Athens Urban Renewal Hearing on University plans Draws 110
A Monday night public hearing at Morrison School attended by over 110 residents focused on Athens city Urban Renewal and Ohio University development plans. Supporters cited economic and educational benefits while opponents raised concerns about property relocations and costs for the Hillel Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Morrison School
Council
Harry Crewson
Dwight Rutherford
Athens
Bernard Black
Athens League of Women Voters
League
William Herbert
Planning Commission
Lois Glancy
Parker
Erle Bridgewater, Jr
Hillel Foundation
Organization For Jewish Students
University Terrace
Beagle
Ohio U
John Milar
University
Ohio
Ames-Bern Students Top Ohio History Test
Ames-Bern High School students led Athens County in the Ohio History Government and Citizenship Test. Janet Schmittauer, junior, and Joy Dishong, senior, placed first and second in county. Schmittauer advances with 108 others to the final essay exam November 19 in Athens, with university weekend events planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames-Bern High School
Athens County
Nellie Woolley
Ohio
Janet Schmittauer
Ames-Bern
Joy Dishong
Dog Killed as Drivers Cited After Crashes
A three-vehicle crash series near Athens left a St. Bernard dead when it ran in front of a school bus on Route 50. Driver Timothy Johnson Jr. was cited after veering off the road to miss the dog. Harley Tabler was cited for conditional speed after his car rolled on Big Run Road. Walter Brown received a citation for driving left of center in a separate Route 33 collision involving John Dowler, the division engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard
State Highway Patrol
Charles Cornell
Whitehall
Athens
Timothy Johnson Jr
Washington St
Johnson
Harley G. Tabler
Stewart Route 1
Big Run Rd
Walter L. Brown
Lancaster
John W. Dowler
Strathmore Blvd
State Highway Department
Athens Families Welcome Newborn Daughter
A child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Sheeter of Athens. A list of admitted and discharged individuals includes Mrs. Mary Smith Athens Mrs. Donald Stevers Gloucester Mrs. Anna Stickney Athens Richard McKinstry Athens Ardoth Smith Athens Brenda Riffle McArthur Route 2 Roberta Riffle McArthur Route 2 Mrs. Albert Ogg Athens Mrs. Frank Jewell Athens Route 2. Dismissals include St. Glenn Foster Athens Joe Lucas Athens Route 3 Herbert Paul Guysville Brent Nicholson Athens Route 5 Mrs. Lewis Johnson Chauncey Hazel Sam Athens Mrs. James Cline The Plains and daughter Mrs Harold Harber son Athens and son Ruth Ann Sewell New Marshfield Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
Athens
Donald Stevers
Glouster
Anna Stickney
Richard McKinstry
Ardoth Smith
Brenda Riffle
McArthur
Roberta Riffle
Albert Ogg
Frank Jewell
St. Glenn Foster
Joe Lucas
Herbert Paul
Guysville
Brent Nicholson
Lewis Johnson
Chauncey
Hazel Sam Athens
James Cline
the Plains
Harold Harber
Ruth Ann Sewell
New Marshfield
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Bridgewater
Hillel
Carmen Scrubbie
James Holland
URA
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Park Pl
Sigma Chi
Milar
South Green
Beret
Schmittauer
Dishong
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Franklin Sheeter
Jolly Jigger
Percales
Fashions
Avril & Cotton Blend
Cassins & Fearn
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