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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1927
Page
13
A farm near Corning uncovered an explosive reported used in shooting oil wells. Police and investigators examined a suspect, moved it from the box, and coordinated with New York authorities to assess the plan behind the device.
Corning reports residents recovering from surgery and illnesses, with several family health updates. Christmas programs and church services are planned in multiple neighboring towns, including weddings to baptisms and community events as winter approaches, highlighting local life and care.
Report on a Methodist relief meeting guiding miners relief in Athens county. The committee chaired by G Tul and pastor T Bo ocumen organizes food and clothing for Dover and Trimble townships families, with 150 families identified and support stretching over the weekend. Local nurse Miss Harper notes clothing and supplies distributed district wide while Porter cites schooling interruptions due to need.
An incoherent OCR passage references public notices or notices about ownership, locations, and names such as Minty Millen and Chaune vy, but most details are illegible. The fragmentary text hints at property or meeting items without clear actions, dates, or precise entities.
Orr Roach died Saturday morning at the home in Ahons. The service will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Wilcox pastor of the church will have charge of the service. Mrs Peach Hannayiethoat and other family members are listed.
The department estimates indicate a large effort to provide toys for American children, with about one twentieth of holiday toys produced in Santa's workshops this season.
Washington reports calls for a Navy budget rise amid Geneva talks and security concerns. Officials cite missed targets, increased overseas commitments, and potential readiness gaps as justification for greater naval funding and personnel.
Fragmentary notice from San Diego California referencing a national organization, a Mutiny Strout member, and a Milton A McRae publication. It mentions an award earned by qualifying for one month badges and proving honor, with unclear details about the award and participants.
The narrative follows Joe Harrison and the Benton gang after a bank robbery in Wellington Oklahoma Territory. Craig and young Tony Harrison join Bar K ranch owner Titus Moore and Pawnee Bill contact to recruit Pawnee Indians for Buffalo Bill show. The story details pursuit by citizens, letters, and shifts toward a western showman connection with Pawnee Bill leading to plans for a trip and hunting at Bar K.
A long, fragmented digest lists radio programs, concerts, and studio shows from stations such as WEAF WJZ WPAT WGN WMAQ and more. Entries mention orchestra broadcasts, church services, dances, and varietal hours with many city and station references, suggesting a broad nationwide schedule.
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