Citizens' Committee Forms to Promote $2.25 Million School Bond
The Athens High School cafeteria hosted the first Citizens' Committee meeting for the $2.25 bond issue. Leo Walker and Earl Mathews urged broad citizen support to pass the November bond financing a new high school amid district consolidation. Clyde Plant outlined grass roots campaign aims and benefits including jobs, improved education, higher property values, and regional growth. Subcommittee roles were assigned and donations welcomed, with next gathering set for September 30 at The Plains High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Committee
Athens
Sol Rosenberg
Athens Board of Education
Chauncey- Dover
Plains
Leo Walker
Earl Mathews
Elmo Scott
Plains Board of Education
Ed Mingus
Chauncey-Dover Board
Clyde Plant
Plant
Speeches and Training Set for United Appeal Drive
Speeches and training sessions precede the October 5 kickoff for the 1965 United Appeal. Max Brinkman will address the Civitan Club at 6:30 p.m. and James Kimball will speak to the Athens Kiwanis, with Rotary and Lions Clubs also scheduled. Training for nearly 300 solicitors will occur at the Columbia Gas conference room, using information kits and pamphlets to promote local impact. The plan emphasizes a short drive and fair citizen participation, with headquarters at the Red Cross office on 132 N Congress St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan L. McDonald
United Appeal
Max Brinkman
Civitan Club
Sportsman Grill
Athens
James Kimball
Athens Kiwanis
Rotary Club
Th Lion’s Club
Brinkman
Columbia Gas Company
Ity
Kimball
Ohio University
Red Cross
N. Congress St
City codes seen vital to urban renewal effort
Paul Efa reports city council adopted building fire and plumbing codes with HHFA officials stating enforcement protects land owners and upholds health safety. Kilbride and Starr say strong codes deter substandard housing, prevent blight, and help property improvement, linking code enforcement to urban renewal eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Thomas S. Kilbride
HHFA
Chicago
Kilbride
Richard Starr
Urban Renewal Administration
URA
Athens
Raymond Shepard
Congress
Stees Notice Of Appeal Dismissed By Court For Lack Of Prosecution
The Fourth District Court of Appeals dismissed Gene Isaac Stees notice of appeal from his life sentence for the 1962 murder of his wife. The court stated Stees was given copies of the bill of exceptions and advised on procedures, but failed to prosecute after two terms of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Gene Isaac Stees
Stees
Ohio
Two Persons Treated by City Emergency Squad
Two individuals were taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital after medical emergencies. William Brunning, 57, of Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, suffered severe stomach pains around 1 40 p m in the Security Bank Building. At 8 49 p m the squad went to Athens State Hospital for Frank Klinebriel, 52, of Deanville, who had a heart ailment and received oxygen for twenty minutes before transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
City Fire Department
William Brunning
Gauley Bridge
W. Va
Athens State Hospital
Frank Klinebriel
Deanville
Fair and Cooler After Rain with Traffic Cited
Fair and cooler weather followed yesterday's light rain as recorded by U S Observer C L Colmer with a morning low of 53 and a 10 am reading of 63. Patrol cites Orla Lee Ashcraft 66 of Guysville for following too closely after a two car accident on Route 50 east of Athens Wednesday afternoon.
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U. S
C. L. Colmer
Orla Lee Ashcraft
Guysville
Athens
State Highway Patrol
Day To Meet Conrath Bean Chapter Veterans
Dis abled American Veterans will meet at 8 p.m. Friday with refreshments served. Dale Kirkendall, commander, announced the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrath Bean
Disabled American Veterans
Dale Kirkendall
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Margaret McKechnie
Walker
Jack Hamer
Chauncey
Andy Ransom
Fact and Research
C. R. Barron
Fred Gruttemeyer
Goff Dunfee
Richard Purdum
John White
Shirley Ridenour
Paul Garrison
Floyd Linscott
the Plains
Lewis Shields
Daniels
Ivan Romina
Marion Wood
Betty Ransom
Columbia Ave
the Plains High School
SPM
Robert Mathews
Paul Efa
Athens, Ohio
Props & Trims
Bayer Aspirin
Kotex
Esquire
Security Bank
Ake
Mink
RCA Victor
RCA
Athens Appl. & TV CO
W. Washington ST
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