$500 000 Sought For Bridge Death
Margaret May Cantrell of Gallpolis Ferry West Virginia seeks 50000 dollars in a suit filed in U S District Court as widow and administrator of Aaron Cantrell. He died in the Ohio River bridge collapse near Gallipolis on December 15 1967 which killed 46 people. Defendants include the United States Government the State of Ohio United States Steel Corp and J E Greiner Co Baltimore Md
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
West Virginia
Margaret May Cantrell
Gallipolis Ferry
W.va
U.S. District Court
Aaron Cantrell
Ohio River
Gallipolis
United States Government
State of
United States Steel Corp
J.E. Greiner Co
Baltimore
DeMolay Initiation Scheduled by Athens Chapter
A class of 25 will be initiated Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple by the Athens Chapter, Order of DeMolay. The class is named for D. K. Seward. Clayton Stein will inspect the chapter, and area Masons are invited to attend.
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Athens
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
D. K. Seward
Steve Jeffers
Point Towing Sold to Midland Co. of Cincinnati
Point Towing Co and its affiliate O-Kan Harbor Kanauga have been sold to the Midland Co of Cincinnati. The purchase price was not disclosed. The facilities will continue to operate under MG Transport Service Inc with HQ in Cincinnati. Robert Bosworth will stay as director of operations. The firm owns 15 boats and 40 barges on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and generates about $3 million in gross revenue annually.
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Point Pleasant
Point Toiing Co
O-Kan Harbor
Kanauga
Midland Co
Cincinnati
Robert Bosworth
Point Towing Co
Ohio
Mississippi
Midland
MG Transport Service, Inc
David T. Sheehy
The
Ohio River Co
Point Towing
Restaurant Owners Sued by Bank Over Mortgage Claim
Athens National Bank alleges it is owed 25523.23 by Harry and Marjorie McMillen and Downtowner Inc for equipment to Crows' Gourmet Room at 17 S Court St. The suit seeks interest since June 25 and a receiver to manage the defendants' business. a Common Pleas hearing is scheduled for October 23 with attorney Joseph Van ity for the plaintiff and the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens National Bank
Harry and
Marjorie McMillen
Downtowner Inc
Common Pleas Court
S. Court St
Common Pleas
Joseph Vanity
Busi
UN Official Delays Visit to Athens Campus Event Postponed
United Nations counsel general for Nigeria Peter Afolavi plans to postpone his Athens visit to Friday due to Nigerian business in New York. He was to tour the campus speak in Baker Center and meet May or Raymond Shepard. Athens County chair William Rowland of Ohio United Citizens for Nixon-Annew announced by Francis Dale. A fire squad responded to Athens National Bank headquarters after Elizabeth Neutzling fainted. she was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Trick or Treat night set for October 30 from 6 to 7 pm. Mayor Thomas Williams Jr warns parents may be responsible for damages during Halloween.
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United Nations
Peter Afolavi
Nigeria
Athens
Afolavi
Baker Center
Raymond Shepard
New York
Columbus
William — Rowland
Athens County
Ohio
United Citizens For Nixon
Francis L. Dale
Citizens For Nixon-Agnew
Fire Department
Athens National Bank
Court St
Elizabeth Neutzling
State Street
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Glouster
Thomas Williams Jr
Chances of Strike at Ohio U Seen Very Great
Reported talks in Lancaster for five hours yield assurances from the university on limiting managements authority and discuss service contracts with the union before effect. Union accepted several concessions while insisting the administration retain essential control and responsibility for Ohio’s public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Wilson
Ohio
Hold Meeting Of Society At Church
A general meeting of the Women's Society of Christian Service was held Monday night at the First United Methodist Church. Moderator for the program Hungry Children U S A was Mrs. Harry Stage. Twelve members assisted with the program. Junior Youth Fellowship gave special music. Devotions were led by Mrs. George Pollitt. Plans for the Fall Festival on Nov 13 were discussed. An attendance goal of 150 was set for the Charter Night dinner on Nov 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Women’s Society of Christian Service
First United Methodist Church
Harry Stage
Junior Youth Fellowship
George Pollitt
Youth Group Plans Nut Hunt On Sunday
Nelsonville youths from First Presbyterian Youth Fellowship will hunt nuts Sunday afternoon. Junior high students depart from the church at 3 p.m. for the Presbyterian Farm at Union Furnace, with a wiener roast later. Denise Stage leads devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
First Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Union Furnace
Twig Three Hosts Guild Meeting At Home
Mrs Faye Bingman will host Twig Three Mount St Mary Hospital Guild members at her home 117 East Columbus Street Monday night. Chairman Mrs Don Johnson will conduct the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Faye Bingman
Twig Three
Mount St Mary Hospital
Election on Levy in Excess of Ten Mill Limit
Notice of a November 5 1948 general election in Alexander Local School District Athens County Ohio to approve an operating expenses levy exceeding the ten mill limit at up to five mills per dollar of valuation for a continuing period. Polls open 6 30 am to 6 30 pm EST.
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Alexander
Athens County
Ohio
Athens Co. Ohio
Alexander Loeal
Board of Elections
William A, Lavelle
William M, Howe
Johnson backs Humphrey in campaign drive
President Johnson urged a nationwide audience on NBC radio to back the Humphrey Muskie ticket, charging Nixon Agnew would dismantle gains of the past five years. He labeled Wallace a harsh voice and warned voters against Republican plans. In Athens, U S Observer noted 9 am temp 44, high 64, rainfall .07 inches.
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Washington
Johnson
NBC
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Hubert H. Humphrey
Edmund S. Muskie
Richard M. Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
Hubert Humphrey
America
Republican Party
Congress
White House
George C. Wallace
Athens
U. S
C. L. Colmer
Coal Miners Stay Out As Talks Hit Impasse
The United Mine Workers walkout continues across 22 states as 80,000 miners face a stalled wage and benefits proposal after industry officials balked at terms of a tentative contract. Efforts to sign, void of details, suggest a weekend deadlock amid a long strike beginning Oct 14 and spreading through the industry. An intoxication charge against a Blue Line Avenue man was dismissed for insufficient evidence in Municipal Court. John A. Clark had posted $33 bond on Oct 7.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
UMW
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Association
George Judy
Ers
Blue Line Avenue
John A. Clark
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Paul Bouders
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Katherine Wingett
Charleston
Mildred Hooper
Hughes Funeral
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Lone Oak Cemetery
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Ciney Firm
Rowland
Trick
Ohio U
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Ed Nixon
Lynnwood
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Seattle
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