Leaders Chosen for Athens Business Drive 1971 72
John Good president of Law head Press and Robert Reese president of Hocking Valley Bank named chairman and vice chairman for the 1971 72 Athens Business Drive. The drive supports Ohio University with annual campaigns since 1946, having raised more than 500000 and aiming for a 7500 goal this year with 54 volunteers.
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John Good
Lawhead Press
Robert Reese
Hocking Valley Bank
Athens
Ohio University
Cookies Cost London Plan for US 12 Million Stock Restock
The British government will spend 12 million dollars over five years to replenish cookie stocks in food depots as a precaution against atomic attack. The plan targets expansion of programs at Ohio University with help from community leaders including Sam Alvarez and Pete Good among others.
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London
Ohio University
Good and
Reese
Sam Alvarez
Athens Office Supply, Inc
Ernie Rothel
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc
Pete Good
Lawhead Press
Art Kasler
Easler Dairy Products
Anse Cates
Logan’s Book Store
Earl Mathews
Mathews Insurance, Inc
Gordon Page
Page Chevrolet
Bob Baur
Reed and Baur, Inc
Two Thefts Probed By Athens County Deputies
The Athens County Sheriff's Department investigates two thefts involving building materials. At the Albany recreation area project of Margaret Creek Conservancy District 125 sheets of 8 foot plywood and 24 boards 14 feet long were stolen, possibly by a truck. The second theft occurred at H C Rutter’s farm on Scatter Ridge with five plywood sheets, a half inch drill, concrete blocks, cement sacks and electrical gear missing.
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Athens County Sheriff’s Department
Albany Recreation Area
Margaret Creek Conservancy District
XL Contractors
Columbus
Scatter Ridge
H. C. Rutter
Morris Ave
Rutter
Sheriff's Department
Lions Club Sees Safety Drive And New Club Concept
The Athens Lions Club discussed a yet unnamed Lions Club to cover the Alexander School District. President Sam Alvarez noted a small nucleus of eager members. A model meeting was planned and members watched the safety film Freewayphobia to stress freeway driving dangers and safety steps.
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Athens Lions Club
Ohio University Inn
Alexander
Sam Alvarez
Athens Club
Mishaps Probed by Athens Patrol in October Report
The Athens Post of the State Highway Patrol investigated 173 traffic accidents in October across Athens, Hocking, and Vinton counties. Improper speed caused 67 cases. other causes included failure to yield, driving left of center, improper passing, and more. Alcohol involvement stood at 6.4 percent of drivers.
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Fighty
Athens
State Highway Patrol
Hocking
Vinton
Legion Sets Meeting For Tonight
Howard Parsons, commander of K. T. Cros sen Post 21, announced an 8 p.m. Wednesday meeting with a 7:30 p.m. officers session. The 40 or 8 box car will visit Athens Saturday to collect dues for Ohio department headquarters in Columbus. Dues should be paid by then. The post aims for 678 members by November 11 and 750 by January 1.
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American Legion
Howard Parsons
K. T. Crossen
Parsons
Athens
Ohio Department
Columbus
Robinson to lead Athens flood control operations
Dwight Robinson, Athens service safety director, will become superintendent of operations for the Athens flood control project on January 1. Gerald Bentley of Nelsonville will be assistant superintendent. A new headquarters building on land from the Athens Elks Lodge on West Union Street will house equipment and serve maintenance. The plant will manage three pumping stations and conservancy grounds.
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Dwight Robinson
Athens
Hocking
the Conservancy Board
Athens Elks Lodge
W. Union Street
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Robinson
Bentley
Nelsonville
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Belk
Helber
Klopman
Belk Price
McCall
VOGUE
Joseph B. Kelly
North Court Street
Bankamericard
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