First Degree Murder Charges Filed Against Delbert Spencer
The Athens Messenger reports that Delbert Spencer faces first degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of Pauline Bailey near College Hill. Edith Mills, Bailey’s mother, identifies Spencer as the killer. West Virginia police hunt him in Putnam County with the gun still missing. Spencer, about 46, 5 ft 9 in, 200 pounds, with dark hair and brown eyes, is described as the suspect.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Delbert Spencer
Pauline Bailey
George Bateman
West Virginia
Spencer
Putnam County
Bateman
Edith Mills
Pt. Pleasant Police
Corning
Reptile Sunbathes On Post Office Perch
Elizabeth or Louie the gray Fence-Swift lizard, five to six inches, has sunbathed on the post office roof for two weeks before roof repairs forced it to seek a new home. Ohio University zoologist Dr. William C. Stehr notes the species common to the area and its insect diet. If the lizard does not return, second floor workers will miss their quirky observer.
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Bob Siller
Elizabeth
Louie
Eileen Dennison
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Dennison
William C. Stehr
Ohio University Zoology Department
Liz
Lizard
Elks Lodge initiates four new members at special session
Ath ens Elks Lodge No. 973 announced four men initiated this week during a special session. The new members are Willard N. Fielder O. Kale Walter Pyle and B W Radcliffe.
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Athens Elks Lodge No. 973
Carl Clifford
Willard N. Fielder
O. Kale
Walter Pyle
B. i Ww. Radcliffe
Youthful Poisoner Caught Here Had Previous Record With Athens Police
A young offender with a prior run in Athens Police custody was returned to juvenile authorities after a string of incidents. The case involves a Columbus born youth named Warren Rose, born January 21 1931, who entered the Franklin County Juvenile Center after an April complaint of auto theft. Rose’s delinquency began four years earlier at age 11 with window breaking and burglary, leading to repairs by his parents and return home.
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Young Rose
Columbus
Bureau of Juvenile Research
Franklin County Juvenile Center
Warren
Rose Boy
Franklin County
Othel
Frances Rose
Rose
Enslow
Bureau
Rosé
Bureau Yard
Howard
Edward
Mickey” Balog
Dayton
Fremont
Judgment Entered for Jury Award Against Hawkins Estate
Waveleen McClelland seeks $7,275 from Winds National Casualty Company in Common Pleas Court. The amount mirrors a jury verdict for injuries suffered when the Hawkins estate vehicle collided with Woodrow Lyons’ auto. Lyons was dismissed by directed verdict. The policy carried by Hawkins was $10,000, in effect at the time. McClelland has requested payment, but no action has been taken.
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Waveleen McClelland
Common Pleas Court
Winds National Casualty Company
Miss McClelland
Ernest Hawkins
Hawkins
Woodrow Lyons
L Lyons
Illinois National Casualty Company
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes
Births listed for Mr and Mrs Ernest Baker of Athens a son. Admissions include James Cush of Nelsonville for major surgery and Mrs Doris Barnes of Athens for minor surgery. Dismissals include Mrs Dale Jakeway and her daughter and Mrs Virgil Welch with her son named Herbert Burke both of Athens.
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Ernest Baker
Athens
James Cush
Nelsonville
Doris Barnes
Dale Jakeway
Virgil Welch
Athena
Herbert Burke
Divorce Action Filed Over Willful Absence
John F E Cable Sr. files in Common Pleas Court for divorce from Irene Cable alleging willful absence since three years. The couple married in 1929 and have two children.
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John FE. Cable, Sr
Common Pleas Court
Irene Cable
Moose Delegates to Attend State Moose Convention
A six member delegation from Athens Moose Lodge No. 1399 and Glouster Lodge No. 1199 will attend the first post war Ohio State Moose Convention in Dayton from August 1 to 4. Willard Daft governor Athens lodge announced today. Delegates from Athens are Williard Daft George H. Ashworth and William Van Dyke. Glouster delegates are Gilbert Stevenson W O Bailey and Dr W D Witham. The convention resumes this year after wartime postponements.
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Athens Moose Lodge
Glouster Lodge
Ohio
Dayton
Willard Daft
Athens Lodge
Williard Daft
George H. Ashworth
William van Dyke
Glouster
Gilbert Stevenson
W. O. Bailey
W. D. Witham
Daft
Continuance of Restraining Order Issued
Judge O F Rowland issues a continuance restraining Bison Laboratories Buffalo N Y from moving or selling Chemical Products Co Nelsonville assets. Nathan Lanes of Scientific Filter Co NYC sues Carl F Smith and James D Keyes alleging 56071 owed and that Bison Labs bought only equipment. Order extends until August.
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O. F. Rowland
Bison Laboratories
Buffalo
N. Y
Nathan Lanes
Scientific Filter Company
New York City
Lanes
Nelsonville
Chemical Products Co
Increase Quota for Recall of Army Officers
The War Department announced a higher recall quota for National Guard and Reserve officers of all grades to active duty. The total vacancies rise to 7,589 with an increase of 1,125. Volunteers are sought for unlimited time or 12 to 24 months. The ground forces quota covers captains and lieutenants.
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National Guard
War Department
Department
Putnam Pupils Observe Airmail Pickup at Airport
Twenty five Grade I students from Rufus Putnam School visited the Ohio University Airport Friday morning. G W Pierce in charge of the airmail pickup demonstrated operations while Mabel Olson and five student teachers guided the class. The group examined planes and listened to the mail pilot over the radio in Pierce’s car as he communicated with the next airfield.
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Rufus Putnam
Ohio University
G. W. Pierce
Mabel Olson
Pierce
Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Includes Cattle and Sheep Uptake
Cincinnati livestock prices show cattle and calves limited early offerings with steadier tone. Slaughter cattle and heifers quoted around 1600 to 2100, steers 1900 to 2100, vealers up to 78.50, cows 1100 to 1300, bulls 1350 to 1575, and sheep about 1300 with early sales and variable demand.
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Cincinnati
Three Divorce Actions Filed in Court
Three divorce petitions were filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Virgene Sheffield accuses John Sheffield of gross neglect and extreme cruelty, noting marriage in 1940 and two children. Goldie Shields seeks divorce from Everett Shields citing gross neglect and wilful absence, married in 1938 with no children. Erwin B. James seeks divorce from Georgie James alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty, married in 1942 with no children.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
Virgene Sheffield
John Sheffield
Goldie Shields
Everett Shields
Erwin B. James
Georgie James
Capt John E Lynch joins Ohio University military staff
Arrival of Capt John E Lynch in Athens announced by Col Ray E Cavance head of the Military Department at Ohio University. Lynch from Bloomington Indiana comes from Ft Benning Georgia to serve as assistant professor of Military Sciences and Tactics. Cavance reports 35 ROTC advance course applications for next fall. Also noted: Edgar E Kintz 30 of Mansfield killed yesterday in a collision between his automobile and a Pennsylvania passenger train.
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John E. Lynch
Athens
Ray E. Cavance
Ohio University
Lynch
Bloomington
Ind
Ft. Benning
Cavance
Bucyrus
Edgar E. Kintz
Mansfield
Pennsylvania
Official Urges Use of Heavy Peach Crop
Athens County homemakers are urged to use more fresh peaches and can a supply due to shortages of canned fruits and a subnormal apple crop. Irvin Wolfe says Ohio's peach crop is about 325000 bushels this year, below last year and the 10 year average, while neighboring states plan to feed a steady flow of peaches into the state. The campaign promotes peach desserts to conserve wheat and notes strong carrot shipments and sufficient railcar capacity.
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Athens County
Irvin Wolfe
Athens County Agricultural Conservation Administration
Ohio
Wolfe
Minor Crash at New Marshfield Involves Dinsmoor and Young
Two cars sustained minor damage yesterday when 18 year old William Young of Pomeroy pulled from a side street into the path of a vehicle driven by 49 year old Mrs. Orpha A. Dinsmoor of New Marshfield. Ruth Dinsmoor, passenger, suffered a bruised shoulder.
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William Young
Pomeroy
New Marshfield
Orpha A. Dinsmoor
State Highway Patrol
Ruth Dinsmoor
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