Lehoe Indicted for First Degree Murder in Bodi Killing
Athens County grand jury returns two indictments charging first degree murder against Fred Lehoe 21 a farm worker in the July 26 robbery murder of Frank Bodi 70 in Lodi Township cabin Prosecuting Attorney Rose gains leeway in prosecution. Thirty-four other true bills follow with 38 ignored. 3 indictments against Joseph C Johnson embezzlement forgery and obtaining property under false pretense involve Mrs Martha Hines. Indictments also name 11 DUI cases and multiple other charges including grand larceny breaking and entering incest sodomy and other offenses. In Apopka Florida Levi Eiland dies of fright after a coral snake sighting.
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Athens County Grand Jury
Fred Lehoe
Frank Bodi
Lodi Township
Harold d. Rose
Lehoe
Joseph C. Johnson
Athens Township
Johnson
Martha Hines
Lancaster St
Floyd Hook
John Murphy
James Davis
Donald Lyons
Richard Dowler
Tony McKnight
Jethro Barber
Gerald Osler
James
Mary Buza
George Millican
Willard Keifer
Joe West
Hiram Radcliff
Bernard Tabler
William Lawrence
Patriotism Talk Emphasizes Peace and Understanding
Dr. Sockman urges a new patriotism grounded in truth and goodwill rather than conquest. Irina Skariatina discusses Russia to dispel myths and warns the youth movement may lead to war, while Dr. Adams calls for better citizenship and stronger family ties at the SOEA gathering in Athens.
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Sockman
China
Ethiopia
Theér
Russia
America
Southeastern Ohio
Jesse E. Adams
University of Kentucky
SOEA
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Adams
Jesus Christ
Athens Republicans Plan Monday Night Event at Hotel Berry
The Young Republican Club hosts a free Monday gathering at Hotel Berry with Jack Dalton's Orchestra Jerry Baker and Marjorie Moler as entertainers. Dancing in the main ballroom and cider and doughnuts in the north room are offered, with tickets distributed by club members and candidates or at Room 12 Cline Building.
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Young Republican Club
Alexander Township Trustee Candidacy Announcement
A disabled Overseas War Veteran Frank C. Robinson seeks a two year term as trustee in Alexander Township and asks for support at the November election. He pledges to work with residents on aiding the needy and improving roads efficiently.
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Alexander Township
Survey indicates strong voter support for four Athens bonds
A Messenger survey shows 146 familiar with bond issues 127 unfamiliar and 4 undecided. Among familiar voters 99 back refunding bonds 40 oppose and 12 neutral while 118 favor fire fighting bonds 26 oppose and 6 neutral. Unfamiliar group mostly undecided or leaning learn before election day next Tuesday. Four issues include 47007.60 refunding notes 3199.67 refunding 15000 fire truck 18000 city hall remodel.
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Athens
New Precision Displayed by ROTC Cadets
Ohio University ROTC held its first 1937-38 review with 236 cadets on the parade ground east of the stadium. Cadets showed improved parade formations and drill, led by Colonel Thomas F. McNeill and accompanied by the university band. Cadet officers listed include James F Haehnien, J Edward Job, Frank Howard, Roger Jones Jr, Clarence Murray, and Arthur DeLuca.
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Ohio University
Herman G. James
University
Thomas F. McNeill
James F. Haehnien
Zanesville
J. Edward Job
East Cleveland
Frank Howard
Mount Clemens
Mich
Roger Jones, Jr
Athens
Clarence Murray
Arthur DeLuca
Steubenville
Levy explained by Athens County board member
Citizens are urged to back a three mill levy to fund county child welfare programs. The plan supports 215 children through Aid for Dependent Children, Rural Child Welfare Service, and the Athens County Children’s Home, with state and federal matching funds. The proposed minimum county contribution is $12,000 to obtain $24,000 from other sources, plus about $20,000 for the Home, to expand care, training, and independent living prospects for children.
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Athens County
Rural Child Welfare Service
Ohio
Wood and Nicholson Plead Not Guilty to Wool Theft
Paul Wood and Ross Nicholson Stewart pleaded not guilty before Magistrate T R Bennett to charges of stealing wool from George S Parker's farm. Each is held to a grand jury on $100 bond after Parker's affidavit states about 118 pounds of wool valued at $41.30 were taken on July 24.
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Paul Wood
Ross Nicholson
Stewart
T. R. Bennett
George S. Parker
Parker
Car of Potatoes for Relief Families Due
A car with 12 500 pounds of sweet potatoes was to reach Athens today for relief clients per Agent Fred C. Shafer. Orders must be placed at his office 16 EF Mill. A second car of apples was due at the railroad yards and held before distribution. The first apple car, arriving Monday, has been nearly fully distributed to relief clients.
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Athens
Fred C. Shafer
Shafer
Rupture Shield Expert Meinhardi to Visit Marietta
Chicago authority Meinhardi, famed for rupture treatment, will visit the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta Ohio on Thursday November 4 presenting free evaluation for white male patients only. He claims immediate results with waterproof shield devices and no medical injections. Beware imitators, no charge for instruction, stay cautious of representations.
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EF. Meinhardi
Chicago
Marietta
Ohio
Lafayette
Meinhardi
M Wako
Ady
Night Hunting Rule Announced to Limit Night Training
The Ohio Conservation Department bans running or training dogs for night hunting from 7 p m to 7 a m between November 1 and November 15 to curb illegal pre season hunting. Game Protector B F Swartz announced the ruling as the rabbit fox coon opossum skunk and pheasant season opens at noon on November 15.
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Ohio Conservation Department
B. F. Swartz
Athens man pleads guilty to intoxication charge
Eldon Mahaffey of Athens pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Len B McCune on a charge of intoxication. He was fined five dollars and costs.
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Len B. McCune
Eldon Mahaffey
Athens
Cat Drives Off Burglary at Dorset Home
In West Palm Beach Florida a family cat alerted the residents to an early morning intrusion by leaping between beds. Police say the burglar fled after Dorset woke and investigated the rear door, preventing entry.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
George N. Dorset
Dorset
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