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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1958

Page

8

Murder charge filed against ex policeman Blanton

A second degree murder charge is filed against 58 year old Warnie H. Blanton a former South Shore Kentucky policeman accused of fatally shooting 44 year old William K. Hall at a farm home near South Point. Blanton said he acted in self defense after a quarrel and was ordered held on 25000 dollars bond.

Tronton Warnie H. Blanton South Shore William K. Hall North Kenova Ohio South Point Blanton Hall

MP Sidney Dye Dies in SWAFFHAM Car Collision

Sidney Dye 58 Labor MP was killed Tuesday in a car crash near North Pickenham Royal Air Force Base in England. Local authorities investigated the collision and mourners paid respects at a regional service.

Swaffham England Sidney Dye Labor Party North Pickenham Royal Air Force Base

Southerners Eat Ambrosia At Christmas

Ambrosia is a traditional Southern Christmas dessert often served with fruit cake. The easy Banana Ambrosia recipe layers orange and banana slices with shredded coconut, adds optional sugar, then chills for about an hour, yielding 4 to 6 servings.

Local Guests Visit Gallia and Surrounding Areas

Vinton residents Mr and Mrs Les Metcalf plus Tommy and Chester White recently visited Gallipolis hosts Mr and Mrs Karl Burleson. Bill Woods of Troy spent the weekend with Emmett Ward and Dell Woods. The MYF sponsors a church chili supper Saturday evening. Bill Powers and Vickie of Chesapeake visited Bill Comer family. Karen Casto Pitts of Columbus spent the weekend with her parents Victor and Karen Casto.

Marine Instructors Face Court Martials at Parris Island

Three Marine drill instructors at Parris Island S C. prepare for court martial hearings for mistreating six Ohio recruits from Youngstown and Warren. Two of the instructors are charged with forcing recruits to contribute to a $690 fund for drill sergeants. The first trial starts December 29.

Parris Island S. C Ohio Youngstown Warren

Levies Re Submitted In Canton Voters Split Decision

Two school tax levies failed in November were re submitted to voters in Canton One levy passed while the other was defeated.

Canton

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