Grand Jury Indicts Gross Man Slaughter and Kelley Larceny
The Athens County grand jury returned three indictments at its January term close, charging George Gross of Albany Route 2 with first degree manslaughter in the Eugene Hayes slaying and Everett Kelley of Ross County with two counts of larceny by trick for allegedly obtaining 175 dollars from Athens National and Bank of Athens for a cow purchase. The defendants face arraignment before Judge Francis D. White.
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Athens County
Athens
Murphey
Joseph B. Vanity
Gross
Ted Frey
Charles D. Fogle
Marietta
Fogle
Harold Pierce
Vanity
Kelley
Eugene Hayes
Columbus
Pleasant Hill
Athens National and Bank of Athens
Police Group Keeps Training Session At City Building
The city auxiliary training school met at the City building with 32 men enrolled. Last week's speakers were Major Virgil G. Catlin and Captain William S. Roberts from the Ohio University ROTC department. Catlin discussed army type unexploded projectiles. Roberts tied war principles to civil defense and noted that military support would aid disaster readiness. He said the nearest ordnance demolition squad at Fort Hayes, Columbus, would be called if an unexploded projectile was found locally.
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Virgil G. Catlin
William S. Roberts
Ohio University Rotc Department
Catlin
Roberts
Cat
Judgment Entered Against McGraths in Savings Loan Case
Judgment for 560.74 entered in Common Pleas Court for Economy Savings and Loan Co. against Ernest A. and Mollie E. McGrath of Shade Route 2. The sum covers the note of 545 issued February 13, 1957 plus interest.
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Common Pleas Court
Economy Savings and Loan Co
Ernest A
Mollie E. McGrath
Shade Route 2
Murphey Found Dead In Car Near McArthur
Franklin C. Murphey, 49, Athens insurance agent, was found dead in his 1957 car near McArthur. A note and a garden hose connected to the exhaust suggest suicide as a police investigation followed a sodomy charge filed against him. He had pleaded innocent earlier and leaves limited survivors.
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Franklin C. Murphey
Athens
McArthur
Athens County Grand Jury
Murphey
Jacksonville
Knox Township
Wrightsel
Vinton County
Harold Steele
E. J. Sheets
William A. Lavelle
Dave Hughes
John Newcomb
Tome School For Boys
Pennsylvania
Lehigh University
Sigma Nu
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Frank R
Emily Carpenter Murphey
O. B. Murphey
Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes Funeral Home
Indian Doctor Htin Aung to speak at OU Forum
Dr. Htin Aung, president of the University of Rangoon, Burma, will address the Ohio University Forum Thursday at 7 p.m. in Speech Building Room 310 on The Religion and Folklore of Burma. Dr. John F. Cady will chair. a coffee hour follows in the Red Room.
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Htin Aung
Ohio University Forum
John F. Cady
Gordon Wiseman
OU Forum
Appeal Issued For Family Burned Out
Athens County Red Cross appeals for clothing and household goods for the Workman family of Guysville Route 4 after a fire destroyed their home. Items sought include sizes for adults and children, a chest of drawers, stove, kitchen table and chairs, beds, sewing machine, and washer. Pickup arrangements via Christina Church at 31183. Lions Club has replaced Mrs Workman’s glasses.
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Athens County
The
American Red Cross
David Workman
Guysville
Workman
Red Cross
Mr. Workman
Christina Church
Lions Club
Child Dies After Heart Surgery at Chil dren's Hospital
John Lawrence Marshall 42, father William Marshall and Mrs. William Marshall of Columbus, died Thursday after heart surgery at Children’s Hospital. James Marshall of Athens Route 5 is the child’s uncle and Kin Cade of Coolville is a grandmother.
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John Lawrence Marshall
William Marshall
Columbus
Children's Hospital
Ohio University
James Marshall
Athens
Kincade
Coolville
Faster Seal Show Draws Athens County Easter Support
Ohio University entertainers performed in the Athens High School auditorium to aid the Easter Seal Campaign. The Satellites and other acts entertained as proceeds benefited the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Notables included Phil Gunn, Gene Stanton, Gretchen Taggart, and WOUB staff.
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Ohio University
Athens High School
Athens County
National Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Satellites
Honey Bee
Phil Gunn
Gene Stanton
Wayne Mietty
Larry Schwartz
Dave Wolford
Bessie
Heifer
Gretchen Taggart
Mary
Kopy Kats
Kaye Fisher
Benny Graf
Spike Jones
Clay Henderson
James Toverson
Don Swaim
Donna Elsasser
William H. Allen
Light Rain Report From Athens Area Weather
Light rain persisted with U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer recording .66 of an inch in the past day. Athens measured 11 am temperature at 43 with Hamley Run showing 54 and 43 yesterday and a 40 degree low this morning.
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U. S
C. L. Colmer
Athens
Hamley Run
County Unready For UA Drive
The United Appeals of Athens remains on a township basis after a Monday night UA Board meeting in the mayor’s office. Pres. Jack L. Moore said the board found an investi
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United Appeals of
Athens
Jack L. Moore
Investi
Nation
James L. Wilson
Council For
Athens United Appeals
Moore
Marvin Franklin
John Cline
Carl Roberts
James Fenstermaker
al Bechtel
William Rose
James V. Rice
Emagene Davis
Sam B. Erskine
Bechtel
Athens Kiwanis Club
Beacon School
UA Board
Kiwanis
D. D. Montoya
Katooga
County School Career Day Schedules Set
Schedules for Athens County High School Career Day cover 336 students with three vocational discussion groups each. Sophomores and two representatives from other grades were invited, with prep urged for questions. Noted speakers include Dr. George Hill and district leaders welcomed students.
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Athens County
Juanita Clyse
Clyse
George Hill
Ohio University
George E. Christman
Athens County Schools
James Bobo
Waterloo High School
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
The report lists admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital including a son for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson of Athens, and other patients: Andrew Moore Albany Route Elmer Pierce Athens Route 2 Dorothea Wiltsie Mr. Perry Carlos Rutter Athens Route 3 Mrs. Clarence Blackford Chauncey Mrs. Robert Guess The Plains and daughter William Smith Athens Helen Docie Glouster Mrs. Richard Bobo Athens and a note of one pint blood used.
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Richard Johnson
Athens
Andrew Moore
Albany
Elmer Pierce
Dorothea Wiltsie
Perry
Carlos Rutter
Clarence Blackford
Chauncey
Robert Guess
the Plains
William Smith
Helen Docie
Glouster
Richard Bobo
Harry Williams
Mrs Gladden Dies at 84 Former Millfield Resident
Clara Gladden 84, longtime Millfield Route resident, died Tuesday morning at Albany Rest Home after a long illness. She was married twice. both husbands are deceased. Survived by two sons Fred Davies Millfield Route 1 and Harvey Davies Columbus. four daughters Ellen Faires Edna Webster Mabel Norris all Millfield Route 1 and Mary Williams Athens Route 4. Arrangements by Jagers and Sons funeral home.
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Clara Gladden
Millfield
Albany
Rabies Problem Topic Of Thursday Meeting
Kenneth E. Ackerman county extension agent calls a meeting of interested residents to discuss the rabies problem in Athens County and seek suggestions for a county preventive program. The meeting is at the extension office Thursday at 8 p.m. Paul Brown will chair.
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Kenneth E. Ackerman
Athens County
Paul Brown
Columbus Road
OU Library Growth Described by University Librarian
Walter Wright outlined the Ohio University library’s expansion from a college library to a university facility at the Rotary Club lunch in Berry Hotel. He noted annual additions of about 12 000 volumes, microfilm use for Athens Messenger and New York Times copies, interlibrary loan, and a central depositing service to aid borrowing among universities. Wright was introduced by Gaige Paulsen.
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Ohio University Library
Rotary Club
Walter Wright
Berry Hotel
Wright
Athens Messenger
New York Times
Rotary
Gaige Paulsen
Divorce Granted to Betsy Gilden in Common Pleas
Betsy Gilden through her friend Mary E. Humphreys is granted a divorce from George E. Gilden on gross neglect in Common Pleas Court. They married February 2, 1957 in Athens and have one minor child whose custody was awarded to the plaintiff.
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Betsy Gilden
Mary E. Humphreys
George E. Gilden
Common Pleas Court
Athens
Defense policy criticized as inconsistent by Guard commander
Erle Bridgewater told the Athens Kiwanis Club that U S policy against first use of atomic weapons clashes with Civil Defense needs. He argued Russia leads in divisions submarines missiles and air power, urging a more realistic defense posture and stronger reserve forces. He noted current policy may require starting an atomic war and cautioned America could stand alone in the free world. The event featured introductions by Kiwanis officials and March birthday recognitions.
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United States
Erle Bridgewater
Ohio National Guard
Athens Kiwanis Club
Bridgewater
America
U. S
Strategic Air Command
National Guard
Russia
U. S. Army
America’s
Free World
College Teaching as a Career Forum at Ohio University
A discussion on College Teaching as a Career will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Ohio University Student Center Ballroom. Speakers include president John C Baker Dr John Cady chairman of the history department Dr L C Staats and LeRoy Whitaker with Dr Gaige Paulsen presiding. The program ends with a faculty discussion across departments.
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Ohio University Student Center
John C. Baker
John Cady
L. C. Staats
LeRoy Whitaker
Gaige Paulsen
University College
Marriage Applications Listed for Four Couples
Gerald Dwain Fraber 24 of Mr. Victory and Gertrude Phillips 20 of Glouster apply for marriage. Durward Stotts 22 of Millfield and Joanne Augustine 19 of Athens also apply for marriage.
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Gerald Dwain Fraber
Mr. Victory
Gertrude Phillips
Glouster
Durward Stotts
Millfield
Joanne Augustine
Athens
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Miia
Elliwind
Rardin Bros. CO
Exiemor
Pomeroy, Ohio
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Gallipolis, Ohio
U.S
Kiwanis Club
Earl Mathews
John Huffman
Homer E
Pete) Abele
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Russ McCammon
Mike Downard
Earl Washburn
Ford
Wisconsin
Briggs & Stratton
Clinton
Doctor OF Motors
Clyde Campbel
Mgr
Howard Linscott
Logan Shop
Bee No. 4
Athens County Farm Bureau
D. H
Jonesy) Sams
Cline Bldg
New York Stock Exchange
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