Commissioners and Judge Clash Over County Salary Raise
County commissioners tell Judge Harold Rose they cannot fund raises for county departments including Probate and Juvenile Court staff. Rose pushes for transfer from Juvenile Court funds and warns of possible court shutdown. officials cite lack of funds and legal limits. In other business, planners seek an Akron consultant to assess sites for a future children’s home location.
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Harold Rose
Rose
Juvenile Court Fund
Samuel Buffington
James Edwards
Commission
Buffington
Edwards
Cline
Akron
Sultant
County of
Salvation Army Commander Speaks on Purpose of God
Commissioner Samuel Hepburn national commander of The Salvation Army in the United States spoke in Athens on God’s purpose in sickness and life. He outlined three family ties, described Vietnam and Korea programs, and noted new youth centers and volunteer efforts across Cleveland and New York, with emphasis on community planning and student volunteers.
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Paul
Samuel Hepburn
Salvation Army
United States
Athens
America
Salvation Army Women’s Organizations
William H. Harvey
Ohio
Kentucky
Hepburn
Army
Harvey
Buckeye
Baker Center
Army Center
Vietnam
USO
Korea
Hong Kong
Hough
Cleveland
Bedford-Stuyvescent
New York
Lima
Poodle Chews Up Man's Dentures
Bakersfield California man seeks quick denture fix after his poodle chews his false teeth. A new product PLATE-WELD repairs the break and replaces a tooth on the spot. Company claims PLATE-WELD is stocked in all drug stores.
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Bakersfield
Calif
California
Belk's Store Burglary Sparks Weekend Break-In
Athens police investigate a Belk's Department Store burglary likely over the weekend. Manager Joseph Kelly reports $2,000 to $2,500 in mostly men's wear taken, with 25 to 30 sweaters valued at up to $18 each being the largest single loss. He notes a back window was forced open in a recent section former Economy Loan space.
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Athens
Belk
Joseph Kelly
Economy Loan
Kelly
Dormitory Trash Fire Reported at Bush Hall
Fire crews from headquarters and Station No. 2 responded after a 1:43 a.m. alarm reporting a blaze in Bush Hall on the East Green. The fire, described as minor, burned trash in a container behind the dormitory.
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Bush Hall
East Green
Station No. 2
Traffic Fines From Municipal Court
William T. Chearing aged 18 from Wellston Route fined $10 and costs for speeding. Demetrio Cintron 21 from Brooklyn NY fined $10 and costs for failure to obey stop. Joe E. Lantz 33 from eedsville Route fined $10 and costs for speeding. Rodger C. Adkins 18 from Stewart Route 1 fined $35 and costs for reckless operation. Truman Library in Independence Mo opened in 1957 and has drawn over 1,750,000 visitors.
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William T. Chearing
Wellston
Demetrio Cintron
Brooklyn
Sian
Joe E. Lantz
Eedsville
Rodger C. Adkins
Stewart
Truman
Independence
Three Plead Guilty in Athens County DWI Case
Gregory C Bailey of Parkersburg West Virginia and Forrest L Pierce of Chauncey pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Athens County Municipal Court. Each received seven days in jail a $200 fine and costs and a 180 day license suspension. Jesse Lincoln Burt pleaded innocent with a December 3 hearing and $30 bond. Bailey and Pierce were arrested by Athens police and state patrols respectively.
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Athens County
Gregory C. Bailey
Parkersburg
W. Va
Forrest L. Pierce
Chaun
Cey
Jesse Lincoln Burt
Liberty Center
Bailey
Athens
Pierce
State Highway Patrol
Burt
Athens Sees Cold Start After Warm Weekend
Athens residents woke to 26 degrees Monday following a sunny high of 51 on Sunday. U S Observer C L Colmer reported Sunday rainfall at 0.04 inches as temperatures rose under bright sun Monday.
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Athens
U. S
C L. Colmer
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