Indictments Fall From Athens Grand Jury May 1944
Athens County Grand Jury returns manslaughter charges against 18 year old James Lauderbach for a fatal truck crash that killed two teens, plus eight other indictments including assault and robbery related cases. Names include Everett Ball of The Plains and Clyde Sidders of Springfield among those charged. proceedings reflect a two day session with 46 witnesses.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
ATI
James Lauderbach
Athens County
Kimberly
Carlos
Jackie) Lauderbach
Robert Ray Williams
Grand
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Nelsonville
Lauderbach
Williams
Robert Williams
Everett Ball
the Plains
Ball
Mont Perry
Angie Christman
Dover Township
Sharpsburg
Miss North
W. Union St
Ralph Nice
Guysville
Mike Kalivoda
H. G. Householder
Edna Rose
Dorothy Wightman
Charles Creasy
Olive Ailstock
Mildred Carter
Thomas Wilson
Walter Jones
Ferne Secoy
Ada Glazier
Helen Moore
Hildreth Burch
W. R. Cable
Charles P. Kircher
Lillian Dykstra
Lavoptik Ad Claims 30 Years Of Relief
Overworked eyes feel sore tired and itchy from dust wind or strain. The ad promises relief or money back after using Lavoptik for a long period. Thousands praise the product and it is sold at druggists.
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Lavoptik
AAF Service Honors Staff Sgt Robert Insche and Local War News
By direction of the President the Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of an Air Medal is awarded to Staff Sgt. Robert F. Insche of Athens as aerial engineer gunner for July 7 to Oct. 19, 1943. The piece also notes pilots and air crew from Athens area earning wings and updates on several local servicemen stationed or promoted in the war effort.
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13Th Aaf
South Pacific
Millard F. Harmon
United States Army
Robert F. Insche
Athens
Victor A. Bahr
Ernest W. Bahr
Long Bottom Route 3
Gowen Field
Idaho
Bahr
Army
Government Construction Co
Sandusky
Name Carved in 1885 Is Found on Turtle
A land turtle with the name carved in 1885 by L G Ross was found on the former Anderson Ross farm in Vinton County by Mrs M W Ross and her son Carl. The inscription dated to 1885 with other dates up to 1931 noted.
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M. W. Ross
Carl
Anderson Ross
Vinton County
L. G. Ross
Anderson
Emma J. Ross
Play Based on Huckleberry Finn at Ames-Bern High
A play adaptation will be staged at Ames-Bern High School on Friday night May 5 at 8 o'clock. Cast includes Jean Tyron Aunt Polly Paul Ruth Watson Betty Inman Mary Jane Charles Calentine Fred Raymond Helen Everett Melba White Virginia Glazier Clara Wappinger Wanda Smith Amy Wappinger Ted Woods Huckleberry Finn Bob Webster John Finn Frank Robinson Tom Sawyer. Norma Croston promoter and Keith Dishong stage manager.
County Receipts From Title Office April Fees
Athens County Certificate of Title Office collected 327.85 in April as reported by Clerk of Courts Mrs. Alberta Grones. Of this total 230.30 was deposited to county treasury and 97.55 to the state. The month saw 243 titles issued including a new car and various vehicles, 146 liens cancelled and 119 liens noted.
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Athens County
Alberta Grones
Apple Blossom Good in Several Counties Says Agent
County agent Ross Wright reports apple blossoms are good in Athens and Washington Counties. A light bloom is reported in Gallia. Wright notes bees pollinate fruit and honey bees are the controllable insect.
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Athens
Washington
Gallia
Ross Wright
Athens County
Seid
Wright
Senator Probes Army Camp Slot Machine Access
Senator Bridges requests War Department probe after reports soldiers lose pay to Army camp slot machines. He questions authorization to install machines at posts and alleges ownership and control by a small clique close to the administration.
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Washington
Bridges
War Department
AFL Cautions Against Letdown in Invasion Year
The American Federation of Labor warned against overconfidence during the invasion era. President William Green noted a few unsanctioned local strikes but stressed their rarity and lack of wide impact.
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AFL
Philadelphia
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
William Green
Boy Kills Sister in Accidental Shooting at Home
In Adams County a 12 year old boy Donald McCoy accidentally discharged a rifle killing his 14 year old sister Bessie Mae as she lay on a bed. Coroner E. T. Gibboney reported the mishap occurred late yesterday.
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Peebles
Donald McCoy
Bessie Mae
Adams County
E. T. Gibboney
Donald
Weather Update From Athens City
The record shows yesterday’s high reached 81 degrees with a low of 51. At noon today the temperature stood at 78 degrees in Athens city.
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Athens
Athens Man Fights Gas Bloat With ERB-HELP Remedy
An Athens resident reports relief from post meal bloating gas and constipation after taking ERB-HELP. Advertised to cleanse bowels and ease digestive symptoms, the claim notes improved appetite and regular bowels, with local Athens Pharmacy stocking the product.
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Athens
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
Ady
Navy Seeks Men for Reserve Officer Commissions
The Navy Department through Lt Cmdr N C Russell seeks qualified men for limited officer commissions in the U S Naval Reserve. Eligible civilians include engineers administrators chemists clergy doctors and others with college degrees. age typically 21 to 45. Apply at 617 Vine St Ninth Floor Enquirer Building Cincinnati.
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Cmdr
N. C. Russell
Office of Naval Officer Procurement
U. S. Naval Reserve
Vine St
Enquirer
Cincinnati
Waterloo Senior Class To Present Play Friday
The Waterloo senior class will present The Flower of the Ranch a west comedy Friday night May 5 at 8 in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Rose Mary Lou Hawk and Mrs Minnie Hawes along with Kyril Sned den Irma Pinney Jason Mitchell Claire King Janice Dun lop Ruth Haught Bonita Del Rio Hank Mason and Sheriff Fus tis Denver Stump in supporting roles.
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Texas Hurley
Kyril Snedden
Mehitable Pickens
Newsy
Nosey
Irma Pinney
Curtis Trent
Charles Robinson
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Gene Loury
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Janice Dunlop
William Jordan
Kansas City
Ruth Haught
Bonita del Rio
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Rev. Harley Dixon Dies In Gallipolis Hospital
WELLSTON The Rev. Harley Ralph Dixon 43 died in a Gallipolis hospital yesterday from a skull fracture suffered at a brick plant. He had served Christian Union churches for 20 years.
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Harley Ralph Dixon
Gallipolis Hospital
Christian Union Churches
Vesta Thompson Dies At Home In Amesville
Mrs. Vesta Henry Thompson aged 66 died at the family home in Amesville after six months of ill health. She leaves husband Willard Thompson a son William B. Thompson two nieces Eleanor Preston and Martha Wagner and a nephew Edward Woolley. Funeral Friday at one o clock at the residence with Rev. J A Bretz officiating burial in Barlow Cemetery. Friends may call after Thursday noon.
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Amesville
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William B. Thompson
Eleanor Preston
Columbus
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Edward Woolley
Lasher Named to National Journalism Committee
In New Brunswick New Jersey Dr Frederic Merwin president of the American Association of Teachers of Journalism announced the appointment of nine college dean and professor committees to advise on postwar journalism education George Starr Lasher of Ohio University was chosen for the Editing Committee.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Athens Grange to Meet with Arbor Day Program
The Athens Grange schedules a meeting Thursday at 8 30 p m at the Grange Hall. An Arbor Day program will be presented during the gathering.
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Loyal Daughters Elect Officers for 4 H Year
The Loyal Daughters club met at Mrs. Esther Goldsberry’s home to elect officers for the club year. Eileen Walls was chosen president with Rose Ellen Brooks as vice president and Fannie Mae Munn as secretary and treasurer. Eva Elizabeth Cooley is news reporter and Joy Jeannine Cooley the recreation leader. Mary Kathryn Bowman assists with organizing. The next meeting is set for May 11 and members younger than high school age may join at that time.
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Esther Goldsberry
Athens
Goldsberry
Lillian Cooley
Eileen Walls
Rose Ellen Brooks
Fannie Mae Munn
Eva Elizabeth Cooley
Joy Jeannine Cooley
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Gold
John Shumway Funeral Held Today at Keno
Funeral services for John Shumway aged Meigs County resident were held today at the Christian Church in Keno. He died Monday at the family home near Keno. He was a longtime member of the church. Interment was in Chester Cemetery.
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John Shumeway
Meigs County
Keno
Christian Church
Shumway
Chester
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