Athens records hit high as single residence permits soar
A 1955 permitting surge pushes Athens building valuation toward a record high as contractors delay new outdoor work for winter. Only one new home permit issued in October, though valued at 15 000 for Peter B. Lee Inc at 16-18 Fort Street, part of a total October value of 359 500 and a year’s total near 674 000. Other permits include home and fence remodeling at various properties, signaling cautious steady activity ahead of year end.
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Peter B. Lee, Inc
Fort St
W. Union Ued
Leon
Fort Sts
Ohio bond issue targets mental hospitals and schools
A 1300000 bond plan funds mental hospitals and correctional institutions while 1500000 goes to school college university and public offices. The article compares Ohio population growth with mental hospital increases, cites overcrowding and fire risks, and urges citizen action ahead of constitutional amendment No 1 vote.
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Ohio
Tex
Evers
Cattle Escape Leads to Car Crash Near Logan
A cow from John Daugherty's herd on Logan Route 3 escaped onto Route 23 near Logan and was struck by a car driven by Robert Bum gardner of Nelsonville at about 7 30 pm. The animal survived but suffered injuries to its hindquarters per the State Highway Patrol.
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Hocking County
John Daugherty
Logan
Route 23
Robert Bumgardner
Nelsonville
State Highway Patrol
Three Men Enter Army From County
Three men from Athens County were sent to Fort Hayes Columbus for pre induction processing. Two volunteers joined and one draft quota member did not complete. Transfers moved several draftees to other boards and destinations. A university event followed with talks on retirement and education acts.
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Athens County
Selective Service Board
Volenteers
Fort Hayes
Columbus
New Marsh
Bocainot
Nelsonville
Leonard D. Haning
Ath
McKee
Charles E Hayder
Nesonville
Delaware
Richard J. Jagers
Southeastern Ohio
Iary
Riverside
le Oy
Gideon So
Center
Frederick H. McKelvey
Ohio Unit
R. L. Morton
Ohio University
Ohio State Departent of Education
Ohio Education
Albany Area Resident Dies in Fire at Hamley Lane Home
An Albany area resident, Mrs. Lasetta Ghve Geet, perished in a fire at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bob C. Russ on Hamley Lane north of Waterlou Township. The Lions Club and local volunteers aided with a portable pump, fire crews arrived around 8:40 a.m, and a community banquet followed to honor the event.
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Albany
Lasetta
Ieee
Siena
Renee
Mare Te Ie
Mtr
Lub
Bob C. Russ
Hamley
Furmies
Waterloo
Athens
Lea
Boomerine
Mra
Rune
Thirteen Athens Hi-Y members inducted at First Christian Church
Thirteen Athens High School students were inducted into the Athens Hi-Y Club during annual ceremonies at the First Christian Church. Harold Lee and club officers led the induction and Rev. Joe B. Mattett gave the address on Christian character. Arminda Kimes sang a solo with Carolyn Williams on piano.
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Athens #ngn
Athens
Begg
Mike Carmichael
Charlie Laughlin
Bill McCammon
Ronnie Martin
Tom Meters
Phil Murcheson
Ronnie Powell
Bill Roberson
Kenneth Tucker
F. W. Weber
Terry White
Wayne White
Harold Lee
Joe B. Mattett
Arminda Kimes
Athens High School
Carolyn Williams
We School
Hebardville Sign Return Leads to Probation for Students
Two Ohio University students Lyman T. Smith and William D. Lewis faced Municipal Court for removing Hebfordville town limit sign. Each charged with mischief, fined 30 dollars plus costs. 40 dollars of each fine suspended. They received 30 days probation and must replace the sign.
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Hebardville
Ohio University
Lyman ‘T. Smith
Biddle Hall
William D. Lewis
Shoes dropped in post box reveal Halloween prank in Athens
An Athens postal employee found a pair of high stopances worn by para troopers in a mail collection box on Franklin Ave and Townsend Drive. Postmaster Arthur E. Cornwell said the shoes, likely a Halloween prank, may be claimed at the post office. Tom Evans was elected president of the Athens High School sophomore class, with John Simpkins as vice president and Sharon Downard as secretary treasurer.
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Mila
Athens
Franklin Ave
Townsend Drive
Arthur E. Cornwell
Tom Evans
Athens High
John Simpkins
Sharon Downard
Marshmallow Mushroom dress rehearsal at OU Speech Building
Dress rehearsal held by Elementary School pupils for The Marsh mallow Mushroom to be staged at OU Speech Building Theater. Free performances Thursday and Friday at 3 45 pm and Friday at 8 15 pm. Mary Hardwick wrote the play with music by Ellis Schuman. Cast consists of Ru fus Putnam School pupils. John Eggleston was omitted from a Kiwanis prize list yesterday.
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Mallow
OU Speech Building Theater
Mary Hardwick
Ellis Schuman
Rufus Putnam School
Nelsonville Service Announcement Listing
A Wednesday and Saturday service notice invites readers to contact Just Dial 21682 for on demand assistance. The message advertises flexible hours and prompt support.
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Nelsonville
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