Grand Jury Returns 24 True Bills Against Fisher
A May grand jury indicted Athens securities broker Charles E. Fisher on 24 counts. Forgery, false financial statements, sale of customers securities without consent, false memoranda of purchase, and embezzlement are charged. Names include Adda A. Phillips, Frank Melligan, Mattie Ralph, A. M. Thomas, Fern Sewell Martin, and others with numerous stock holdings and specific amounts. The offenses involve forged notes, misrepresented liabilities, and unlawful dispositions of client stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenty
Charles E. Fisher
Athens
Fisher
People’s Bank Company of
Nelsonville
Fern Sewell Martin
F. E. Dowler
Chase National Bank
D. Earl Brown
US Steel
Bert Throckmorton
Walter M. Clark
Columbia Gas and Electric Corp
Mattie Ralph
Keystone
Curtiss Wright Common
Cities Service Common
Commonwealth and Southern Common
Fern Sewell
City Auto Stamping Co
Collis and Aikman Common
Twentieth Century Fox Common
Fisher Co
Gertrude M. Roe
Hird
Standard Gas and Electric Common
Warner Bros. Pictures Common
Columbia Oil and Gasoline Common
Jack Davis
Five Indicted Men Plead Guilty In Athens County
Fifty two indictments were returned by the Athens County Grand Jury with 24 against Charles E. Fisher. Five of those indicted pleaded guilty this morning before Judge O F Rowland with sentences deferred. Others entered not guilty pleas and bond and trial dates were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Fisher
Athens County Grand Jury
O. F. Rowland
Alfred Bell
Wade Berlin Hatch
Everett Gandee
Roy Butcher
Oscar Hartley, Jr
Roy Abram
Greeley Holcomb
Grove McGrath
R. W. Finsterwald
Foster Cornwell
Jay Skinner
Barkley Wilson
Clyde Juniper
Carl A. Howdyshell
Glenn E. Sayers
Homer
Cecil Lucas
Charles Kincaid
Ernest Nash
Harley Triplett
Edward Taylor
Aldrew Easterling
Fred Allman
James Charsey
Bernard Tabler
Alex Docie
Enumeration Of Children Begins Here In Athens County
Enumerators nominated by boards of education in Athens County begin a legally required count of children aged five to 18. Under James G. Russell, county attendance officer, the list of registered enumerators and districts is given along with data to be recorded for each pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Education
Athens County
James G. Russell
Albany Consolidated
Harold Ator
Ames Bern
Warren Easler
Athens Rural
Esther Morrison
Carthage
Lon Runyon
Jacksonville
Audrey Swindell
Luhrig
George Francis
the Plains
Robert McAllister
Shade
J. O. Chappel
Trimble Township
Venice Cannon
Trimble Village
Helen Ginnan
Troy
Orville Bibbee
Waterloo
Virginia Nichols
York
Ruth Murphey
Buchtel
Dorothy Bellelchies
Happy Hollow
May Wachenschwanz
Deanville
John Glenn
New Floodwood
Eagle Lodge Elects Ruth and Officers for Year
One hundred eighteen votes were cast at the Eagle Lodge annual election. Dana R. Ruth won the presidency over Glen Romine. Walter Davis beat Curtis Watson for vice president. Other officers elected include C. J. Ailstock chaplain J. L. Duncan secretary Fred E. Brown treasurer L. F. Jones conductor Gomer C. Clark inside guard William J. Mansfield outside guard. John Brewer won the trustee seat over Virgil Davis Leo Merchant and Harry Nichols. A members dance is set for Saturday night for Eagles Fraternal Order members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lodge
Dana R. Ruth
Glen Romine
Walter Davis
Curtis Watson
C. J. Ailstock
J. L. Duncan
Fred E. Brown
L. F. Jones
Gomer C. Clark
William J. Mansfield
John Brewer
Virgil Davis
Leo Merchant
Harry Nichols
Eagles
Two Arrests and Fines in Two Days for One Man
John Bushway of Cleveland set a record with two arrests and two fines in two days on the same intoxication charge. Police and the mayor pursued hearings. Bushway fought charges, was released, and fined $5 plus costs on each occasion, totaling $27.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bushway
Cleveland
E. S. Finsterwald
Bushway
Union Depot
Cliff Cornell
Jackie Algeo Taken to Columbus Hospital After Dog Attack
Jackie Algeo son of Mr and Mrs John S Algeo 21 Second St was attacked and severely bitten on the face by a dog last Thursday. He was moved to University Hospital in Columbus yesterday and may need further surgery. He will likely stay a month to six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Algeo
John S. Algeo
Second St
University Hospital
Columbus
Miller's Chapel Grange to Confer Degrees Friday Night
The degree team of Miller's Chapel Grange in Hocking County will confer the Third and Fourth Degrees at York Grange Hall on Friday night May 5 at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's
Scout Troop 59 Reorganizes Patroles Plans Hikes
At the Kiwanis sponsored weekly meeting Troop 59 reorganized into new patrols and agreed to save the new sales tax slips. At the next meeting arrangements for summer hikes will be planned. Mr Laurence Hayes is scoutmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwahis
Laurence Hayes
Shareholdings of Comer and Kasler Reported
Fifty shares of Nash Kelvinator Co. owned by William A. Comer and thirty shares of Columbia Gas and Electric Corp. owned by Dean O. Kasler are disclosed as part of the investor holdings summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash Kelvinator Co
William A. Comer
Columbia Gas and Electric Corp
Dean O. Kasler
Athens High School Honors Day And Glee Club Assembly
Honor students and athletes at Athens High School were applauded during a combined Honors Day and Boys Glee Club assembly led by Principal O L Wood and Coach Harry Lackey. Recipients included Ruth Hammerle Rosalie Shafer John Hess Betty Wakefield Patty Daugherty Jack Beasley and seniors Dan Gladding Jean Forsyth James Person Elizabeth Wood Alice Maccombs and Bill Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Boys Glee Club
O. L. Wood
Harry Lackey
Ruth Hammerle
Rosalie Shafer
John Hess
Betty Wakefield
Patty Daugherty
Jack Beasley
Dan Gladding
Jean Forsyth
James Person
Elizabeth Wood
Alice Maccombs
Bill Mansfield
Gerald Ramsey
Jack Moore
Dan Bardin
Bill van Dyke
Elsy” Wood
Bob Wilson
Fred Schuler
Floyd K. Prince
Old Virginia
Warren Cooper
Ramona
James Abraham
Joe Dilley
Jimmy Williams
Paul Rothermel
Sam Coffey
Benton Miller
France
C. D. Samford
Raymond Bardin
Fisk Wins Suit Against Nelsonville
Edward Fisk sued the City of Nelsonville and won in Common Pleas Court Judge O F Rowland found the city in default The court held Fisk had legal title to a parcel along the north edge of the abandoned Hocking Canal lands and the south line of Washington Street Nelsonville quieting the title against all other claims with Fisk to pay court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fisk
Nelsonville
Common Pleas Court
O. F. Rowland
Hocking Canal
South Street
Washington St
Nelsonville Candidate Files Petition for Council Presidency
Boss Is Candidate Win Boss files petition with Len B. McCune election board clerk as candidate for president of Council in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Boss
Nelsonville
Len B. McCune
Election Board
Council
Arm Breaks in Fall at Ath ens High School
Luther Stanley a freshman at Ath ens High School broke his arm after falling over pipes at the school this week. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Homer Stanley of 461/2 Smith Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Stanley
Athens High School
Luther
Homer Stanley
Smith St
Quarantine in Fox Home for Scarlet Fever Case
Mrs Elva Fox of 112 East Union Street is under a scarlet fever quarantine after health officer Ruth Herbert reported the case. The Foxes’ 15 year old daughter Virginia is diagnosed with the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Fox
E. Union St
Ruth Herbert
County Health Office
Mistaken Name Leads to Fine in Athens Mayor’s Court
Today in Athens City Hall authorities clarified a police filing error. Lawrence Schofield was fined for intoxication, not John Schofield, after a mayor’s court proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City Hall
Lawrence Schofield
John Schofield
Bishop Hobson to Preach and Confirm at Good Shepherd
The Rt. Rev. Henry Wise Hobson, bishop of Southern Ohio, will visit the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday May 7 at 7 30 p m. He will confirm a class and preach. His address will report on the International Missionary Conference in Madras and its implications for church unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wise Hobson
Southern
Ohio
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Robert G. Purrington
Madras
India
International Missionary Conference
WPA Class Invites Public to Free Talks at City Hall
The Works Progress Administration offers Friday evening lectures at Athens City Hall from 6 30 to 8 on topics linked to English study. Dr Edward Smith discussed Mexico on April 21, Charles E Miller spoke on World History from a social and political view on April 28, and Yeazell will tackle Religion from the Ethics standpoint this Friday. All are welcome. arrive by 6 30 if possible to avoid leaving early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Athens City Hall
Parker
Edward Smith
Ohio University
Mexico
Charles E. Miller
Yeazell
Navy Seaman Graham Stationed at Guam After Enroute Assignment
Henry Harrison Graham seaman second class USN, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Graham of Athens Route 4, has been stationed at the Naval Base in Guam for two and a half months. He left Norfolk aboard the USS Chaumont and visited Guantanamo Cuba Colon Panama City Corinto Nicaragua San Diego San Pedro Mare Island and Honolulu before reaching Guam. He graduated from Rome Stewart High School in 1938 and enlisted October 18 1938 through the local recruiting office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Byers
Navy
Henry Harrison Graham
Carl Graham
Athens R. D
Naval Base
Guam
Norfolk
Chaumont
Graham
Guantanamo
Cuba
Colon
Panama City
Panama
Corinto
Nicaragua
San Diego
San
Fined for failure to register in Athens by Mayor Cornell
Hobart Lee aged 46 of Athens Route 6 was fined five dollars and costs after arrest by the State Highway Patrol for failure to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Lee
Athens Route 6
Cliff Cornell
State Highway Patrol
Athens City Plans Surplus Commodities Distribution
Athens City will distribute surplus commodities at the county warehouse on Oak Street Friday May 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to eligible residents and will be conducted at the county warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
Oak St
Local youths held in Athens theft ring case
Three local boys are in juvenile custody and an Ohio University freshman faces jail after Athens police halted a theft spree. The group allegedly used John G. McPhersons car to steal spotlights razors a radio and other items selling them to McPherson. McPherson is charged with contributing to delinquency of minors. Names include Harold Cain 15 Howard Young 14 and Richard Carr 17 plus two more boys. Most stolen items were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Berkeley
Calif
Athens
John G. McPherson
McPherson
E. S. Finsterwald
Harold Cain
W. Washington St
Howard Young
Richland Ave
Richard Carr
Mechanicsburg
Cain
Union Depot
Finsterwald
Carman Church
Carman Church, Jr
Frederick Brown
Maplewood Drive
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
Work Starts Soon on 22 Acre Athens Park
Plans for a 22 acre Locust Heights recreation park move ahead as the U S Forest Service provides surveys from Milwaukee. Land donor E F Sells helped with the lake project and dam. Athens plans include lights water toilets sewers a park road and wiener roasts. The lake will be spring fed three fourths of an acre eight feet deep for safe wading with no diving facilities. Landscaping by the Forest Service begins after a visit by Ray Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Heights
U. S. Forest Service
Milwaukee
R. J. Schaar
Athens
E. F. Sells
Schaar
Hocking Purchase
Forest Service
Ray Bassett
George L. Wilson Dies At White Hall Home
George L. Wilson aged 63 died at his Albany Road home. He and his son in law Elwood Caster had bought the White Hall filling station and the Adam Niggemeyer home about three years ago. He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Octo Caster and one grandson Lawrence Caster. Funeral at Columbia Chapel Church Pt Rock at 2 p m Saturday with burial in Caster Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Wilson
Albany Road
Wilson
Elwood Caster
White Hall
Adam Niggemeyer
Dyesville
Meigs County
Octo Caster
Lawrence Caster
Columbia Chapel Church
Pt. Rock
Caster
Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic sale extended in Athens
Athens offers a limited extended sale for Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic at 49 cents a bottle, down from 1.25. The ad promises relief for stomach, gall bladder, liver and kidney issues as well as rheumatism and neuritis, with a limit of three bottles per customer and 10 cents postage for mail orders.
Gillilan Buys Jacobs Store Changes Name to Gillilan Jewelry
Paul C. Gillilan announces he has purchased Jacobs interest and the firm will be known as Gillilan Jewelry starting today. Remodeling will wait until after graduation season. merchandise line remains mostly unchanged. Gillilan, who came to Athens from Lancaster ten years ago, is assisted by Richard H. Lockard. Jacobs retires to pursue other interests including a building between the jewelry store and Athens National Bank Building. No definite plans for the building yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Gillilan
John A. Jacobs
Court St
Jacobs
The
Gillilan Jewelry
Gillilan
Athens
Lancaster
Richard H. Lockard
Athens National Bank
Home Furniture Co
Nancy Munn
E. R. Walker
Henry Cameron
R. W. Finsterwald
Also Mentioned on This Page
ACS
Grand Jury
Division of Securities
Ohio Department of Commerce
People’s Bank Co
Fraunfelter China Co
B. D. Lewis
C. E. Fisher and Co
C. E. Fisher
Allegheny Corp
Harold G. Brown
New Mexico and
Arizona Land Common
Warner Bros. Pictures
Vanadium Corp
W. D. Hill
Ralph L. Miller
Seanad Steel Common
Continental Oil Common
Skelly Oil Common
Allis Chalmers
U. S. Steel Common
Curtiss Wright
American Rolling Mill Co
T. H. Morgan
Cities Service Co
Harry E. Phillips
Columbus Hospital
AHS
Fisk
Bishop H. W. Hobson
Kyle
Clifford
Athens Park
North Central States
George Wilson
W. Union St
C. A. Daugherty
Jane
Dodge
Detroit
North Court Street
Quick's
Grove's
Magnesia
Alka- Seltzer
Fitch
Princess Pat
Quick’'S
Miles
Noval
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