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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1930

Page

5

Auto Owners Urged to Buy Tags at Once in Ohio

Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown urges Ohio auto owners to purchase 1931 license tags immediately to release revenue for road maintenance and winter job programs. State Highway Department plans to employ thousands, with funds split between state, city, and county projects to repair highways and streets.

Columbus Ohio Clarence J. Brown State Highway Department Chalmers R. Wilson Wilson Motor Vehicles Bureau

Girl 19 on Trial as Mystery Killer

Mary McClyment, 19, stands trial for the fatal shooting of Edward Nicholson, 25, a defense claim contesting the shooting. Police say she admitted the crime in an earlier confession, though five post mortems found no bullet in Nicholson’s body. The case unfolds in Camden New Jersey with court proceedings continuing.

Mary McClyment Camden N. J Edward Nicholson Nicholson

Screen Stars Wed In Arizona Today

William Boyd and Dorothy Sebastian, film stars, were wed in Arizona today and will return to Hollywood after the ceremony. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Adolph L. Shafer. Boyd's former wife Elinor Aire starred with him in The Volga Boatman. their divorce was signed November 16. Sebastian had a previous marriage as well. Boyd has since shortened his name to Bill Boyd to avoid confusion with another actor.

Las Vegas William Boyd Dorothy Sebastian Rturn Hollyood Adolph L. Shafer Boyd Elinoraire Miss Sebastian Bill” Boyd Stage

Passenger Ship Galea Overdue In Dangerous Mediterranean Run

In Algiers on December 19 authorities report the French passenger ship Galea with 200 aboard from Algiers to Vendres in France is overdue after a perilous Mediterranean crossing described as the worst in 35 years.

Algiers Vendres France

Christmas Program of Athens General Grade School Hears PTA

The Athens General Grade School held a Christmas program for the Parents Teachers Association at 2 15 PM in the lower corridor. Students performed carols readings and hymns from grades one to six, and a brief business meeting followed with tea served by Central Grade teachers and a social hour.

Athens General Grade School Parents Teacher Association Longfellow Beverly Jones Holly Elmo Landis Hark The Herald Angels Arthur McPherson Earl Watkins Dick Kircher Eugene Briggs Frederick Kittle Reading Howard Burley Central Grade Betty Jones Ardilla Shuster Cora Evans Fay Francis

Mother Earth Trembles In 75 Hour Seismic Spree

Cambridge mass reports Earth tremors lasting 75 hours with constant rhythmic trembles described as the most severe in some time. Scientists offer no explanation for the mysterious oscillations observed recently.

Cambridge Mass Dee U.P

Only Decision in Case Judge Rules on Juvenile to Stand Trial

Judge W W Cowen in St Clairsville ruled that John Woods must be transferred from Juvenile Court to Common Pleas Court for a murder charge. He defended his ruling by citing Ohio law despite hundreds of letters urging the boy be kept in juvenile custody.

John Woods Common Pleas Court Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia

Two Are Accused of Theft of Chickens

Vern Scott and Charles Pyles of Canaan Township were jailed after deputies arrested them on theft charges. They allegedly took chickens from Mrs. Violet Dunlap valued at 120 dollars. Both pleaded not guilty and posted 1000 dollar bonds. Augustus Doughty of Athens faced reckless driving charges and was released on 200 dollar bond after pleading guilty. James Vernon of Athens pleaded not guilty to assault and battery and was freed on 200 dollar bond.

Vern Scott Charles Pyres Beth Canaan Township C. H. Porter Violet Dunlap Scott Pyles Porter James Vernon Athens Jonas

Central School Donates to Salvation Army Christmas Drive

Central Grade School pupils donate to the Salvation Army Christmas Food collection. Second and Third Grades craft toys from inner tubes and decorate them. First Grade makes presents and chains. Grades 4 5 6 fashion clay models and wood gifts. Projects led by Mrs Pay Francis Mrs Ardidla Shuster Miss Wryona Gardner Miss Alice Humphrey and Miss Betty Jones.

Central Grade School Salvation Army Pay Francis Ardidla Shuster

Treasure Island Sand-Table Scene Recreates Pirate Island

Children reenact Robert Louis Stevenson story Treasure Island at a sand-table reading. They craft Captain Flint maps with red paint and piracy marks, bringing to life a distant island famed for Captain Kidd’s treasure.

Robert Louis Stevenson Treasure Island Captain Flint Captain Kidd

Bureau expands aid to liberal arts students at Ohio University

The Bureau of Appointments at Ohio University broadens its aid program from the College of Education to include the College of Liberal Arts. Under Miss Lillian Barbour, the bureau director, department heads edit a booklet guiding seniors, with one page per student.

Bureau of Appointments of Ohio University College of Education College of Liberal Arts Lillian Barbour

Booklets Detail College Graduates for Business Organizations

The booklets list commerce and secretarial students along with chemistry civil and electrical engineering majors and journalism. They will be mailed around January 15 to organizations hiring graduates and include student photos, majors, physique, family data, activities, and scholarships, plus earned expense proportion and work experience.

Kidnapper Held For Ohio Officers

Cincinnati dispatch states Daryl Overholser and Mrs. Eva Rowe of Dayton are held in West Palm Beach Florida over the Nancy Ellen Keys kidnapping case. The 6 adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Nathan Keys of Hillsboro will be turned over to Sheriff Stan for further action.

Cincinnati Daryl Overholser Eva Rowe Dayton West Palm Head Fla Nancy Ellen Keys Nathan Keys Hillsboro Stan

Highland County figures aid extradition in child case

Bey Miller of Highland County said to be advised today as extradition papers for a couple were honored by the Florida governor. Orval Overholser, claiming paternity of the child, is sought on kidnapping charges. police think the girl is with him.

Bey Miller Highland County Florida Orval Overholser

George Everett Dies After Long Farming Life

George Everett 79, longtime farmer of Canaan Township, died Thursday morning. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at McDougall Church on the Athens Amenville Road. He leaves several children and siblings.

Canaan Township McDougall Athens Amenville Road Everett

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