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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
2
The McKnights of Diamond Street reported a theft of 62 dollars from their home. The money was in a lady's purse found on the back porch. The robbery occurred between Sunday night and Tuesday afternoon.
A new truck and cattle trailer owned by Clyde Cook of Circleville and driven by his brother Samuel wrecked and burned on Chestnut Street around 4:30 a.m. The vehicle left Circleville last night bound for Mari Gia, ran off the road after the driver reportedly dozed, struck a tree near the Elmer Bay residence, then careened 200 to 300 feet and collided with Charles Huddy’s parked car. Fire Chief Dana Windon extinguished the blaze. the driver suffered a minor forehead cut and evacuated the cab.
Walter Carr of Jackson Ohio pleaded guilty on arraignment in mayor Miles Howe court. He was fined five dollars plus costs after a Wednesday hearing for intoxication.
Mellonville reports the Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its Christmas gathering at Mrs. Thomas Spencer’s home. Mrs. Starkey led scripture, Miss Vera Reynolds sang, and carols were shared. Members made 29 sick visits, distributed 250 pages of literature, and exchanged gifts during refreshments.
Nelsonville venue First Methodist Church hosts Class No 21 Christmas party with a candlelit chicken dinner for 20. Mrs Ina Hall and Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick attend from out of town as gifts are exchanged under a blue trimmel silvered tree.
Andrew J. Higgins president of Higgins Industries announced the company's appliance division was given to three employees J C Crary L V Busenlener and W H Bramblett to reward loyalty and efficiency. Higgins Industries voted to liquidate after labor troubles and a strike.
Mrs. Rose Cook hosted the Martha Class Christmas party Tuesday evening with devotions by Mrs. Julius Fischer and Mrs. Peter Shough. Mrs. Fischer shared a sketch and Mrs. Sniffen read "When the Wise Men Appeared" as the group sang carols. A gift exchange and tokens honored class officers, with refreshments served by the hostess and helpers.
The Fall Festival planned for Friday afternoon at Central School has been postponed until further notice. Announcement came Wednesday evening.
The Hall of Tara in Ireland is depicted as a grand center of sovereignty, said to span 900 feet square with space for 1,000 guests across 150 apartments and 150 dormitories, illustrating its immense scale and ceremonial role.
Corning Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held officer installations after the regular meeting. New officers include Martha Benedict Margaret Quinn Marcel Levion Gerald Dunlap Edna Dew Martha Young Beulah Craig Lena Fenneken Mabel Gray Flora Briggs Helen Wonnell Betty Dunlap Frances Spence Elsie Exenkemper Virginia Davis Margaret Sicilian Roma Hawkins and Charles Langley. Other items note military promotions discharges and local visits as residents tour Columbus Newark and Beverly.
Miss Alice George daughter of Rev and Mrs W M George entered St Anthony's Hospital Columbus Wednesday for an emergency operation scheduled Thursday December 13 Rev and Mrs George assisted at the hospital during the procedure
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