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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1961

Page

3

Miller Guilty in Fatal Barn Shooting Case

Miller is found guilty of murder after a trial that revealed his claim of self defense and mental deficiency. The defense argued fear of his uncle Bobo and abuse of Mrs. Bobo led to the fatal shot from a 16 gauge barrel. The verdict followed testimony from Lima State Hospital staff and Miller himself describing events at the barn and resulting actions.

Bobo Gladys Bobo Shumaker Miller Eleanor Beckler Gladys Imogene Route 50 Lima State Hospital Bohdan Nedilsky Lima Alfred Cohoe Carol France Neditsky Gall

Miller found guilty of second degree murder in Athens County

Athens County Common Pleas Judge John Bolin explains Ohio law as Donald J. Miller 21 is sentenced to an indeterminate term at the Ohio Penitentiary. The two day trial drew heavy public interest and raised questions about life imprisonment and parole guidance.

Athens County Ohio Bolin Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Pardon and Parole Commission

Death of Stewart grocer D P Barrows at 63

Dwight P Barrows 63 longtime Stewart grocer died unexpectedly at his home. Born in Rome Two he taught in Athens and Muskingum Counties before owning a Stewart general store for 17 years. Survivors include Myrtle Mitchell Barrows wife two daughters Catharine Mullins Elaine Burrell four grandchildren two brothers and a sister. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. Stewart Methodist Church. Burial at Wyers Cemetery. Friends may call Hughes funeral home after Thursday noon.

Dwight P. Barrows Stewart Rome Two Henry Fanny Barrows Mr. Barrows Rome High School Ohio University Athens Muskingum Stewart Methodist Church Odd Fellows Lodge Myrtle Mitchell Barrows Catharine Mullins the Plains Elaine Burrell Morgantown W. Va John Parkersburg Guy West Jefferson Wyers Cemetery Hughes Funeral Home

Earnest Wood Rites Planned Friday

Funeral services for Earnest Arndell Ted Wood 67 of 204 State Street are set for Friday at 1 p.m. at Jagers and Sons funeral home with burial in Augustine Cemetery. Visitation opens Thursday after 2 p.m. Monied by Rev. Andy Benyi.

Earnest Arndell Ted) Wood W. State St Sheltering Arms Hospital Jagers and Sons Funeral Home Andy Benyi Augustine Cemetery

Speeding Fined in Municipal Court for Theodore L Blank

Theodore L Blank 21 of Tiffin Hall was fined 15 and costs in Municipal Court after a speeding charge from the State Highway Patrol.

Theodore L. Blank Tiffin Hall State

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