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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1933

Page

3

Filley Remanded to Athens Jail After Fatal Shooting

The article notes Filley was removed to the Athens jail by Chief Bateman following a fatal shooting that led to manslaughter charges. The case stemmed from events in Deanville and a grand jury proceeding is mentioned. The report also references Esther class activities and a minstrel show in progress.

Ther Filley Athens Bateman Esther Gry Hickman Deanville Ing George Bate

Domino Club formed by Girl Reserves at Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on December 8 the former Girl Reserves organized as the Domino Club. Officers include Betty Howe president Mary Frances Groves vice president Alice DeVol secretary and Elizabeth Backus treasurer. A rushing party for new members is set for December 19 at 7 PM at the high school with upcoming preps and initiation. Faculty advisors are Mrs. Lucille Long and Miss Blanche Moorehead.

Nelsonville Domino Club Betty Howe Mary Frances Groves Alice DeVol Elizabeth Backus Lucille Long Blanche Moorehead

W. B. A. Club Meeting This Evening

The W. B. A. Club will meet tonight at 7 30 with Mrs Tisha Dil cher on Myers Street.

W. B. A. Club Tisha Dilcher Myers Street

Loyal Woman's Class Meets With Mrs Ray

Twenty seven members and one guest answered roll call Tuesday night as the Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School was entertained by Mrs Mary Ray. Miss Hyla Harrold led the devotional and Mrs Fred Juniper presided over the business session. Refreshments followed during the social hour.

Morrison Verna Hand Marguerite Morrison Fred Juniper Hyla Harrold Nelle Johnson Ethel Wallace Strickler Athens Belle White Long Loyal Woman's Class The Christian Sunday School Mary Ray

Tri Psi Sorority Plans Benefit Bridge Party

The Tri Psi Sorority hosts a benefit bridge party at their home near Thomas Jewelry Store next Tuesday evening. Tickets are available from any sorority member.

Tri Psi Sorority Thomas Jewelry Store

Missionary Society Observes Woman’s Day Service

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will observe Woman’s Day Sunday at 10 30 AM with Rev. R F Strickler delivering The One Big Task. Members are urged to attend and bring the Woman’s Day offering if possible.

Missionary Society of the Christian Church R. F. Strickler

Record Low Temperatures Hit City as Cold Wave Intensifies

Shoppers hustle through the cold as temps drop daily. Last night the thermometer fell to 25 degrees and kept dropping while this morning the red fluid halted at 27. The previous day’s high reached 46.

Grace Guild Christmas Party Held at Parish House

Grace Guild of the Episcopal Church in Pomeroy held a Christmas party at the Parish House with a decorated tree, gift exchanges, and refreshments. A business meeting finalized plans for the Christmas dance at Hotel Martin on December 28, with committee members listed.

Pomeroy Grace Guild Episcopal Church Hotel Martin Greta Price Eva Lietwiler Lula Gribble Edith Hart

Forty and Eight Club Holds Officer Elections

POMEROY December 8 The Forty and Eight Club of the Drew Webster Post American Legion met Thursday night and elected officers for the coming year.

Pomeroy Forty and Eight Club of the American Legion Drew Webster

Coal firm seeks injunction and damages from salt works

Blue Diamond Coal Company filed in common pleas court at Pomeroy against Henry E Koehler and Excelsior Salt Works Inc seeking an injunction and judgment of 1310.40 for coal supplied under a contract with price variations tied to mining costs in the Pomeroy District. The plaintiff alleges the salt works refused after Oct 20 1933 to accept coal as agreed and asks protection from purchasing coal elsewhere.

Pomeroy Blue Diamond Coal Company Common Pleas Henry E. Koehler Excelsior Salt Works, Inc Salt Works Salt Company

Ohio U Debaters Beat Kent and Wittenberg

Ohio University negative team defeated Kent College on the topic dictatorship in a Thursday night debate. Ohio’s affirmative team, which traveled to Springfield for a Wittenberg match, also reported a victory and planned to return to Athens Friday.

Ohio University Kent College Nathan Gordon Robert Selover John Stockham Ohio Springfield Wittenberg L. C. Staats Athens

Brooklyn station managers fined for petroleum code breach

Two Brooklyn filling station company officers pleaded guilty in a New York court to violating the NRA petroleum code. They faced fines as prosecutors cited breaches of regulatory standards in the case and letters notifying members of the company were received today.

Nelsonville James Naughton J. W. Hickman Brooklyn, N. Y New York

Athens County Petroleum Code Committee Case

David Lind president and Moe Levine vice president of the Brooklyn firm were fined 100 dollars each and the company 200 dollars. Nine charges were filed including six counts of employing workers beyond prescribed hours and three counts of improper price posting.

Athens County Petroleum Code Committee David Lind Moe Levine Brooklyn

Mothers of Gridders Honor Athens High 1933 Football Team

Parents of the Athens High School 1933 football squad hosted a banquet in the school auditorium praising the team’s season. Speakers, including Mrs. W. H. Smith Supt. Harper C. Pendry and Louis Spelser, lauded the eleven’s fine finish as the event featured excellent cuisine, decorations, and a student council dance afterward.

Athens W. H. Smith R. C. Brickles Supt Harper C. Pendry Claude Chrisman P. B. McKinley Louis Spelser C. L. Wood

Mrs. Anna Dumaree Dies After Fall Illness

Anna Dumaree 83 a former Zaleski resident died Thursday night at 9 30 at the home of her daughter Mrs Roy Saylor 145 Grosvenor Street after a two week illness due to shock from a fall. Survived by three children including Mrs Saylor and Arthur and Edward Dumaree, she was born in Devonshire England Sept 27 1852. Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm at the Christian Church with Rev Reed J Downs. burial in West Union Street Cemetery. The Deborah Class and many relatives attend. Friends may call at the home.

Zaleski Roy R. Saylor Grosvenor Street Dumaree Deborah The Christian Church Devonshire England Edward L. Dumaree Columbus Charles H. Dumaree Ohio University Mra Reed J. Downs Fred Lee Tom Deborah Close West Union Street

Carpenter Street Plan Protested to Council

Thirty abutting property owners opposed the proposed widening of Carpenter Street as Athens Council discussed rebuilding plans. An open meeting is set for Friday night December 15 to hear all interested parties. A signed petition claims the wider street is unnecessary for public convenience and would invite illegal use, arguing the width was set years ago and changes could expose the city to damages.

Carpenter Street Athens

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