Burglary Hits Legion Post During Annual Stag Picnic
Police probe the burglary of K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion home on W. Union Street during a stag picnic. About 320 dollars in a bank bag containing 100 one dollar bills and change was stolen from the adjutant’s office after entry by breaking a glass door. The bag was left under cardboard boxes near a desk. the theft occurred around 10 p.m. while members were at the picnic. Police Capt. Joseph McBride notes the office was unlocked about 15 minutes before the theft.
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K. T. Crossen Post 21
American Legion
W. Union St
Legion
Joseph Mc-Bride
Adjutant’s Office
McBride
Marriage Licenses Up During Last Month
Probate Court issued twenty nine marriage licenses in August the peak summer month topping twenty. June trailed with twenty six. A 75 year old man and 73 year old woman sought licenses. Two speech therapists received licenses and occupations included six students five laborers and two engineers among males. Six women were unemployed and two reported no occupation. Three teachers, two secretaries and two clerks were among working women.
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Court House
Athens Native I Promoted to West Central Manager
Samuel V Munn, native of Athens and 1948 Ohio University graduate, promoted to West Central territorial manager for The Masiac Tile Co. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Munn of Athens, he now resides in Overland Park Kansas with his wife and four children. Munn oversees a large territory including 12 northwest states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Samuel V Munn
Athens
Ohio University
West Central
Masiac Tile Co
Sam Munn
N. High St
Overland Park
Kansas
Mosinec
Munn
Northwest States
Two Juvenile Offenders Fined In Court
In Juvenile Court this week, Howard L. Matack Jr., 17, Stewart, pleaded guilty to operating a truck with defective brakes and had driving rights suspended 30 days. Myrtle E. England, 17, Frost, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a license and was denied any operator's license until June 3, 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Mattack, Jr
Stewart
Howard Lowell Matlack Sr
Myrtle E. England
Frost
Harold England
Driver Denies Count in Red Light Citations
Bernice P. Shermer, 49, Ath ens Route 5, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to a city police red light citation Monday. She posted an $11 bond to appear Wednesday. In a State Highway Patrol case, Gary Lynn Gibson, 19, Harrisonville, was fined $17 and costs. He pleaded guilty.
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Bernice P. Shermer
Athens
Gary Lynn Gibson
Harrisonville
Commended for Work With Missiles at Lockheed Los Angeles
Vance Danford of Upper Sandusky has been cited by Lockheed Missiles and Space Division in Los Angeles for leading the initiation organization and implementation of machine processed instrumentation schedules for three major satellite programs. A 1932 Upper Sandusky High School graduate he studied at the University of Cincinnati and worked previously with Trimble Laboratories Triplett Barton Tele computing and Sier racin Corp before joining Lockheed five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Danford
H. G. Danford
Upper Sandusky
Missiles and Space Division
Lockheed Corp
Los Angeles
Pennsylvania Railroad
Danford
J. J. Sisler
Athens
Trimble-Glouster
Bishopville
Upper Sandusky High School
University of Cincinnati
Lockheed
Trimble Laboratories
Triplett & Barton Inc
Telecomputing Corp
Sierracin Corp
Bulk Tank Method Set For Ohio West Virginia Producers
A million dollar five year program converting from milk cans to bulk-tank handling is announced by Broughton’s Farm Dairy Inc Marietta. R H White manager says all Broughton’s milk supply is now bought from farm producers using bulk-tank method. The firm operates in eastern Ohio central and western West Virginia and northern Kentucky.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Broughton’s Farm Dairy, Inc
Marietta
R. H. White
Broughton’s
Carl L. Broughton
Kentucky
Burt faces assault charges after bond posted
Glen Burt, 36, of 26 Hickory Street, posted $31 bond on a first charge and $200 on a second after his wife Betty Burt accused him of assault and battery by striking her with a fist. Dean White, his brother in law, said Burt threatened to cut him with a knife. Police handled the cases.
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Glen Burt
Hickory St
Betty Burt
Dean White
Burt
Divorces Granted in Two Common Pleas Cases
Donna Jean Fields receives divorce from Paul Denver Fields on grounds of confinement in a state penal institution and custody of two minor children. Cledath J. Bolin grants divorce to George E. Bolin from wife on grounds of extreme cruelty. couple married December 29 1929.
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Donna Jean Fields
Common Pleas Court
Paul Denver Fields
Harley Meyer
John Bolin
Cledath J. Bolin
George E. Bolin
Marriage Licenses List From Area Registrations
Patrick Vernon Barrett 43 of Jacksonville U S Army Ret and Winona Joan Barrett 44 of Mineral cook. Wayne Widenbein 23 Dayton and Linda Elliott 21 Athens general office work. James Paul Black 21 Athens laborer and Florence May Marks 16 Athens baby sitter. Derry McCall 23 Akron baker and Julia Tabler 16 Coolville.
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Patrick Vernon Barrett
Jacksonville
U. S. Army
Winona
Joan Barrett
Mineral
Cook
Wayne Widenbein
Dayton
Linda Elliott
Athens
James Paul Black
Florence May Marks
Derry McCall
Akron
Baker
Julia Tabler
Coolville
Moeller Adapts To Space Probe Role In Congress
Rep. Walter H. Moeller of Ohio, a member of the House Space Committee, recalls his rough start in space study and his evolution into a proponent of the U.S. space program. He notes the push to orbit an astronaut and the Apollo moon project while emphasizing the need to prevent Soviet dominance in space.
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Washington
Midwest
House Space Committee
Walter H. Moeller
Ohio
Moeller
United States
Soviet Union
Congress
Apollo Project
Science and Astronautics
Outer Space
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes
Claire Glass of Nelsonville and numerous Athens residents listed in hospital notes. Names include Mrs. Clay Howard Athens, Gary Sams Athens, Douglas Clemons Athens, Ada Haynes Athens, Mrs. Douglas Mosier Carpenter, Mrs. William McIInturf Athens, Mrs. Larry Jenkins New Marshfield and daughter, Lane Malone Athens, Dennis Pendergrast The Plains, Dennis Howard Athens, Herbert Burke New Marshfield, Marlene Warner Athens, Mrs. Ernest Baker Athens, Mrs. William Barringer Guysville and son, Mrs. William Rose Athens and Kim Licht Athens, Craig Scott Athens, Mrs. Robert McGill Millfield and daughter.
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Claire Glass
Nelsonville
Clay Howard
Athens
Walter Hails
Gary Sams
Douglas Clemons
Ada Haynes
Douglas Mosier
Carpenter
William McIinturf
Larry Jenkins
New Marshfield
Lane Malone
Dennis Pendergrast
the Plains
Dennis Howard
Herbert Burke
Marlene Warner
Ernest Baker
William Barringer
Guysville
William Rose
Kim Licht
Craig Scott
Robert McGill
Millfield
Albany Driver Fined Jailed License Taken
Edward Willard, 27, Albany, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. The court fined him 125 dollars and costs, sentenced him to six days in jail with three suspended, and placed him on four months probation. His driving rights were suspended for four months.
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Grove Edward Willard
Albany
Knights Templar Meet in Athens Commandery Wednesday
Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple said Commander Robert J Mingus.
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Athens
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Robert J Mingus
Heat Stays Over Weekend in Athens Temperatures
Athens headed into another hot spell as the city recorded its twelfth consecutive day above 90. At 10 a.m. the reading reached 80 after an overnight low of 66, with Sunday’s high of 94 just one degree above Saturday. Rural Hamiley Run saw a low of 61 amid 91 and 92 degree highs over the weekend.
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Athens
U.S
C. L. Colmer
Colmer
Hamiley Run
Kix Resident Mrs Cleo Johnson Dies at 57
Mrs Cleo Johnson 57 former Athens resident dies Sunday night in Lancaster Fairfield Hospital after a three month illness. Born Perry County daughter of Frank and Minerva West she lived most of life in Athens County and lived with daughter in Lancaster for past year. Survived by son Hampton W Athens three daughters Dena Robinson Shade Route 1 Betty Johnson Lancaster Shirley Hutchens Stafford Va six grandchildren three sisters and four brothers. Friends may call Tuesday after noon Hughes Funeral Home services Wednesday 10 am Rev Ewing Ross burial West Union Street Cemetery.
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Cleo Johnson
Athens
Lancaster - Fairfield Hospital
Perry County
Frank
Minerva West
Athens County
Lancaster
Emery
Hampton W
Dena Robinson
Betty Johnson
Ewing Ross
West Union Street Cemetery
Area Man Fined for Intoxication in Athens Court
Wilbert A. Smith, 40, of Route 4 Athens, was fined $25 and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to a city police intoxication citation. The hearing occurred Monday and records indicate a standard penalties assessment.
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Athens Route 4
Wilbert A. Smith
Paramythia Lodge to Meet Tuesday at Masonic Temple
Doyle Hubbard, master, announced that Paramythia Lodge 25 F and AM will hold a meeting at 7 30 pm Tuesday in the Masonic Temple.
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Paramythia Lodge
F&am
Masonic Temple
Doyle Hubbard
Coolville Man Injured In Route 124 Crash Near Washington County
State Highway Patrol investigated three Sunday traffic accidents. Nile Sanders, 53, of Coolville suffered a forehead laceration and was treated at St. Josephs Hospital Parkersburg after his car hit a tree on Route 124 south of the Washington County line and was cited for driving left of center. A second injury free crash occurred on Route 50 near Athens involving Craig Olson 16 and Joe Smith 47. A third crash on Route 50 near Coolville involved Larry Well 19 who left the highway and hit a guardrail after a curve sequence. Well was cited for his restraint.
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Coolville
State Highway Patrol
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Nile Sanders
Route 124
Washington County
Athens
Craig Olson
Joe Smith
Baltimore
Larry Well
Shade
New Officers at Plains High School Assembly
At a Plains high school assembly, student council president David McCallister introduced new teachers Mrs Marguerite Frank and Mrs Cherrye Lucas. Officership across grades listed with presidents and secretaries. band officers Ginger Dowler and Linda McWilliams led as president and vice president respectively. Also welcomed were Melanie Lovsey of Future Homemakers of America Karen Goldsberry for the yearbook and Neil Hawk of the silver savings bank.
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Plains
David McCallister
Marguerite Frank
Cherrye Lucas
Shirley McCune
Linda McWilliams
William Coon
Eugene Brundige
Delbert Cline
Sharon Dowler
Patrick Eddy
Gary Horn
Donald Scurlock
David Porter
Ginger Dowler
Janet Christian
Dianna Hamiltton
Cheryl Thompson
Donna Justice
Diana Koon
Ralph Wilson
Sharon Culver
Catherine Langel
Julia Michael
Larry Platt
Rita Thompson
Constance Cain
Jane Coon
Alma Lee
Marlene McWilliams
Roger Six
Joseph Metcalf
Paul Eddy
Dolly Adams
Melanie Lovsey
The
Future Homemakers of America
Karen Goldsberry
Neil Hawk
Silver Savings Bank
Ex County Resident Dies in Toledo
Charles D. Rhorick 62, former Athens County resident, died Sunday in Toledo after a heart attack. Retired National Supply Co. employee. Survived by wife Pearl M., daughter Evelyn Baker Kansas City Kansas, stepson Gene Bartlett Toledo, sisters Hazel Steele New Plymouth Route 1 and Katherine Wade Glouster. Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite member. Services through Norbert W. Johnston Funeral Home.
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Glouster
Charles D. Rhorick
Athens County
Toledo
Pearl M
Evelyn Baker
Kansas City
Kan
Gene Bartlett
Hazel Steele
New Plymouth
Katherine Wade
Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rite of
Quiet Title Granted for Two Athene Tracts
Common Pleas Court ruled in favor of Lloyd D. and Helen V. Kittle against Lawrence G. Worstell Jr. and others. The plaintiffs were awarded title quieted to two land tracts in Athens Two.
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Common Pleas Court
Lloyd D
Helen V. Kittle
Lawrence G. Worstell Jr
Athens Two
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Ph. LY
Jessie W. Ley
George L. Weisenbach, Jr
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Murphey
N. Court
Athens Native
Dejua
Stenorette
E Smith
N. Court St
By Neil Gilbride
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Houck & Reed, Inc. Insurance Service
G. Houck
Don Reed
W. Union
Dial LY
Kix
Patrol
County Court
National Supply Co. of
John and
Chrissa Woodard Rhorick
Norbert W. Johnston Funeral Home
Tone Moore
Senin Imperh Decorators
S. Court St. Athens
New York, N. Y
Minuet
Bestform
Athens, Ohio
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