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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1961

Page

4

Two Men Sentenced and Manslaughter Trials Docketed

In Athens, 14 October term indictments led to sentences and probation for multiple defendants. Charles Swan received two concurrent 20 year terms for forgery, Timothy Baldwin drew 1 to 20 years for auto larceny, and Charles Malone plus Dale Morris were placed on probation. Trial dates were set for Jerry Linscott and Gerald Uldrich for first degree manslaughter, with others entering innocent pleas and awaiting further action. Bond figures were listed for several defendants as the court prepared additional entries.

Ohio Common Pleas Charles Ray Swan Washington D. H Ohio Penitentiary John Bolin Timothy Baldwin Painesville Mansfield Reformatory Charles D. Malone Columbus Bolin Malone Homer G. Gall Jr Morris Jerry Linscott Gerald Uldrich Athens Route 4 Gordon B. Gray Benjamin J. Warren Nelsonville Gall

Navy experts discuss atomic powered ships progress

Dr. E R Sanford Ohio University associate professor outlines U S Navy advances in nuclear propulsion including submarines attack boats and Polaris armed FBMs. He notes Soviet claims are unlikely and cites sonar gains and long term savings despite high initial costs. The talk covers reactors in carriers cruisers and destroyers and the need for specialized training.

Athens’ Naval Reserve Composite Unit E. R. Sanford Ohio University H. G. Rickover U.S. Navy Sanford Navy Soviet Union Admiral Rickover Westinghouse Bettis Atomic Laboratory Pittsburgh Charles A. Randall Athens Reserve Unit James C. Mason OU Physical Education Department Commader Reserve Organization

Athens High Band Sets Fun Fest At Tonight’s Game

Band director Walter Suchanek announces a halftime fun fest at the Athens High School football game with Wellston. Cash awards for Band Tag Day sold last Saturday go to Paul Conant, Richard Brown, Barbara House and Jerry McBride.

Paul Conant Richard Brown Barbara House Jerry McBride

Stolen Photo Equipment Reported in Athens

Joseph Daily reports theft of nearly $580 in Nikon F camera two light meters strobe light brown shoulder bag and assorted gear from his station wagon parked on three Athens streets Wednesday night. He found the loss Thursday morning.

Joseph Daily N. Congress St Athens

Athens Senior William Harmon Jr Tops National Test

AHS senior William Harmon Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Harmon Sr of Athens Route 4 ranked among the top 26 on a National Youth Conference on the Atom selection test. Sponsored by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co the exam at Ohio State University places the top scorers to a final test in Columbus on October 21. Harmon’s percentile fell in the upper 95 to 100 range nationwide.

William Harmon, Jr William Harmon, Sr Athens Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Ohio State University Columbus Paul R. Hanson William Hanson Ft. Hutchuca Ariz

Legion Post Opens Home For Homecoming Visitors

K. T. Crossen Post 21 of the American Legion invites visitors to use its home at W Union St after 4 30 pm for Ohio University Homecoming. James A Balding commander says a free snack bar and ample rear parking will be available.

Legion Post K. T. Crossen American Legion James A. Balding

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Brent Cornwell of Athens leads a list of patients and associates including Mrs. Paul Gains and daughter, Billy Joe McDaniels, Clinton F. Dixon, Mrs. James W. Frost of Coolville, John Bail of Athens Route 5, Mrs. Julia Keirns of Millfield Route 1, Mrs. Everett Goodman, Harry Bowles of Athens Route 5, Mrs. Thomas Bailey of Chaney, Mrs. Ernest Minear, and Orin B. Chapman of Athens Route 4.

Brent Cornwell Athens Paul Gains Billy Joe McDaniels Clinton F. Dixon James W. Frost Cool John Bail Julia Keirns Millfield Harry Bowles Thomas Bailey Chaun Ernest Minear Orin B. Chapman

Forfeit Bonds Postponed in Municipal Court

Two drivers cited by the State Highway Patrol for speeding forfeited bonds in Municipal Court on Wednesday. Genera Lou Steele 21 of 844 S High St owed 31 dollars and Greg Alan Bullock 20 of 66 Franklin Ave owed 21 dollars after failing to appear.

State Highway Patrol Genera Lou Steele S. High St Greg Alan Bullock Franklin Ave

Watershed Petitions Progress Reported at Albany Meeting

Margaret Creek Watershed board heard progress on petition circulation for the Conservancy District. From 18 of 20 petitions studied, two thirds of required acreage is covered and officials aim to submit to county in December. Ed Wagoner chairs. Dan Stright secretary. guests included John Millar George Lash from Soil Conservation Service and Kenneth Ackerman county extension agent.

Margaret Creek Albany Margaret Creek Conservancy District Ed Wagoner Dan Stright John Millar George Lash Soil Conservation Service Kenneth Ackerman

Cable Work Progressing On Manhole Enlargement

James B. Kimball of the Commonwealth Telephone Co. said the North Court Street manhole enlargement to add telephone cables should finish early next week. After completion crews move to Court and Union Streets and other sites to expand city and outlying area distribution and improve service.

N. Court St James B. Kimball The Commonwealth Telephone Co Court Union Streets Kimball

Gross Neglect Cited In Divorce Petitions

Doris Hixenbaugh Daily seeks a divorce from Joseph Clark Daily at Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect. She requests custody of two minor children and alimony. Ruth Ann Vees seeks alimony and custody of three minors in her suit against Denver Vees. The couples married in Athens and Broadwell in 1956 and 1957.

Doris Hixenbaugh Belleana Pl Joseph Clark N. Congress St Athens Ruth Ann Vees Trimble Denver Vees Hollister Broadwell

Laymen's Sunday Observed at First Christian Church

Four young men Robert Bennett George Drach Donald McCarthy and Tom Fillmer will speak on Ye Shall Be My Witnesses. Donald Solar will read the scripture and Roger Barron will lead the morning prayer. The service is open to the public.

Robert Bennett George Drach Donald McCarthy Tom Fillmer Roger Barron

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