Unemployed Claims Rise in Athens County for Week
The Athens Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation notes 534 initial claims for the week ending May 20, up 171 from the prior week and 25 more than the March 4 level. New unemployment claims in Athens rose 117 week over week due to factors including reduced train service.
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Woodworth answers Campbell court action in Athens County
Franz Woodworth filed a motion to dismiss the Campbell suit over the May 2 Republican primary vote count. Woodworth argues he should not be a party and says the contestor erred with timing and should bear costs. Campbell alleges improper nomination and seeks a recount within the five day limit.
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County Board of Elections
Bridge Plank and Tar Bought by Athens County
Athens County commissioners approved purchase of six thousand feet of bridge plank and ten thousand gallons of road tar. Bridge plank contracts offered to Erle Bridgewater and Rexal Boggs at 55 dollars per thousand for 3000 feet each, totaling 330 dollars. Tar bought from Koppers Co. of Pittsburgh at 14 cents per gallon.
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Chauncey
Rexal Boggs
Guysville
Koppers Co
Pittsburgh
Bicyclist Injured After Car Struck on Route 33
Nelsonville resident Robert North, 39, suffered minor injuries Monday as a car driven by 19 year old John Williams of Glouster struck him on Route 33, three and a half miles north of Athens. Williams was cited for unsafe operation and ordered to appear before Mayor W P Mickle.
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Farmer-Sportsmen Meet at Glouster
Athens County Farmer-Sportsman group meets Friday at 7 30 p m in Glouster Legion Hall to discuss changes in game laws and elect new officers. The gathering is held with the Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman's Club for its monthly meeting.
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Awards Day Honors At The Plains School
Students and staff at The Plains School were recognized during awards day ceremonies led by Principal Herman Humphrey. Danforth awards went to Donna Thompson and Donald Cain for outstanding seniors. many students earned department and merit awards across academics, sports, and clubs.
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Lucille Guess
Richard McAllister
V-2 Rocket Film Shown for Athens Rotary Club
The War Department film depicts the assembly and launch of a V-2 rocket at White Sands Proving Ground. Lt. Col. Glen H. Gardner of Ohio University ROTC presented the program at the Athens Rotary Club meeting on Monday.
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Temperature Report Shows 77 Degree Highs Over Weekend
Temperatures remained almost steady with highs of 77 degrees on Sunday and Monday. Monday's low reached 56, just one degree above Sunday's 55, while rainfall totaled 10 inches.
Arthur C. Curtis 45 Nelsonville Resident Dies in Cleveland
Graveside services for Arthur C. Curtis a former Nelsonville resident 45 will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Greenlawn Cemetery. He died Sunday night in a Cleveland hospital. He is survived by his wife Esther Farms Curtis. The body arrives in Nelsonville Wednesday and will be taken to Stout funeral home.
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Esther Farms Curtis
Greenlawn
Paul Niswander
Stout Funeral Home
VFW to Meet at Armory Wednesday Evening
Floyd Bolin Post 3477 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a meeting in the Armory on Wednesday at 7 30 p m announced today by William D Boyd, commander.
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Athens Awards Contract for 500 GPM Pumper Truck
The Athens city council awarded a contract Monday to American Fire Fighting Co of Battle Creek Michigan for a 500 gallon per minute pumper on a GMC two ton chassis. Delivery is promised by August. The truck features a 300 gallon booster tank an amidships pump two 150 foot reels of hose high pressure capability ladders extinguishers siren lights and spotlights. Mayor Mickle said a 120 horsepower motor was ordered for easier navigation of the city hills and streets.
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Mrs. John J. Boles Dies After Illness at 89
Mrs. John J. Boles aged 89 died Monday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Prof and Mrs C C Robinson at 73 Elmwood Place after a three month illness. She lived with the Robinsons 11 years and was daughter of Col and Mrs Leonidas Nelson and a descendant of James Polk. Survived by son John N. Boles Pittsburg California two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are being completed and flowers are requested omitted.
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Pittsburg
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