Mandatory Appropriations Question Not Settled by Court
Ohio Supreme Court denial of a writ in Mettler v. county commissioners does not resolve if the Budget Act requires full funding for the prosecutor's office. The decision leaves the issue open, with questions about compensation for a secret service officer and office expenses, and notes budget compliance by the commissioners.
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Athens
Ohio Supreme Court
Harry A. Mettler
Athens County
Mettler
Common Pleas
Common Pleas and Juvenile Courts, the Soldier's Ancellored Refer Funds
County ——— Society
Mlary
Mettler Coweht
Essary
Spontente
Te Sauna
Rtl
Stenngren
Perreeery
Amenete
Ty Bertie
Pearl Harbor Battle Wounds Reported for Fred Morin
A clipped wartime notice reports Fred Morin wounded in the Pearl Harbor battle. The summary mentions Mr Pret and Merm with service details, noting Cerveier Meters and Tree tom as names in the transmission and a reader’s commentary.
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Fred Morin le
Pearl Harbor
Bern
Alpom Freed
Merm
Cerveier
Ferener
C Merm Jr
Judge Decorations of Houses Tonight Contest Climax
The Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association sponsor the third annual Christmas House Decorating Contest. Judges confer tonight for top prizes including $7.50 $5 and $2.50 plus several honors across four divisions. Winners will be announced at a later ceremony with additional awards for beauty, originality, and overall Christmas theme.
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Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants Association #4
Prises
Jake Pickene Crentee
Membore
Hewe
Ant
Joe Few
Mitchell Ant
Roger Conner
Ray Hoisington Dies At Fisher Station
Ray Hoisington died at Fisher Station after a brief illness. The report lists his age as 64 and notes he lived on Fisher Street. Also mentioned are Petert Hemington, Mrs Charis Deeeetet, and Akron Punere!serwieee at the Jagers Pumerel Home, with unclear relations and details due to damaged text.
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Ray Hoisington
Fisher Station
Ray T
Fisher
Hemington
Sieter
Mra Charis
Akron Punere
Jagers Pumerel
Frieder
Jorneen
Tee Oclerk
Nye Chevrolet Workers Receive Benue Checks
The text describes Chevrolet workers receiving checks after a union or group meeting. It mentions a program and an individual named Carl Pete as master of ceremonies. The garbled lines reference Berry, Neuville, and Chinmes core with unclear dates or places.
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Chevrolet
Fie
Berry
Neuville
Tage
Carl Pete Eas
Peel AlGeere
Chimmes
Guests At Athens Theater Party
A fragment notes a party in a theater with attendees connected to Athens. Names appear garbled but reference a theater event and people present at the gathering. The text implies a social event at a theater facility with attendees gathered on a Monday.
Annual meeting notice of Athens company held
The fragment describes an annual meeting of an Athens company. It references notices and the involvement of named individuals and a committee. Details are unclear due to degraded text but indicates organizational proceeding and potential motions or elections.
Two Injured in Collision Near Geverille
The report details injuries to Myrtle Mwera age 1 of Castel Rewte and Hasel Rord age 11 who suffered fractures and severe lacerations after a crash on the road east of Geverille around 36 minutes past eight. The two were riding in a car.
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Castel Rewte
Hasel Rord
Rewte
Hell
Geverille
Red Cross War Relief Drive Reaches $1,039 Contribution
The Red Cross War Relief Drive reports total contributions of $1,039.18 from county residents. A reader message pledges support with a personal note and defense stamps included.
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Red Cross
Police Hunt Young Killer In Terence Parson Case
Police pursue a young suspect linked to the death of Parson, with neighbors describing him as religious and noting Parson attended church weekly. Mrs Colline and Mr Collins, both married twice, mourn the loss. Colline’s daughter from a prior marriage, Warner, is named, along with multiple siblings and relatives tied to Athens County.
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Coltine
Parson
Par
Colline
Barterton
Derethy Papo
Coelne
Revermar
Coline
Me. Colte
Warner
Verity
Graneille Werner
O~ty
End
Collins
Athens County
Berbertoe Ales
Colle
Kamat Sindee
Mg Mano
Deme
Ean Cartes
James Warner
Tambese
Rotary Hears James Discuss Martinique Aims
James outlines ongoing talks on the temporary mission in Martinique as part of a broader program. He notes continued discussion and a core focus amid mounting concerns and departmental planning.
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Rotary
James
Martinique
Ned Bean Dies in Southern Hospital
Obituary notice for Ned Bean who died December 14 in a Southern hospital. The fragmented text mentions hospital care and possible affiliations but details are unclear. The piece references a person connected with Athens and various local organizations, with many garbled phrases.
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Ned Bean
Dee
Southern Hospital
Arthur Sprague Dies At Home In Hamden
Arthur Sprague passes away at his residence in Hamden in a town obituary note. The item references local figures and a university setting, indicating community ties and the deceased’s roles within the area.
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Arthur Sprague
Hamden
Navy Recruiting Station to Close 40 Hours Over Christmas
The Athens Navy Recruiting Station will close for a 40 hour Christmas rest from 4 p.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. Friday, December 26. Recruiter Lashmett noted increased activity at the station, with quota boosts and continued enlistment through the holidays.
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Navy
Athens
Cincinnati
Mommy
Ares
Lashmett
Dee
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