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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1927

Page

3

Four Pay Fines for Violations of Dry Laws

Nelsonville report details multiple arrests and fines for liquor violations. Amos Tignor pled guilty and paid 150 dollars plus costs and remained jailed until paid. Isaac Valkinburg faced a 100 dollar fine after pleading guilty. Shivers, Windle, and others received fines for drunkenness and related charges.

Nelsonville Amos Tignor J. J. Eberle Vigner George Bateman Isaac Valkinburg Jack Vearson James Shivers Athens Ed Windle Shivers Tignor Cliff Wendle

Stork Returns to Buchtel Delivers Baby at 3 PM

In the mining village of Buchtel the stork activity continues to attract attention. Dr A K Kalker reports the bird guided to the Smart home where Mr and Mrs Sanford Smart welcomed a fine girl at 3 o clock in the afternoon as the population rises.

Nelsonville Stork A. K. Kalker Buchtel Walker Sanford Smart

Buchtel Residents Anticipate More Visits From The Long-Legged Flier

Citizens debate possible future visits by the famous long-legged flier before month’s end. Speculation runs high over which family may receive a coveted Christmas present they would not part with for silver or gold.

Buchtel

Loss and damage meeting of the Hocking Valley railroad reported

Co. A. Stover and William Morgan attended a loss and damage meeting in Logan on Thursday. Mrs. Charles Ruff of Lancaster was a guest here on Thursday visiting relatives and friends.

Co. A. Stover William Morgan Logan Hocking Valley Railroad Charles Ruff Lancaster

King's Heralds Christmas Party at Doris Frank Home

The King's Heralds plan a Christmas party at Doris Frank's Walnut Street home Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 with a gift exchange.

King's Heralds Doris Frank Walnut Street

Rainbow class Christmas party at Mrs Mechem home

The Rainbow class of the Christian Sunday school held its annual Christmas party Thursday evening at the home of class president Mrs H F Mechem with hostesses Mrs Clarence Jack Mrs Tom Schenz Mrs William McCullough Miss Frances Bennett and Miss Wanda Walters. Thirty five members attended and Mrs William Lancaster led an engaging program. The hostesses served a two course luncheon. Santa Claus arrived and helped distribute gifts to each member.

Rainbow The Christian Sunday School H. F. Mechem Clarence Jack Tom Schenz William McCullough Frances Bennett Wanda Walters William Lancaster Santa Claus

Christmas Party Held by Woman's Missionary Society

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church held its Christmas party in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Dave Burnell and Mrs. B. J. LeFever as hostesses. Mrs. T. J. Davis led devotionals with Mrs. Carl Coakley directing the program. Mrs. LeFever sang a solo and Christmas carols filled the musical portion. Hostesses served refreshments to 30 members during the social hour. Gifts were exchanged.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Dave Burnell B. J. LeFever T. J. Davis Carl Coakley

Glenford Dugan Post Hosts Two Holiday Dances

Glenford Dugan Post invites guests to two dances at their home during the holiday season. The first event is tomorrow night and the second is Saturday night December 24. A Christmas gift will cover both dances.

Glenford Dugan Post

China awakening shapes regional fate amid turmoil

Dr. Frank W. Hible says China’s masses are forming a national consciousness blending ancient civilization with modern demands. He warns communism rose from Russian propaganda and predicts China will blob along for decades, while nationalism spreads beyond elites to peasants and a three-fourths Chinese party.

China Frank W. Hkible Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Presbyterian Church Ible Bible Russia Nationalist Party Nanking

Christmas Social By Esther Class At Christian Church

Mrs. Frank Betts and Mrs. Clarence Wolfe led an Esther class social and musical at the Christian church on Thursday evening. A 60 guest gathering featured a program of duets, readings, and a scene from The Barbarian with several members. A luncheon followed with tables arranged in an E shape and gifts for guests.

Frank Betts Clarence Wolfe Esther Christian Church Ohio Ralph Howe Mrs. Betts Mrs. Wolfe Wolfe Howe Mary the Barbarian Harley Mitchell George Beagle H. J. Long Beth Verity Lulu Parry Maggie Betts Mitchell

Missionary work and fundraising discussed at church meeting

Dr Bible discussed China missions and potential world spread with continued financial support. Thor Olson urged funds to equip the church gymnasium and named a committee of C. M. Gill J. W. Craig and W. W. Coe to investigate. J. P. Wood presided as association president.

Korea Manchuria China Dr. Bible Thor Olson C. M. Gill 7. W. Craig W. W. Coe J. P. Wood Association

Polly Lou two act comedy by New Marshfield juniors

New Marshfield high school junior class presents Polly Lou a two act comedy at the K of P hall on Saturday evening December 17 at 7 30 p m A special dialogue and song are planned between acts.

Polly Lou New Marshfield New Marshfield High School K. of P. Hall

Gas blast kills hotel owner in Lima

In Lima on December 16 an explosion from a gas spraying machine fatally injured I. F. Held, hotel owner. John Moxley, a 50 year old Black servant, was blown from the room but unharmed.

Lima I. F. Held John Moxley

Campfire Girls Plan Christmas Play and Toy Drive

Nelsonville reports Campfire girls to present a Christmas play Vinegar's Vaudeville Agency at the high school Tuesday at 7 30 pm. Guests may swap toys for cash to fund candy and nut bags. Toys displayed Saturday in the Eberle building. Two men fined for fighting in Mayor Eberle's court. Bryan brief: Cam ter Clark held amid death investigation of Mrs Celina Huber stabbed at a party. Clark implicated in quarrel and liquor was served.

Nelsonville Campfire Girls Vinegar’s Eberle Washington Street Bryan U.P Camter Clark Celina Huber Hear Stryker

George Barrows Improves After Illness at Home

Nelsonville December report notes George Barrows once ill at his Scott street home for two months is now slowly improving. Barrows formerly worked as an engineer at the city light and water works plants.

Nelsonville George Barrows Scott Street Barrows City Light

Retail Merchants Plan December Evening Hours

Nelsonville stores will stay open evenings on December 22 23 and 24. All members will close all day December 26 and January 2 for the holiday season.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants’ Association

British prayer book rejection keeps traditional brides vows

London reports that in response to the rejected revised Church of England book British brides will still swear obedience to husbands and husbands will endow brides with all worldly goods. An alternative marriage service removed the word obey but would still allow the old form for unmodernized brides.

London U.P

Sure Relief for Sore Throat

A medicine named Thoxine promises relief in 15 minutes without chloroform iron or harmful drugs. It claims to act directly on the sore throat with internal use and offers a money back guarantee. Available at druggists in 35c 60c and 1.00 sizes.

Knights Elect Pythians of Ohio Officers for Term

Results of the statewide Knights of Pythias election in Ohio released today list elected officers for the coming term. The announcement from Bowling Green notes new leadership positions and confirms the official slate.

Pythians Ohio Lowling Green Knights of Pythias

Fraternal Leaders and Representatives Listed

FE. G. Sparks, Mr. Vernon, grand outer guard. BE. EB. Cornell, Bowling tireen, grand keeper of recents and seals. James Dunn Jr., Cleveland, grand chancellor. Charles Justice, Marion, grand prelate. N. EO Wide Marietta, grand master of arms. Co. Barr Lima, grand inner guard. R. H. Shryver, Columbus, grand master of exchequer. CC Williams, Columbus. Fo Hunker, Middleport, supreme representatives.

FE. G. Sparks Mr. Vernon BE. EB. Cornell Bowling Tireen James Dunn Cleveland Charles Justice Marion N. EO Wide Marietta Co. Barr Lima R. H. Shryver Columbus CC Williams Fo Hunker Middleport Supreme Representatives

Not Guilty Plea Entered in Juvenile Court Case

Theodore Horn of Athens pleaded not guilty in juvenile court on charges of non support of his 16 month old son James Theodore. The trial is scheduled for December 31.

Theodore Horn Athens James Theodore

Remus Sanity Report Finds Him Sane on Crime Date

Three alienists appointed by Judge Chester R. Shook reported that George Remus was sane on October 6 the day he killed his wife Imogene. Defense had claimed transitory insanity but the full report remains unavailable pending courtroom rulings.

George Remus Imogene Remus Allenista

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