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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville Funeral Rites And Christmas Notices

A Nelsonville funeral for Mrs Scott Runion draws many relatives and friends with Rev Leon Arpee officiating. Also reported are Mrs Howard Enlow’s funeral at her son M M Easler’s home, burial in Athens, and church guild social with music and lunch. Other items include Christmas health seal sales, holiday visits among locals, and a Christmas cantata at the Christian Church with Donald Brown directing and a full program of solos and choruses.

Scott Runion Leon Arpee Clarence Shockley Guild of the Episcopal Church Christian Church Choir Donald Brown Rene Bronner Henry Wildermere Tillie Hall Robert Kinney Ernest Daft

Divers Begin Lake LaFourche Search for Kidnapped Citizens

Mer rouge Louisiana December 21 divers operating in Lake La Fourche seek the missing five Mer Rouge residents and the August 24 disappearance of Walt Daniels and Thomas Richards. Officials say a solution to the case may come within 24 hours as work continues.

Merrouge Lake la Fourcche Met Rouge Walt Daniels Thomas Richards

Mexican Petroleum Stock Surges On Insider Buying Claims

New York December 21 reports Mexican Petroleum rose 62 points on about six sales of 100 shares each. The stock traded up to 320, gaining five points between trades. Limited shares outstanding, the sharp rise widely attributed to inside manipulation.

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Socialist Orator Nagle Sees Wife Appointed First

Hubby PattS. Nagle of Kingfisher Oklahoma long pursued public office yet waits as his wife is named to the State Board of Affairs. Mrs Nagle is appointed to the board effective January 8, signaling a political turn in the couple’s public service.

Patts. Nagle Kingfisher Okla Nagle State Board of Affairs

Senate Armament Fight Clouds Postholidays Debate

Washington December 21 The senate battles over naval armament and a ship subsidy bill amid plans to delay shipping and other legislation until after Christmas. Senator Norris proposes an agricultural relief measure while Pierce Butler’s Supreme Court nomination looms as a potential obstacle to progress. Senator LeFollette and Norris deny plans for a filibuster.

J. Bart Campbell Washington Senate House Senate Naval Affairs ‘Committee Norris Nebraska Butler Pierce Butler St. Paul Minn United States Supreme Court LeFollette Republican Wisconsin Altho

Stewart Highs Christmas Week Break and Local Games

Stewart closes for Christmas vacation Friday. Students presented a strong Christmas program at the high school auditorium including recitations and drills. A cafeteria supper followed in domestic science. Biggens went to Akron for work Tuesday. Weard McClain left for Parkersburg to see a doctor. A Christmas program will be held at the M E church Sunday with Epworth League activities after Sunday school. An upcoming Stewart Nelsonville basketball game ended 21 to 8 in favor of Nelsonville. Ellsworth Carter visited Carl Hayes near Bethany. Present also attended the Stewart Nelsonville game Saturday. Three liquor bandits were captured in Chicago after a gun battle. three escaped.

Stewart Nelsonville Safturcey Ellsworth Carter Carl Hayes Bethany Stewart High Nelsonville High

Harmony Hill Visitors and Winter Weather Notes

Harmony Hill reports visitors from Power West Virginia and local Christmas activities. Logs of wood sawing and locust post cutting occur on Tony Bud's farm. Ohio River water level rises after all night rains while trains and mail service return to schedule. Residents adapt by parking cars and using horse teams as winter conditions persist.

Ernest Melrose R. R. Hueston K. Thorpe Tillard Foster Milo Newberry Errol Holdron Ohio Earl Dalton Power West, Virginia C. E. Jenne M. J. Hamlin Tony Bud Mr. Hamilton J. M. Mills

Christmas recess starts Friday at Athens High School

Principal Mr. Rupp announced the Christmas holiday recess will begin with Friday's early dismissal. Classes start at 8:00 AM and run shortened periods to end at 12:15 PM so teachers and students can catch after noon trains. Grade schools will hold regular sessions with Christmas programs. Higher grades plan Christmas playlets Friday afternoon. lower grades feature songs and drills.

Rupp Athens High School

Frady Faces Death While Awaiting Murder Trial

Edgar C. Frady, charged with murdering his wife in a Florida hotel last February, is dying from an acute kidney disease, his physician Dr. B. M. Jones said, predicting he will not live to stand trial in about two weeks.

Edgar C. Frady B. M. Jones Frady

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