Kirkpatrick Trial Set for Murder in 1951 Slaying
William H. Kirkpatrick, 51, will go on trial for first degree murder in the 1951 slaying of his wife Anita, 38, on the Hocking River near Guysville. The trial is tentatively set for Sept. 27 in Common Pleas Court after he pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. a 75-person jury will be drawn, and Kirkpatrick’s tuberculosis has raised jail safety concerns.
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Hocking
Guysville
William H. Kirkpatrick
Common Pleas Court
Kirkpatrick
Anita
Lima State Hospital
Lima
Athens County
George Bateman
County Seeks Bids for Welfare Office Remodel
County commissioners decided bids will be sought in September for remodeling a county owned building on N Lancaster St into the Welfare Department headquarters. Milosevich and Trautwein prepared the plans for 12 offices a lounge rest rooms and a garage storage area aiming to cut rental costs. A new elevator plan for the courthouse was also discussed to reduce construction costs and improve access.
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N. Lancaster St
Welfare Department
Milosevich and
Trautwein
W. State St
Polio Season Advice Urges Caution For Athens Families
Health Department advises normal activity with precautions during polio season. With two local cases, avoid crowds and strangers, practice hand hygiene, disinfect shared items, follow medical guidance for procedures, watch for symptoms, and seek early care from a family doctor. Three of four victims recover fully or with no lasting effects.
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Athens City-County
Pedestrian Struck by Car at County Fairgrounds
Everett Caplinger, 66, was struck by a moving auto near the county fairgrounds while crossing in front of the fair secretary's office. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital for observation but officer Sgt. Joseph McBride said he appeared not seriously injured. Mrs Gladys Wilson, 108 W Union St, drove Caplinger to the hospital.
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Athens
First Jury Trial Set in City Court
Maxwell E. Taylor, 53, of Columbus, pleading innocent to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, requested a jury trial. The charge, filed by the State Highway Patrol after his Friday arrest on Route 33 south of Athens, is scheduled for Aug 24, marking the first jury trial since the Municipal Court took effect earlier this year.
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Athens
Sam Altman
Athens Retail Merchants Association
J. B. Grogan
G. M. Kyle
Altman
Messenger News
Maxwell E. Taylor
Columbus
State Highway Patrol
Taylor
Route
Cool Weather Bounds Report From Hamsey Run
The thermometer fell to a cool 0 degrees early Wednesday at Hamsey Run, then rose to 64 by 9 a.m. Tuesday. Temperatures earlier ranged from 52 to 84.
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Hamsey Run
Shelter Notes From Arm Shelter Hospital
Mr and Mrs Loren Lee Albany welcome a son. Admitted Almeada Warner Athens Dave Shifflett Glousie Mrs Gladys Friess Shade. Mrs Blanche Chesser Albany Mrs Virginia Locke Athens. Dismissed Mrs Lawrence Altman Corning and son Mrs Charles Ogle Athens and daughter Elizabeth Ronack Jacksonville Mrs Myrtle Knowlton Albany Mrs Buelah Jones Athens Mrs Bertha Burson Shade.
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Almeada Warner
Athens
Dave Shifflett
Glousie
Gladys Friess
Shade
Blanche Chesser
Albany
Virginia Locke
Lawrence Altman
Corning
Charles Ogle
Elizabeth Ronack
Jacksonville
Myrtle Knowlton
Buelah Jones
Bertha Burson
Rest Room Founder's Picture Is Hung
The late Mrs Effie Poston Watkins was honored this week when her picture was hung in the ladies lounge at the courthouse as the Founder of the First Ladies Rest Room. Friends say she organized the ladies room in 1916. Mrs Clifford Ruth of Shade provided the picture and promoted the project.
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Effie Poston Watkins
Court House
Probation Granted In Larceny Case
Donald Edison Riley of Athens Route 2 pleaded innocent in Municipal Court on Monday to petit larceny. He was found guilty on Wednesday of stealing a pair of men’s shoes filed by Rudolph Steinmeyer. Sentencing was suspended and Riley placed on probation for six months.
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Donald Edison Riley
Athens
Riley
Rudolph Steinmeyer
Autos Collide on Richland and Hooper Streets
A car driven by Therlow W. Davis of Mt. Vernon sustained very minor damage Tuesday evening when it was struck at the Richland Ave Hooper St intersection. No injuries were reported. Elmer McClanahan of Athens Route 4 caused the crash as his car hit Davis while Davis attempted a left turn. State patrolmen investigated. Savannah Lodge 466 F&M will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday at the lodge hall, announced Earl Linton, master.
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Therlow W. Davis
Mt. Vernon
Richland Ave
Hooper St
Davis
Hooper
Elmer McClanahan
Athens
Guysville
Savannah
F&m
Earl Linton
Athens County Fair Program Summary
Athens County Fair schedule lists wrestling at 8 15 p m harness racing afternoon and evening events pony and horse running races harness mule races midwestern hayride fireworks Friday and wild west rodeo Saturday with stock parade and national stock car races in the afternoon
Mule Races Highlight Senior Fair Events At County Show
The Senior Fair Board and Junior Fair Board will compete in mule races at 4:30 p.m. over three days. Mules from Richard Fissell led by Daisy May, plus trotters and pacers from several owners including Earl Wilcox, William Roush, Harold Rowan, Maurice Currens, Augusta Barnhart and Loreta Homer Barnhart are entered.
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Fair Publicity
W. R. Hughes
Fair Board
Richard Fissell
Daisy May
Canfield
Fissell
Pro Flight
Earl Wilcox
William Roush
Nancy Braden
Wilcox
Roush
Wiederman
Wil
James R. Jinny
Harold Rowan
Harland Story
Shade
Charles McAfee
Margaret Don
Maurice “Red” Currens
AWOL Air Force serviceman arrested in Athens County
Athens County police arrested James Kempton an Air Force serviceman reported AWOL from Clinton County Air Force Base Wilmington. He was picked up in Athens at 1 15 pm by Sgt Joseph McBride and patrolman Fred James after police received the AWOL report at 10 57 am according to Chief J B Grogan.
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Athens County
Clinton County Air Force Base
Wilmington
James Kempton
Fpisins
Athens
Joseph McBride
Fred James
Kempton
J. B. Grogan
Athens County Fair opens with crowds and color
Opening day brings harness racing crowds and street theatre as the Athens County Fair kicks off with early concessions and rides. livestock entries include Lincoln sheep Hampshire hogs and checkered giants with youth entrants from age 10 to 16. Community groups set up booths and health department displays highlight civic services while Whiskers the fair vagabond roasts peanuts and interacts with visitors.
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Athens County Fair
R. Hughes
Mary Anne
Pat
Karen Linscott
Lincoln
Larry
Phil Looney
Hampshire
Daire Carmichael
Mike
Easler
Elmer Finsterwald
Athens
Donald Bennett
William Courtright
Amanda
Major Ferris Leaves OU ROTC Staff for Michigan Graduate Training
Major Joseph Ferris, longtime OU ROTC assistant professor of science and tactics and former cadet commandant, is assigned to the University of Michigan for graduate study in management. He completes a bachelor’s degree at OU this month and departs August 16 with his wife Betty and sons Joseph Douglas and Gregory Byron.
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Joseph Ferris
Ohio University
University of Michigan
John K. Graham
Major Ferris
Ferris
Aviation
Delta Sigma Pi
Athens Motorcycle Club
Arnold Air Society
Betty
Joseph Douglas
Gregory Byron
Michigan
Accident in EF Washington St lot involves three vehicles
Police report cites an incident on Tuesday in the EF Washington Street parking lot with cars operated by Lola M Ruth Shade and Carl S Frey from Apart ment Vets Village FB State Street colliding as they backed up.
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Washington St
Lola M. Ruth, Shade
Carl S. Frey
Apartment & Vets
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