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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

8

Campfire Girls Glouster Meeting and Birth Announcement

Glouster December 22 Campfire meeting at Delores Hatfield home featured a guardian talk, readings, poems by Nellie Belle Williams and Edna Binderbasin, Christmas reading and songs, with candy served. Attendees included Nellie Belle Williams Faith Lantz Belle Lantz Martha Lent Helen Bennett Delores Hatfield Edna Binderbasin Katherine Leach Paulina Higgins eances Bailey Laura Heck Eileen Palmer and guardian Mrs Delmer Gladden. Also announced birth of a 1% pound boy to Mr and Mrs T D McFooes on Wednesday.

Glouster Delores Hatfield The Guardian Nellie Belle Williams Helen Bennett Martha Lent Belle Lantz Edna Binderbasin Faith Lantz Katherine Leach Paulina Higgins Eances Bailey Laura Heck Eileen Palmer Delmer Gladden

Glouster Kiwanis to Treat Valley Children Friday Night

Glouster Kiwanis club plans a 6 30 p m Christmas treat for Sunday Creek Valley children at the depot square Christmas tree. Santa will attend and candy apples will be given after a short program. Baskets for home use will be distributed Saturday afternoon funded by community donations with Miss Bess Harper aiding distribution. A free matinee Christmas Day at the Ambrose theater offers Johnnie Get Your Hair Cut for children from 2 to 6 pm and all others after 6 pm.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Sunday Creek Valley Depot Square Santa Claus Miss Bess Harper Miss Harper Cmhrdl

Christmas Program Showcased by Plains School Pupils

The Plains Christmas program was presented by pupils from different rooms. Teachers appeared qualified and trusted by the school. The church was filled with parents and patrons for the event.

Primary Pupils Present Christmas Program in Chauncey

Pupils from Chauncey primary building first through third grades presented a Christmas entertainment Wednesday afternoon attended by about 50 visitors. The program featured recitations dialogues and songs with rooms decorated for yuletide. teachers were Hannah Clutter Sua Goldsworthy and Ruth Bridgewater announced by Mrs Clutter.

Chauncey Chauncey Schools Hannah Clutter Sua Goldsworthy Ruth Bridgewater Clutter

Falls and Ice Cover City Walks in Chauncey

In Chauncey on December 22 the sidewalks and streets froze over with ice and many residents, including children, sustained hard falls. Reports indicate no serious injuries have occurred so far.

Chauncey

Sang Souci Club Holds Millfield Meeting At Theisen Home

Members of the Sang Souci club of Millfield met at the home of Mr and Mrs William Theisen. The evening featured cards and a late collation. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday December 31 at the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Jr. Participants included Mr and Mrs Theisen and several others.

Sang Souci Club Millfield William Theisen Herman Theisen, Jr

Christmas Entertainments Planned in Local Churches

Chauncey December 22. With work suspended the season will be quiet financially but churches plan Christmas entertainments. Millfield M E Greens Run Church of Christ Millfield Church of Christ Chauncey Church of Christ Chauncey Church of God and The Plains M E hosted programs in school rooms the past two days. Citizens listed include Emmett Olvers Chester and Lewis Howard families and several relatives among the local residents.

Chauncey Millfield M. E Greens Run Church of Christ Millfield Church of Christ Chauncey Church of Christ Chauncey Church of God and the Plains M. E Millfield Plains

Still guard home after threat to Toledo youth

Police guard the home of William T. Drouillard in Toledo after a series of threatening notes culminated in an attack on his son Edward. Drouillard says two assailants trailed Edward all day and warned of more harm on prior Saturdays. Two detectives were assigned to protect the family.

Toledo William T. Drouillard Edward Young Prouillard

Ye Old Time Club Meeting at Millfield Hosted by Coles

Ye Old Time club of Millfield met at Mr and Mrs William Cole home. Dancing and an oyster supper were enjoyed. The next gathering is planned at Mr and Mrs Clarence Misner in Millfield on December 23. Members listed include Mr and Mrs A L Brown Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Sr Mr and Mrs L E Woods and others.

William Cole Millfield Clarence Misner A. L. Brown Herman Theisen L. E. Woods Pf. AD Boudinot G. C. Patton Phillip Powell R. H. Wemmer Floyd ‘Wemmer Homer ‘Tracy Charles Robinett Jess Wemmer James Omen Helen Patton Doris Cole Elsworth Tracy Harold and Frank Wemmer William Russell

Christmas Program Planned at Millfield Methodist Church

Chauncry December 22 The Millfield Methodist Sunday school plans a special Christmas program during Sunday school hour. No tree will be held at the church. A good attendance is expected Sunday morning and offers and teachers will welcome new members or visitors. Services begin at 9 50 o clock.

Milfield Methodist Sparces Sunday School

Greenshun High and Albany Teams Open Doubleheader

In Chauncey on December 22 Greenshun highs play Albany highs at Albany tonight at 7. The girls team leads off the doubleheader with the first game.

Chauncey Greenshun High Albany High Albany

Milf eld P T A Meets Chauncey in December Meeting

The Milf eld Parent Teacher Association held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening in the Methodist Episcopal church with President Mrs. William Hartley in charge.

Chauncey Milfeld

Veterans of Hazard Army Respond to Submarine Tragedy

Retired Navy heroes form a rescue corps to aid S boats disasters such as 8 51 and 8 4. Leaders like Ingraham Eadie Carr Ellsberg and others volunteer after long sea service and recount past sinkings while rushing to danger.

Veterans OF Army OF Hazard Ingraham Navy Department Navy Tom Eadie Rhode Island Hazard Bill Carr Edward Ellsberg Chuck” Ingraham Panama Canal Zone

Santa A d The Ohio Christmas Spirit On The Brink Of A Prosperous New Year

United Press reports from Columbus describe Ohio ending the year with brisk Christmas business due to bank savings and steady employment. Merchants foresee better times, labor leaders expect steady work despite mine disturbances, and charity groups plan gentle aid for the needy as a hopeful holiday mood prevails.

Columbus U.P Santa Claus Ohio George V. Sheridan Ohio Retail Merchants’ Association W. G. Alexander

Predicting Snow Flurries Sparks Christmas Sled Talk

The forecast mentions persistent snow flurries days in advance and hints that Christmas sleds could be pulled from the attic on the first usable day. Local experts suggest families may prepare early for winter surprises and seasonal travel.

Gas merger faces Ohio utilities board approval

Columbus December 22 The reconsolidation of almost all oil and gas holdings of Cities Service Co in Ohio with Columbia Gas & Electric Inc of New York is filed for state utilities commission approval. The merger involves 11 million dollars, naming Ohio Fuel Gas Co as the acquirer of Ohio Public Service Co Toledo Edison Co Empire Gas & Fuel Co and related units.

Columbus Cities Service Co Ohio Columbia Gas & Electric Inc New York State Utilities Commission Ohio Fuel Gas Co Columbia Gas & Electric Ohio Public Service Co Toledo

Cities Service units under Columbia control target Defiance gas plant

The Cities Service oil and gas properties in Toledo are to be acquired by a Columbia subsidiary. The group owns 360 miles of gas mains and 170000 acres of oil and gas land. F. W. Crawford chairs the Ohio Fuel Gas Co board and Raymond Cross is president. Charles C. Marshall filed the petition to complete the transfer.

Yellow Fever Deaths Reported in Senegal

Monrovia reports hundreds of natives and many whites dying from yellow fever in Senegal, signaling a severe health outbreak and potential regional crisis.

Monrovia Siberia Senegal

Double Funeral for Wandlings in Columbus

Double funeral services for Gladys Wandling and her husband Joseph Wandling of Logan will be held at Denton & Donaldson funeral home Columbus. Wandling killed his wife and then ended his own life Tuesday in their hotel room. Burial in Green Lawn cemetery.

Columbus Decc Gladys Wandling Joseph Wandling Logan Denton & Donaldson Funeral Home East Town Street Wandling Green Lawn Cemetery

Date Set for Execution of Teen Murder Convict

The State Supreme Court fixed Friday January 6 as the date to execute Floyd Hewitt, 17, of Conneaut, who was convicted of murdering Fred Brown of Conneaut on February 14 last year.

Floyd Hewitt Columbus O.R State Supreme Court Conneaut Little Fred Brown

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