Self-Defense Is Claimed in Deanville Manslaughter Trial
Nine witnesses testified in the manslaughter case of Deanville youth Koon as defense claims self defense after a confrontation with Robinett. Koon admitted striking the blow that killed Robinett, arguing the shot end was used as a club during an altercation fueled by Robinett’s intoxication and larger size. Prosecutor Rose led the state’s case with witness Rolland Ruth detailing the investigation and officers identifying the fatal firearm used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanville
Koon
Wells
Robinett
Harold J. Rose
Rolland Ruth
Ie Koon
A. B. Wells
Hiram Robinett
Ruth
Charles Bayless
Forest
3. C
Bayless
Harryvans
Aapher
Evans
Nelsonville
A. L. Pritchard
Hubert Hyde
Nelsonvill
Emily Warren
Garnet
Evelyn
Tillie Evans
Orville Warren
Garnett
Robinet
Leesville NYA Camp Seeks Enrollees for Five Month Term
E S Haller supervisor of the Athens District NYA announced enrollments are open for the Leesville NYA camp. Applicants may enroll immediately for a five month period and will be eligible for a stipend afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesville Nya
E.S. Haller
Athens District
Nya
Haller
Autos Damaged as Truck Breaks Loose on Court Street
A truck owned by Harris Furniture Co. broke loose from a parked position on N Court Street at 10 o clock Thursday night, damaging two autos on the west side. The truck, driven by William Curry, struck Dana R Ruth’s car pushing it into C L McLaughlin’s sedan. Police Captain Charles Maple and Officer Leslie Bradfield filed the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Court St
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
Harris Furniture Co
Ing Place
William Curry
Dana R. Ruth
Court St. Beauty
CL. McLaughlin
Conerens St
Driving Class May Be Given By University
University instructor James O Stephan led a six day Seminar on safety sponsored by the American Automobile Association and the University of Tennessee. The program trained 40 courses across several states with about 600 high schools now offering classroom driving instruction and 7500 students having received training. Stephan completed 54 hours of instruction and the plan aims to have university led safety courses spread to high schools this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Stephan
Amerian Automobile Association
University of Tennessee At
FR. Noftsinger
ANA
Amos E Neyhart
Pennsylvania
Seytall
Tennessee
University of Chattanooga
Stephin
College of Buffalo
University of Georgia
College of Ford
Norris
Fisehouston High School
First Racer Displayed for Athens Soap Box Derby
The Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce American Soap Box Derby displays show the first completed racer built by Edwin Powell for the 1940 event. The 1939 Marietta winner's car will appear at a Schine Athena Theater show, with plans to exhibit in Athens and MacFarland Chevrolet Garage. Entry ages are 11 to 15, racer cost not exceeding $10, with many youths near completion and projected costs under $1.50.
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Athens
Marietta
Schines Athena
MacFarland Chevrolet
Salvation Army Seeks Funds For War Aid Efforts
Brigadier Frea Malpass announces Salvation Army appeals for funds to sustain war work in Eastern Territory. Commissioner Damon notes refugees and war-stricken nations rely on the Army’s shelters, food stations, hospitals, and convalescent homes as workers continue extensive relief across Europe and beyond.
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Salvation Army
Frea Malpass
American Salvation Army
Salvation Army F
Alexander A. Damon
Red Shield
Damon
Een
Shefren Mra
Sidier Herbert Climpson
Ithe
Salvation “ Army Way Work
France
Robert ™ Lathete
Luella A
Athens
Amy Hotken
Europe
Mary Linton
James Lafolete
James
Eater
Ellen
Niente
Shewan
Kim Jean Latenets
Dieppe
Leila Lafollette
Eileen Teeter
Wink” Mae
Salvation ‘Army
Jesse Sanborn
Ina
Salem
Tyre
Nobert
Walter WW
Hinshaw
Iete
Abedeen
Asheon
Fernice
Natal
London
Ork
Reuters
Aries
Nts
Court Sets Probation Terms for Two Embezzlers
Fred Edington and Lawrence Williams, indicted for embezzlement in 1939, pleaded guilty again and were placed on five years probation by Common Pleas Judge C F Rowland. Each must report monthly to probation officer Ruth Rolland and Williams must repay $1,980.88 to Elizabeth Mills and the Prosecuting Attorney Rose’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Edington
Lawrence C. Willos
Common Pleas
C. F. Rowland
Ruth Burdette Stratton
Williams
Harry L. Wilson
Rolland Ruth
Elizabeth Mills
Office of Prosecuting Attorney
Harold J.rose
Summer Class Program At Athens High School Eight Week Session
The annual summer session will be held at Athens High School from line 17 to Aug 9 for grades seven through twelve. Courses include English economics history mathematics and options in botany biology business training typewriting government economic geography home economics and general shop. Half credits awarded per period each 11 2 hours long with a five minute intermission. Several parties and dances planned throughout the eight week period with average attendance around 290.
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Athens
Legal Norte
Pln
Sista Wire Metonie Amn
Newton Rasett
Husban Perston
Treamirer
Acten
Tite Bienen
Wintel
Kasai
Tranct
Iber Rinasit
Yenet
Terry
Ohio
Carl McDaniel
Newegnm
Ist Cornwell
Dowler to Attend National Retail Grocers Convention
F E Dowler president of Vi onal Brands Stores will travel to New York City to attend the National Retail Grocers Convention at the Waldorf Astoria June 16 to 20. He is invited as guest of the association board for the residents reception and the convention banquet on June 19. Divorce is granted to Glen C Snyder of Athens by Common Pleas Judge D F Rowland after infidelity and gross neglect. custody of a minor son awarded to Snyder.
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F. E. Dowler
Vional Brands Stores
New York City
Naonal
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Dowler
Exec We
National Asssation of Retail
Astor Hotel
Common Pleas
D. F. Rowland
Glen C. Snyder
Athens
Snyder
Chester
Meigs County
Cus
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Pia
TNO Tone
Matton
Sarah
Wheaton
Winder
Wotan
Garry
Tomie
Sean
A. F. Jeutter
Lancaster St
Athens Home Telephone Co
Paris
Eemans
Millfield Roller Rink
Time Cleaners
E. Dowler
New York
Staneh
Western Auto Associate
Court Street
Pam
Refinery
Jasoline
Penndip
PennZip
Pennzoil
Anyon Toy Geder Blank
Azoil
PENN
Mathews Oil CO
Athens, Ohio
E. F
N. Court Street
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