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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1941

Page

5

Um Guilty Plea in Athens County Murder Case

Kenneth Parsons, 22, arraigned on a first degree murder charge for the fatal shooting of Mrs. Etta Collins, 47, at her home. He pleaded not guilty to a separate shooting with intent to kill charge and was jailed without bail awaiting grand jury action. Parsons reportedly signed a confession after questioning.

Athens Messeng ‘Um Kenneth Parsons Chare Athens County T. R. Bennett Harry A. Mettler Etta Collins Otun Collins Parsons Bennett Charles Bayless Ester Mettler Pita Br Mettler Numerant Getafe

Knoll Dupler Injured as Truck Wheel Breaks Leg

Knoll Dupler a ninth grade student at Athens Junior High School, 14, suffered a broken leg when a truck wheel ran over him while riding on a tractor-trailer with Paul Ayers of McKinley Avenue. He was treated at Sheltering Arme Hospital and later moved home.

Knoll Dupler Lawrence Dupler McKinley Ave Arme Hospital Sea Hall Dupler Paul Ayers Exid Beenital Athens Junior High School

Pvt Frank Johnson Confined to Hospital

Private Frank Johnson is reported confined to the hospital during service. The terse entry notes he was admitted after an ailment while stationed near Athens and later moved to Fort Breage. Details remain limited in the fragment.

Frank Johnson Mee W Orrcher Athens

Speeding Arrest on East State Street Reported

Early morning arrest on East State Street after speeding at six miles per hour. City notes a petty offense against a resident, with authorities citing a mayoral citation and local official confirmation.

East State Street Rty Pole Thee Wien Ottleneme Petty Catt Cerees Ane Cota

Thank Patrol For Reunion

Mr and Mrs Gerald Williams of Newark New Jersey feared they could not return home but began their trip back after a brief vacation from work. Relatives were investigated by the State Highway Patrol when the Ralph Williams car was stopped at Cambridge Ohio shortly after a petrol tree cast was issued. they then returned to Carbondale and reunited with relatives.

Gerald Williams Newark N. J Onie Raise’ Williame Gerald Willams New Jersey State Highway Patrol Ralph Willieme Cambridge Carbondale

Navy Service Acceptances Reported at Athens Station

Recruiting officer at the Athena station announced on New Years Day that servicemen including 39 year old oe ee ad aeak of the a MidAieret Hott will enter active duty after recovering. The announcement notes the names mentioned are Dr and Sue Hell of Harrisoncille Rewte 2 and ES Leehmett.

A MidAieret Sue Hell

Letha Buck Dies in Columbus Hospital

Letha Buck, widow of Arthur Buck, died in Columbus Hospital where she had been a patient for ten weeks. She is survived by her son, Ronei4, and other family members.

Letha Buck Columbus Lethe Bock Columibus Sen @ay & Grant Hospital Arthur Bock

Infirmary Thanks Folk For a Merry Christmas

Infirmary residents express gratitude to a group of donors and volunteers for a joyful Christmas season. Names mentioned include community workers and benefactors who helped brighten the holiday at the facility.

Buses in Athens County Schools Reach Large Fleet

More than half of Athens County students, about 3353 of 5600, ride buses daily. The county operates 111 buses with 70 large and 41 small vehicles, traveling 6,076 miles weekly at $88,778.50 yearly, the highest single bus cost $2.10 weekly.

Athens County F. J. Taylor York Township Bee Ames Bern Syttem Waterloo Board of Education Pomengers Leveed Ameny AmeeBers Rome-Cansan Emaliet Group The Plaine

James Speaks Before Rotary in Allied Interests

Fragmentary OCR shows a Rotary Club talk by James about allied interests among five nations and their cooperative efforts. Details are unclear due to garbled text.

James Apie

Men Over 28 Weare To Be Reclassified

Fragmentary note indicates a reclassification for men over 28. The text names Weare County sheetine server beard and mentions precert and cones. Details are unclear and entities are partially garbled.

Antes County Sheetine Pete Wetem

Former Athens Pastor Dies in Columbus Incident

An obituary note reports the death of a former Athens pastor in Columbus. Details are limited as the source fragment provides sparse and unclear information about the individual and circumstances.

Athens Columbus

Incomplete report on right of way work at Setargey route

Foreman at Baltemere and Cte Reireeed reports finding few entries of interest along the right of way near Setargey. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Baltemere Setargey M Bocaiey Treck Foreman

Carl Wilson and Bride Describe California Defense Duties

Carl Wilson and his wife talk about defense activities along the Pacific Coast after the Pearl Harbor raid. They describe radio outages and shelter precautions, including full bathtubs of water and stockpiles in each room, plus blackout procedures and the need to remain quiet during a blackout.

Carl Wilson Bride California Pacific Galtson State St Athens Wilson Virginia Steiff Albany Fortia Wilsen Breedeut Wileen Howe

Millfield Social Briefs Report Dinner at Home

Fragmentary notes describe a Millfield social event held Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Duc. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Pot, Mr and Mrs Dene, and others, with reference to a turkey meal and Fort Kas/es Virginia noted.

Meafield Albert Duc Turkey Donner Jere Kastes Maer Reece

Oath Taken by 2 City Mayors

Frese L. Woetworth of Athens and George Bateman of Neem Ville, both Republicans, sworn in as mayors of their cities. The ceremonies occurred Monday before the judge in Mate afmie Gurng, marking the start of their terms.

Frese L. Woetworth Athens George Bateman Neem Ville Bach O F the Mayer Mate Afmie Gurng

Calana Chats EO Of ome

Calana, 52, of Cinrinaeti, is involved in an event noted in the public record. The details are terse and the article focuses on this individual and location. Further context is limited in the readable text.

Calana

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