Willard Norris Faces First Degree Murder Charge
Willard Eddie Norris pleaded innocent to a first degree murder charge in the Friday dawn slaying of Forrest Male. Norris waived the preliminary hearing in Mayor Franz Woodworth's court and awaits grand jury action. Norris is held without bond as investigators, led by Sheriff George Bateman, pursue evidence from the Mt. Herman to Fisher home area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Eddie
Norris
Forrest Male
Franz Woodworth
George Bateman
Forrest
Gordon Gray
Bateman
Male
Jess Fisher
Mt. Herman
Floyd
Freda Male
Morris
Sherif Bateman
Frank Joyce
Fisher
Raymond Keirins
McDougal Road
Harvey V. Russell
Keirns
Russell
Athens-Owned Horse Captures Three Ribbons at Chillicothe Show
An Athens owner Mrs. P. F. Good led Polly Wilson T ridden by Clyde Mason to three ribbons at the Chillicothe Horse Show held at Cedarwood Farm Stables over the weekend. Polly Wilson T won third in Tennessee Walking Mares, second in Tennessee Walking Horses, and fourth in the Sweepstakes among 19 entrants during a two day event. Other Athens exhibitors included Carl M. Ferguson with Martha's Playboy and Robert M. Rood with Midnight Man. An estimated 3500 spectators attended.
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Athens
P. F. Good
Chillicothe
Cedarwood Farm
Polly Wilson T
Clyde Mason
Tennessee
F. R. Beasley
Windy Hills Farm
Carl M. Ferguson
Robert M. Rood
Three Men Fined by Mayor in Saturday Court
Three men pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor Franz Woodworth's court Saturday morning. Todd W. Dickson of Millfield was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty. Dale G. Hart of Guysville and Raal C. Stover of Route 1 Stewart paid 5 and 10 dollars respectively and costs after admitting intoxication. HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The Athens Council No. 15 Royal and Select Masters will meet at the Masonic Temple Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Freshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Woodworth
Todd W. Dickson
Millfield
Dickson
Frank Joyce
Dale G. Hart
Guysville
Raal C. Stover
Stewart
Athens
Masonic Temple
O. G. Houck
Lightning Levels New Home At The Plains
A modern home near completion was burned to the ground early Monday after a lightning strike. Owner M. E. Duckler, a dairyman, valued the loss at 6200 with partial insurance. Firefighters from nearby Chauncey and Athens attended. one truck was away for repairs, delaying response.
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the Plains
M. E. Duckler
Info Gurance
Duckler
Carl Shamel
Plains
Warren Vore
Vore
Chauncey Department
Athens Fire Department
Columbus
George FR. Evans
City Safety Service
N. Congress St
Stolen Car Recovered by State Patrol
A car reported stolen in Downington Friday morning was recovered near Athens Saturday by the State Highway Patrol. Two youths in the car were turned over to Meigs County authorities for prosecution. Byron E. Welch owned the car. it had been abandoned Thursday night when the motor flooded during a storm. Virgie L. Markin, 21, Athens Route 5, and a juvenile from Albany were in the vehicle when seized. Patrol also checked Route 33 north of Athens, issuing 74 correction warnings and arresting two motorists for no driver's licenses. Ann King, 22, Columbus, and Sarah M. Jones, 36, Athens, were fined $5 and costs.
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Downington
Athens
Meigs County
Byron E. Welch
Virgie L. Markin
Ann King
Columbus
Justice of the Peace
J. W. Bailey
Sarah M. Jones
Mrs Chappell Dies at 69 in Shade Township
Mrs Kate Chappell 69 died at her son Claudis Chappell’s home after a nine month illness. She lived in Shade most of life, member of Graham Chapel Church. Survived by daughter Catherine Bobo and six sons, including William in Akron Hastings in Athens R D Joseph Cleutis and Claudis. siblings Anna Swartz Clarence Hawk Guy Hawk Ralph Hawk. six grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m in Graham Chapel Church.
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Kate Chappell
Claudis Chappell
Stewart St
Lodi Township
Shade
William
Akron
Hastings
Athens
R. D
Joseph
Cleutis
Claudis
Anna Swartz
Clarence l
Guy Hawk
Athens R. D
Ralph Hawk
Graham Chapel
B.F. Pugh
Roy| Deeter
Bobo
Mrs Connor Elected To Camp Unit Office
Mrs Robert Connor was elected vice-chairman of the Buckeye camp and Hospital Council at Lockbourne Army Air Base. The council furnishes entertainment and comfort for veterans hospital patients and oversees installations at Fort Hayes Lockbourne Station Hospitals and the Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital.
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Roger Connor
Buckeye, Camp and Hospital
Lockbourne Army Air Base
Veterans Hospitals
Fort Hayes
Lockbourne Station
Veterans Administration Hospital
Chillicothe
Mayor Fines Seven Men For Weekend Offenses
Seven men pleaded guilty before Mayor Woodworth for offenses over the weekend. Raal Stover Stewart and C. P. Nutter of Athens admitted fighting and disorderly conduct and were fined ten dollars plus costs. Two men over 70, Bert Sanders 72 and Robert La Follette 71 of Athens, were fined five dollars for intoxication. Ralph E. Dunfee of Athens and Delmer Bowers of Coolville were fined ten dollars and costs for intoxication. Fred Syx of Nelsonville was fined three dollars and costs for intoxication.
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Woodworth
Raal Stover
Rt. 1
Stewart
C. P. Nutter
Athens
Bert Sanders
Robert la Follette
Ralph E. Dunfee
Rt. 3
Delmer Bowvers
Coolville
Fred Syx
Nelsonville
Lida E Farrar Rites Tuesday
Mrs. Lida FE Farrar 73 died at home 158 N Lancaster St Saturday after a month illness. Born Morgantown West Virginia she lived in Athens 18 years worshipped Wesleyan Methodist Church and the W C T U She survived by husband H Theo Farrar three daughters Gara Farrar Morgantown WV Mrs George Blaho Zanesville Mrs D W Nichols Pittsburgh PA Jason Joe H Farrar with U S Army Kearns Utah one grandson Ted Blaho three sisters Mrs Harvey Williams Mrs Charles Pell Mrs Charles Farrar Morgantown Funeral services by Rev E C Kenney at Dowler and Ferguson Tuesday 10 30 am Additional services and burial Wednesday Morgantown Friends may call anytime.
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Lida FE. Farrar
N. Lancaster St
Morgantown
W. Va
Athens
Wesleyan Methodist Church
H. Theo Farrar
Gara ¥. Farrar
Wva
George Blaho
Zanesville
D. W. Nichols
Pittsburgh
Jason
Joe H. Farrar
U.S. Army
Kearns
Utah
Ted Blaho
Harvey Williams
Charles Pell
Charles Farrar
Www
E. C. Kenney
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral
Hospital Notes at Belths Way and Local Homes
Shelter ing Arms Hospital notes list admissions and discharges from Belth s Way and surrounding communities. Names include Betty Hanning Albany major surgery and Mrs Marjorie Robbins Pomeroy major surgery, with several other patients under care for medical or minor surgery. Jack H Redmone Columbus, 27, fined $85 and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth for unsafe operation per the Highway Patrol report.
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Betty Hanning
Albany
Carl Burke
Zaleski
Siufberyy
Marjorie Robbins
Pomeroy
Margaret Crawford
Mariam Coen
Guysville
Marie Whitmore
Nelson
Ville
Clyde Wells
Hollister
Robert Eidens
Carpenter
Jack H. Redmone
Columbus
Franz Woodworth
State Highway Patrol
Families Plan Ten Day Fishing Trip To Mullet Lake
Three Athens area families set out Saturday night by car for a ten day fishing trip at Mullet Lake near Cheboygan Michigan. The group includes Dr and Mrs C N Sanders and sons Bob and Bill of Millfield, Mr and Mrs Walter Musgrave of Athens, Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney and daughters Isa belle Courtney and Betty Jane Courtney of Chauncey.
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Mullet Lake
Cheboygan
Mich
Athens
Millfield
Chauncey
C. N. Sanders
Bob
Bill
Walter
Widespread shortages hit British housewives amid rationing
London report outlines continuing food and clothing scarcities for the average British woman. Rations remain unchanged with more items point restricted while ready to wear prices have nearly doubled in a year. Spring warmth lifts mood but eggs and certain meats remain scarce with fish largely unavailable except in coarse varieties and luxury venues.
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London
NEA
Round About Town at Ohio University Graduation Highlights
Ohio University notes two notable graduates Edna Spillman and her husband both earned Bachelor of Science degrees with high honors. The column reflects light local happenings from campus life and residents, including birthday jokes, campus meals, and a pet flying squirrel in a local home.
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WBF 2
Ohio University
Edna Spillman
Dorothy Waltz Spillman
Spillman
Roy L. Dupler
E. T. Hayes
Phi Delta Theta House
Phi
Larry Herron
Hollywood
Tom Brenemans
Carl Sylvester
the Messenger
D. M. Goddards
Ellen
Ann
Vacation Bible School Opens At Poston
Daily Vacation Bible School sponsored by the Episcopal and Presbyterian churches opens at Poston on Monday June 17 at the Poston School Building. The Wayside Cathedral conducted by the Southeastern Ohio Diocese will be in Poston the week of June 17 with services each evening at 730 p.m. All are invited. children's services begin daily at 530 p.m.
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Episcopal
Presbyterian Churches
Poston
Wayside Cathedral
Trail-L
Southeastern Ohio
Episcopal Church
Postton
Talk on Highway Safety Presented to Mothers Circle
State Patrolman D. M. DeWalt spoke on highway safety at a Mothers Circle meeting hosted by Mrs. Hazel Morrigan on Riverside Drive. Twelve members and one guest attended after a potluck dinner and business session led by president Mrs. Morrison. Mary Galvin was present as the guest. Shafer Reunion 75th to be held June 23 at Athens County Fairgrounds with a noon picnic, shelter-house if rain, music and entertainment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. DeWalt
Mother's Circle
Hazel Morrigan
Riverside Drive
Morrison
Mary Galvin
Shafer
David Shafer
Lathens County Fairgrounds
Mabel Lee Starts Summer Work in New York City
Miss Mabel Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Lee leaves for New York City to join the Midget Sky Camp at Labor Temple for the summer program aiding lower East Side youths. Irene McDowell oversees Labor Temple programs and Lee will be a sophomore at Ohio University this fall.
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Mabel Lee
Roy Lee
Stimson Ave
New York City
Labor Temple
Lee
Lower East Side
Irene McDowell
Hocking Valley
La‘hor
Ohio University
Disciples Foundation
First Christian Church
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Rowland
Denver Stover
Rt. 4
Athena
Common Pleas Court
O. W. Rowland
Stover
Rose Runkle
Big Elm Club
Joseph Rapkin
Sonotone
Hearing Center
Sonotone of
Ist Trust Bank
H. R. Kelley Mer
Sonotone Leo
Connor
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Lida E. Farrar
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Belths Way
Bert Murphy
Glouster
Sin
George Kempton
iThe Plas
Robert Smith
Garnet McBride
Ruth McFadden
Vivian Stephenson
Abraham Dye
Coalville
Liberty Belle
Coury Bros
State St. Athena
F. L. Preston, Jr
Fred
Ned
John H. Preston
E. State St
Worthington
Ohio State University
Preston
Athens High School
Ohio State Universty
Robert Stalker
Kathleen Long
Helen Long
Jo Ann Murphy
Dayton
R. R. Baur
Randy
Defiance
Mr. Baurs
Joseph Baur
U Odvu
Cpi
Daisy FR. Chappel
Army Medical Corps
Wakeman General Hospital
Athens County
Atterbury
Ind
Cynthia Rhodes
State St
Court House
William E. Day
Norman Randolph
Norman Engh
University Terrace
Tf L. Welch
Jane Welch
Gassaway
W. E. Banks
Jack Engh
Myrle Riley
Ioof Hall
Kappa Phi
Bernice Kayser
Lancaster St
Athens County Democratic Women’s Club
Elsie Druggan
Church Street
Tuesda
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
W. Washington
Congress Streets
Lancaster Auxiliary
Franklin Post Lancaster
Roy Mullins
C. J. Ailstock
J. R. Sprague
Harry Spaulding
D. I. Gandee
Sunset Garden Club
Mechanicspourg School
Nora Wooster
Helen Russell
Ernest Conkey
Conkey
Pocahontas Lodge
Fannie Huggins
Ride
Harley Parker
Union St
Conserva ‘Tion League
D. S
Howdyshell
Second St. Non
Woman's Council
Davis
T. R. Bennett
Barnhill
Jeader
Davidson
S. D. Thompson
Robinson
Priscilla Needle Club
Fairgrounds
Cone
Cross
Horn
WSCS
Central Avenue Methodist Church
Elery Rice
N. ‘High Street
Richland Ave
First Methodist Church
Wamsley
Vickers
Fred Wheaton
Northwood
Atkinson
Battin
W. .H. Woolley
Morris Aves
McDaniel
Hope Woods
W. State St
Vol‘wiler
Vacation Bible School
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
H. G. Householder
New York
Dottie Silvus
F. C. Stone
Dottie
Carlos Spurbeck
Joe Williams
Dick Silvas
Greenbrier Military Academy
Myrta Ashworth
Berniece Kayser
C. C. Beverage
Nettie Bean
R. E. McCammon Berry
U. S
Fvy-Dry
Forest
Montcleir
Evans Fine
E. Clyse
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