Athens County Democrats Fire First Guns In 1964
Athens County Democratic leaders kicked off the 1964 campaign with nominations and committee planning at a rally in Route 50E. Incumbents George Banks Harry Dust James Edwards and others announced their intent to seek re election while Lavelle outlined finance and slate committees and projected gains in Athens Nelsonville and Glouster.
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Athens County
Paul Efaw
Democratic
Court House
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Route 50E
William Lavelle
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Luta Wright
Canaan Township
Lavelle
Democrats Plan Kennedy Dinner Fund in Ohio
Athens County Democrats to sell 20 or 30 tickets at 100 dollars each for a Columbus dinner honoring John F. Kennedy on February 29. William Lavelle credits County Engineer Harry Dust for keeping finances in order. Athens Nelsonville and Glouster committees to be announced for the fall campaign. a rally at the Nelsonville Elks Club Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.
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William Lavelle
Athens County
Columbus
John F. Kennedy
Harry Dust
Lavelle
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Elks
Columbus Detectives Visit Local Police Department
Columbus detectives paid a courtesy call on Thursday to the city police. They asked about a former Ohio University student with no local police record while checking leads connected to the 1962 murder of a Columbus business university coed.
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Columbus
J. B. Grogan
Ohio University
Columbus Business University
Friday Weather Report from Ath ens
Ath ens enjoyed fair and cooler conditions with a 9 30 a m temperature of 58 after an early low of 39. Thursday's high reached 81 as reported by U S Observer C L Colmer.
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Athens
U.S
C. L. Colmer
War Veterans Meet Sunday At McArthur
Athens Bar racks and Veterans of World War I with the ladies auxiliary plan a district meeting Sunday at McArthur High School. Transportation leaves Athens from the American Legion home at 9 30 a m. Registration starts at 10 a m with dinner at noon and an open meeting at 1 p m. Speakers include Congressman H E Abele Department Commander Edward F Zinsley and the McArthur mayor.
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Athens Barracks
Ladies’ Auxiliary
McArthur
Charles Kinison
American Legion
Athens
H. E. Abele
Edward F. Zinsley
Ruth Taylor Memorial Fund Established at Ohio University
Faculty members and friends establish a Ruth Taylor memorial within the OU Fund. Contributions may be made in her name to the Ohio University Fund. Mrs. Taylor died early Thursday at her home.
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Ruth Taylor
Ohio University
County Committee Opens State Bond Issue Campaign
Athens County campaign to promote Issue No 1 on Nov 5 opened at Citizens for Ohio's Future at Ohio University Baker Center. County Chairman John Bolin with 25 rural business and club representatives laid plans for a $250 million revenue drive for state universities community colleges secondary schools water recreation and other facilities. Bolin said the tax on cigars would extend the existing one cent per pack and that funds would be distributed to universities $175 million, secondary schools $35 million, water impoundment parks $25 million and other facilities $15 million. He noted guaranteed funding if the issue passes and that allocations would aid local employment and classroom construction while not permanently solving financing. Participants ordered material for distribution to their organizations.
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Athens County
Citizens For Ohio
Ohio University
Baker Center
John Bolin
Bolin
Ohio
Driver Fined and Jailed After Deputy Arrest
Elmer Beach, 48, of Home stead Hotel, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to DWI and license violation. He was fined 125 dollars plus costs, received six days in jail with three suspended, 120 days probation, and a 120 day license suspension. Another charge netted 50 dollars and costs. E J Greer, 58, of 24414 E State St, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital after falling ill at 15 W Union St.
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Elmer Beach
Homestead Hotel
Ohio
E. J. Greer
E. State St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Fire Department
W. Union St
Lions Sell $428 Bulbs at Athens Club Drive
Athens Lion's Club annual light bulb sale reached its goal with 8428 bulbs sold. Proceeds will aid families unable to afford pilot dogs eye glasses or eye care with a portion directed to research. Members sold bulbs by visiting residents of Athens and The Plains on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
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Athens Lion’s Club
Athens
the Plains
Hebrew Classes Begin Saturday at Hillel Foundation
Beginners meet at 10 and intermediates at 11 at the B nai B rith Hillel Foundation on University Terrace with Jacob Mirviss directing and teaching.
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B'nai Brith Hillel Foundation
University Terrace
Hillel
Jacob Mirviss
County Road 58 Bridge Reopens After Renovation
The bridge on County Rd 58 Frost Hocking Rd at Frost is now open for traffic per County Engineer Harry Dusz after a two week renovation. The Knights of Columbus plan a 7 30 p m meeting Sunday at the K of C Hall.
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County Rd
Frost-Hocking Rd
Frost
Harry Dusz
Dusz
Knights of Columbus
K of C
Births at Shelterin g Arms Hospital Across Athens Area
A list of births recorded at Shelter Arms Hospital includes a son for Mr and Mrs John William Russell of Millfield and a daughter for Mr and Mrs William Buffington of Athens among other newborns. Names associated with Athens and surrounding routes appear with several families listed.
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John William Russell
Millfield
William Buffington
Athens
Gene Zimmerman
James Riley
Bond Forfeiture in DeWitt Rutledge Case
Municipal Court records show DeWitt Talmadge Rutledge, 63, of Fort Lauderdale Florida, failing to yield the right of way while turning right. State Highway Patrol citation noted. bond forfeiture set at $20.
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Dewitt Talmadge Rutledge
Fort Lauderdale
Fila
State Highway Patrol
Eagles to Vote on By Laws at Athens Aerie Meeting
Athens Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will vote on proposed by laws at its next meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m President William Staton announced the session will discuss the changes and conduct the vote.
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Athens Aerie
Order of Eagles
William Staton
Income Tax Proposal Heard by Athens Jaycees
The Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce heard Mayor Raymond Shepard explain a proposed one percent city income tax and endorsed State Issue No. 1. Jaycees also backed a $250 million bond issue and welcomed new members including Dan Smith and Jim Guseman.
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Athens
Richard Colgan
The
Jaycees
Dan Smith
the Messenger Advertising
James Scott
Athens State Hospital
Russ Fenner
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Wilbur Boyer
Beckley’s Clothing
Sidney Roach
Jim Guseman
Ohio University
Ohio Fuel pipeline projects near finish
Two Ohio Fuel Gas Co pipeline replacements near completion aim to improve gas delivery to Crawford Compressor Station and Athens area customers. About 1 percent miles of 18 inch pipe southwest of Athens replaces six sections from the Ohio River region to Crawford Station. Completion expected around October 15.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Athens County
Crawford
Ohio Fuel
E. F. Rothel
Athens
Ohio
Ohio River
Ravenswood
W. Va
Crawford Station
Fairfield County
Sugar Grove
Rothel
Carl Smith
Sandyville
Floyd Six
Smith
Corporation
Stolen Station Wagon Found In Somerset
An auto owned by Ath ens businessman Sam Altman, owner of Altman's Department Store, was stolen from behind his store Wednesday afternoon and found abandoned in Somerset, Perry County, a few hours later. Police reported another stolen car found nearby.
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Athens
Perry County
Somerset
Sam Altman
Altman
Court St
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Athens, Ohio
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