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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1949
Page
7
In August the mayor's court processed fines costs and license payments totaling 875 50. The city treasury netted 779 50 with 771 50 to the general fund and 8 to the auto tax fund. Costs were itemized for city officials the state patrol and Athens County.
In recent days two reports described a theft at The Colonial restaurant Public Square. One incident in August involved about $5 in change taken while a September event noted mining three one data Riis and eight bars imvquarters find halves Entrance was pained. Police suspect a rake at the rear.
City of Nelsonville reports total August fund balance at 61 897 dollars with receipts of 27 644 28 and disbursements of 21 142 46. Funds listed include General Electric light Water Auto tax and Sewer with varying amounts and deposits. total plus prior month balance cited.
Hocking County joins national effort as Basil OConor urges cooperation in the Emergency Polio Drive. Local leaders outline need for funds to aid past and potential victims and call residents to donate via the Post Office or direct to the county chapter.
In Nelsonville Francia Brown pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 35 dollars plus costs by Mayor Oral Daugherty. An affidavit accusing Charles Sowards of disturbing the peace was dismissed with 8.60 paid. James Crabtree pleaded innocent to an intent charge and will have a hearing in September.
A fragmented social column lists church group cleanup, visits among the Findling and Swart families, and weekend stays. Individuals mentioned include Mrs Oscar Findling of Coolville, Mr and Mrs Ray mond Fallred, Lola Knight, Maynard Babee, Terry Swarts, Iva Finding, Russell Hender son, Lee Henderson, and C B Woode with family.
Proclamation issued by Mayor Oral Daugherty designates September 12 to 17 1949 as American Legion Week for Glenford Dagan Post No 220 Nelsonville Ohio. The goal is to inform veterans in York Township about Legion membership and strengthen affiliation.
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