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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1954

Page

6

Voting Place Shifts and Poll Workers for Nov. 2 Set

Athens County voters will face changes in nine polling places and six poll worker shifts for the November 2 election. Election board clerk J E Barker notes the aim is to align with state rules on public buildings and party balance. Absentee voting is underway with advance voting ending Thursday at 4 p.m. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Athens County J. E B. Barker Election Board Athens City Lee Township Barker Aid J. F. Parker Precinct Sum W. Washington N. High Marie McCoy Mayme Richardson Anastasia John Preston Mary Brigal Theresa B. Hines East Side School Violet C. Householder Ethel Hoover Jesse Pierce Howard Goodwin Ruth Stratton Dorothy Parker Armory Ida Wise Blanch Finsterwald Sarah L. Cole Stella G. Ross Elizabeth Goodwin Dana Fuller Mt. Zion Church Ada P. Woodworth Irene Olson Loretta N. Walsh Ethel W. Shannon Susan Williams Stella M. Studer Johnny Jones Anna A. Evans Donis Woodworth E. R. Glazier E. F. Sells Phyllis Baker Naomi Algeo N. Lancaster St Elmer F. Jones Edison R. Heaton George Parks Paul O’brien Clara M. Tribe Fern Riley Athens Baker Edith Co D. Edina Dailey Gilham Audra Shaw Gertrude Radford East Luhrig Josie Huseman George McBride Freda Currens J. H. Walburn Kathryn Walburn Virgene McBride Mary Hope Edith Ellis Mary Parker Aura Patterson Alice Pawlusiak Bessie Gorham Mechanicsburg School Guy Morrison Mary Laziman Robert Mulligan George Effie Halliday Stella Smith South Roger Biddle George Francis Lavelle Mra.a Ashworth J. Arthur Edgar Tuckerman Carrie E. Nida Lenora Stauffer George Bean Mary McGee Edith Patton Mildred Spray YMCA George E. Johnson William Methodist Church Ruth Call Catherine Deville C. &. Scott Hazel Melinger Adda Hawk Ann Weymiller Tglo

Communists Attacked as devious fighters in Hoover editorial

FBI bulletin editor J Edgar Hoover brands U S Communists as gutter fighters using a false cooperative line. He argues their aim remains overthrow of constitutional democracy and notes a new line claiming peaceful path to socialism. The piece discusses election notices in Athens County and a water tax for a new fire truck.

Washington PBI J. Edgar Hoover U.S Wea Communist Party Hoover FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin

Renewal of Coal Mining Proposed for Glouster

The Glouster area contemplates renewed coal mining amid questions of feasibility and impact. Historic mines started with the Pal Mer in Sedalia around 1877 and later No 4 near Jackson ville, aided by the Ohio Central railroad. Proponents cite past growth and renewed interest, while skeptics ask whether reopening is worthwhile and what risks remain.

Glouster Sunday Harvey South Pal- Mer Sedalia D. Jackson Jacksonville Sunday Creek Coal Company Ohio Central Corning

Junior Progressive Study Club meeting in Glouster

The Junior Progressive Study Club meets this evening at Mrs Elton Swart's Broad Street home. Mrs W R Balderson Jr will present the program.

Elton Swart Broad St W. R. Balderson, Jr

Senior Progressive Study Club Meeting Notice

The Senior Progressive Study Club will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs J E Anderson on Madison Street. Mrs J E Jones will present a program.

J. E. Anderson Madison St J. E. Jones

Weekend Visits Tie Family Reunion Plans

Mr and Mrs Emmett Stevens of Columbus visited Mrs Stevens mother Mrs Frank Yocum over the weekend. Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Phyllis Strain and Mrs Phillis Moffitt of Columbus and others from Columbus Bell Garden and Col with kin attending a family reunion. Miss Joan Ginnan of Columbus stayed with her mother Mary Ginnan while Charles Carter of Dayton spent Friday and Saturday with his parents George and Mr Carter.

Emmett Stevens Columbus Steven Frank Yocum Esta Cunningham Phyllis Strain Phillis Moffitt Shirley Cody Cody Bell Garden Moffitt Daughere Ham Fred, Kinney Ralph Botts Jimmy Susan Sn Col Joan Ginnan Mary Ginnan Charles Carter Dayton George Carter

Col Stevens Retires After Long Service and Moves

Col Emmet Stevens a former Jacksonville resident retires from the service Aug 31 in San Francisco after two decades of duty. He served in Maryland Illinois Ohio New Jersey and overseas in Hawaii Egypt Greece Germany and Korea. He plans business administration studies at Ohio State University and lives with Mrs Stevens at 3108 Bremen St Columbus. Their daughter Shirley graduated from Ohio University.

Glouster Emmet Stevens Jacksonville San Francisco Stevens United States Maryland Ilinois Ohio New Jersey Hawaii Egypt Greece Germany Korea Ohio State University Glenna Yocum Bremen St Columbus

Cincinnati Markets Report on Eggs and Poultry Prices

Market notes from Cincinnati list current egg grades and prices by size and color including large white and brown varieties with ranges from roughly 28 to 53 percent. Extras and miniatures show minimums, while current receipts and exchanged cases are noted. Poultry fryers and heavy hens have stated price ranges and roosters figures. Potatoes are listed at 2 to 4.

Cincinnati USA

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Meeting

Miss Marcia Karr led a devotional at the Meigs County Retired Teachers Association gathering in Pomeroy. Guests included Miss Susie Taylor of New Orleans and Miss Jessie Saunders. Nellie Tracy presided, readings were given, and a birthday card honored Miss Karr.

Lillian Stieff Middleport Nellie Tracy Ruby Williams Ethel Garland Emma Seitz E. J. Tracy Edna Carleton Anna Vaughan Marcia Karr

Daggett divorce petition filed in Athens County court

Nan A Daggett last known in General Delivery area, seeks divorce from Robert M Daggett in Athens County Court. Petition No 20618 set for hearing November 1, 1934 or soon after as court may hear. Attorneys Botin and Walker represent respondent.

Nan A. Daggett Common Athens County Robert M. Daggett Botin Walker

Notice of Election on Tax Levy Exceeding Ten Mill Limit

The trustees of Rome Township Athens County Ohio issue a notice of election on a tax levy to fund fire protection. The levy exceeds the ten mill limit and would be 3.5 mills per dollar for three years. Polls open at 6:30 PM and voting occurs at regular township voting places on the date in late November 1944. By order of Athens County Board of Commissioners Chairman and Clerk dated Sept 13 1954.

Rome Athens County Ohiio Ohio Rd of Pl of Athens Counci John E. Barker Athens Athene

Notice of Bond Election for Coolville Village

Athens County Ohio votes on issuing bonds for Coolville with a levy of 2.76 mills per dollar. Election hours run 4 30 P M to 6 30 P M Eastern Time. Clerk Joan F Reer notes date September 13.

Coolville

Levy Renewal Tax Vote For Troy Township Cemeteries

Athene County Ohio voters will decide on November 7 whether to renew a tax levy for Troy Township Cemeteries. The measure proposes a rate not exceeding 2 mills per dollar of valuation, equivalent to 20 cents per 100 dollars, for five years. Polls open 3 A.M. to 6:39 P.M. EST. Board of Elections notice.

Election notices for tax levy votes in Athens County

In Jacksonville village and Cana an township voters will decide on renewal levies for village streets lighting and current expenses and cemetery upkeep. Shade Local School District also asks approval of a ten mill renewal levy for five years for operating expenses. Voting runs November 1 1934 with polls open 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m each day.

Levy Excess Tax for Athens Local School District

Notice of a special election in Athens Local School District Ohio to vote on a levy excess of ten mills for current operating expenses. The ballot asks for an additional tax not exceeding 3 mills for five years. Polls open 6:30 p.m. at the district voting location.

Albany Local School District bond election notice

Notice of a bond election in Albany Local School District Athens County Ohio on November 1 9 104 to borrow 297000 for real estate, new fireproof addition, and improvements. Bond term up to 23 years with estimated 4.5 mill tax levy. Poll hours 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Signed by board members Randley and John F. Raier.

Legal notice for divorce petition in Athena County Ohio

The notice states Sorice Ree Mary Korecek known as Dresn and others have filed Cause No. S800 in Athena County Ohio for divorce and relief. A hearing is set for November 14 or as soon after as the court may hear the matter. John A. Korchouk, attorney for the petitioners, Boeite and Walker.

Mary Korecek Dresn Madience Piamentt Pieas Athena County Ohio John A. Korchouk Boeite Walker Tie Ettormeys

Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Plain Local District

Notice announces a special election in Plain Local School District Athens County Ohio on November 1904 to approve in excess of the ten mill levy renewal of 2.1 mills and an increase of 1.9 mills to total 4 mills for four years. Polls open 6:30 AM Eastern Standard Time. order by Board of Education. Clerk John Der dated September 13 1904.

Freine Laval Procera Gales Anid Eveneal Athens County Ohio Erectiona of Athena John

Athens County to vote on tuberculosis hospital levy

Athens County commissioners set a special election for November 6 1954 to decide an additional tax levy not exceeding six mills per dollar of valuation for five years. The measure funds tuberculosis hospital care and treatment for county residents and will be open for votes from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. C F Bandley chairman and John K Barker clerk announced the notice dated September 14 1954.

Comenegioners Athens Athens County Salt County Board of Elections Onis C.F

Levy Exceeding Ten Mills To Be Voted In Athens City

Voters in the City of Athens Ohio will decide at the November 1934 election whether to levy a renewal tax exceeding ten mills to fund city expenses. The measure proposes up to 2 mills per dollar of valuation for current city expenses and specifies polling hours from 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on election day. The notice is dated September 13 1949.

Levy in Excess of the Ten Mills for Chauncey-Dover School Exempted District

A special election will be held November 2, 1944 in Chauncey Dover Exempted School District Athens County Ohio to decide on levying an excess tax beyond the ten mill limit for current operating expenses. The measure proposes a rate not exceeding 2 mills for five years to fund state rehabilitation firements, with voting hours 4:30 pm. By order of Athens County Board of Elections Chairman Handley and Clerk John E. a.

Jacksonville Athens County Ohio Order of the Board of Elections Athena County Onis C. KE. Handley John E. Barker Athens Enté Scheol Board of Education of Sonce Cha - Dover Chauncey-Dover Board of Elections Handley John E. A

Nelsonville City School District Bonds Vote Planned

The Nelsonville City School District in Athens County Ohio seeks voter approval in the November election for bonds totaling $410 518 to acquire property and build a fireproof grade school and new a grade school building. Tax rate outside the ten mill limit is 4.4 mills per dollar of valuation. polling places open 6 30 A M to 6 30 P M Ohio time.

Notice of Election on Bonds for Athens County School District

The Athens County Board of Elections announces a regular election on Tuesday November 2 194? for issuing bonds of the Board of Education amounting to 125000 dollars to fund a new school project site landscaping and improvement. Bonds run 23 years with estimated tax impact of 29 cents per 100 dollars valuation. Polls open 630 am to 600 pm EST. Chairman F Wandley and Clerk John Barker certify.

Appointment of Mary E Kanwr as estate administrator

The text indicates Mey z. Hawk of Athens is to be appointed administrator of the estate of Mary E Kanwr, a document from the city of Athens names Athens.

Neowee Mey Z. Hawk Athens Mary E Kanwr Docraménate City of Athena

Election On Tax Levy For Albany Local School District

A resolution of the Albany Lower School District board in Athens County calls for a special election on November to approve a tax levy exceeding ten mills for five years. The levy would fund operating expenses at a rate not exceeding five mills per dollar of valuation, about fifty cents per one hundred dollars, with polls open 9:30 AM to 6 PM. By order of the Athens County Board, Chairman EB Handley and Clerk IGHMN EB Barker dated Sept 13, 194%-.

Waterton Atheta Ownahip Athens County Grebo Waterine Board of Hiecties Piersa Otte Tetei Troy Athena County Ohio Aald Ouie Turaday Troy Township Board of Elections of Athene County John KF. Barker Canaan Board of Elections Ohto John EF. Barker Shade Shade Laval Athens Couny C. & Dley John E. Barker Sereby Albany District of Alhens Boar Oftems of Hbe Co EB Handley IGHMN EB Barker

Notice of School Bond Election in Athens Ohio

Notice is given of a bond election for the Board of Education of the Athens City School District Athens County Ohio on June ? and July 14 1904. Voters will decide on 3.29 mills tax for bonds running 14 years and outside the ten mill limit. Polls open 4 30 AM to 6 00 PM on election day with clerk KE Han John F Barker.

Board of Education of the Athens Athens City Athens County Ohio Board of Elections KE Han John FE. Barker

Ohio Constitutional Amendments and Election Provisions

A scanned legislative notice outlines proposed revisions to Ohio constitutional sections, including terms for Governor and other officials, succession, and election timing. It details amendments to Article II, Article XVII, and related sections, plus publication requirements and dates for the referendum.

Notice of Election on Bonds for Joint Fire District

Voters in Chauncey and Dover area of Athens County Ohio will decide on November items at the regular polling place. The issue asks for bonds totaling 3000 dollars to fund fire apparatus water supply and equipment for the Chauncey Dover Joint Fire District. Bonds run ten years with one mill levy per dollar of valuation. polls open until 6 30 P M Eastern Standard Time on election day.

Dover Township Bond Issue Vote Notice

Notice is given that on November 2, 1634 a vote will be held in Dover Township Athens County Ohio to issue twelve thousand dollars in bonds for fire district apparatus water supply and related expenses. The levy is estimated at one mill per dollar of valuation ten cents per hundred dollars. Meeting open until 6 30 PM. EB Handley chairman John Be Barker clerk. September 13 1954.

Dover Athens County Ohio Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Joint Fire District Joint Fire Dama Board of Elections EB. Handley John BE. Barker

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