Ohio U Building Bids Studied for New PE Facility
Ohio University officials study bids for a two story physical education building on Richland Avenue. Bellefontaine firm Knowlton Construction submitted the apparent low bid of 1 318 700 after considering offers from Baker and Coombs Morgantown H W Miller Covington and others. The project aims to replace the old baseball field site with a 6800 seat basketball arena and classroom space while the present gym is repurposed.
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Knowlton Construction Co., Inc
Bellefontaine
Ohio University
Richland Ave
College of Commerce
Life Science
Lindley
Howard Hall
East Green
Columbus
Baker and Coombs
Morgantown
W. Va
H. W. Miller
Covington
E. Mast and Son
Zanesville
L. F. Lausche
Director of Public Works
Ing
Lausche
State Approval of Program Needed One Way Street Test Delayed
The one way street program on Congress and Court Streets is delayed at least three weeks due to legal issues at the State Highway Department. Mayor Kenneth W. Sands announced that state approval from Columbus is required since Congress Street would join the state highway system for Route 50 westbound and Route 33 southbound. Signs are in hand but will wait for the green light. The test was planned for early next week and during Ohio University’s term, but will now likely start after the summer term begins and run for several weeks.
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Congress and
Court Sts
State Highway Department
Kenneth W. Sands
Columbus
Lands
Marietta
Congress St
Ohio University
University
Mistrial Declared in Milholland Shooting Case
The trial of Guy Milholland, operator of the Buchtel tavern, on charges of shooting with intent to wound and to kill, was halted in Common Pleas Court when Judge Francis D. White declared a mistrial. The retrial is scheduled for July.
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Guy Milholland
Buchtel Tavern
Common Pleas Court
Francis D. White
White
Five Ohio University students fined for drunken disorderly conduct
Five students were fined 25 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty in Municipal Court to intoxication and disturbing the peace. The group, celebrating the school’s end, was found around 2 a m on Pomeroy Road near Longview Heights Road after their car left a ditch. Authorities were alerted by Athens County commissioner W H Wakefield who reported the incident. Names include James Harmon and Richard Garbett for intoxication and disturbance charges, with David Pratt Byron Vine and Thomas Hatfield cited for disturbing the peace.
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Ohio University
Pomeroy Rd
Longview Heights
W. H. “Wink” Wakefield
Athens County
Wakefield
James Harmon
Garnertsfelder Hall
Cleveland
Richard Garbett
David Pratt
Rochester
N. Y
Byron L. Vine
Brecksville
Thomas Hatfield
City Planning Commission to Draft New Ordinance
The City Planning Commission and city council held a joint meeting to authorize drafting an ordinance that defines the duties and responsibilities of the planning body. The measure was approved in principle and set to be presented at next Monday’s council session, though timetables remained doubtful.
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City Planning Commission
Commission
Former Athens Resident E. J. Wanless Dies in Houston
E. J. Wanless, longtime Athens resident and Ohio University graduate, died of a heart attack May 23 in Houston Texas where he lived. An aunt in Frost Texas notified the family. He was predeceased by his mother who worked for Royal for 30 years. He is survived by his wife in Houston and burial took place there.
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E. J. Wanless
Athens
Ohio University
Houston
Tex
Clyde Smith
Frost
Wanless
Royal
Bny
Chief Voices Plea For Safe Holiday Driving
Police Chief Joseph Grogan urged safe driving for Memorial Day weekend. He cited a predicted Ohio death toll of 30 and urged Athens County to avoid fatalities, noting students’ careless driving as the year ends and stressing respect for others on the road.
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Joseph Grogan
Ohio
Athens County
Athens City
Kathryn Tree and John Wood Wed in Ogden Marriage
Kathryn Tree and John Wood were married in Ogden Utah in a recent ceremony attended by family and friends. The couple confirmed their vows and plan to reside in the area.
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Ogden
Utah
Kathryn Tree
John Wood
Jury Trial Of Bennett Is Cancelled
The jury trial of Perry Bennett of Jackson, indicted for grand larceny, is cancelled in favor of a three judge court. A waiver filed by Bennett’s counsel delays the case until a panel is named. About 70 jurors will not be needed. notices will be sent. Bennett is accused of masterminding loot from the Williams Transfer Co. dock and was arrested after loot was found at a Jackson residence.
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Perry Bennett
Jackson
Bennett
Williams Transfer Co
Flags Ex explained Half-Staff Post Offices Observe Unknown Soldiers
Postmaster Arthur Cornwell explained that flag raisings to half staff at post offices align with President Eisenhower’s call to observe the landing in this country of the Unknown Soldiers of World War II and the Korean War.
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Eisenhower
Arthur Cornwell
Births and admissions at Shelterings Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs William Kaczor of Athens welcome a daughter. Admitted to Shelterings Arms Hospital: Dwight West Athens Route 5 Elbert Brewer Glouster Ralph Watkins Athens Mark Littler Athens Sandra Michael Athens Route Clarence Penrod Athens Judy Herkes Athens Mrs Rodney Young Athens Route 2 Mrs Ralph Koker Athens Ray Wright Albany Route 1 Mrs Michael Raicevich Athens.
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William Kaczor
Athens
Dwight West
Elbert Brewer
Glouster
Ralph Watkins
Mark Littler
Sandra Michael
Clarence Penrod
Judy Herkes
Rodney Young
Ralph Koker
Ray Wright
Albany
Michael Raicevich
Homemade Bomb Explodes Injuring Athens Youth
18 year old Ohio University freshman Mark Littler of Athens suffered the loss of his left hand when a homemade bomb exploded at his grandmother’s home where he resided. The six inch pipe device contained detonator and powder and caused bedroom damage before emergency responders ferried him to Sheltering Arms Hospital for amputation and treatment.
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Mark Littler
Ohio University
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Geneva Masterson
Morris Ave
Robert Littler
Athens Route 1
Athens Country Club
Fire Department
Athens firm is low bidder on Route 144 surfacing
Highway officials announced that Columbus based Highway Maintenance Co of Athens submitted the apparent low bid for surfacing a 5.5 mile section of Route 144 from Route 329 in Athens County. Bid totaled 36051 dollars against a 44770 dollar estimate with completion set for July 15 and total cost 37132 dollars.
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Columbus — Highway Maintenance Co
Athens
Athens County
Ohio Department of Highways
Memorial Day Observances and Pool Opening Planned
Athens residents observe Memorial Day with an American Legion parade at 9 20 a m and service at West Union Street Cemetery on Friday morning. Crystal Pool opens for the season at 1 p m while stores offices banks and schools close and mail delivery halts.
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Athens
West Union St
Hamley Run
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