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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1927

Page

5

Richland Avenue Christmas Program At Local Church

A Richland Avenue M P Sunday school Christmas program is set for Friday at 7 30 p m in the church with a tree and treats for the primary department. The item includes a carol and a one act play by local members and notes several visiting relatives and students home for the holidays.

Richland Avenue Richland Avenue M. P Nellie Matheny Columbus W. A. Matheny Columbia Avenue Marian Alice Pierce Daughers Oril Carpenter Carl Ferguson F. B. Harshman W. B. Drake Christian Church Sunday School Thelma Bingman

American Legion discussed at Athens Rotary lunch

Sergeant Billy Murray described the Legion as a civic asset with one million members and ten thousand posts worldwide. He noted its endowment fund to educate orphans of World War veterans, its stance on universal draft, and the demand for preparedness to prevent a repeat of World War I horrors.

American Legion Athens Murray The Legion Congress

Letter Golf A Easy Change

The Let ter Golf editor notes coal becomes heat with four strokes. a three stroke reform marks a crack golfer. Tar is highlighted on the last page today.

Golf Editor

New Blue and White Plates Debut in Athens Area

Blue and white automobile license plates went on display in Athens today the first day allowed. Few residents applied, with about 750 car owners licensed by Deputy License Commissioner David Johnson and 75 trucks tagged. Captain H N Burgett of the Athens County Automobile Club noted the early turnout, noting roughly 10 days remain before the new rule becomes mandatory.

Athens H. N. Burgett Athens County Automobile Club David Johnson

Dyer Kiss Three Flowers and Princess Item Sets

Perfume Toilet Water Powder etc in attractive box arrangements priced from 3.00 dollars. Includes Dyer Kiss Three Flowers Princess Pat and Lily of the Valley fragrance sets in compact gift boxes.

Dyer Kiss

Fox Search Narrows to Narrow Details in Overnight Police Build Up

Police continued a wide search for a missing fox while guarding details kept on duty overnight. Officials pressed for information as investigators build a case with limited public disclosures.

The Fox suspected killer of Marian Parker is believed captured

Reports claim Edward Hickman was seized and spirited from Los Angeles while police deny the tale. Three signs fueled the rumor: reduced pursuit details, focus on building a case, and riot reactions. Authorities link Hickman to past crimes including drugstore holdups and a death car.

Los Angeles U.P Edward Hickman Marian Parker California Hickman San Quentin Penitentiary San Francisco Lillian Padley Kansas City the Fox Marian Perry Parker Parker Polic Bellevue Arms First National Bank and Trust Company

Ellison Named Manager of Dallas Team for 1928

Joe Ellison, former San Francisco manager, will guide the Dallas Texas League club in the 1928 season. He takes over as manager after his prior tenure with San Francisco.

Bert Ellison San Francisco Dallas

Navy criticizes department on submarine safety

Representative Griffin of New York denounces the Navy Department for lacking safety devices and salvage facilities for submarines. He urges three measures including telephone signal buoys grappling rings and specially built salvage vessels as used abroad to aid rescue after the S 4 disaster.

Washington Navy Department Rep Griffin Dem N. Y Honage Naval Affairs Committee Germany Haly France

By-The-Way and Local Roads Near Pomeroy

High water affected Thomas Fork road with congested traffic yet the route remains a pleasant path to Midport or Rutland, offering good scenery and similar distance to Pomeroy streets. The Elberfeld store entry points lessen flood impact, while Athens county river scenes boost film sales. city council considers a special committee after a beggar case and a $40,000 bank fund.

Pomeroy Thomas Fork Middeport Rutland Elberfeld Company Athens County Hull Eng Elizabeth By-the-Way Athens Mittee

Athens Streets Struck by Icy Hazards and Crippled Walkways

The article laments sidewalks and tree limbs that damage pedestrians in icy conditions. It condemns drivers without chains on Athens streets as criminally careless and asks where blame lies if someone is killed.

Athens

Infant dies from injuries in Franklin County traffic crash

Columbus reports nine month old Dandra Powell died from injuries suffered in a Sunday auto accident. The fatality marks the seventy third traffic death in Franklin County this year.

Columbus Dandra Powell Franklin County

May Be Drafted Johnston Entered Business Years Ago

Bill Johnston who quit tennis to go into business months ago may be drafted for service within the next few months according to reports. The note implies a possible return to active duty affecting his post tennis plans.

Bill Johnston

Woman Hides Husband's Body Three Months in Berlin Home

Augusta Schoenlein concealed her husband’s death and kept the body for three months in their Berlin residence until discovery, prompting legal action.

Berlin Augusta Schoenlein

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