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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1933

Page

7

Murder at the Shelby Arms draws police to Hollister case

Reporter David Bannister and allies probe the death of Melvina Hollister, 53, found strangled in her apartment. Detective McNeal notes a black and white silk scarf used as the weapon and points to possible motives, with Matthew Hollister seeking police protection amid the unfolding case.

Paxnister King Gothor the Post Gee Paxet Scurlach Joe Melvina Hollister Poest Per Connor Coleman Gainey and Bannister Ang Parker Coleman Big Boy Milano McNeal Bannister Kate Hewlett Kate David Shelby Arms Gainey and Fleming Doc Burris Gainey Hol Hster Hollister Fleming Hollisterg Matthew Hollister

I Think It Was a Bicycle Bell Signal

In Adele Garrison's Marriage A sequel, the narrator and Lillian puzzle over a mysterious light flash and a soft bell from outside the house. The mother-in-law insists it was a bicycle bell heard as neighbors and a young suitor named Jerry Ticer are discussed. Continued tomorrow.

Lillian Mother Graham Pauce Lilian Jerry Ticer Jerry

Coolville Churches To Present Christmas Program Sunday

Coolville Methodist and Congregational Sunday Schools plan a program Sunday evening at the M E Church directed by Mrs Hattie Alden and Miss Margaret Conklin. The theme covers The Origin of Christmas Carols and The Story of the Christ Child with tableaux. A silver offering will be collected at the close.

Coolville Methodist Congregational M. E. Church Hattie Alden Margaret Conklin D. M. Newland Cleveland Athena Troy High School W. O. Stout Nelsonville C. L. Stout Mary Stout George English Clare Shrader Ambridge

My Neighbor's Kitchen: Christmas Candy Recipe

An article by Annalee Wilder shares a Mrs. Raymond Bardin recipe for holiday candy. Ingredients include sweet chocolate dipping chocolate raisins and roasted peanuts with steps to melt mix and drop onto waxed paper to set.

Raymond Bardin Avon Place

Local marriage notices list several engaged couples

The clipping names Virgil F. North of Glouster and Doris Aleen Smith of Trimble as an application couple, with parents listed. It also mentions Thomas C. Fitzer of Chauncey and Margaret A. Johnson of Athens as applicants, plus Howard M. Young of Columbus and Fontelle Harper of Glouster in related notice lines.

Virgil F. North Glouster Clarence North Doris Aleen Smith Trimble Robert Smith Thomas C. Fitzer Chauncey Charles Fitzer Margaret A. Johnson Athens Rafael Johnson Howard M. Young Columbus Fontelle Harper Clyde Harper

Christmas tree trade grows in Logan as locals supply trees

With Christmas near, Logan merchants report higher tree sales. Bruce Wright and Kenneth Johnson, local youths, supply ever more trees drawn from western Hocking County where farmers gain extra cash from selling young evergreens.

Logan Bruce Wright Kenneth Johnson Hocking County

Three Wise Men Present Gifts to Him

In the Christmas story the magi from the east opened their treasures and offered gold frankincense and myrrh to the infant king and then departed.

Stars Say For Friday December 22 Forecast

The column notes a mixed day with perseverance and sound judgment amid doubtful conditions. Those born this day may face double dealing and slander in writings or contracts, while a child born now shows curiosity and quick wits. Notable nativity Franz Abt, composer.

Thelma Todd Stars in You Made Me Love You at Majestic

The Majestic features Thelma Todd in You Made Me Love You with Stanley Lupino contributing songs and lyrics. The production includes a mock music publisher set and a lively stage with instruments, duets, and a standout Why Cant We number. Elissa Landi and Paul Lukas headline By Candlelight at the Ohio with stylish European gowns and stage looks. Buck Jones performs stunts in The Thrill Hunter at the Court, riding to victory amid car chases.

Majestic Thelma Todd Ohio Elissa Landi Paul Lukas COURT Buck Jones Stanley Lupino The Stanley Noel Gay Monty Majestic Theater Miss Landis Hollywood Columbia Jones Columbia Company American Legion Speedway Ascot Buck Bugs Universal Ohio Theater Miss Landi Directoire

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