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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1936

Page

5

Athens County perjury case ends with acquittal and new charges

Raymond Windle, 31, initially charged with perjury after testimony at an Athens County trial, was acquitted of the main charges but later faced further proceedings. Windle allegedly gave false statements about his whereabouts on Aug 17 during testimony involving Jeraldine Christian and witnesses Carol and Orville Mellinger. The case included prior indictments and a separate rape-related allegation, with proceedings before Judge O F Rowland. The daughter of Nelson Amberly and associates attended a subsequent hearing. The report notes Windle’s alleged actions and the jury’s deliberation outcome. Delta Pi sophomores at Ohio University planned a meeting at Park Place.

Jeraldine Christian Carol Orville Mellinger Nelson Amberly Neln Windle Chris

Court News In Probate Court Actions And Decisions

In probate court Louise Holdren guardian of Nora and Catherine Wolf has a hearing Friday at 9 am to sell real estate. James S. Day administrator of L H Blackwood estate must turn over 6063.58 from tract one sale to Wesley B Lawrence per mortgage lien. Elinor Hitchcock estate exempt from inheritance tax. In common pleas George M. Jones Co. added as party in G D Gorham v Middle States Coal Co suit.

Louise Holdren Nora Catherine Wolf James S. Day L. H. Blackwood Wesley B. Lawrence Elinor Hitchcock George M. Jones Co G. D. Gorham Athens County Middle States Coal Co

Democracy in Storm, Clark Addresses Athens Rotarians

Rev. A. T. Clarke urged Athens Rotary Club to defend democracy against pressure groups and to return to the founding ideals of Liberty Equality and Fraternity. He warned that without preserving free speech and fair debate democracy could fail and called for equal economic opportunity and open discussion.

Athens Rotary Club A. T. Clarke First Presbyterian Church Mr. Clarke America

YWCA Hears Reports From Five Delegates

The Ohio University YWCA cabinet and sub cabinet met in the Fine Arts Auditorium to hear delegates who attended the Twelfth Quadrennial Student Volunteer Convention in Indianapolis. Reports were given by Helen Campbell Anna Faye Blackburn Carolyn Bretney Nona Nelson and Mabel Cullison. Athens students Charles Sias and Elmer Jacobs attended.

Ohio University Ywca Fine Arts Auditorium Indianapolis Helen Campbell Anna Faye Blackburn Carolyn Bretney Nona Nelson Mabel Cullison Athens Charles Sias Elmer Jacobs

Molester Targeting Unaccompanied Women Placed Under Hunt

Athens city police hunt a molester who grabbed three unaccompanied women on late night streets. Chief Finsterwald said the man fled after each scream with two assaults on Columbia Ave. and one on W Union St. Victims described him as short and powerful. one noted rubber-soled shoes and quiet approach.

Athens Finsterwald Columbia Ave W. Union St

Athens Students Score Above State Norm in December Tests

Athens City Schools reported 92.4 percent of pupils exceeding state norms on December Every Pupil Tests across 32 content areas. Mathematics showed notable gains from grades three to ten with several subjects and grades posting 20 to 50 percent above state levels.

Athens Harper Co. Pendry Pendry

Trustees to Elect New Officers at Athens County Courthouse

Clarence E. Wolfe of New Marshfield announced that officers of the Athens County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks will be elected Wednesday afternoon at the Courthouse after a meeting of the county trustees.

Athens County Association of Township Trustees Athens County Clarence E. Wolfe New Marshfield

ROTC Controversy Draws Minister Reactions in Ohio

Letters from Methodist ministers and Ohio Church figures reveal split views on Ohio University's plan for a voluntary ROTC unit. Some praise the move as beneficial to students and state, while others oppose ROTC and urge resistance to the university trustees.

Ohio Ohio Methodist Conferences OTC Ohio University Board of Trustees State University Methodist Episcopal Church American Legion Ohio State University Japan China Italy Ethiopia United States Legion America The

Chimney Sparks Ignite Roof at Athens Home

A fire on the roof of Professor Victor Whitehouse’s residence at 142 EF. State St. was started by chimney sparks and extinguished by Athens City Fire Department members this morning. Fire Chief BE R Laughlin said roof damage was about $10 after shingles were removed and the blaze doused with chemical extinguishers.

Prof Victor Whitehouse EF. State St Athens City Fire Department BE. R. Laughlin

Oldest Athens County House Draws Inspectors

Passing Sugar Creek Heber H. Henry, former farmer and telephone man of Amesville, meets W. F. Johnson at the old log cabin built in 1800, the county’s oldest inhabited dwelling. Johnson has read The Messenger for 50 years. Henry recalls installing a telephone there 36 years ago as coal district testing began and lines were added to several homes along the creek.

Sugar Creek Heber H. Henry Amesville W. F. Johnson Athens County Mr. Johnson The Messenger Mr. Henry Harvey Henry L. F. Junod Betty Orms Fred Laughlin

Dr Scott Speaks at Athens Kiwanis Club Meeting

Dr T C Scott of Ohio University spoke on the development of psychology before the Athens Kiwanis Club Monday night. It was announced Ohio Kiwanis District Governor Al Cox of Canton would visit next week. Franklin Dean of Cline Ice Cream Co will represent the business in the club in A H Brooks absence.

Athens Kiwanis Club T. C. Scott Ohio University al Cox Canton Ohio Kiwanis District Franklin Dean The Cline Ice Cream Company A. H. Brooks

Mrs. Wharton Hurt in Fall Is in Hospital

Two were admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital on Monday. Grace Wharton of Athens suffered a broken leg in a fall. Elijah Bowen of Zaleski was admitted for medical attention. Mrs. Will Perry of Athens underwent a minor surgical operation, and Mrs. Alex Eneix of Athens was dismissed.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Grace Wharton Athens Elijah Bowen Zaleski Will Perry Alex Eneix

Eligibility for WPA Jobs Explained by Athens Official

WPA supervisor Richard Bachman clarified eligibility rules for Athens County residents. No one who did not work on FERA or receive relief between May 1 and November 1 can obtain WPA work, except those medically unable with doctor notes certified before January 10. About 60 county men were at work on street and road projects, with crews moved from Gilham Road to Marshfield-Fisher Road as Gilham completed.

FERA Bachman Richard Bachman WPA Athens County C. D. Ault Rock St Coolville Toreh-Hockingport Gilham Road Albany Mineral Marshfield-Fisher Road Ault

Porter Charged with Threats Under Peace Bond

Oscar Porter of Sugar Creek filed a $100 peace bond Monday with Magistrate T R Bennett after his wife Ermel Porter complained of threats. Porter was ordered to post the bond to avoid further action.

Oscar Porter Sugar Creek T. R. Bennett Porter Ermel Porester

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