Bridge Repair and Welfare Chief Pay Hike Approved
The three member board approved a 16000 repair for a 172 foot bridge over the Hocking River on County Rd 58. They recommended a raise for welfare director Phyllis P. Ross from 680 monthly, citing exceptional work. A public hearing on annexation near Hillcrest Road is set for November 25.
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County Rd
Torch- Coolville Rd
Hocking River
Rome- Canaan
Carthage-Troy
Ohio Bridge Co
Cambridge
Dusz
Wayne Ward
Phyllis P. Ross
Ross
Albert Buckley
Homer Buckley
William B
Elizabeth W. Biggs
Highland Addition
Hillcrest Rd
Utah PL
Registration Deadline For Athens Residents Nears
The election board set 4 p.m. Wednesday as the Athens registration deadline for the November 5 election and the final time to list new addresses. In Municipal Court two men forfeited bonds related to a beating case involving a 16 year old. Ronald Erwin posted 56 dollars, 18, of 10 N. Lancaster, and Herman Kittle posted 31 dollars, 21, New Marshfield Route 1.
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Athens
Ronald Erwin
N. Lancaster
Herman Kittle
New Marshfield
Nigeria Pro West Tells Kiwanis on Nigeria’s history
George B. Okoh, an Ohio University student from Nigeria and president of OU’s International Club, spoke at the Sportsman Grill on Monday night about the history and development of Nigeria. He studies business at OU.
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George B. Okoh
Ohio University
Nigeria
Kiwanis Club
Sportsman Grill
Okoh
Roger Barron
H. John Huffman
Carl Frey
Cincinnati
Ohio
Parked Cars Looted in West Athens Night Theft
Police report unlocked cars on West Athens streets were broken into Monday night. Items stolen include an extension cord, drill, sander, and wrenches from Clarence Riley's car at 1614 N Shafer, registration papers and driver's license from Grover Armbruster's car on 34 First St, and clothing from Dick Baldwin's auto at Brown and Shafer.
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West
Athens
Joseph McBride
Clarence Riley
N. Shafer St
Grover Armbruster
First St
Leaking Fuel Ignites In Engine Of Auto
Leaking gasoline ignited in the engine of a car driven by Pete Good Jr of 32 Strathmore Blvd at the Valley Drive In Theater entrance. Richland Area Fire Department responded about 9 30 p m. The Lawhead Press owned vehicle suffered engine damage and floorboard insulation burned.
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Pete Good, Jr
Strathmore Blvd
Valley Drive
Richland Area
Four Ames Bern High juniors injured in Morgan County crash
Four Ames Bern High School juniors were injured Monday when a truck and car collided on Route 377 near Chesterhill. Three remained in critical condition at Marietta Memorial Hospital while Marilyn Wolfe stayed in fair condition. Incident started by a ruptured gas line and was aided by Richard Price who rescued the girls. Proceeds from a junior carnival to fund next year’s senior class trip.
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Ames- Bern High School
Morgan County
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Marilyn Wolfe
Kenneth Wolfe
Kay Sharp
William Sharp
Amesville
Patsy Golden
Roy Golden
Athens
Bonita Gillette
Harold Gillette
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office
Chesterhill
Richard Price
McConnelsville
Kenneth Starling
Ralph E. Jackson
Londonderry
Receiver Authorized To Sell Firm Assets Under Court Order
Common Pleas Court granted University Lumber Co. receiver authority to sell assets to O. O. Sleeth. Receiver Garber sought approval to advertise assets for sale, noting full asset sale could yield higher returns. Court allowed sale of office equipment, shop equipment, display fixtures, and inventory at specified values with bids under appraisal.
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Common Pleas Court
University Lumber Co., Inc
O. O. Sleeth
Guy Garber
Garber
Shelterin arms hospital notes and dismissals list
A published hospital roster lists patients and dismissals. Names include Mrs. Glen Brooks and Mrs. Elda Parsons in Athens and Stewart, Richard McKinstry in Athens, with others in Albany Nelsonville Wilbur Young New Marshfield Stewart and Athens routes. The entry notes Laura Parker Schafer transferring to Richard Truchses for 2.62 acres in Athens Township.
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Glen Brooks
Athens
Elda Parsons
Stewart
Richard McKinstry
Delbert Cunningham
Albany
Guy Gilkey
Beatrice Olppe
J. Maxwell Ferguson
Gary Barber
Nelsonville
Wilbur Young
New Marshfield
Wendell Seel
Allie Swart
Jacqueline Bolen
Homer Kittle
Laura Parker Schafer
Richard Truchses
Athens Township
Eight Men Start Draft Examinations At Athens
Eight men from Athens County left the draft headquarters Tuesday for Columbus to undergo pre induction physical exams at Ft Hayes. The group was led by Ronald E. Chapman and included Arthur Midkiff, Edward Wycuff, Arthur Mills, Gary Withrow, Verlon Bricker, Jerry Holcomb, Larry Niceswanger and others with transfers from McConnelsville and Medina.
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Athens County
Selective Service
Columbus
Ft. Hayes
Ronald E. Chapman
Carpenter
Arthur T. Midkiff
Guysville
Edward Wycuff
Nelsonville
Arthur B. Mills
Carbondale
Gary A. Withrow
Albany
Verlon R. Bricker
Athens
Jerry T. Holcomb
Glouster
Larry Niceswanger
McConnelsville
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Board of County Commissioners
Harry Dust
Seu Celuta
D. H
Jonesy
Richard M. Phillips
Compan
South Court Street
Lynnwood
the Security Bank
Athens, Ohio
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
R. C. Cook
Wayne L. White
Evelyn Linscott
Stimson Ave
Arthur Cornwell
Marvin Sickles
Knowlton Construction Co
Messenger Newsphoto
OU Sendions
Kiwanis
McBride
Dick Baldwin
Brown and Shafer
John Brown
Ohio US
John W. Brown
Young Republican Club
Ellis Hall
Savannah Lodge
F&am
Roger Wolfe
VFW
William Frank
Veterans of Foreign Wars
George Carpenter
Jaynes
Adutt
McConnellville
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lloyd Chesser
Byron James
John Gilham
Edward J. Pate
Margaretta King
Donald Strole
Elmer Shrout
Jaynes Furniture Store
E. State Street
Tel. LY
Kieht
Richard G. Bailey
Coolville
Medina
Larry L. Monk
Teenform3
Alimans
Storl
Dean & Barry
Lyundertone
Mfan& Barry
Wuundertone
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