Murder trial sees Eddie Norris admit guilt after morning talks
After a morning conference Judge Earl Parker and counsel, Eddie Norris changed his plea from innocent to guilty for the first degree murder of Male. The State rested after 12 witnesses, Fisher testified Norris borrowed a rifle, shot Male at dawn, and Norris remained calm. The judge and two appointees will sentence Norris as the trial nears its end.
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Earl Parker
Eddie Norris
Barl Parker
Norris
Jess Fisher
Fisher
R. D. Williams
Gordon
Collision Kills Canton Man in Massillon Collision
Earl W. Grimm, 26, of Massillon, was killed yesterday when an auto collided with a truck. Three other persons were injured in the wreck.
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Canton
Earl W. Grimm
Massilion
Mail Carriers Conclave Endorses Chavez and O'Brien
At the Star Route Mail Carriers convention the group re elected officers and adopted a resolution endorsing Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico and Representative George D. O'Brien of Michigan for their efforts on behalf of postal employees. A thanks card was sent to Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins for attending the banquet.
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Dennis Chavez
New Mexico
George D. O'Brien
Michigan
Thomas A. Jenkins
Red Cross to Assist in Wet Leave Forms
Athens County Red Cross executive secretary Ellen Biddle says the office at 41-2 W. State St will help veterans complete and notarize unused leave applications gratis. Hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 daily, 9 to 12 Saturday. 35 to 40 veterans use the service daily, capacity up to 70. She urges recording discharge certificates to avoid months of delay for copies from Washington. Salvation Army announces Sunday services in Bucyrus at 82 W. Union St with Sunday School at 10, worship at 11, and evangelistic service at 2.
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Ellen Biddle
Athens County
Red Cross Chapter
Red Cross
W. State St
Salvation Army
Adj
Walter Shackelford
Bucyrus
W. Union St
Local Jury Hears Character Testimony in Norris Case
Witnesses describe Eddie Norris wearing a cream striped shirt and faded blue trousers. The defense calls 15 witnesses while the state presents testimony from relatives and sheriff about Norris being intoxicated and muddy after a fatal shooting.
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Sul
Norris
Athens
County
Jess Fisher
Luther
Erma Male
Gray
Forest
George Bateman
Baterman
Sarah Butts Dies at Age 87 in Athens Home
Catherine Butts 87 died suddenly from a heart attack at her home 5 N. McKinley Ave in Athens. Widow of John F. Butts who died in 1933 she is survived by daughter Nina Harris and son Clark E. Biggins, with burial at W Union St Cemetery after services Sunday at 1 30 p m.
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Sarah
Catherine Butts
N. McKinley Ave
John F. Butts
Butts
Athens
Nina Harris
Clark E. Biggins
McGuffey Society and Schools Gather in Canaanville
A combined meeting of the McGuffey Society and one room school members in the Canaanville area will be held Sunday at the Canaanville Methodist Church. Herbert Sutton is secretary of the school group. A noon basket dinner will be served, and the Rev. Burt will give an afternoon address. McGuffey Society officers will be elected. the event is open to the public.
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McGuffey Society
Canaanville
Canaanville Methodist Church
Herbert Sutton
Burt
L. C. Nye
Markets mixed as stocks inch up amid light selling
New York brokers report scattered gains with limited spot market inspiration as traders adjust accounts for the long holiday weekend. Several heavyweights and futures curves show modest price movement while overall activity remains lighter than normal.
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NEW York
Rent Control and Rufus Putnam School Fall Opens
Athens rent control registration opens September 3 at 8:30 a.m. and runs to October 15 in the Athens Price Control office. The University Elementary School at Rufus Putnam School will begin fall classes September 16 with morning and afternoon sessions. Registration for new and returning students is required. staff list and program offerings are announced, including art music physical education and health education.
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Athens County
Fred Schroeder
Athens
Worstell
the University
Rufus Putnam
Edith E. Beechel
Doctor Beechel
Ohio University
University
Wil
Esther Dunham
Clara DeLand
Agnes Eisen
Constance Harry
Alice Morton
Viola
Albany Schools Open Tuesday Amid Full Attendance Push
Albany public schools announce opening day for Tuesday September 3 with a full day of classes. Principal D F Stone lists high school faculty including Miss Odta Gillogly Mrs Anna Rose E V Springer Paul Wiley Addison Dixon and others. grade teachers are named. lunchroom to serve 15 cent meals.
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Albany
Dewey
Jean Freeman
Science Land
Neva Young
Dale Scott
D. F. Stone
Mattie James
Helen McClain
Hiab Williams
Nngomi McNeal
Gertrude Weisenbach
M. Crabtree
Ohio University beds offered to veterans housing shortage
A Tuesday deadline sets Sept 3 for $12 metal beds from Ohio University for town residents renting rooms to World War II veteran students. Purchasing Agent W. H. Herbert said the double decker beds with new mattresses are available to housing-strapped communities. contact him by phone at 703.
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Ohio University
W. H. Herbert
Herbert
Chesterhill Man Fined After Driving on Wrong Side
Chesterhill resident Fred H. Joy was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to driving on the wrong side of the road following a crash near the Routes 50 and 377 junction. Glenn A. Caldwell of Athens was involved. no injuries were reported and the case was heard before Mayor Thomas Clark in Amesville.
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State Highway Patrol
Fred H. Joy
Chesterhill
Thomas Clark
Amesville
Glenn A. Caldwell
Athens
Weathermen Record Coolest Day In Months At Athens
Weather observer Mrs. C I France notes a 68 degree high in Athens marking the coolest day in months. Officials announce Crystal Pool closes Saturday after Memorial Day season from May 30 to Aug 31. Attendance nears zero in cool weather versus 602 swimmers on a hot June day.
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Athens
Mercury
C. I. France
Crystal Pool
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