Indictments Returned After Grand Jury Session
Fifteen indictments against 14 persons were returned by the October grand jury. The panel, after three days, reported at 4 45 p m and set arraignments for 9 30 a m Monday. Among the true bills is a four count second degree manslaughter indictment against Zane Grey. The driver Harris faces charges in a Route 50 A collision killing four people in Sharpsburg and nearby towns. The jury also requested subpoenas for Ohio University campus police officers Maurel Hawkins Finsterwald and Burns Ervin but did not indict them. Several individuals were listed for larceny non support and forging and uttering counts. The jury praised the county jail as satisfactory under funding and commended Sheriff George Bateman. Names of jurors and others connected to cases are listed. PVT George A Sealock, 19, son of Mrs Jennie Minear, Athens, is stationed in Korea with the 4th Field Hospital after enlisting July 1 1949. He trained at Fort Knox Oliver General Hospital and Fort Benning. He previously lived with his grandparents near Amesyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Meyer
George Bateman
Zane Grey
Sharpsburg
Als
Maurel Hawkins
E. S. Finsterwald
Burns Ervin
Ohio University
Walter Thomas Leckrone
Columbus
Lawrence Dunn
Stephen Ray Sands
Athens
Wiliam James Holk
Richard L. Priscak
Russell Bail
Alvin Collins
Glouster
Stanley
Nickoson
Guysville
Elmer Kisor
Carpenter Route 1
Robert E Skinner
Giouster
Thomas Lowe
John Reynolds
Buchtel
Debert Karns
Sam Lahugh
Chauncey
Leonard Burns
Alfred Mecumi
Trimble
Pat McGlaughlin
Frank Pughline
Joseph Pughline
All Glouster
Harry Blimes
Nelsonville
C. S. Moore
George A. Sealock
Jennie Minear
Korea
4Th Field Hospital
Sealock
Ames-Bern High School
Army
Fort Knox
Oliver General Hospital
Augusta
Fort Benning
Asa A. Kasler
Amesyville
Lions Appoint Chest Drive Helpers at Athens Dinner
Twelve Lions Club members were named to assist Athens Community Chest Drive next week. Appointments were announced at a Ladies Night dinner where 90 attendees heard Program Chairman Fred Lentz present the Hocking Valley Jamboree. Names include Francis Bean Robert Blackmore John W. Deem Dr. Robert Gilson Gomer Jones Richard Phillips Franklin Maerker William Matters William Poling Dwight Robinson Cash Stratton and William Whaley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Athens
Community Chest Drive
Fred Lentz
Hocking Valley
Francis Bean
Robert Blackmore
John W. Deem
Robert Gilson
Gomer Jones
Richard Phillips
Franklin Maerker
William Matters
William Poling
Dwight Robinson
Cash Stratton
William Whaley
Soil Conservation Staff Changes in County Office
Granville Smith, assistant in the Soil Conservation service, is transferred to the Noble County Soil Conservation District as farm planner. Robert Wilson from the local office will take Smith's vacated post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Smith
Soil Conservation Service
Noble County Soil Conservation District
Robert Wilson
Smith
Jury Trial Slated in Cornerbidht Case in Mayor's Court
A jury trial will be held in mayor's court Wednesday in the Cornerbidht incident at Carpenter and N Congress. John Jackson 47 Nelsonville James Barton and John Singleton Athens Ohio University students faced disorderly conduct charges. bonds set at 50 dollars. The altercation involved five men with one severely cut by a beer bottle. trial marks the first in mayor's court during Mayor Mickle's term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
N. Congress
W. P. Mickle
Hubert Lappan
Logan
R. W. Finsterwald
Francis D. White
Athens
John Jackson
Nelsonville
James Barton
John Singleton
Barton
Singleton
Ohio University
Mickle
Fox Hunters Dance Planned in Athens Armory Event
Athenians will hold an open dance at the Armory on Tuesday October 17 with round and square dancing. The event is hosted by the American Legion post during the Ohio State Fox Hunters Association meeting. Legion reports covered the Eighth District Fall Conference in Wilkesville and a handicapped workers employment list was distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Area
W. R. Shafer
Neph Committee
West End Boy Bitten by Snake Near School Grounds
Robert Young, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Denver Young of 15 Currier Street, was bitten by a likely copperhead near the West Side School Grounds on Wednesday evening while playing with his brother Henry, 14, and friend Billy Burns, 14. The bite was treated by a doctor and Robert has recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Young
Denver Young
Currier St
West Side
Needlework Display Promotes National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week
A needlework display by a physically handicapped person is shown in the window of the Bureau of Employment Compensation on N Court St. The Athens County exhibit marks National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week from October 1 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Office
N. Court St
Athens County
National
Mercury Dips Below Freezing Point in Athens
The thermometer fell to 31 degrees at night marking the season’s coldest reading after days of warmth. Observers doubt frost damage to late crops but warn it would have been likely without fog shielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Board Hires Three Part Time Teachers
The Athens city school board approved three part time teachers James Kabat will teach three classes replacing Helen Dinsmoor who becomes acting principal Beulah Hoffee will assist two home arts classes and Robert Seibert leads instrumental instruction at elementary schools Bills for September totaling 7229 44 were approved Harley Ross named maintenance man for city schools Board meeting time moved to the second Wednesday of each month at 7 30 p m Next meeting set for November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
James Kabat
Helen Dinsmoor
Miss Dinsmoor
Sherman Gilmore
Beulah Hoffee
Robert Seibert
Harley Ross
Farm Bureau Names Robert H. Lutz Athens County Manager
Robert H. Lutz of Lancaster is named manager of the Athens County Farm Bureau and will start his duties Monday. He has 10 years with Farm Bureau and previously served as Fairfield County assistant manager. A World War II veteran, he spent eight months in a German prison camp. Mrs. Lutz and their 3 year old daughter Roberta will join him when arrangements allow. He succeeds Walter Wharton, now with Athens Office Supply Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Lutz
Lancaster
Athens County Farm Bureau
Lutz
Fairfield County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Organization
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital notes
Births list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Clifford Bretz of Guysville. Admissions include Mrs Johanna Coyne of Athens Melvin Kenny of Athens John Minerd of Stewart and Roger Linscott of Trimble Route 1. Discharges include Mrs Margaret L Pritchard of Nelsonville Clarence Stanley of New Marshfield and Mrs Lennie Laifheit of Shade tris Alta Pidcock of New Marshfield Mary Williams of Guysville Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Coyne
Athens
Melvin Kenny
John Minerd
Stewart
Roger Linscott
Trimble
Margaret L. Pritchard
Nelsonville
Clarence Stanley
New Marshfield
Lennie Laifheit
Shade
Alta Pidcock
New Marshfeld
Mary Williams
Guysville
Democrats To Hear Kauer At Athens County Dinner
Highway Director T. J. Kauer will be the principal speaker at an Athens County Democrat dinner Friday night. Governor Lausche’s representative will address the gathering at 7 p.m. at Hotel Berry. C. E. Handley announced the event and said candidates for state national and county offices will also speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Kauer
State Highway Department
Athens County
C. E
Congress
Handley
Health Report For County Is Presented
Four communicable disease cases were contracted in Athens County during September. Two syphilis, one tuberculosis, and one polio case were recorded. polio total remains two. Board members attended as Dr. H. G. Southard led the September report and sanitation inspections across schools, private premises, restaurants, dairies, water and milk tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
H. G. Southard
Athens City-County
Health Board
Southard
Blaine R. Goldsberry
Adam W. Brandeberry
Harry Henry
Charles Shafer
Stewart Sing: Old-Fashioned Evening at New England Church
Mrs. J. Louis winner invites attendees to an old-fashioned singing at 8 p.m. Sunday at New England Presbyterian Church. Participants are asked to bring old song books.
Contestants Named for Soil Conservation Contest
The Athens Soil Conservation District announced the farmers selected for the Baltimore and Ohio Conserva tion contest. Winners are listed in two classes by acreage with J D Parmiter and Edwin Wagoner among first place recipients. First place winners will represent the district in the 1950 contest. An annual district meeting is set for November 10 to present certificates to the six chosen contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Department of Agriculture
Alonzo Miller
Roger Coe
Alexander Township
Minnis Elliott
William Jeric
Carthage Township
Doan's Pills for Backache and Kidney Relief
Older adults may suffer backache and fatigue from stress, cold or mild bladder irritations. Doan's Pills offer mild diuretic relief, claimed to help kidney function by flushing waste from the body's 15 miles of tubes and filters. Use as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Church Open House Set for Sunday in Athens
An open house for newcomers to Athens will be held Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the First Methodist Church parlors. The event is organized by a membership evangelism committee led by Maxwell Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
First Methodist Church
Maxwell Ferguson
Athens Man Named Insurance Agent for Farm Bureau
Harold B. Swisher of 17 Palmer Street in Athens has been appointed an agent for Farm Bureau insurance companies. He will operate under district manager Glenn A. Gaston in Athens and serve Hocking and Vinton counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold B. Swisher
Palmer St
Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
Glenn A. Gaston
Athens
Hocking
Vinton
Alexander Presbyterian Church Anniversary Set Sunday
The Alexander Presbyterian Church announces a Sunday anniversary celebration with morning and afternoon programs and lunch served in the interim. The church was established 118 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Joseph Harsany Penalized for Unsafe Driving
Joseph Harsany aged 22 of 0 154 E State pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle unsafely. Mayor W P Mickle fined him $10 and costs on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Harsany
W. P. Mickle
Stewart Man Hurt in Wagon Accident at Sheltering Arms
Stewart Man was listed in fairly good condition Thursday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after sustaining chest injuries when he was run over by a wagon Wednesday. John Minerd of the same area reported the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
John Minerd
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Guysville Legion Post 127 Plans Friday Meeting
The American Legion Post 127 in Guysville will hold a meeting Friday evening. Commander Lloyd Copeland announced the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysville
American Legion
Lloyd Copeland
Whas
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Guy Nichols
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Consideration
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Rex Lamb
Lewis Carsey
Harold Brown
Kenneth Frost
Wilbur Householder
Akron
William Meyer
James Rogaski
George Ford
Sol Rosenberg
Grace Cotton
Foster Dicken
Elza Graham
Mor
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Ethel Knight
Thelma Hutchins
Anna Jeffers
Emmett Hulbert
Inez Wade
Clarence Throckmorton
Albany
Leonard Meyers
Robert Beckler
Kimberly
Urban Parker
Carbondale
Leona Orme
Jacksonville
Moore's
S. Court ST
Washington St
Lions
Chest
Farm Bureau
Clifford Bretz
Democrats
Kauer
Highway Head
B&o
Ralph Barker
Ross Wright
Eldon Wiseman
Roy Gilham
Edgar Dixon
Alton Hanning
Fred Dorr
Wright
Wiseman
The
Armory
Hazel Luman
Great Pocahontas
Roger Dean
Fast State
Ohio
Roger Dean's
Roger Lean Mercury
Peed
Humphrey
Ceol Tome
Cota
Dearborn
Donaldson Motors
Albany, Ohio
the Firestone Waverly
R.P.M
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Firestone
Gilbert Shannon
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