Plea of Insanity Is Entered in First Degree Murder
Delbert Spencer, 47, pleaded innocent by reason of insanity when arraigned on a first degree murder charge for the slaying of Mrs. Faurie Bailey. Judge Rowland ordered 30 days at Lima State Hospital for observation. if no supporting evidence, trial will resume in Athens. Gerald Glass, indicted for cutting with intent to wound, also pleaded innocent and was released on $1,000 bond. Spencer was represented by a Charleston West Virginia attorney and John Bolin of Athens.
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Delbert Spencer
C. F. Rowland
Faurie - Bailey
Spencer
Franz Woodworth Presious
Rowland
Lima State Hospital
Lima
Athens
Gerald Glass
Tal
Corning Coal Company
Charleston
W Va
John Bolin
Fair attendance hits record with big horse pulling event
About 3 000 spectators packed the hillside and inner green of the race track to watch 19 draft teams contest the lightweight 2800 pounds to 3200 pounds and heavyweight divisions. Vincent Brothers of New Holland led the 3500 6000 and 6500 pound pulls with distance records while Athens Zanesville Chestermill and other towns fielded strong entries.
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Page One
Glouster High School
Vincent Brothers
New Holland
John Derry
Derry
Zanesville
Jess Pickering
Chestermll
Hubert Baldwin
Leesburg
Baldwin
University housing drive falls short for veterans
Ohio University housing drive ends with five solicitors reporting 48 rooms found for veterans. Dean Maurel Hawkins aims for at least 100 rooms. 425 veterans still need shelter after 17 more offers in Chauncey land. Nelsonville drive starts next week. Gerald Stauffer urges rapid reporting to gauge shortages. Wilbur Daggett led with six rooms found. Most accommodations came from phone reports after the initial appeal. Local groups including the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Lions Kiwanis Rotary Merchants Retail Association and University Faculty participated.
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Ohio University
Maurel Hawkins
American Legion
Chauncey Land
Nelsonville
Gerald Stauffer
Wilbur Daggett
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Woomens Auxiliary of the American Legion
Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary, Legion, Merchants Retail Association
Births and admissions at Athens area hospital note
Athens couple Mr and Mrs Marland Easter welcome a daughter while Chauncey parents have a son. Admits include Mrs Mary Miller and Mrs Patricia Musgrave of Athens for surgery and medical care. Foregone meeting: Conrath Bean Chapter No 37 Postponed for Friday evening per Commander Ernest McGraner.
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Athens
Marland Easter
Chauncey
Mary Miller
Patricia Musgrave
Ernest McGraner
Junior Fair Building Showcases Diverse 4-H Exhibits
The Grange Building hosts the Junior Fair with 4-H displays from Albany, Amesville, Waterlo o, The Plains, and Meigs county groups. Exhibits include sewing, cooking, handicrafts, and home economics items. Cpl. Peter V. Vanity, Athens High School graduate and Ohio University student, tours Japan and South Pacific Islands as an outfielder with Hickam Field Bombers.
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C. E. Blakeslee
Pauline Fierce
Tippie Blakeslee
Meigs County Farm Agency
Miss Fierce
Putnam School
Grange
Cone
the Plains
Grace Webb
Ames Bern
Bulah Hoffee
Adjbany
Helen Washburn
Nelsonville
Cpl
Peter V. Vanity
J. B. Yanity
Morris Ave
Japan
South Pacific Islands
Hickam Field Bombers
Tokyo
Vanity
Athens High School
Ohio University
Delta Tau Delta
Two School Projects Approved for Athens County Board
The Columbus Construction Committee announced CPA approval for two Athens County School projects totaling 11,100. Jacksonville Trimble may spend 3,100 to replace a worn furnace. Rome Canaan School District may spend 6,000 to replace heaters and repair the heating and ventilating system.
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CPA
Athens County Board of Education
Columbus Construction Committee
Crshan
Jacksonville
Trimble
Rome-Canaan
Church Builders hold monthly meeting in New Marshfield
The Church of Christ Church Builders class in New Marshfield conducted its monthly meeting Saturday evening with devotional and business sessions. Afterward refreshments were served. A corn roast is planned for Sept 1 at the home of Earl Herron. Marriage license issued to Donald E Stauffer and Betty Jean Williams.
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New Marshfield
Church of Christ
Earl Herron
Western Horses To Show At County Fair Friday
All Western Horse Show to be held Friday at the Athens County Fair grounds starting 7 p.m. under Ohio Western Horse Association rules. More than 100 entries compete in 12 classes for $500 in prizes and ribbons, with notable entries from Newark Marietta Coshocton Carroll and Columbus among others.
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W. BR. Hughes
Athens County Fair
Far Grounds
Ohio Western Horse Association
Mt. Gilead
Blue Bell
Robert McIntorf
Newark
Boro
Davis McIntorf
Duke
Pennsville
Carbon Hall
Varigalted Lady
Bob Briley
Logan
Buck
Taylor Motor Sales
Jesse Martin
Carroll, O
Hendrim- Lambert
Columbus
Bob McCoy
Sandy
Pex
Carl Lambert
Dina Lee
Fair Weather Continues With Mild Temperatures
The thermometer fell to 56 degrees after a sunny day reaching 82. At 9 40 a.m. today the reading was 72 according to Mrs C N France a local weather observer.
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C. N. France
Home Economics Award To Be Presented Friday
Demonstrations will continue at 10 am and 2 pm on Friday as the Award of Merit Service for outstanding club work is announced. Villa Tippie, emergency 4-H assistant, reported this morning. Miss Tippie outlined the award requirements.
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Villa Tippie
Poison Ivy Remedy Teol Ad From Quick's Cut Rate
An old time ad promises Teol as a quick poison ivy killer. Claims full effectiveness in one hour with one application. Advertises availability at Quick's Cut Rate and Drury's in Glouster with a 35 cent price and money back guarantee.
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Drury
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State Hospital
Ralph Guthrie
Guysville
Happie Grays
Jeffers
Dawson Meeks
Shade
Marvin Hinton
Commercial Point
R. E. Garrett
Larry Goodman
Amanda
Garrett
Goodman
Hinton
Garrett Ixid
Coolville
Joan Mantle
Catheerine Shields
Joan Griffin
Louisa Cunningham
Eloise Humphrey
Barbara Graham
Monalee Smith
June Smith
Fauna Marie Withers
Patty Llewellyn
Stewart
Mary Louise Miller
Dorothy Russell
Caroline Frost
Ruth Ann Miller
Donna Jean Taylor
Sheltering Arms Hospital
David Jones
Athens Everett Parsons
Frost
Paul Vaillord
Firigger
Gee
Constance Moore
William Marshall
Edward Everette Horton
Lana Turner
John Garfield
Paul Miller
Willa Tippie
Albany
Hemmers
Amesville
Mésecher
4-H Sewing Club
Mechanicsburg
Stewart Romettes
Lara Dugan
Phylis Lavelle
Sara Wilson
Chauncey Rain Or Shine Group
Waterloo Stitchers
Peggy Watcers
Waterloo
Canaanville
Baker Settlement
Poston
Betsy Ross
Cork Sand Farm
Mary Haning
Plains
Betty Bryan
Hawaii
Bumble Bees
Trimple
Stichers
Buchtel
Vocational Home Economics
Helen Cline
Donna Shafer
Ames-Bern
Narney Phillips
Atheleen Jarvis
Dover
Richard McConnell
Future Farmers of America
Donald E. Stauffer
Betty Jean Williams
RF. 1
Creer
Ronald Coleman
Madeleine Carro
Zenda
New Orleans
FBI
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Forest Rangers
Jeannie Lee
Ted Hilaman
Penns
Coliseum
Parkersburg, W. Va
Tommy Tucker
Fire City Loan GS
Court St
G. Tel
Sacred Ave
Gallipolis
Ene Anne
Robert Hollingsworth, Mer
Give Home
R. E. McCammon
Berry Hotel
South Court St
Ann Bizler
Connecticut
Ercme Cold
Tox
Halien Batm
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VICK
Vaporub && Corega
Vitalis
Mennen
Tate For Men
Jergen
Pinaud
Hes
Mary
Reid
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Parker Vacumatic
America
Norse
Magnesia
Minitrub
Westinghouse
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Coury Brothers
W. State
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