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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1962

Page

2

Hearing Set in Second Degree Murder Case

Merl Thomas Roberts 68 of Stewart Route 1 faces second degree murder charges in the death of Warren Pie Tabler 66. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 19 in Municipal Court. Roberts appeared, bond set at 5000, and counsel was appointed to protect constitutional rights. Tabler was found dead at Roberts home near Tick Ridge Road.

Merl Thomas Roberts Stewart Route 1 Warren ‘‘Pie” Tabler Roberts Munic Ipal Court Harold Shields John Newcomb Atty Hal Rowland Tabler Tick Ridge Rd Federal Creek

143 Enrolled In AHS Term At Athens High School

A total of 143 students enrolled in Athens High School summer session opening Monday. Classes run 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. until August 3 with one hour credit. Offers include world history and US history among others. band and driver training also planned.

Athens High School Roger Burke Maxwell Ferguson Ed Bannon Ruby Dalton Richard Essex Harold Lee U. S Earl Washburn

Stree Repair Work Starts on Athens Streets

Permanent repairs began Monday on about a dozen manholes in Athens streets, mainly in the east end, by the Commonwealth Telephone Co. Temporary patches were used after last winter’s enlargements for new conduit. Fisher Construction Co., Columbus, under contract, now applies hot mix material for permanent repair.

Athens Commonwealth Telephone Co East End Fisher Construction Co Columbus

Minor Accidents Reported By Patrol

State Highway Patrol investigated two traffic accidents on Monday with no injuries or arrests. Glenna Mace 20 of McArthur swerved to avoid a car and hit a bridge on a township road northeast of Athens. A minor crash near the Athens State Hospital involved George Gewton 62 of Chesterhill and Ival Dunlevy 65 of Jacksonville Set. Vincent P. Scarmack of Ohio University’s Air Force ROTC staff elected grand knight of Athens Council 1716 Knights of Columbus with other new officers named. The Rev Jan Kish is chaplain. Max Evans named winner of the Bennett Trophy at Athens High School correcting a prior misstatement. Master Mason degree set for 8 pm Thursday by Savannah Lodge 466 F&AM. refreshments to follow.

State Highway Patrol Glenna Mace McArthur Athens Athens State Hospital Administration George W Gewton Chesterhill Ival Dunlevy Jacksonville Vincent P. Scarmack Ohio University Air Force Rotc Knights of Columbus Raymond Strekal Donald Skinner John Lavelle James Farley Louis Kuman James Armbruster William Moorehead Paul Cooffey Jan Kish

Hanlin Ave Man Is Charged After Fracas

Leslie Dowler of 1714 Hanlin Ave faced three Municipal Court charges after a family disturbance Monday night. Police say he assaulted his wife by choking, resisted arrest, and was intoxicated. Dowler pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and assault and battery with a $25 fine and jail for nonpayment. innocent to intoxication. Hearing set for June 14. bond $30.

Leslie Dowler Hanlin Ave Dowler

Weather Update Athens Wet Spell Eases

Light rain fell again in Athens andy after yesterday's showers. U S Observer C L Colmer reports a 9 am temperature of 70 with an early low of 62. Monday reached 86 degrees and rainfall measured .09 of an inch.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Aluminum Dust Ignites At Bridgwa ter Plant

A spark ignited accumulated aluminum dust at Bridgwater Machine Division, American Brakeshoe Co., Mill Street, causing a smoldering fire in the filter system. Workers and city firefighters fought the blaze at 10:45 p.m. using soda acid extinguishers and water. No damage to the building reported by Fire Chief Charles Dalton.

Bridgwater Machine Division American Brakeshoe Co Mill St Charles Dalton

AHS Students Attend 15th Operation Youth

Three Athens High School juniors and seniors travel to Cincinnati for a week at Xavier University’s Operation Youth program June 9 through 16. The institute, winner of 10 National Freedoms Foundation awards, promotes civic responsibility leadership and career opportunities. Attendees are Robert Eschenbacher Richard Walker and Michael Seibert, sponsored by Athens Counbus and the high school.

Athens High School Cincinnati Operation Youth Xavier University National Freedoms Foundation Robert Eschenbacher Howard Eschenbacher Richard Walker Leo Walker Athens Council 1716 Knights of Columbus Michael Seibert Henry Seibert

Lodge to Confer Fellow Craft Degree

New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F&AM will meet at 7:30 p m Thursday to confer the Fellow Craft degree.

New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F&am

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