Tragic family murder suicide claim two more victims
Five year old Willow Jean Hawk dies at Sheltering Arms Hospital as the third fatality from Charles Chester Hawk’s murder suicide. His wife Margaret Hawk and daughter Betty Hawk remain hospitalized with critical or serious injuries. funeral services for Hawk and Carol Ann were held, with later double services for Carol Ann and Willow Jean at New Marshfield Methodist Church.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Charles Chester Hawk
Hawk
Carol Ann
Margaret Hawk
Betty
New Marshfield
Willow Jean
J. H. Baughn
Frank Dowler Dies in Columbus at 83
Frank Foster Dowler age 83 a former Athens County resident died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs Verna Junod in Columbus He operated farms in Ames and Canaan Townships retired in 1932 and moved to Columbus eight years ago Survived by three daughters two sons a brother seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services Tuesday at 2 PM in the First Methodist Church Athens with Rev Sheridan Bell officiating Burial in W Union Street Cemetery Athens
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Valmora
N. M
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Arthur Howard Dowler
Marion
Joe Dowler
Herbert Dowler
Athens
First Methodist Church
Sheridan Bell
Maple Grove Methodist Church
W. Union St
Man Claims Car Title Not His In Loan Suit
Did Not Receive Loan Named defendant by the City Loan and Guaranty Co in a suit filed in Common Pleas Court for possession of a 1935 model passenger car mortgaged as security for a 112 loan. Jack Brown of Trimble holds title but did not negotiate the loan and mortgage. Brown says title was illegally transferred and bought in good faith. He is named only as current possessor after several transactions involving the automobile.
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Athens Records Warm Day With 76 At Noon
Athens weather stayed warm with noon temperature at 76. Yesterday’s high reached 78 while the overnight low dipped to 49.
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Boy Scout Troop 59 Plans Evening Meeting and Games
Boy Scout Troop 59 will meet tonight at 7:30 in their rooms on E State Street. Rooms open at 7:00 for those wanting to play games. Washing cretenne slip covers in bran water helps them retain their color.
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AHS Seniors Eligible for OAF Squadron
Athens High School seniors graduating in June may join the Ohio University squadron of the Naval Air Corps for aviation cadet training. Applicants aged 18 to 26 must meet physical and mental requirements and will undergo a 13 month program from Iowa to basic and advanced flight training. Cadets receive 75 dollars monthly plus a daily subsistence allowance. contact Thomas Evans at 50 E State St.
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Michener Endorsed by Republican Committee
The Morgan County Republican Executive Committee endorsed Dr. H. P. Michener of Chesterhill for state senator in the 9th-14th District. G N Frash and Kenneth Beckwith released the notice. Michener also holds the endorsement of the Hocking County Committee and is the current Morgan County state representative.
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Chesterhill
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Kenneth Beckwith
Michener
Hocking County
Flash
CAA Weighs Accelerated Pilot Training Plan for CPT
The Civil Aeronautics Administration considers a summer plan to accelerate Pilot Training. Ninety percent of students would study CPT full time for eight weeks while the remaining ten percent follow a 16 week program with college work. Enlistment would precede training with rights for reservists. Five accelerated assignments yearly. three for extracurricular. Readiness for duty and cross country CPT programs noted.
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W. E. Barton
Chicago
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County Board Has No Cards For Gasoline
Leonard Prater, county rationing coordinator, announced that the Athens County Ration Board cannot issue gasoline ration cards to Ohio residents traveling in the restricted area. Non residents must apply at the nearest ration board. Ohio motorists with business in the affected 18 states and District of Columbia cannot obtain cards here. Students returning home this spring should use up gas before applying.
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Athens County
Royal Arch Masons To Confer Degree Tonight
Athens Chapter No. 39 Royal Arch Masons plans to confer the Royal Arch Degree on a class of candidates tonight announced by Thomas E. Gibson high priest. Paramythia Lodge No. 25 Free and Accepted Masons will confer the Fellow Craft Degree on two candidates at 7 30 p m with good attendance urged and visiting members welcome announced by Ural V. Westfall worshipful master.
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Delbert Hawk Returns To Duty In New York
Delbert Hawk of Athens Route 3 returns to duty with the U S Army at Mitchell Field New York after a ten day furlough. He has served 15 months and visited his mother Net tie Hawk brother C W Schoonover and sisters Inez Bricker and Mrs S Patton during his home leave.
Lydia Alltop Dies at Gore After Illness
Mrs. Lydia Alltop aged 79 died Sunday morning at 9 at the Gore home of her granddaughter Mrs. Glenn Arnett. She leaves a son Charles Gore four daughters a grandson three great grandchildren a niece Mrs. Gracie Woods Maxville and a sister Mrs. Emma Locie California. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the United Brethren Church. Petitions may call at Charles Alltop's home.
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Gracie Woods
Maxville
Emma Locie
California
United Brethren Church
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City Schools Dismiss Early For Circus Day in Athens
Athens City schools will dismiss at 1 30 pm Wednesday to allow students to attend the Cole Bros circus at the Fairgrounds. Pendry says brief afternoon session required by state law. Special reduced price tickets for children 16 and under on sale 10 am to 2 pm at The Messenger for 30 cents. Afternoon show starts 2 30 pm, moved from 2 pm to give time for tickets and travel.
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Local births and hospital notices from Sheltering Arms
At Sheltering Arms Mr. and Mrs J M Kratzer of 56 Shannon Ave welcomed a son born Sunday evening. Max Martin of Millfield Route 1 and Rinda Hixson of Chauncey underwent major surgery today, while Oliver Dahl of 53 Central Ave was admitted for observation. Lola McCoy of 186 W Washington St and Flossie Pierce of Nelsonville Route 4 were released Sunday.
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Shannon Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
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Millfield
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Chauncey
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Central Ave
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Washington St
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Nelsonville
Criticism of Draft Board Prompted Letters and Reply
Athens County Selective Service Board No 1 published letters illustrating public criticism of draft operations. The board urged a May 11 meeting with John Potter to share information, while Potter cited county irregularities and cited difficulty reaching Athens at night due to distance and health.
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Athens County
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Ohio
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Six Men and Two Women Plead Guilty in City Court
Six men arrested for intoxication pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz L. Woodworth and were fined five dollars and costs each. Names listed include Harry Six and Ellwood Carsey among others. Mildred Sullivan and Reba Tucker received ten days in Nelsonville jail plus ten dollars costs for intoxication. Cleo Trout faces ten days and ten dollars costs for disturbing the peace. Harry Leake and Lillian Johnson pleaded guilty to living in a state of adultery, each fined twenty five dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days in jail.
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Harry Six
Fern’ St
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Richland Ave
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Fern St
Cecil Tucker
Highland Ave
Dean Maxwell
Athens
Artie Trout
Zaleski
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Union St
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Cleo Trout
Richand Ave
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W. Washington St
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Smith St
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New Officers Elected by Stewart 4-H Club
The New England 4-H Club of Stewart elected officers at its first meeting held at advisor Dorothy Mace’s home. Joan Wood was named president, Ver delle Stephenson vice president, and June Morrison secretary treasurer. Meetings are set for every other Thursday at 2 p.m., with the next gathering on May 28.
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Stewart
Dorothy Mace
Joan Wood
Verdelle Stephenson
June Morrison
McNeil Visits Athens on Way to Fort Slocum
Col. Thomas F. McNeil former professor of military science at Ohio University stayed with Lt and Mrs Charles H Fair in Athens during the weekend. He was recently relieved from duty at Washington State College Pullman and heads to Fort Slocum New York to serve as executive officer.
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Ohio University
Charles H. Fair
Athens
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Wash
McNeil
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Loyal Sons 4-H Club Adopts By-Laws At Meeting
The Loyal Sons 4-H Club held a meeting at Clarks Chapel Church and adopted by-laws and a constitution. The next meeting is scheduled at advisor Carl Phillips home on May 28 at 7 30.
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Loyal Sons 4-H Club
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