Revised Plans Shown For Athens County Children's Home
Athens County commissioners reviewed revised preliminary plans for a proposed children's home with state child welfare officials and a three member planning committee. Architects outlined a single unit building on county land near the County Home, with final plans and bids pending state approval and budget constraints.
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Athens County
State
Child Welfare Services Department
Dale Wharton
Fred Beckler
Marvin Phillips
Auble, Mitchell, Burgess and Associates
Marvin Adams
Columbus
Evelyn Thorn
Thorn
Adams
Carter's Pills Laxative Promises Quick Peristalsis Boost
A vintage style ad touts Carter's Pills as a quick relief laxative that activates slowed lower tract muscles to restore regularity. It claims effective, temporary relief and urges readers to buy at 49 cents, promising users will bounce back to their smiling best.
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Carter
Trash Train Idea Dies As County Commissioners Reject Plan
A proposed trash train by Franklin County officials was rejected by Athens County commissioners. Columbus officials suggested rail-car removal of Columbus garbage to a landfill, but Athens County officials refused to permit use of their area. A hearing on the proposal was set for Perry County next week.
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Athens County
Franklin County
A. A. Baldwin
Baldwin
Columbus
Moulenbelt-Seifert
James Edwards
John Cline
John Law
Jackson County
Perry County
Tulane Road sewer plan met with resident protest
Athens council heard residents object to Tulane Road storm sewer costs and proposed front foot assessments. A meeting was set for next Monday to gauge opposition while parking meter proposals on Stimson Avenue drew support from local businesses.
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Tulane Road
Stimson Avenue
Athens
Harry Crewson
Tony Reis
McGuffey Lane
Andrew Kovlan
Tulane
Mara
E. State Street
William Rowland
Rowland
Raymond Shepard
Safety Service
Dwight Robinson Mara
Shepard
Donald Reed
Harry Graham
William Algeo
University Volkswagen
Parkers
Norm Allen
Allen’s Hardware
Holiday Meaning Described by Ohio Rotarians
George Drach, manager of the Stanley Shoe Store and past Athens Rotary president, spoke at The Ohio University Inn about Thanksgiving. He urged personal, deep seated thanks and cited city pride, middle age, Rotary fellowship, and an unpredictable future as key reasons to be thankful. International students Judy Proctor and Jimoh Sanni were introduced as Rotarians hostees.
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George Drach
Stanley Shoe
Athens Rotary
Ohio University Inn
Jayman
Drach
Ohio University
Mr. Drach
Athens
Rotary
Judy Proctor
Wellington
New Zealand
Jimoh Sanni
Nigeria
Kiwanis Roundtable Meet In Athens Buckeye Cafe
Kiwanis members gathered at the Buckeye Cafeteria for a roundtable session. Ohio University chemistry professor Clifford C. Houk attended as a guest. Carla Tuckerman showed a color film on underwater life. Members will canvass tonight and Wednesday for fruit cake sale fundraising. Tom McGovern of Athens area Boy Scouts will lead a nominating committee meeting at Columbia Gas at 7:30 p.m.
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Athens Kiwanis
Buckeye
Clifford C. Houk
Ohio University
Kiwanis
Carla Tuckerman
Tom McGovern
Athens Area Boys Scouts
Columbia Gas. Co
Ice Skating Program Set at Ohio University Bird Arena
Donald Switzer announced the 1967-68 skating program at Bird Arena in Athens Ohio. John McComb said he will supervise hockey and visit Switzer while recreational skating begins 7:30 p.m. on Nov 29 with hours midweek and weekend sessions and party availability after opening.
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Donald Switzer
Ohio University
Bird Arena
John McComb
Switzer
McComb
Tank Truck Lenues When It Backfires
Firefighters from Amesville Volunteer Fire Department tackled a spill and vehicle fire at a Furr Coal Co strip mine near Sharpsburg. A 1000 gallon diesel fuel truck backfired igniting spilled fuel, injuring no one. cab and engine damaged, loss about 1200 dollars. A second woods fire was started by the blaze as two trucks were brought to the scene with four volunteers answering.
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Amesville
Kelly Transfer Co
The
Coal Company
Dreary Weather Ahead for Thanksgiving in Athens
A trace of sleet and snow fell overnight in the Athens area with the low at 30 degrees. U. S. observer C. L. Colmer reported a 9 am temperature of 36 degrees, just below Monday's high, and the forecast called for more cold, dreary weather with a chance of snow for Thanksgiving.
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Athens
C. L. Colmer
U. S
Stover Patient in Columbus Hospital Lung Treatment
Orville Stover of Athens Route 3 is a patient at University Hospital Columbus. He is undergoing lung treatment and occupying Room 806 8E.
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Orville Stover
Athens
University Hospital
Columbus
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Robert Sutton
TV Cable Co., Inc
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Route 33
New Athens Hight
Columbia Avenue
Northwood Drive
Joneswood Drive
Columbia
Roosevelt Drive
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Thomas S. Smith
Council of Academic Affairs
National Association of State Universities
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Holiday
Dad
Allen's
Stihl and McCulloch Chain Saws
Stimson
A&p
Athens, Ohio
Watch Repair Service
Wilson Baker
Watchmaker
University
Room 206
Lenues
Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc
W. Stimson Ave
Cornwell
Court St
Firestone “Motor King
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Own & Cowisiley
Larry Curl
Penter
Armory
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