Absentee Ballot Push Counts 1000+ Ohio Students
William Howe, county elections board director, has notarized over 1000 student absentee ballot applications from Ohio University students who vote from home towns. Howe noted confusion among students and pledged help, while detailing normal procedures and his role as notary. The office has 602 county applications, and ballots have been mailed to residents and service members, with 41 absentee and over 65 servicemen ballots filled and sent to Howe.
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William Howe
County Elections Board
Howe
Ohio University
Elections Office
Athens County Commissioners Visit Roads with County Officials
Athens County Commissioners approved a tractor and mower purchase by Troy Two trustees during a meeting. James Edwards and John Law, joined by county engineer Harold Hitchens and area engineer George Mara, inspected county roads for repair spots. Commissioner John Cline is on vacation. next week they consider annexation of Dairy Lane area property behind Ohio University Inn, following a city request.
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Athens County
Troy Two
James Edwards
John
Harold Hitchens
George Mara
John Cline
Utah
Athens
Dairy Lane
Ohio University Inn
ROTC officer discusses Vietnam in Kiwanis talk
Maj. Stephen Kovacs of Ohio University Army ROTC described Vietnam as a civilizing, advancing country with high morale for U S servicemen during a Monday night talk to the Athens Kiwanis Club aided by his Vietnam slides. Fred W. Weber II announced the club’s Halloween parade schedule, starting at 6 30 near the General Telephone office and ending at the high school with a trapeze and trampoline act.
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Stephen Kovacs
Ohio University Army Rotc
Athens Kiwanis Club
Fred W. Weber, II
Kovacs
Vietnam
U. S
Weber
General Telephone
ACEA Group Chooses Election Committee for Delegates
The Athens County Education Association executive board named an election committee to supervise delegates for the CEA representative assembly in Columbus December 12 to 14. Members include Reba Marshall Ames Bern Sue Osborne Albany Linda Steiner Coolville with ACEA President Lucy Harvey presiding. A civil service exam to fill two Athens fire department vacancies is set for 7 p.m. Oct 28 at city hall. applications due by noon Oct 25.
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Athens County Education Association
CEA
Columbus
Reba Marshall
Ames Bern
Sue Osborne
Albany
Linda Steiner
Coolville
ACEA
Lucy Harvey
Lucille Grubb
Trimble
Vivian Munn
Alexander High
Mary Davis
Hollister
Elizabeth Elmore
Shade Eementary
Frances Grogan
Federal Hocking High
Athens Fire Department
City Hall
Fire Department
Rotary Head In Athens For Meeting
Charles R. Duncan governor of 30 southeastern Ohio clubs in Rotary District 669 spoke at the Athens Rotary Club. He said goodwill and understanding are Rotary goals and the movement is fundamentally about the individual. Duncan called the club’s coming year plans excellent. Special guest David Ladd, Rotary Foundation scholar, will study in Perth Australia next year. New member Dr. Clyde Pinnell United Methodist Church Athens welcomed. Visiting Rotarian Fred Rost Bureau of Employment Services Washington D C.
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Charles R. Duncan
Southeastern Ohio
Rotary
Athens Rotary Club
Martins Ferry
International Rotary Movement
David Ladd
Rotary Foundation
University of Western Australia
Perth
Clyde Pinnell
First United Methodist Church of
Athens
Fred Rost
Bureau of Employment Services
Washington D. H
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes in Athens and Plain City
Hospital notes list residents and dismissals including Mrs. William Stewart Suzanne Rohr Athens Walter Brown Millfield Route 1 Mrs Basil Carsey New Marshfield Mrs Minnie Ballard Plain City and dismissals of Mary Grimm Mrs Frank Sullivan Mrs Robert Burchfield Mrs Arman Hart Mrs Donald Frazee Stephen Bachan Joseph Kern.
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William Stewart
Suzanne Rohr
Athens
Walter Brown
Millfield
Basil Carsey
New Marshfield
Minnie Ballard
Plain City
Mary Grimm
Frank Sullivan
Robert Burchfield
Arman Hart
Donald Frazee
Stephen Bachan
Joseph Kern
Innocent Plea On Parking Charge Entered
A Gahanna man pleaded innocent in Municipal Court on charges of printing obscene words on a parking ticket and illegal parking. Albert E. Robey Jr. posted bonds of 100 dollars for obscenity and 12 dollars for parking. His hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. October 22.
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Gahanna
Albert E. Robey Jr
Traffic violations and a gasoline fire report in Athens area
Dale A Blair faced DWI charges with 200 dollars plus costs and seven days jail. Wilbur R Hartman paid 10 dollars and costs for an improper turn. Horace Eldon Smith paid 10 dollars and costs for insecure load. Gary Lewis Morris fined 50 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Eklin paid 2 dollars and costs for expired license. Clarence A Kellner fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Christopher K Gray fined 50 dollars and costs for speeding. Laurie Lindsay King-Smith fined costs for failing to obey a traffic signal. Keith A Czelysniak fined 45 dollars and costs for reckless driving. A car owned by E M Conant sustained minor damage after gasoline leaked and ignited, firemen extinguished blaze by 9 24 a m.
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Dale A. Blair
Coolville
Wilbur R. Hartman
Chestnut St
Nelsonville
Horace Eldon Smith
Reedsville
Gary Lewis Morris
Athens
Fra Eklin
Columbus
Clarence A. Kellner
Stimson
Christopher K Gray
Marietta
Laurie Lindsay King-Smith
Carpenter St
Keith A. Czelysniak
Brown Ave
Pressmen OK Strike At McBee Plant
Athens Local 269 officers authorized a strike at the McBee Plant after a membership meeting. Contracts for printers, machinists, bindery workers, stereoworkers, and typographers expire Nov 1. Secretary Hefti cited slow talks and long-standing issues, while negotiators focus on working conditions and have not yet discussed pay. Otis Simpson, Athens general manager, declined comment.
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Athens
The
Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union
McBee
Otis Simpson
GOP Neighbor Campaign Kicks Off in Athens
The Ohio University meeting launched the GOP neighbor to neighbor drive led by Mrs. Kenneth Lehman with Miss Pat Bowers. Over 30 000 volunteers statewide aim to raise 250 000 in two weeks to fund Republican election efforts by visiting families in the county.
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Kenneth Lehman
Pat Bowers
Diamond Quarry Break-In Reported on Albany Route 4
Sheriff's deputies investigate a break in at the Diamond Quarry offices on Albany Route 4. The ransacked premises included a soft drink machine emptied of 59 cents. A sheriff's complaint was filed early this morning.
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Sheriff's Deputies
Albany
Sheriff's Office
Advisory Group Forms to Pick OU President in Athens
An Ohio University advisory group met in Athens to aid the board of trustees in selecting Vernon Alden's successor. Dr. Edward Stone was named chair. The panel will set criteria, with no student reps, while screening by university and alumni groups precedes any appointment. Temperature fell from 82 to 53 degrees as dawn arrived.
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Ohio University
Vernon R. Alden
Athens
Fred Johnson
Board of Trustees
David Stivison
Stivison
Johnson
Seven Cases Still Pending Before Court
The Fourth District Court of Appeals met in Athens Monday to review seven cases with decisions pending. Names include Phyllis Betz versus Phyllis Betz and others, Ohio versus the Athens Board of Education, Ohio University Fund versus Albert E and Grace Hess, Wilson Co versus Fred Beasley, Athens versus Kenneth Worthman, Ohio versus Alan Robert Kirshner, and Ohio versus Sandra Lee Schafhauser. Judges listed are Gordon Gray, Homer Abele, and Marshall Carlisle.
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Fourth District Court of Appeals
Athens
Phyllis Betz
Ohio
Athens Board of Education
Ohio University Fund
Albert E
Grace Hess
Wilson Co
Fred Beasley
Kenneth Worthman
Alan Robert Kirshner
Sandra Lee Schafhauser
Court of Appeals
Gordon Gray
Homer Abele
McArthur
Marshall Carlisle
Jackson
Inducted Five Athens Countians for Armed Services
Five Athens Countians were inducted at Ft. Hayes through the Selective Service System. Richard P Curry led the group. others from Athens included Gregory Booth and Dennis L. Rapp. Kenneth A. McCoy and Bill L. Cline of The Plains also inducted, each receiving a Gideon Bible and Salvation Army gifts.
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Athens
Parcel Post Rates Rising Saturday Across Board
Parcel post and catalog rates rise on Saturday per Postmaster Arthur F. E. Cornwell. Increases average 10.5 cents, add about ten cents on most parcels, with minimums jumping from 40 to 50 cents locally and 50 to 60 cents outside. Those up to 1.10 rise 10 cents, while parcels between 1.10 and 4 go up 15 cents and over 4 up 20 cents. The changes aim to bring revenue near four percent of operating costs and place fourth-class mail on a break-even basis.
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Arthur FE. Cornwell
Cornwell
Patrol Auxiliary Sets Thursday Meet
Athens County unit of the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the American Legion post in Nelsonville. Members will renew their first aid course under Ptl. David Baker instruction. New officers assigned to the Athens post will be introduced.
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Athens County
State Highway Patrol Auxiliary
American Legion
Nelsonville
Ptl
David Baker
Athens
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Athens Rotary
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Duncan
Sheltering Arms Hospital
E. M. Conant
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Henry Hefti
GOP
Edward Stone
Mercury
C. L. Colmer
James T. Hendershot
Norman D. Riley
Roy E. Cline
Hershel C. Smith
Charles F. Vincent
David L. Dailey
Charles D. McCall
Amesville
David A. Butcher
Glouster
Wilburt E. Rutter
Buchtel
Robert L. Six
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