Barker seeks new trial in fatal shooting case
John Barker, 33, faces a possible months long delay as a motion for a new trial is filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court after a verdict of malicious shooting with intent to kill against him. The case stems from a September 10 wounding of 16 year old Dana Lee Tom, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lee Tom, at Barker’s home. Tom survived after lengthy hospital care and returned to school.
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John Barker
Affordaatel3y
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Barker
Dana Lee Tom
Ohio
District Court of Appeals
Athens County
Tom
Fred Lee Tom
Congress St
Central Ave
Athens County Fair
Sheltering Arms
Athens High School
Indictment Against Charles G Nolle Prosequi by Prosecutor
The Fairfield County case against Charles G for failure to support a minor was nolled by Prosecutor Harold J. Rose. A separate matter in Athens County Common Pleas Court awarded a judgment of 254.24 dollars to F Kampf of Coolville in a partition real estate case. Effie Patrick versus George et al. was ordered to sheriff sale as no party elected an estate at appraised value.
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Charles G
Harold J. Rose
Martin
Fairfield County Industrial Commission of Ohio
Athens ‘Common Pleas Court
F. Kampf
Coolville
Effie Patrick
George
S. M. Johnson
Charles H. Russell
Emma G. Howell
Ona G. Roberts
Cash Wolf
Minnie B. Jones
Elza L. Thorn
Michael Kinnen
Catherine M. Kinnen
Richard W. Riddell
Margaret Riddell
Richard McMarty
Trimble
Athens County
Adda Rush
W. M. Painter
W. F E. Clark
Ray McCune
Ollie Oakes Wyatt
Etta Miles
Wendall Kelley
Ohio University Art Department Leader Mary Brison Dies
Mary J. Brison former head of the Art Department at Ohio University died in West Gore Nova Scotia after resigning in 1929 for health reasons. Local friends report her death. Brison served 25 years on the faculty and was connected to Ohio University’s art education program.
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Mary J. Brison
College Nation
Ohio University
West Gore
Nova
Columbus
Tison
Brison
Theity
Nova Scotia
Isabelle
Prisoners Arrested and Held after Albany Incident
From and Richard Russell were arrested Thursday by Deputy Carl Gardner and held in the Athens Court today. Gardner said a coin came to the office that the men were drinking and disorderly in Albany. They probably will be signed today. His wife charged him with assault and battery last week and was suspended on her own good behavior.
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From
Richard Russell
Carl Gardner
Athens
Gardner
Theen
Albany
Fire damages car of Prof Heilder amid fuel spill
An automobile owned by Prof. B Heilder of 78 Morris Ave caught fire near State and Shafer Thursday afternoon. The Athens City Fire Department arrived and extinguished the blaze with a chemical extinguisher. Fire Chief F E R Laughlin said Ranags was slight.
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B. Heilder
Morris Ave
State and Shafer
Athens City
FE. R. Laughlin
Ranags
Mrs Wheaton Left City After Fateful Auto Accident Report
Mrs. Fred Wheaton of 45 Wood Dr. departed this morning after receiving a message that her aunt Miss Barbara Shepper had been fatally injured in an automobile crash near Ba, Wis. The welfare store appointment notes were mentioned in connection with the incident.
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Fred Wheaton
Wood Dr
City
Wheataunt
Barbara Shepper
Mrs. Mary Blake Dead at 75 in Albany
Mary Blake age 75 of Albany died at 8 this morning in Sheltering Arms Hospital after a month with a heart ailment. A lifelong resident and Baptist Church member, she leaves a brother Frank McCann of Albany. Husband died twenty years ago. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM in the Baptist Church. calling hours at Coe's Funeral Parlor.
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Mary Blake
Albany
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Baptist Church
Auditor's Office Busy Selling Dog Licenses
Athens County auditor C. O. Gibson reports a rush on dog licenses with over 400 tags sold Thursday and more than 1,800 total. The office stays open all day Saturday as Monday is the last day to buy without a $1 penalty.
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C. O. Gibson
Athens County
Dr Danford's Condition Is Reported Fairly Good
Dr Byron Danford of Athens who fell 20 feet from a second story window at the Security Bank Building January 11 is listed in fairly good condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital. He sustained a fracture to his right leg and a head injury.
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Byron Danford
Athens
Security Bank
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Demurrers Filed in Mineard Damage Suits Against Booth
Booth’s attorney in Athens County Common Pleas Court filed demurrers to two $5,000 damage suits by Jesse C. Mineard and Esther Grace Mineard. The petitions are said to fail to state a valid cause of action.
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Jesse C. Mineard
Esther Grace Mineard
Francis H. Booth
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Booth
Vendol Winter Tonic Praised By Ohio Traveler and Wife
A traveling minister from Ohio describes Vendol as a fine winter tonic that eased his dizziness and rebuilt his energy. He reports his wife’s headaches and gas improved, bowels regular, and urges others to visit Athens Pharmacy to learn more.
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Athens
Miso
Adv
Quit Cards No Public Gambling In Athens
Sheriff Charles Stratton reported after a Thursday visit to Athens City that no gambling card tables were found in public places. He noted satisfactory conditions and added that area pastors have sent letters praising the county cleanup effort led by Stratton Prosecuting Attorney Harold J. Rose and Judge O F Rowland.
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Charles Stratton
Athens City
Athens County
Stratton
Harold J. Rose
O .F. Rowland
Court News in Common Pleas Settles Maude Matthews Suits
Court records show Maude C. Matthews settling partition suits against Hugh A. Matthews and others with the plaintiff agreeing to buy the property and distribute minor shares among 33 defendants. Other actions include estate matters, wall rental termination, and appraisals in Athens County probate cases.
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Maude C. Matthews
Hugh A. Matthews
Clifford Patrick
Clinton Matthews
Inlet
Phoenix Block
S. Court St
CCC Men Arrested on First Night in Athens
Two World War veterans and CCC members transferred from Camp Malta to Camp Athens pleaded guilty to intoxication charges. George Williams and John Stinton were fined five dollars plus costs and jailed when unable to pay. Michael O'Shea also fined five dollars and costs after a similar plea.
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CCC
Camp
Malta
Camp Athens
Len B. McCune
George Williams
John Stinton
Athens
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
Michael O'Shea
McCune
Jesse Henry
Deep Snow Snarls Traffic in Athens County
Snowfall of one and a half inches crippled district traffic as roads iced over. Sheriff Charles Stratton reported wrecks and tie ups across Athens County with more snow and colder weather expected. Deputy Joyce crashed a county car into Waldo Buck's home at Guysville. Romé Township rider James Featherstone ejected through the windshield but not fatally injured.
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Athens County
Charles Stratton
Athens
Athens City
City Service Department
Frank Joyce
Guysville
Waldo Buck
James Featherstone
Romé
Joyce
Central Beats East In Basketball Game
The Central boys defeated East Side 12 to 6 in the opening game of the new league played at the Armory. Coach Michael Smith Hisler led Central while Frederick Cameron coached East Side and Arthur H. Rhoads officiated as referee.
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East Side
Michael Smith Hisler
Frederick Cameron
Arthur H. Rhoads
Central
Jack Chappelear
Wayne Hutchison
Morris Hummel
Raymond Schaeffer
Billy Walker
Dent Williams
Blaine Hall
Homer Johnson
Jimmy Meagle
Bill Pendry
Bill Sprague
Harry Peckham
Kenneth French
Dick Hoisington
Henry Miller
Lee Yaw
Bob Garrett
State Officers Report Liquor at Jacksonville
Leo McManaway of Jacksonville faced an Athens County Common Pleas Court arraignment on one count of possessing illegal untaxed intoxicating liquor. State liquor enforcement officers reported finding a quart milk bottle of moonshine liquor in his possession on Thursday.
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Leo McManaway
Jacksonville
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Harold J. Rose
Rose
MoeManaway
Music Educators To Meet In Southeast Ohio Saturday
Music educators of the Southeast ern Ohio District of the Ohio Music Educators Association meet Saturday at the Presbyterian Church for a noon luncheon. The group, covering ten counties and nine cities, plans the Spring Orchestral and Choral Festival in Athens in April and a Band Festival in Nelsonville. Dr. H. V. Masters of The Plains High School speaks. string quartet performance and vocal solos by Miss Thoma G. Pryor are listed.
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Southeastern Ohio
Ohio Music Educators Association
Presbyterian Church
the Plains High School
Thoma G. Pryor
Cabin Creek
West Virginia
H. G. Spangler
Fails To Register Car Fined Five Dollars
Ralph Stevens an Ohio University student was fined five dollars and costs by Magistrate T R Bennett after pleading guilty to failing to file a proper automobile license registration. Stevens was arrested Tuesday by State Highway Patrolmen J L Richardson and J H Gorham in Lakewood Ohio.
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Ralph Stevens
Lakewood
Ohio University
T. R. Bennett
Stevens
J. L. Richardson
J. H. Gorham
Spots Lose Boat During Sky Ride
Howard Hahn of 16 Currier Street flew from Athens Airport and spotted his stolen boat on the Hocking River east of the port after the morning air ride He then set out to recover the vessel.
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Howard Hahn
Currier St
Athens
Hocking River
Three Free Nursery Schools Open in Athens County
Final arrangements for three new nursery schools in Athens County are announced by State Supervisor Mrs Halliday O'Brien. The seven hour daily program includes hot noon lunch and afternoon rest with enrollment capped at 26 per school. Staff includes Ruth Dinsmoor, Beulah Higgins, Mildred Judy, Ruby Wallon, Nina Lowry, Farrell Thomas, Helen Davies and others.
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Athens County
Lady Halliday O’brien
Ruth Dinsmoor
New Marshfield
Beulah Higgins
Athens
Mildred Judy
Ruby Wallon
the Plains
Plains
Nina Lowry
Jacksonville
Farrell Thomas
Glouster
Helen Davies
Hebbardaville
Athens High Girls Earn Hockey Awards for 48 Members
The Girls' Athletic Association at Athena Senior High School awarded hockey points to 48 girls for sportsmanship and ability. 100 points earned all stars Betty Higgins Marjorie Wheaton Elizabeth Woods and Marjorie Tompkins. 75 point recipients include Florence Smith Eileen Decker and others. 50 point list includes Sara Mansfield Helen Baker and more. Lilian Cumbrada served as hockey manager for the season. Radcliffe of Athens admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital for a fractured left leg. Mrs. Edgar Partee of McArthur dismissed Thursday.
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Athena
Ethel McEwen
Betty Higgins
Marjorie Wheaton
Margraves
Elizabeth Woods
Marjorie Tompkins
Florence Smith
Eileen Decker
Anna Margaret Morrison
Anna Dunfee
Camille Cash
Pauline Reynolds
Florence Elkins
Margaret Burt
Esther Secoy
Margaret Winning
Hazel Kelley
Betty Gillham
Helen Stratton
Anna McKibben
Jean
Mildred Bowen
Betty Cékonougher
June Smith
Loutee Same Lilian Cumbrada
PD. Radcliffe
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Edgar Partee
McArthur
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