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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1947

Page

3

Athens Man Sentenced After Guilty Plea to Lesser Charge

Vern Scott age 40 of Athens Route 4 pleaded guilty to petty larceny before Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland and was sentenced to 30 days in jail plus costs of 28 25 due by Sept 25. He had been indicted for larceny by the May Grand Jury in special session Aug 27 and previously faced drunk driving charges with a 90 day jail term and a $150 fine. The dog involved remained unlocated and disputed whether Maxwell authorized borrowing it. Court costs rose recently due to legislative revisions. The overall Aug 27 indictments are near completion with several defendants already in custody. juror draws for October were scheduled for Sept 19.

Vern Scott Athens Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Scott Dean Maxwell Angel Ridge Woodworth Maxwell Marion Bill Pickett William Lee Victor Wetzel Henry Breeze Mansfield Reformatory William Matheny Nelsonville Matheny John Ashton Mansfield Earnest Evans Sand Run Evans Gordon B. Gray Petit and Grand Jury

Cutler Hall Rededication Week Plans Outline

The Athens Lions Club will cooperate with Ohio University in the Cutler Hall rededication week October 12 to 19. Vincent Jukes outlined the plan after a club meeting, seeking support. Fred Lentz joined the club, and Alton Hope of Athens County dairyman attended as a guest.

Athens Lions Club Ohio University Cutler Hall Vincent Jukes Fred Lentz Athena Theater George W. Clark Alton Hope Athens County

Civil Service Workers To Meet Friday

Athens County civil service employees association to hold meeting Friday at 7 p.m. in Athens State Hospital auditorium. Mrs. Nina Harris, committee chairman, says officers will be elected and delegates chosen for October convention in Columbus. All county civil service workers urged to attend.

Athens County Civil Service

Insignia and Chevrons For Athens High Band Members

Athens High School Band unveils new insignia on uniforms for Friday’s football game. Director William C Fingerhut explains chevrons mark musician ratings from fourth to first class, with first class exams slated for November. Officer patches and sleeve service stripes will also be worn. medals reflect district and state solo and ensemble contest results at Ohio University and Ohio State last spring.

Athens High School William C. Fingerhut Fingerhut Ohio University Ohio State

Temperature Returns Near Normal After Midweek Warmth

The region warmed to 81 degrees on Wednesday with a low of 51 overnight. At 9:30 a.m. the clear sky and sun had the mercury at 67 degrees as the Hocking River receded to 3.67, according to observer Mrs. C. Ny France.

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