Badnell to Have Mental Test Upon Motion of Prosecutor
On a motion by Prosecuting Attorney Gordon B Gray William Badwell of Nelsonville indicted May 5 for cutting with intent to kill will be committed to Athens State Hospital for 30 days of mental observation. The prosecutor said the commitment is the most humane treatment. defense lawyers called it unusual. Judge Rowland noted the state can initiate such action. Badwell pleaded innocent at May 7 arraignment. Other indictments and pleas are noted, with some defendants sentenced or placed on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon B. Gray
William Badwell
Nelsonville
Athens State Hospital
Gray
Badwell
R. W. Finsterwald
O. K. Parrett
F. Rowland
John E. Connelly
Cincinnati
George Gilkey, Jr
Athens
Mansfield Reformatory
Divorces Granted and New Suit Filings in Court
Four divorce decrees were granted for Joe H. Farrar Ruth Anselmo Farrar Glen E. Burson Lurene F. Burson Jessie C. McClain Harold S. McClain and Louise S. Lent George D. Lent all for gross neglect of duty Custody of two children awarded to Burson Suits filed Selah O Parsons vs Louis Parsons Beverly for gross neglect and cruelty alimony custody and support requested John Sheffield vs Virgene Sheffield Amesville for gross neglect seeking custody and household goods Charlene Bailey vs Thomas B Bailey Washington DC for extreme cruelty married 1919 1940 1943 and parents of three
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Courts
Joe H. Farrar
Ruth Anselmo Farrar
Glen E. Burson
Lurene F. Burson
Jessie C. McClain
Harold S. McClain
Louise S. Lent
George D. Lent
Burson
Selah O. Parsons
Louis Parsons
Nine Complete Flight Courses at Airport
Nine students completed the primary flight course at Ohio University Airport this week. Athens graduates include George Dragovich Donald Bewley James Sanders Thomas Wittich Donald Appleton and Roger Sweet. Also finishing were Edwin Evans from Akron Harold Shelley of East Liverpool and William Campbell of Cleveland Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Airport
Athens
George Dragovich
Donald Bewley
James Sanders
Thomas Wittich
Donald Appleton
Roger Sweet
Edwin Evans
Akron
Harold Shelley
East Liverpool
Willim Campbell
Cleveland Heights
Airport Pilots Take Written CAA Exams
Henry Hamilton of the Columbus district gave written examinations to 14 pilots from Ohio University Airport at Super Hall on Wednesday night. Those taking instructor tests were William Bowler Bernard Fiering Harold Frick Stanley Jenkinson Gilbert Menz Clancy Porter and Lawrence Yount. Instrument tests went to Frank Fulton Ted Bishop Charles Harrison and Gust Keriotis. Timmy Evans took ground instructor in navigation, Robert Morgan ground instructor in meteorology, and Preston Burkhart the commercial qualifying exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hamilton
Columbus
CAA
Ohio University
Super Hall
William Bowler
Bernard Fiering
Harold Frick
Stanley Jenkinson
Gilbert Menz
Clancy Porter
Lawrence Yount
Frank Fulton
Ted Bishop
Charles Harrison
Gust Keriotis
Timmy Evans
Robert Morgan
Preston Burkhart
Gardner Named County Probation Officer
Karl Gardner former Common Pleas Court bailiff was appointed county probation officer by Judge O F Rowland. Gardner, recovering from major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital, will replace FE Finsterwald who resigned to join the State Highway Dept. Finsterwald also served as special investigator for Prosecuting Attorney Gordon B Gray, who will not appoint a replacement now. Hospital staff report Gardner is recovering satisfactorily and in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Gardner
Common Pleas Court
O. F. Rowland
Gardner
Sheltering Arms Hospital
FE. S. Finsterwald
State Highway Dept
Finsterwald
Gordon B. Gray
Amputee Veterans Eligible for Cars Under Public Law 683
VA officials in southern and central Ohio list 398 World War II amputee veterans certified as eligible to receive automobiles under Public Law 683. Applications are urged before the June 30 deadline. benefits cover vehicles for veterans compensated for limb loss or impairment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Southern
Ohio
N. K. Blosser
Frank E. August
Civil Service Extends Application Deadline for Prisons
The U S Civil Service Commission extends the correctional officer application deadline to May 22 1947 for positions at federal prisons in Indiana Ohio and Kentucky. Eligible men aged 21 to 45 earn 2694 to 3271 dollars yearly. Applications go to Executive Secretary Board of U S Civil Service Examiners U S Penitentiary Terre Haute Ind or pick up at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
U. S. Penitentiary
Terre Haute
Ind
Mercury Reaches 83 Degrees for Third Time This Season
The thermometer hit 83 degrees Thursday marking the third time this season with a peak previously at 86 on April 5. Overnight temps fell to 55 and rose to 71 by 10 am. Friday shows a cloudy sky with possible rain and a 69 degree reading recorded Thursday by Mrs. C N France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. France
Theater Man Charles W Harper Dies in Columbus
Charles Winfred Harper, a leading Columbus theater figure, died yesterday after a six week illness from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charles Winfred Harper
Tree Removal Under Way for Washington Street Widening
Safety-service director George R. Evans said crews are removing tree tops on the north side of Washington Street from Congress to College as prep for widening the thoroughfare. The work, by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. crews with city help to remove trunks later, follows a council directive and will be funded from the general fund. No bond issue is needed. Actual widening could start this summer adding five feet to the north curb bringing street width from 38 to 43 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Washington St
Congress
College
George R. Evans
Safety-Service
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Evans
Registration of Weapons Is Explained
The Treasury Department details which firearms must be registered under the National Firearms Act. Owners of certain weapons including machine guns, short barreled shotguns or rifles, silencers, shoulder stocked revolvers, and concealed firearms must register with the Internal Revenue Department. Fully automatic weapons may be rendered permanently unserviceable by welding at registration, a voluntary measure. Registration blanks available from the Alcohol Tax Unit, Room 23, Marietta Post Office Building for Athens area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Department
Athens
Alcohol Tax Unit
Marietta
Sheltering Arms Hospital Admissions and Discharges
List of admissions for major and minor surgeries including Mrs. Gladys Sams Athens and Fred Wheaton Athens, plus several others. Dismissals include Mrs. Ray Huet and son and James Foss, both Athens residents. Other names appear with Athens and Albany connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Sams
Athens
Raymond Zopp
Fred Wheaton
Clyde Watson
Long Bottom
Lillian Wright
Buchtel
Eugene Woodworth
Ray Huet and Son
James Foss
Cynthia Rhoads
Pauline Donaldson
Jean McHarg
Albany
Tots Contest To Precede VEW Play
A Tiny Tots Popularity contest sponsored by the Floyd Bolin Post VFW runs today through May 24. Children from one day to six years earn pennies for child welfare as jars with their photos are placed in local stores. Prizes include silver cups for top places and six winners will be announced during the May 24 VEW production of Cornzapoppin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bolin
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Disabled Truck Struck by Car on Route 33 North
A car driven by Robert M. Nice collided with Eugene W. Rickman s disabled truck on Route 33 north of Athens. No injuries and only slight damage were reported. Patrol also cited Garfield J. Thompson for driving with insufficient brakes and Charles W. Quick for passing a school bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Nice
Athens
Eugene W. Rickman
Dayton
State Highway Patrol
Garfield J. Thompson
Sharpsburg
Thomas Clarke
Amesville
Charles W. Quick
Albany
Franz Woodworth
4 H Home Economics Advisers Meet in Pomeroy
Two meetings for 4 H home economics advisers from Athens Gallia and Meigs counties will be held in the Meigs County Courthouse courtroom in Pomeroy. Ohio State University clothing and nutrition specialists will run the sessions. The foods adviser training is Tuesday at 10 30 a m and clothing advisers meet Thursday at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Gallia
Meigs Counties
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ohio State University
Marshfield VFW Auxiliary To Meet
Marshfield VFW Post 8804 will host a meeting Sunday at 1 p.m. in the club rooms featuring installation of officers and initiation with state speakers present. Auxiliary members note eligibility for wives mothers and sisters aged 16 or over of veterans who served on foreign soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
VFW
First County Post Office Established Here in 1804
Athens County's first post office began January 1804 with Jehiel Gregory as postmaster. The office moved locations, with Dr. Eliphare Perkins operating it on West State Street before a move to Ballard Corner. Ames in 1821 brought Loring B. Glazier as postmaster. The 1910 Athens City Post Office opened with Charles H. Bryson leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Jehiel Gregory
East Bridge
Athens
Ohio
Major Gregory
John Hayner
Rebecca Morris McKee
U.S. Daughters of 1812
Gregory
Eliphare Perkins
W. State St
Christian Church
Ballard Corner
Beckley
Perkins
Ames
Loring B. Glazier
Amesville
Marietta
Athens City
Charles H. Bryson
Coolville
Jacob Miller
Nelsonville
Daniel Nelson
Federation
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Badnell
Mike Kovach, Jr
Glouster
Sam Reeves
Long
Mansfield
Patton
Devore
Baughman
George Evener
Mahanna Sales CO
Athens, Ohio
Jesus
Church OF Christ
Howard White
Stimson Ave
Athens Home Telephone CO
Civil Service
Mercury
Washington St
Cross Bros
Frank H. Cross
Prop
W. Union St
Mutual Home & Savings Assn
Marshfield Vfw
Doris Patterson
Elijah Hatch
Lee
Jacob Lenter
Canaanville
Stephen Pilcher
Hebbardsville
S. Stearns
Millfield
John Pugsley
Calvary
Sylvanus Howe
Chauncey
Henry Clark
Guysville
Guy Barrows
Hockingport
Ferdinand Paulk
Shade
J. M. Waterman
Trimble
Samuel Porter
Hulls
Isaac Dudley
Lottridge
Edward Lawrence
Pleasanton
Franklin Burnham
Torch
Nich
Ols Baker Woodyards
Robert Figley
Garden
John Fox
Hartleyville
Martin Shaner
New England
T. R. Rider
Rock Oak
S. D. Workman
Marshfield
Hugh Boden
Salina
Big Run
Kings
William Qilomatic
PPA
Weber Heating Co
Allied Sales Co
Stimson Avenue
Carpenter & State Sts
University Cleaners
St.Joseph Aan Hi
Superior Electric CO
Athens Heating & Insulating Co. Kens, O
Athens County Agents Association
Cameron and
van Dyke
Donald K. Barstow
O. G. Houck
Seiple
Kempton
F. R. Murphey and Son
Oscar Fulton
C. M. Gill
D. M. Goddard
Oakley and
Oakley
Nelsonville, C
Dwight H. Rutherford
E. R. Walker
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