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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

Page

3

Pickett Found Guilty of First Degree Manslaughter

A Marion Ohio jury found Marion H. Pickett 41 guilty of first degree manslaughter in the 1960 shotgun slaying of his half-brother Cliff Pickett. The two day trial heard testimony on Pickett's sanity and his claim of protecting family. Sentencing ranges one to 20 years.

Pickett Common Pleas Court Marion H. Pickett Kimberly Navy Cliff Pickett Mary Halbirt Bolin Homer Gall, Jr Marion Pickett Samuel B. Erskine Erskine Bohdan T. Nedilsky Lima State Hospital Nedilsky Gall Marion Charles Richard Dean Amesville Camp Red Cloud Seoul Korea Eighth Army Ames-Bern High School Ohio University Ft. Sam Houston Texas

Athens High Honor Roll Led By Senior Class

Athens High School announces its fifth six week honor roll with 28 names. Seniors highlighted include Nancy Organ James Martin and a long list led by Joan Andrews Renee Antle Sydney Baldwin John Bowling Nancy Chadwick and many others.

Athens High School Nancy Organ James Martin Mark Able David Russell Joan Andrews Renee Antle Sydney Baldwin John Bowling Nancy Chadwick Linda

Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

State Highway Patrol arrests lead to fines in Athens and Hocking counties. Bernard J. Sullivan of Glouster Route 3 was fined 10 dollars plus costs for driving left of center. Elsie Diltz of Trimble Route 1 was fined 15 dollars plus costs for conditional speeding with the fine suspended.

State Highway Patrol Athens Bernard J. Sullivan Glouster Elsie Diltz Trimble Hocking

Two Drivers Forfeit Bonds In Municipal Court

Two drivers forfeited bonds Tuesday in Municipal Court. John H. MacDonald of Columbus posted $14 on a State Highway Patrol speeding charge. Wilford Lee Walraven, 19, of Athens forfeited his bond for having no taillight or license plate light.

John H. MacDonald Columbus Wilford Lee Walraven Athens

Charge Denied In Drag Racing Plea

Anty H. Gambill of New Marshfield posted a $30 bond in Municipal Court after pleading innocent to a State Highway Patrol drag racing charge. The hearing followed his arrest Thursday.

Anty H. Gambill New Marshfield

Masonic Lodge to Host Ohio Official Visit in Savannah

Senior Grand Deacon R. Evans of the Ohio Grand Lodge will visit Savannah Lodge 466 F and AM on Thursday May 18. Refreshments will be served according to W Clifton Stout the lodge master.

Guysville da. R. Evans Ohio Grand Lodge Savannah Lodge F&am W. Clifton Stout

Athens auto dealer hit with new title charge

A State Highway Patrol charge against Athens dealer Robert C. Hess was dismissed but a new charge was filed in Municipal Court. The fresh affidavit alleges Hess failed to file a certificate of title application within three days after delivering a 1959 truck. Hess, 62, pleaded not guilty with a $50 bond set for a subsequent hearing.

Athens Robert C. Hess Hess

Charge Dismissed in City Stop Affidavit Case

A city police charge of failing to stop within the assured clear distance against John C. Rumbarger 23 of 77 Franklin Ave was dismissed in Municipal Court Thursday. The court upheld a demurrer declaring the affidavit did not state an offense under city ordinances. Police Chief Grogan said a new affidavit will be prepared.

John C. Rumbarger Franklin Ave

Fire department rushes Ray Miller to hospital after head injury

The fire department emergency squad was called to 227 Washington St at 6 52 am Friday for Ray Miller 70 who was hemorrhaging from a back head injury. He received first aid and was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospitals.

Fire Department Washington St Ray Miller Sheltering Arms

Driver fined for passing without assured clear distance

Oliver C. Kiss of Englewood New Jersey aged 19 pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to a State Highway Patrol charge of passing without the assured clear distance and was fined 15 dollars plus costs.

Oliver C. Kiss Englewood N.J

Lochary fined for intoxication in Municipal Court

Earl N. Lochary of Trimble Route 1 pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge in Municipal Court and was fined $25 plus costs.

Earl N. Lochary Trimble Route 1

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