothers. Anther son Jerald died previously. Services Thursday at 2 p.m. at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with Rev. Roger M. Rice officiating. Burial at Hebardville.
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Hebardville
Weather warms fast after chilly start Wednesday
After a chilly start Wednesday, temperatures rise under sunny skies. Rural Hamley Run logged 63 degrees at 9 am after a low of 84, while Tuesday’s extremes reached 79 and 45.
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Water Out In Downtown Washington Area
Weather permitting, several downtown blocks will be without water from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday. City Safety Service Director Franz Woodworth said the shutdown affects Court Street, W State Street, Washington Street, and N Congress Street. The outage enables installation of valves to isolate sections for future water line repairs. If rain interrupts, a new date will be set.
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Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Two drivers were each fined $10 and costs in area courts on charges from the State Highway Patrol after accident probes. In Chauncey Charles Brown age 18 The Plains was fined for failing to yield the right of way. In Coolville Ronald Vogelsong age 19 Coolville was charged with driving at speed excessive for conditions. The fine and costs were suspended.
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Jacksonville man fined for speeding on Columbus Road
Virgil E. Grandy Jr. of Jacksonville paid a $10 fine plus costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to speeding. He was charged with traveling 45 mph in a 35 mph zone on Columbus Road the previous week.
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Family Welcomes Daughter as Hospital Notes List Admissions
The sheltering arms hospital notes list new admissions including a daughter for Mr and Mrs John Wisniewski of Athens. Also listed are Mary Lee Koker and Leland Rues of Athens and Joseph Cuthip of Parkersburg W Va. Edith Ann Ellis of Waverly and several Athens residents with relatives and route addresses.
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Athens
Edward _ Lukacevic
Mary Lee Koker
Leland Rues
Joseph Cuthip
Parkersburg
W. Va
Edith Ann Ellis
Waverly
Vern Stage
Carl McKee
Gerald Tabler
Chesterhill
Harry McMullen
Clarence Loper
New Plymouth
Fire Dept Squad Treats 77-Year-Old Asthma Attack
The emergency squad was called to 10 Columbia Ave at 3 52 p m Tuesday to treat Otis Handley 77 who suffered an asthma attack. He received oxygen for about ten minutes.
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Doan's Pills Offer Quick Relief for Back Ache and Bladder Irritation
Doan's Pills claim fast action on backache headaches and muscular pains, soothe bladder irritation, and mildly diurese to aid kidney function. The ad touts better sleep and long-standing use with a new large size option.
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Township Audits Show Over Spending in Athens County
Athens County townships filed annual reports showing receipts of 345 685.06 and expenditures of 352 579.58, about seven thousand over receipts. Major outlays went to highways 210 777.33 cemeteries 48 092.47 and trustees and clerk 46 366.42 with funds from property taxes gasoline tax and auto licenses. State Auditor James A. Rhodes notes plans for a township village comparative statistic report for the first time.
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State Auditor’s Office
June 30 Deadline for Disability Benefits Reminder
William P. Barker of the Marietta Social Security office cautions that the June 30 deadline applies to disability freeze and benefits for those disabled over a year and aged 50 or older. Delays after June 30 may forfeit rights to benefits including survivors. Office hours and contact details are listed for information.
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Marietta
Social Security
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Memorial Services at Bates Church Sunday
Bates Church will hold memorial services at 10 30 a m Sunday with a speaker from the Ohio University ROTC department. All veterans are invited to attend and the service is open to the public. Flower contributions for decorating graves will be welcomed.
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