City Grows Slowly Yet Definite Growth Seen in Athens
Harper Pendry, secretary of the Board of Trade, calls Athens a city that grows slowly but definitely. He notes strong influence from Ohio University and the McBee Company, cites limited industrial sites, and forecasts highway improvements could boost growth. He opposes subsidized industry and labels the economic outlook as fine.
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Athens
Kiwanis Club
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Assessment Protests To Be Heard Thursday
Storm Sewer District 4 assessment appeal board gains two new members Neil D. Thomas and George L. Smith joining William Harmon to replace Floyd Wolfe and George W. Clark who stepped aside after a Common Pleas Court petition challenged their disinterest in sewer assessments The board will meet in city hall Thursday at 7 p m to hear residents appeals on unfair assessments.
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Council
Storm Sewer District 4 Assessment Appeal Board
Neil D. Thomas
George L. Smith
William Harmon
Floyd Wolfe
George W. Clark
Common Pleas Court
City Hall
Council Probes Claim of Engineering Errors
City council probes complaints from Adams that an old 20 inch storm sewer was not connected to a trunk line during a failed project. He says heavy rain backs up water in his yard and alleges basins were sealed or covered, prompting a special committee with Rutkoskie Sheppard and House to investigate.
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Adams
Javen Pl
Euclid Ave
George Rutkoskie
Raymond Sheppard
H. G. House
City Auditor Reports Fund Balances and Debts
City Auditor Florence Davis presented a monthly balance sheet showing Aug 31 totals: general 22622.52, waterworks 462410.16, street repair 232.15, overdrawn garbage 1585.83, off street parking 14237.93, special recreation 179.01, 2 mill levy 97545.31, sewer revenue 29144.30, with total 179983.10. Special funds included bonds and constructions balances, with a bond total of 526792.95.
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Florence Davis
Athens Native Sneaker Atterger Conclave in Columbus
A merger convention of Ohio public employee groups gathers delegates from 70 locals of former AFL and CIO bodies in Columbus Saturday and Sunday. Athens native Bill Kircher, an AFL-CIO regional director, is among the speakers at the event.
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Two Divorce Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court
Two divorce suits were filed in Common Pleas Court on wilful absence grounds. One suit, by Ariel J. Tucker against Norma Jean Tucker, cites a year plus separation and seeks custody of three children and property. The other suit, by Gladys L. McClain of Athens Route 5, against an unnamed spouse, alleges a 1932 Virginia marriage and seeks similar relief.
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Ariel J. Tucker
Norma Jean Tuck
California
Sage
Athens
Gladys L. McClain
Athens Route 5
McClain
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Service personnel news from Athens area keeps families informed
Local column lists servicemen connected to Athens including AC gon J Mugems en route to Kelly AFB for a language course and potential study at Syracuse Cornell or Monterey for USAF Security Service prep. Pvt Thomas J Sheridan heads to Europe with the 8th Infantry Division. Specialist 3rd Class William R Carsey to Europe with Op-4.H gyroscope program as 1954 Rome-Canaan graduate. Congress delegates at Ohio State University endorse a junior college program and a bill to expedite a naval commission aboard USS Intrepid tied to a six month Mediterranean cruise.
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Vernon E. Huggins
Athens
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San Anatino
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Genevie
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Charles L. Giddings
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House of Rep
Charles E. Giddings
Little Hockhouse
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Norfolk
Mediterranean
Ohio State University
Two Women Hurt In Monday Auto Crash
Monday’s auto crash on Union Street left two Athens women injured. William A. Blackstone’s left turning into the westbound car driven by Eugene Roberts caused the collision. Both cars sustained moderate damage.
City Streets Close For Resurfacing Across City
City street resurfacing disrupts traffic as W State Street from Lancaster to Shafer is prepped tomorrow. Franklin Avenue between Carpenter and Spring also prepped with no traffic today or tomorrow. Congress Street remains open today with work possibly finishing tomorrow. Commonwealth Telephone crews modernize underground cable from office to east limits and extend aerial lines toward B. T. Grover residence.
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Spring St
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Commonwealth Telephone Co
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East Corporation Limits
B. T. Grover
High Street Resident Dies After Illness
Howard McCutcheon 79 died Tuesday morning at his High Street home after a two year illness. Born Ringgold Morgan County he was a coal miner and farmer formerly, lived eight years in Athens. Survived by wife Cord a Laughlin McCutcheon daughter Donna Mae Taylor brother Clarence McCutcheon Navarre sisters Ada Longstretch Columbus June Hilliard Newark Flossie Moulton Newark a son James Franklin died in infancy. Viewing Wednesday at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with services Thursday at 2 pm by Dr John M Versteeg. Burial West Union Street Cemetery.
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Ringgold
Morgan County
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Genevra Hickerson McCutcheon
Athens
First Methodist Church
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F&am
Corda Laughlin McCutcheon
Donna Mae Taylor
Clarence McCutcheon
Navarre
Ada Longstretch
Columbus
June Hilliard
Newark
Flossie Moulton
James Franklin
Ide
Dowier
John M. Versteeg
West Union Street
Davis Rites Reported for Herman C. Davis
Funeral services were held in Washington D C on September 4 for Herman C. Davis 61 husband of Florence Clayton of Athens Ohio. Davis died August 30 at his Washington home after a brief illness. He served as senior liaison officer for the Civil Service Commission veterans counseling service. Born in Urbana Ohio he was a 1920 graduate of Ohio State University. Mrs. Davis was the only daughter of Jefferson B. Clayton of Athens, with her mother sister to A O and O B Sloane. both families were prominent in Athens history.
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O. B. Sloane
Pin Seekers Case Fraternity Pins Draw Freshmen in Athens
Four freshmen girls studying a display of fraternity pins in a shop window on N Court Street in Athens drew attention last night. Their comments on the pins suggested they were deciding which to wear, while men’s pride in ownership loomed in the background.
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Millfield Woman Taken to Hospital After Illness at Work
Virginia Johnson of Millfield collapsed at Woolworth and was transported by private ambulance to Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday afternoon. She was revived en route, admitted and kept overnight as city emergency units were occupied.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Virginia Johnson
Millfield
Fire Cie
Mercury rising after cool air settles in Tuesday
A cool air mass moved in from the north early Tuesday with a warming sun later causing a gradual rise. In Municipal Court, 69 year old Ber Carpenter of Lancaster Street was fined 50 dollars plus costs for intoxication as city police charged.
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Real Estate Transfers list reveals multiple Athens County deeds
Real estate transfers show Ashens to Lewis for 1103 acres in Athens Township and numerous moves within Hollister Trimble and Athens County. Burgess Christman and James C Hook acquire Trimble Township estates, Harley Allen sells 10 acres in Waterloo to John Allen, and John Allen transfers 10 acres to Charles Allen in Waterloo. Other transfers include Grace Hovey Bailes to George Bailes in Albany lots, Douglas Alldredge to Lent in Jacksonville, Peter B Seel Inc to Joseph Moore in Athens, Leta McLaughlin to Richard Shoe maker in Carthage, Edna Embry to Velma Parker in Glouster, Susan Carter to John Warner in Guthrie Gould addition, and Ralph Ladd to G Roy Wilson in Athens Township.
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Athens County
George R. Bailes
Albany
Douglas H. Alldredge
Russell Leonard Lent
Jacksonville
Peter B. Seel
Inc
Athens
Joseph E. Moore
Real ‘State
Leta V. McLaughlin
Richard E. Shoemaker
Carthage Township
Edna Embry
Velma E. Parker
Akron
Glouster
Susan Carter
John H. Warner
Rutland
Guthrie Gould
Ralph Ladd
G. Roy * Wilson
Athens Township
Unnuncey Man Jailed for Assault in Athens County
Reports show Donald L. Slagle and others facing assault and battery charges in Athens County. A judge fined multiple suspects, including a $50 penalty, and ordered jail terms or costs in several cases tied to properties and local matters. The Cambria Mining Company case mentions May dates and real estate transfers within Athens and nearby townships. Witnesses returned from the Jehovah's Witnesses semi annual assembly in Cambridge.
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Athens
Jerry Sayior
Harry K. Looney
Jacksonville
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C. C. Caldwell
Larry
Neil Wyatt
Glouscofski
Taylor
Alan E. Talbott
Athens Coun
D. Roger Biddle
Mary C. Evans
Summit County
George L. Smith
Bowkley
Glouster
Peter F. Good
Good, Inc
Elmer Jones
Albany
Freda L. Kennedy
F&am
Gerald County
Gerald D. White
A. Beckley
Kennedy
Mechanicsburg
Assembly ‘Township
Milley M. Cunningham
Athens Athens
Jehovah County
Wilbur H. Smith
Stewart
Bern Town
Cambridge
Rotary World Peace Role Emphasized by Patterson
District Governor Merrill R. Patterson of Marietta told the Athens Rotary Club at Berry Hotel that Rotary International holds great potential for world peace. He said Rotary has no political or religious axes and stressed the comfort and inspiration found in its international aspect during an inspirational luncheon.
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Marietta
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Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Entered
A list of names and locations appears to be from a hospital notes section. Included are Mrs. William Blackstone, W. R. Hughes, Athens, Mrs. Virginia Johnson, Mr. John Romine of Athens Route 5, Mrs. Delbert Cline of The Plains, Sherman Hudnall of Athens Route, Mrs. Harry Bobo of Millfield Route 1.
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William Blackstone
Athens
W. R. Hughes
Virginia’ Johnson
John Romine
Delbert Cline
the Plains
Sherman Hudnall
Harry Bobo
Millfield
Gloucester man bound to grand jury on falsification charge
Edward Moleski of Gloucester Route 3 was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of making a false statement about ownership of a truck. Detained under a $500 bond, he denied the charge brought by the sheriff's department after allegedly falsifying to secure a loan from Gloucester Community Bank by offering his truck as mortgage.
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Grand Jury
Municipal Court
Edward Moleski
Glouster Route 3
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Moleski
Glouster Community Bank
Polling Fined for Speeding in Logan
Kenneth A Polling 19 of refined fined 20 and costs by Mayor Francis Myers State Highway Patrol charge of speeding.
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Kenneth A. Polling
Francis Myers
State Highway Patrol
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