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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1956

Page

8

Hartshorn Case Details Brother Slaying at Trial

Logan Hartshorn describes events leading to his brother Lloyd Hartshorn's fatal shooting in Common Pleas Court. He recalls a family dispute over junk sales, a table fight, Lloyd’s attack with an ax, and Robert firing after warnings to protect his wife and himself. Lloyd denied murderous intent, while witnesses including their mother testified to tensions and threats in the home.

Logan Oon Robert Hartshorn Lloyd In Common Pleas Henderson Robert Bland Cros Thes Fred Murray Rey Jile Tir Charles Beavers Harley Meyer Murray Phil Counsil Emma Everett Loyd Tal Robert Hot

New Sanitarian Hired By Board Of Health In Meagerau-sam Jennis Wellston

The Jackson County Board of Health hired Meagerau-sam Jennis Wellston as county sanitarian on Tuesday to succeed Carlos Miller of Guysville. The board reviewed the first quarter 1986 activity, noting county nurse Harriette Davis logged 226 communicable disease visits, 112 at schools, with cases of scarlet fever, scarletina, measles, typhoid fever and chicken pox.

Sam Jennis Wellston Vinton County County Board of Health Carlos Miller Guysville Jackson County Board Harriette Davis

Sewage Plant OK’d by City Council in McArthur

McArthur Village Council approved plans and specifications for a new $144,000 sewage treatment plant to replace an inadequate 20 year old system. Officials toured Jackson’s plant, discussed funding via mortgage revenue bonds, and warned residents rates will rise from $3 to about $25-$30 yearly to retire the bond debt.

McArthur McArthur High School Columbus Engineering State Water Pollution Board Puncheon Creek State Health Department Iman Raymond Fuller Vinton County Buress and Niple Charles Crow Arnoldi JR. Lee Kenneth A. Mitchell Jackson Athens Wellston

Logan Society May Wedding Ban Overturned Events

The Logan community notes a May wedding plan for Mrs. Merle Primmer and Mrs. entertaind Cherub choir members at Lutheran Church. The gathering, chaired by Mrs. Gladys Anneshansiey, was held at the parish house with delegates chosen for the Southeastern Lutheran convention and PTA meeting speakers announced for April 5 at Central.

Gwen John W. Bailey Ann Pomeroy Merle Primmer Marchgan At. Fatthew Lutheran Church Gladys Anneshansiey Leslie Johnson

Court Upholds Conviction In Vinton County Case

The District Four Court of Appeals in Medi thur Friday upheld Judge C. W. Smiths ruling convicting Patrick Flood Zanesville tavern operator M Wallar of driving while intoxicated on Sept 27 1955. Flood received a $150 fine plus costs after continuances. appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court may follow. Prosecutor W H Lohr represented the state.

Innocent Plea Entered In McArthur DWI Case

Robert J. Thacker, 18, of McArthur entered a not guilty plea to driving while intoxicated before Judge C. W. Smith. The trial was set for April 26 with bond posted. details include the defendant’s age and locale.

McArthur Robert J. ‘Thacker C. W. Smith Bond

Logan Garden Club Meets at Mrs Rochester Home

Members of the Logan Garden Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs John Rochester s home with Mrs Harold Carpenter assisting. A district field day was planned for early June at Orlandeth Lehman s home including a cast of accounts on recast in January Florida and a display of shell jewelry accompanied by floral topics.

Logan Garden ‘Club John Rochester Harold Carpenter Burr Nixon Orlandeth Lehman Lehman Florida

Nancy Brown Dies at 81 in Hocking County

Nancy Brown aged 81, widow of James E. Brown, longtime Hocking County resident, died unexpectedly after ill health. Survived by two sons Harold Brown Renfrew PA and Glenn Brown Cincinnati, daughters Mrs Lucy Tucker Gore and Mrs Nellie St Claus and Mrs Esther Brit Columbus, 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Arrangements incomplete. friends may visit Leonard Funeral Home.

Svaney Jane Railroad ‘Ave James E. Brown Hocking County William Sarah Ann’ Poling Mobler Harold Brown Renfrew Glenn Brown Cincinnatiel Logan Lucy Tucker Gore Nellie St. Claus Esther Brit Colum Leonard

Thompson Shirk Engagement Noted In McArthur

McArthur Ms Margaret Ellen Thompson and Richard L Shirk are announced as engaged. Thompson, a McArthur High School graduate and former Sesquicentennial Queen, works in the Vinton County Engineer's office. Shirk, son of Mr and Mrs William Wormell of Gahanna, Ohio, is employed by Certified Homes of Columbus.

Mcarthur Timothy V. ‘Thompson Margaret Ellen ‘Thompson Richard L. Shirk William Wormell Gahanna Ohio Thompson McArthur High School Vinton County Vinton County Engineer Shirk Certified Homes of Columbus

Vinton Commissioners Approve Two Estimates in Session

Vinton County commissioners in session Monday approved two estimates, discussed sheriff's cruiser matters with the engineer, and authorized a bond issue for G. E. Sharp as justice of the peace. One estimate totals 2305.10 to move the Ban Jeroft pony truss bridge to Macedonia Ranch Eagle Two to replace a wooden structure, and 1012.50 is allotted for materials to patch county roads. Bonnie Graves won divorce against Guy E. Graves in Vinton court, while Florence Catherine Oussey sued Herbert Dale Susley for support.

Vinton Arthur Vinton County Sesion G. E. Sharp McArthur Justice of Peace Macedonia Eagle Two Maaterial Patch County Vinton Court Bonnie Graves Guy E. Graves Florence Catherine Oussey Herbert Dale Susley Aivaree

Red Cross Pleased With Blood Donors in Logan

Hocking County Red Cross officials praised the blood collection held Wednesday at the First EUB Church educational unit. Of 116 visitors, 100 donations were accepted, 16 were rejected. the quota was 150 pints. Nurses on duty included Eva Mock and Marie Dupler, with Kay Doering assisting. Logan High Key Club aided setup, and car transport was provided by four Logan agencies.

Eva Mock Marie Dupler Kay ‘Doering C. §. Matheny Hay Ienville Herman Leonard Logan Logan High School Key Club Columbus Regional Lawrence Kessler Logan Automobile Agencies

Little League Play Backed By Coaches

MCARTHUR The McArthur Downtown Coaches voted to sponsor Little League baseball this summer with Bruce McLin hired as instructor. Don Radcliff elected DTC president, George Howell vice president, Charles Clark secretary treasurer. They plan bleachers at the airport diamond and to rebuild the backstop. Committee named Ray Arnett Ray Cooper and Clark. Play runs June 4 to August 4.

McArthur Bruce McLin Don Radcliff DTC George Howell Charles Clark Airport Ray Arnett Ray Cooper Clark

New Feed Store Opens in McArthur

A new feed store opened this week as Willie Bare launched Willie's Farm Supply Inc in the Howard Wallar building. The store houses a feed mixer and grinder previously used by the Georges, with part of the rear remodeled into a garage for repairs to farm implements.

Six Appointed To Winter County Board Of Visitors

Probate Judge Charles Keeney appointed a six member Board of Visitors to take office May 1, 1956. Members include Sharp McArthur Jane Motter McArthur and H J Swaim with terms expiring 1951 1958 and 1959 respectively. The board will meet soon to elect a chairman and secretary.

Winter County Board of Visitors Charles Keeney Sharp McArthur Jane Motter H. J. Swaim Arthur Potter l Radcliff Howell Motter Swaim Ew ‘Board of Visitors

Vehicle Purchases in Vinton County March Report

McAKSHAN forty four new passenger cars and trucks were sold to Vinton County residents during March, with 375 titles issued. Vinton County weavers sold 23 of the 44 cars, and out-of-country dealers held a portion of the new titles.

Logan Girl Injured In Auto Accident On E Main St

Logan girl Clara Burgess, 16, was injured Tuesday evening on E Main Street when her car struck the rear of a vehicle operated by John Funk, 17, who had stopped for a traffic light at E Main and Mulberry. Burgess sustained head contusions and a sprained back. Sales tax receipts in Vinton County totaled 32126.51 for the week, up from 1402.56 last year, with year-to-date 52296.29, compared to 42460.11 for the same period last year.

McArthur Vinton County Willie Delmar Case Arthur William J. Bryan Piketon Emma ‘Thompson

New Cars in County Increased in March

OGAN registrations rose in March with 87 new car titles issued versus 68 in February. The report by Miss Thelma Keyes shows 796 titles of all types for the month, totaling 1220.80 dollars, with 001.25 paid to the county treasury and 289.45 remitted to the state.

Ogan Thelma Keyes

State Plans Resurfacing Route 0 and 75 in McArthur

SteARTHUn- the high way department notified the Mc Arthur village council this week that Route 0 Main St and Route 75 Market St within the village limits will be resurfaced this summer. The village will bear a small portion of the costs. Contracts for resurfacing will be let May 1. Main Street will be resurfaced with bituminous material from the west corporation line to the C and O bridge underpass on McArthur's east side. North Market Street will be resurfaced from the north corporation line to the start of the brick pavement, a distance of 29 miles.

Stearthun McArthur Main St Market St Main Street West Corporation Sjline North Market Street North Corporation

McArthur Mayor Warns on BB Gun Property Damage

McArthur Mayor Charles I Crow warned today that BB gun damage will not be tolerated. He said confiscation of BB guns and parental liability will follow continued property damage including damaged windows at the State Highway Garage and damaged star road equipment.

Mcarthur Charles I. Crow Crow State Highway Star Road

Hamden Pupil Wins Speech Competition

Mary Anna Sexton an eighth grade student at Hamden School won the county junior speech contest held March 2 at Allensville School. Runner up was Harry Ross from McArthur School. Other winners included Larry Sowers Allensville Judy Kay Leach Brown Zaleski Ben Kay Steele Dundas Mary Ann Stede Swan Jane Pendleton North Wilton Patty Rowe South Wilton. A silver medal was presented by Mrs E B Webb, president of the County WCTU. Judges were Shirley Dickes Bob Smith and Harry Zavos from Ohio University. Musical numbers were by Allensville School students directed by Mrs.

S{carthur Mary Anna Sexton Hamden Allensvlle Mary Anna Edward Sexton Harry Ross I McArthur School Larry Sowers Allensville Judy “Kay Leach Brown-Zaleski Ben Kay Steele Dundas Mary Annstede Swan Jane Pendleton North Wilton Patty Rowe South Wilton E. B. Webb WCTU Shirley Dickes Bob Smith Harry Zavos Ment Ohio University

Patrol Arrests 13 in County In Week

In Vinton County last week the State Highway Patrol arrested thirteen people for traffic violations. Names include Ray Barnett 18 Hamden for reckless operation. Pearl Crow 45 McArthur for left of center. Lawrence Bray 26 Creole Route 1 for following too closely. James McDonough 21 Cincinnati for left of center. Amos Lowe 19 Radcliff for speeding. William Leasure 37 Wellston for passing on a railroad crossing. Robert McManes 26 New Boston fined 100 and jailed 30 days with license suspended. Wayne Mabry 23 Giralet Ky for left of center. Donald Lightfoot 32 Dundas for improper fights. Robert Thacker 18 McArthur jailed for DWI. Lonnie Ousley 18 McArthur fined 25 for intoxication. Leo Scott McArthur for speeding. Robert Gibson 22 McArthur for left of center.

McArthur State Highway Patrol Vinton County Ray M. Barnett Hamden Charles Crow Pearl W. Crow Crow Lawrence V. Bray James D. McDonough Cincinnati Sharp Amos E. Lowe Radcliff William E. Leasure Wellston Everett Gettles Robert Lee McManes New Boston C. W. Smith Wayne Mabry Giralet Donald M. Lightfoot Dundas

Hartshorn Brothers Released in Murder Trial Case

Logan Jack C Hartshorn and Melvin Hartshorn aged 24 and 22, brothers of defendant Robert Hartshorn in a murder trial, face charges of impeding and obstructing justice. They allegedly aided Everett and Mildred Hartshorn to evade testimony. Both youths pleaded innocent at arraignment before Magistrate E. E. Bright. Everett and Mildred Hartshorn, arrested Tuesday night, are charged with secreting themselves and leaving their home to avoid subpenas and await arraignment.

Logan Jack C Melvin Hartshorn Robert Hartshorn Everett Hartshorn E. E. Bright Everett Mildred Hartshorn

Omnibus fourth season review praises deep range of topics

A New York CBS television Omnibus program concluded its fourth season with a court martial dramatization of Col. Billy Mitchell and a study of life’s varied plots. The piece lauds Omnibus for its rising quality on a modest $85,000 weekly budget, noting its influence on TV by encouraging nontraditional topics, from history and education to music and medical subjects.

Charles Mercer New York CBSTV Col Billy Mitchell Omnibus Robert Saudek Ford Foundation Tv-Radio Workshop Spire Abraham Lincoln Leonard Bernstein Harvard Vic Sherow North Hill Ath‘ms

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