Christmas Club Meetings Fill Season With Posts and Parties
Various society and club groups gather for Christmas programs. Laura Bailey hosts Pallas Club. Queen Esther Circle members share stories and gifts at First M E Church. Debra and Rebecca Morris McKee chapters hold parties. Maecenas Club features a large tree and readings. Missionary and Progressive clubs host programs and refreshments. Christmas memories and charity gifts mark the gatherings across multiple households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Circle
M. E
Ann Evans
Delia Dorsey
Carl Ferguson
D. B. Green
Windle Held Over On Liquor Charge
Eugene Windle of The Plains was arraigned for possession of intoxicating liquor pleaded not guilty and bound over to the grand jury on a $1000 bond. Sheriff William Williams filed the affidavit. This is Windle’s third arrest on similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Windle
Plains
Court of Justice of the Peace
Felix Riley
Windle
William Williams
Blaine Martin
Columbus
Martin
Wilson Ator
Chauncey
Funeral Held for Herbert F. Miller
Herbert F. Miller 42 native of Coal Run died from a shotgun accident while hunting with his aunt Mrs. Albert Jordan in Coal Run. Funeral services were conducted at Beverly Christian Church in Marietta after he sustained fatal abdominal injuries when the gun discharged while he picked up lumber.
Attica Collision Claims Victor White at Age 23
Victor White of Attica was killed in a two vehicle crash near Attica last night. Two other men Carl Wenner of Attica and George Headel of Liam were injured in the wreck.
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Attica
Victor White
Carl Wenner
George Headel
Liam
Trusted Friend of George Remus, His Mother, Dies
Cincinnati reports Marie Remus, 78, mother of famed bootlegger George Remus, died after a long illness. She supported him during his trial for his wife Imogene's murder and later accompanied him to Lima State Asylum. Her body was sent to Chicago.
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Cincinnati
U.R
George Remus
Marie Remus
Remus
Lima
Chicago
Brisk Sales of 1929 Car Tags Ahead of Deadline
Deputy Commissioner Dave Johnson reports total motor license tags at 325 with 250 for passenger cars and 76 for trucks. C F Stedman Packing Co bought five passenger car tags and six truck tags for 230.05 dollars. The new tags must be attached by January 1 with no extensions. Arrestees may include motorists with old tags after the deadline. Johnson’s office will stay open 6 to 8 pm Friday and Saturday to assist workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Johnson
C. F. Stedman Packing Company
Johnson
Exams Announced for Immigration Patrol Inspector Post
The Civil Service Commission announces an examination for an immigration patrol inspector with applications due by December 31. Tests will be held in many cities in the state, and the entrance salary is $1,800 yearly with advancement prospects. Obtain full details at local post offices or from the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
County sheriff conducts office clean out curbing illicit liquor
The county sheriff William Williams and Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck cleaned their office on Tuesday. They emptied eight gallons of whisky from storage into a sewer and disposed of 400 bottles of beer at the city dump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Williams
Fred Heck
Keeps Children Out of School Fined in Athens County
William Vess of Derthick faced charges for failing to send minor children to school. He pled guilty before Justice of the Peace 8. E. Hedges and was fined five dollars plus costs, with jail time until costs are paid. Constable Harry Dalton made the arrest. Assault and battery charges against H. J. Smith were dismissed after trial. Constable Kenneth Ailstock arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vess
Derthick
Carl H. Porter
Vess
Court of Justice of the Peace
E. Hedges
Athens
Harry Dalton
H. J. Smith
Felix Riley
Kenneth Ailstock
Gray Hadden In Fight For Speakership
Ohio House speakership race narrows to O. C. Gray of Cadiz against John A. Hadden of Cleveland as Republican caucus convenes. Potential rivals include Grant H. Ward Arthur M. Hailton Charles H. Jones C. R. Summers and Dallas Sullivan. Dr R M Hughey withdrew and Roy Carpenter was out of contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
O. C. Gray
Cadiz
John A. Hadden
Cleveland
Ohio House of Representatives
Hadden
Grant H. Ward
Arthur M. Hailton
Lebanon
Charles H. Jones
Jackson
C. R. Summers
Oberlin
Dallas Sullivan
Union County
R. M. Hughey
Washington D. H
Roy Carpenter
Seneca County
Fire destroys home of Felix Nichols in Gravel Bank
The Gravel Bank residence of Felix Nichols and its contents burned Monday between 11 and 12. A defective flue is blamed for the fire. Insurance partially covers the about 1500 dollar loss with no one at home at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Felix Nichols
Gravel Bank
Loan Company in Two Note Actions in Athens County
Athens County Savings and Loan Company sues Thomas McHarg for 867.12 with interest from December 10, 1928 on a promissory note and seeks judgment plus sale of mortgaged premises. A second suit against Grace Clark, Ethel Marks, Clarence Williams, and Bessie Williams seeks payment on a 1000 note issued September 20, 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Athens County Savings and Loan Company
Thomas McHarg
Grace Clark
Ethel Marks
Clarence Williams
Bessie Williams
Civil Aviation Meet Opened With 125 Delegates From 39 Countries
The greatest civil aviation conference in history opened in Washington with over 125 delegates from 39 foreign nations and the United States. The forum will discuss aircraft in commerce and trade and honors Orville and Wilbur Wright for the first airplane flight 25 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
United States
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Funeral for Silvers Eaton
A double funeral was held today for Dr. Horatio Z. Silver and his wife Flora after they were shot by burglars last Saturday. Police continued the search for the robbers as Ora Slater, noted Cincinnati detective, aided the case.
Nurse Held in Dayton Over Drugging Suspicions
Effie Stowe an 85 year old nurse was held by police in Dayton on suspicion of trying to drug her elderly employer Mary J Seldomridge a phrenologist in a case dated December 12
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Dayton
Effie Stowe
Mary J. Seldomridge
Athens County Court Handles Marriages and Estates
Marriage licenses issued in Athens County Probate Court include Earl Bullock and Marcella Williams both of Millfield plus Elmer Windle and Margaret Saxon of Nelsonville with Rev. Gilbert Courtney to officiate. Final estate distribution for Florence Shaner was filed by administrator J W McDonald. Damages claim against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad requested by Arthur Romine granted. Application to admit the will of George S Preston filed. hearing set for December 20 at 9 oclock.
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Athens County
Earl Bullock
Miner
Millfield
Marcella Williama
Elmer Windle
Nelsonville
Margaret Saxon
Clerk
Gilbert Courtney
Florence Shaner
J. W. McDonald
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Arthur Romine
William D. Romine
George S. Preston
Bandits Wound Men in Yonkers Bank Payroll Heist
Two men were wounded when bandits robbed a First National Bank payroll truck in Yonkers New York. Initial estimates put the stolen payroll at about $100 000.
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Yonkers
N. Y
U.P
First National Bank
Wednesday Club Meets at Albany
The Wednesday Club meets at Mrs. EF. D. Lasch home in Albany with Miss Fay Clin presenting a paper on Forestry. Miss Cline serves as conservation chair. Mrs. Mellie Cline contributes a book for Wells Library. An honorary member participates in book week. A Christmas program is planned for December 19 at Mrs. Howard Stanley home with gifts exchange.
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Albany
EF. D. Lasch
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Pallas Club
Laura Bailey
Andrew Jackson
W. A. Matheny
Bertha Bridgman
J. L. Pickering
Hermitage
Amy Wethr
Queen Esther
R. L. Morton
Grosvenor Street
E. L. Church
North Congress Street
Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
H. E. Miller
Henry Miller, Jr
Knoxville
Tenn
John
Algeo
Joan
Zanesville
Grayson Manufacturing Company
Palmer Street
Arthur McClure
McClure
Grayson Company
Deborah
The
Christian Church
EF. G. Campbell
West Carpenter Street
A. Co. D. Club
Co. L. Jordan
Rebecca Morris McKee
Fighters of 1812
Rank Finsterwald
Franklin
Monidell Sanders
Remah Darst
Elizabeth Ong
Herald Angel
Miss Apgar
Progressive Club
James Earich
West
Washington Street
Progressive Literary Club
Fred Slaughter
Jesse Finsterwald
Frank Finsterwald
Mary Vincent
C. H. Slaughter
Maude Fenzel
Monday Bridge Club
Clay Milar
Scott Haney
O. L. Hoisington
B. M. Covert
Optometrist
Amitation
Dy Seca
Biore
F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co
Herbert F. Miller
Gibson
Prescription Store
Gray
O. F. Hall
Silvers
C. D. Shafer CO
W. B. Drake
Court House
Wat
Woodworth
Candy and Gift Shop
Berry Hote
Summer’s
SILK
Bloom
Polly
Prim
Rayon
Cretonne
Westchester
Philippine
Men’s Part Wool Union
Random Col
Coats
Waxunic
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