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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1927

Page

11

Special Programs Arranged for Ohio University Students

Jeanette Brown performed two piano solos at the Ohio University convocation. Dean Irma Voigt announced December mass meeting and Y W C A Christmas pageant. Tony Sarg marionettes fundraiser benefits the Community drama league. Ralph Zerkle Jessie Peters concert announced by Professor Lasher. Christmas recess set for December 16 to January 3.

Jeanette Brown School of Music Ohio University Irma Voigt Ewing Auditorium Women's Athletic Association Dean Voigt Women’s Music Club Ralph Zerkle Jessie Peters Fef. B. Bryan

Case to jury tonight in Lilliendahl murder trial

In Mays Landing New Jersey testimony is finished and final arguments begin. the jury is to hear whether Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach killed Dr William Lilliendahl and if their claim of two negro highwaymen who robbed and killed the doctor is true.

Mays Landing N. J Dec U.P Margaret Lilliendahl Willis Beach William Lilliendahl Lilliendale

Court Rules Consecutive Sentences in Ohio Case

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that multiple sentences run consecutively unless stated otherwise. The Cincinnati case involved Joe Brown whose penalties included a $200 fine and costs for carrying concealed weapons plus 30 days in jail and costs for pointing a firearm and $25 and costs for assault and battery.

Columbus Supreme Court Cincinnati Joe Brown

Indictment of Clark County Sheriff and Deputies in Jewelry Robbery

Sheriff Walter B. Lewis of Clark County chief deputy Stanley Hathaway and former deputy Stewart M. Gower were indicted for theft of diamonds and a gold watch worth 1400 dollars. The items were stolen from Mrs. Berdie Fisher of Indianapolis by Boyd Warner, who was arrested here a year ago. Warner said he sold the jewelry to Hathaway for 400 dollars and was released from jail.

Clark County Springfield Walter

Central Ohio Transit seeks change in time schedule

Public notice states The Central Ohio Transit Co. filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to modify equipment or route and the time schedule. The document lists train departures from Athens and arrivals, with northbound and southbound times for multiple trains and a note on the Baltimore and Ohio route.

Central Ohio Transit Company Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Central Ohio Transit Co Logan Ohio

Bakery outbreak prompts talk of bar on West Side firm

Cleveland officials weigh excluding a West Side bakery from pastry production after a new illness outbreak that sickened 23 people on Tuesday. Detectives noted the company resumed distributing a product linked to 31 cases on November 2, while city chemist Dr. Knapp said the bakery’s equipment and ingredients meet health standards and tests show no contamination.

Cleveland U.P West Side Knapp

Esther class hosts Sunday school gathering in Athens

The Esther class of the MEF entertained fourteen members and four visitors on Friday with dainty refreshments. A Presbyterian church bazaar is planned for Thursday evening. In sports, Amesville beat Albany 12 to 1 in girls and 26 to 15 in boys. Local news notes visits and birthdays including John Lonas’s surprise birthday. The mercury dipped to a record cold.

Esther MEF Albany Amesville Fred Beasley Jasper Brown William Peoples Chesterhill J. A. Lovell O. M. Lovell Lovell F. E

Weather Note on Coldest Season Yet and November Rain Totals

The report records a very cold period with temperatures down to 28 and 17 on consecutive nights. It notes November nearly matched a long-term record with three clear days and 19 cloudy ones, plus 17 days of rain totaling 6.42 inches.

Local residents at county seat on Thursday and community events

Carpenter John Cline and son Glen visited the county seat on business. Dr. Stanley of Albany treated John Rawlings for catarrhal appendicitis, improving but not yet able to go out. A series of visits, instute attendance, and school performances followed, including a mock trial by Columbia high, flag drill by Dyesville, Grange music, and a Mt Blanco girls quartet performance.

John Cline Glen Mort McKnight John Rawlings Stanley Albany E. A. Bodkin Ray Johnson A. B. Rupe Perley Wilbur Jesse Duckler Pratts Fork H. I. Steward J. L. Rawlings Charles McCall Chauncey Jesse Sisson J. M. Boggess Side Hill Farmers’ Institute Dyesville Columbia High School Columbia Grange Star Grange Mt. Blanco

Rome Township High School Opens Basketball Season

The first highly contested game of the season at Rome township high school featured New Marshfield against Rome in the gymnasium Monday night. The Rome girls edged New Marshfield by one point 14 to 13 while the Rome boys won 15 to 10. Clair Norris traveled to Nelsonville on Sunday for work. Local social notes report several visits from Athens and Glouster residents including Gorham and Townsend families and relatives from Tortsmouth.

Rome Township High School New Marshfield Rome Clair Norris Nelsonville Frank Gorham Gershon Gorham Harry Townsend Helen Athens John Murphy Hugh Wharff Wharff Mary McCann Mr. Burns Tortsmouth C. O. Wharff Glouster

Weber's Der Freischuetz Promoted On WEAF Opera Network

The program features Carl von Weber's Der Freischuetz presented by the National Opera Company on the WEAF network under Cesare Sodero. Astrid Fjelde leads as Agathe with Rosalie Wolf as Rennchen Judson Mouse as Max and Kramer as Kaspar in this German opera showcase amid a dense schedule of NBC and WEAF broadcasts across major stations.

New York U. P Carl von Weber Perceny Richard T Weber WEAF National Opera Company Cesare Sodero Astrid Fjelde Agathe Rosalie Wolf Rennchen Judson Mouse Max Kramer Kaspar

Gitta Gradova Performs Symphony in D Minor

The performance features Gitta Gradova with a harmony of Grieg and Franck. A classical concert presenting a D minor symphonic piece with overlapping styles and evocative orchestration.

Gitta Gradova

Cleveland Man Sentenced for Bevan Pool Room Murder

Thomas Jones Druckett of Cleveland received a 10 to 20 year penitentiary term after pleading guilty to the murder of 26 year old Frank Bevan, who was shot to death in a pool room on June 19.

Cleveland Thomas Jones Druckett State Frank Bevan Bey

Pawnee Bill and Blake Risk Caldwell Feud Tension

In Caldwell Kansas 1880 Tony Harrison an orphaned boy befriends Gordon Lillie known as Pawnee Bill and editor John Blake after Jeff Harrison is shot. A bitter feud with saloon owner Shafer escalates as Blake attacks his rivals in print while Craig plots to unmask Shafer and protect his horse amid threats and intrigue.

Tony Harrison Jeff Harrison Caldwell Kas Gordon W. Lillie Sok Craig Bar Kh Tony Titus Moore Rita Gordon Lillie David Payne Indian Territory Pawnee Bill Craig Shafer Tom Benton John Blake The Caldwell Tribune the Tribune Blake Osais Oasis Joe Craig Pawnee Bill Wawnee John [Blake Mar Sergeant Calenty Tony Farbison Tribune Jmen Crue Bill Lillie Pawnee Bil

Night Rain Quietly Breaks Up Poker at Blake's Shop

Craig and Pawnee Bill head to John Blake's shop for a private poker game while keeping Shafer and watchers at bay. A rainstorm begins, masking potential threats as Craig avoids talking about Shafer and stays focused on the game.

Craig Caldwell John Blake Shafer Blake Éne Ughten Blake

Longtime Shoreham Resident Evicted After 68 Years

In Shoreham England William Brazier aged 93 loses a two year legal battle and is ordered to leave the house he has inhabited for 68 years.

Shoreham Eng William Brazier

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