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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1923

Page

8

Local residents and visitors attend events and games

Community notes list visits by families across Athens Chauncey Nelsonville and Poston. Basketball teams from the area win at Corning with girls 31 to 4 and boys 6 to 2. A PTA musical program draws a large crowd. senior class plans and a community Christmas tree project are announced along with upcoming games with John Hancock and Canaanville.

Corning Mlaing L. D Ceseeeeessss Agnes Davis Mmsig Nerds Es Ore Ladies’ Quarries Maie Millard Bryan Cher Convecsrerees Mae McAllister Delphin Keeton Herschel Darnell Margaret Krivusti Matheny John Hanccock Cajnaanville John Hancock Canaanville

Notorious bank robber Bill McGann arrested in Marietta restaurant

AMOUS CROOK TAKEN IN TOW McGANN captured by officers in a Marietta restaurant where he was ordering a meal. He had been linked to bank holdups in Indiana Illinois and Ohio while police watched his approach to visit a girl. A scuffle erupted as officers beat him to the draw amid Christmas shoppers.

Marietta, CO Bill McGann McGann Indiana Illinois Ohio

Two Boys Rescue After Diving Into Empty Y Pool

In Wheeling on December 19, Clifford Ellis, 15, dived headfirst into an empty YMCA pool and cried out. Edward Holland, 20, jumped in to save him as the pair surfaced through steam.

Clifford Ellis Edward Holland

Injuries Reported After Pool Incident

A pool area was found nearly empty for cleaning when a person named Lilis was cut about the head and bruised. A white Holland had a fractured skull and back injuries with other hurts. his condition is described as betious.

Lilis Holland

two armed robbers loot diamonds and cash in Cleveland

Cleveland police hunt two gunmen after three robberies yesterday and last night yielded $16,600 in diamonds and $5,500 in cash. Authorities labeled the incidents as daring daytime and nighttime raids across multiple locations.

Cleveland, O Cleveland

Christmas Entertainment at White Hall School

A Christmas program will be presented at the White Hall school house Friday evening followed by a pie and candy social. AQEIST A COP. OBERLIN OH William E Case of Cleveland patromica was fined 25 dollars after Meyer H F Smith found him guilty of a reckless driving charge. Case's automobile collided with a machine driven by Mrs Charles Beckwith.

White Hall Oberlin William E. Case Cleveland Patromica Meyer H. F. Smith Case Charles Beckwith

Priscilla Sewing Cabinet Offered as Practical Gift

A fine desk style sewing cabinet with sliding writing surface and two drawers offers ample compartments. Built solidly in brown mahogany or American walnut with dull rubbed finish, it keeps sewing items organized out of sight.

Priscilla

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