Grand Jury Sets 34 Indictments for May Session
The May term grand jury opens Monday with 384 indictments against 17 defendants. Six are secret. 47 witnesses expected. Notable cases include Johnnie A. Boykin charged with first degree murder and seven forgery cases led by Franklin D. Wright. Additional charges cover breaking and entering, grand larceny, non-support, and other offenses across Athens and surrounding areas.
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Der
Johnnie A. Boykin
Dallas
Texas
Robert L. Bailey
Athens
Franklin D. Wright
Gallipolis
James E. Koons
Trimble
Robert Lee Smith
Corning
Harry J. Steele
Thomas H. Schall
Bery
Ellis L. Stiers
Fairgrounds Apts
William Frey
Shirley Ann Halley
Cheshire
Nelsonville
Charles Ley Dies in Tragic Crash After Car Was Spun
Charles Ley, a former Athens city councilman and barber, died at the scene when his car was struck under a truck’s right rear after a passing attempt. His wife, Mrs. Ley, sustained injuries and was hospitalized. The crash, investigated by Deputy Reisinger, occurred as a Ross County deputy and ambulance crew responded. Ley’s past accident history and his community roles are noted.
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Kerns
Ley
Reisinger
Ross County
Glouster
Athens
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Robert Dempsey
Norwalk
Robert
Columbus
Lawrence
Corpus Christi
Tex
Henry Ley
Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes Funeral Home
Three OU Professors Set to Retire After 1959 60
Ohio University will see three faculty members retire at the end of the 1959 60 term. Dr Robert L Morton professor of education and author of Making Sure of Arithmetic and five other texts marks 39 years at OU. Prof A C Denison architecture and author on maritime topics plans Europe trip and continues a Cincinnati practice. Dr Gerald T Wilkinson French Spanish professor for 31 years with Harvard training and publications.
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Ohio University
Ohio U
Robert L. Morton
A. C. Denison
G. T. Wilkinson
Morton
U. S
Russia
Canada
Africa
South America
Australia
Denison
Glendale
Cincinnati
Athens
Columbia School of Architecture
Europe
U. S. Naval Reserve
Naval Institute
The
Marine Historical Association
America
William Cooper Procter
Gerald T. Wilkinson
Wabash College
Indiana
Harvard University
Universite de Dijon
Univerista di Bologna
Columbia University
Wilkinson
University of Missouri
Parking Ticket Note Brings Court Fine
James H. Plummer an Ohio U freshman from Washington Hall faced Municipal Court for rude and disorderly conduct after writing a profane message on a parking ticket and sending it to police. He pleaded guilty and was fined 20 dollars plus costs.
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James H. Plummer
Ohio U
Washington Hall
Plummer
Weather notes from Friday with highs and humidity
The report describes a cloudy humid morning with a 10 30 a m temperature of 82 and a low of 67. It cites Thursday’s high of 86 and rural Hamley Run recording a high of 83 yesterday.
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U.S
C. L. Colmer
Hamley Run
Court Fines Four Drivers in Municipal Court
Four men faced traffic charges in Municipal Court on Friday and all pled guilty. State Highway Patrol cited three drivers: Paul R. Pugh, Earl W. Wines, and Wellington L. Zeigler. City police cited Everett Elliott, who also pleaded guilty to failure to stop within assured clear distance after a collision on E Union St.
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State Highway Patrol
Paul R. Pugh
Ohio U
Hooper St
Earl W. Wines
Wellington L. Zeigler
W. Union St
Everett Elliott
Richland Ave
Elliott
E. Union St
OU Professor Will Preach At Church
Dr Rodney T Hood an Ohio University faculty member and ordained Baptist minister will preach at the First Christian Church during the 10 15 a m service Sunday He is leaving OU to become chairman of the mathematics department at Franklin College
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Rodney T. Hood
Ohio University
First Christian Church
Hood
Franklin College
Fainting Incidents Prompt Fire Squad Calls
Fire department emergency squad assisted two women who fainted on Thursday afternoon. Janet Grim 22 a carpenter fainted at Steppe's Beauty Shop 10 South Court Street and was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital after inhalant relief. Joan McAllister 28 Wilmington fainted at the Ryoma Greenhouse 362 Richland Avenue and advised to seek medical care.
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Janet Grim
Carpenter
S. Court St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Joan McCallister
Wilmington
Ryoma Greenhouse
Richland Ave
Driver Fined On Two Counts After Crash
James A Buell 26 Ohio University senior from Clifton West Va was fined 200 plus costs in Municipal Court for a Thursday night crash on West Union Street He received 125 for driving while intoxicated 75 for leaving the scene His driving privileges were suspended for four months and two more months respectively and six days in jail with execution suspended until June 6 after graduation The accident involved a parked car owned by James P Medler an OU senior Police arrested Buell after the collision and bond was posted
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James A. Buell
Ohio University
Clifton
W. Va
West Union St
Buell
John F. Newcomb
Ohio
James P. Medler
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
Admitted Emma Wheaton Athens Faye Mullins Chauncey Jane Tribe Athens. Dismissed Mrs Ralph Brunty Coolville Route 2 and son Mrs Albert Runyon Vinton Route 1 and daughter Charles McMullen Athens Route 4 Mrs Charles Fletcher Athens and daughter Mrs Erma Petty Trimble Mrs William Clark Buchtel and son Helena Palmer Athens Mrs John McElfresh Athens Mrs William Easler Athens Mrs Gaylord Linscott Athens Route 4 and son.
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Emma Wheaton
Athens
Faye Mullins
Chauncey
Jane Tribe
Ralph Brunty
Coolville
Albert Runyon
Vinton
Charles McMullen
Charles Fletcher
Erma Petty
Trimble
William Clark
Buchtel
Helena Palmer
John McElfresh
William Easler
Gaylord Linscott
Memorial Day Plans Slated By Legion
Athens Memorial Day events announced by C. K. McKinstry include a parade led by Nolan Mace and featuring Athens High School and Morrison School bands, Gold Star mothers, and Ohio University ROTC. A memorial service at West Union Street Cemetery will honor Dr. Ernest M. Collins with remarks by Homer T. Baird and others.
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Athens
C. K. McKinstry
American Legion Post
McKinstry
West Union Street
Ernest M. Collins
Ohio University
Collins
Homer T. Baird
William Konus
John G. Koontz
Nolan Mace
Morrison
National Guard
Ohio Uni
Washington and
High Streets
College St
Union St
Legion
West State
Mt. Calvary
Hebardsville
K. T. Crossen
Athens Post
Athens High Band Delivers Assembly Under Walter Suchanek
The AHS band led by director Walter Suchanek performed a sixth period assembly for students and staff. Members Jim McMullen Charleen Minelli Tim Turnbull David Straw Mary Jenkins Bunny Gardner Karlene Rose Carla Miller Jo Brown Pat Witzler Mary Ruth Jump Ray Krauss Karen Gilkey played selections including Hall of Fame Blues in the Band Our Director Offenbach themes and more.
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Athens High School
Walter Suchanek
Jim McMullen
Charleen Minelli
Tim Turnbull
David Straw
Mary Jenkins
Bunny Gardner
Karlene Rose
Carla Miller
Jo Brown
Pat Witzler
Mary Ruth Jump
Ray Krauss
Karen Gilkey
Marriage License for Clinton Pyle and Elizabeth James
Clinton F. Pyle a 49 year old retired veteran of Guysville Route 2 and Elizabeth James 26 of Athens Route 3 unemployed were issued a marriage license.
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Clinton F. Pyle
Guysville
Elizabeth James
Athens
Driver Fined Jailed Over DUI Charge
Leonard Six, 68, of Athens Route 2, was arraigned in Common Pleas Court on a driving while intoxicated charge. He pleaded guilty, was fined 125 dollars, sentenced to three days in county jail, and had his driving privileges suspended for 90 days after arrest on Route 682 by the State Highway Patrol.
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Leonard Six
Athens
Common Pleas Court
Professor Foster to Speak at Methodist Men Meeting
R A Foster of Ohio University will address the Methodist Men Sunday at 6 30 p m in the junior room of the First Methodist Church Refreshments will be served according to L B Howard president
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R. A. Foster
Ohio University
First Methodist Church
L. B. Howard
Temporary officers named for Athens Dairymen's Association
At a meeting this week the Athens Dairymen's Association announced temporary incorporating directors. Permanent officers will be elected by the membership when agreements are completed.
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Athens Dairymen’s Association
Olson transfers undivided half interest in Athens inlets
Herbert L. Olson of Athens County transfers undivided one half interest in inlets 765 and 766 located in Athens to Anna C. Olson of Athens.
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Herbert L. Olson
Athens County
Anna C. Olson
Athens
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the Plains High School
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Veryl Whetstone
the Plains
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T. C. Porter
AHS Band
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Euclid
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N. Court St
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