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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1932

Page

3

Four Arrested at Fuel City for Coal Theft in Yards

Nelsonville police arrest four suspects for taking coal from loaded railroad cars in local yards. William Hall fined $25 and costs for a prior December 1920 offense with suspended fine tied to good behavior and staying off railroad property. Fred McCay and Dennis Parry plead guilty to petit larceny with $25 fines and costs suspended on good behavior. Woodrow Landis, a minor, to be certified to juvenile court. Conclude with note on recovery of a local boy named Connie recovering from illness.

William Biddy) Hall Hickman Hall Athens County Fred McCiay Dennis Parry O&eh Woodrow Landis

Grandson Dies of Pneumonia at Grandmother’s Home

A report states the death of a young man from pneumonia at the home of his grandmother Mrs. Bertha Grose. Details of age and identity are not provided in the surviving text.

Bertha Grose

Mort Plan Explanation To Be Thursday Night

Nelsonville officials and Parent-Teacher Association representatives discussed the Mort plan for school financing at a city high school meeting. A second session is set for Thursday night December 29 at 7 o clock to widen understanding and invite pastors and community leaders to attend.

Mort Nelsonville

Gift Exchange Planned by Daughters of America

The Daughters of America will hold a gift exchange Friday evening after their regular meeting. Gifts are to cost no more than ten cents.

Daughters of America

Woman Questioned Over Infant Deaths From Injection Error

In New York authorities investigated potential criminal negligence after three infants died from a boric acid injection instead of saline. Nora Georgia Paulson described taking the wrong bottle and accidentally giving the injections.

New York Hospital Nora Georgia Paulson

M F C Club Holds Annual Christmas Party

The M. PFC Club members enjoyed their annual Christmas party on Wednesday evening with a 6 30 dinner at the Dew Hotel followed by a theater party at the Par time. Hazel Katzenbach joined the event and the Christmas exchange was held at Mrs Nel lie Warner's home with Mise Helena Stedem of Staten Island as a guest.

M. PF. C Dew Hotel Mix Hazel Katzenbach Nellie Warner Mise Helena Stedem Staten Island N. Y

Christmas Parties Give Gift Exchanges Across Local Bridge Clubs

Mrs Paul Allen hosts a Christmas party at the Dew Hotel with a dinner at ten and a gift exchange. Esther Verity wins high and Sylvester Ross takes second in bridge. Helen Devol entertains at Pleasantview Avenue with guests Inez Wilson and Bernice Coline and Mae Linton win top bridge scores. The J H T Club meets at Fort Street with a gift exchange and high score trophy awarded to Blanche Moorehead.

Paul Allen Chestnut Street Dew Hotel Allen Hore Esther Verity Sylvester Ross Helen Devol Inez Wilson Pleasantview Avenue Exchange Bridge Bernice Coline Mae Linton Wilbur Martin Athens J. H. T. Club Don Martin Fort Street Mre Bob Kinney Mary Sharp Blanche Moorehead Martin

Rev Harvey Howard Dies at 75. To Be Buried Friday

The Rev Harvey Howard aged 75 died last night at his son Ead ward Howard's home on the Baird farm in Nelsonville. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Friday at the residence conducted by Rev H A Sayre Methodist Episcopal Church pastor. Ordained in 1885 in the But e Christian Church he served as a district minister with stints in Finch West Virginia. He leaves three daughters Mrs George Difle Mrs Samuel Dishon and Mrs James McManamay all of Nelsonville and two sons Edward and Albert plus two brothers.

Nelsonville Harvey Howard Ead Howard Bute Finch W. Va George Difle Samuel Dishon James McManamay Edward Albert

Midnight Service Plans At Methodist Church Nelsonville

A midnight service at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Saturday night opens with Hark the Merald Angels Sing and a Christmas pageant Follow the Star by Rebrand. Cast includes Nifford Scott Mariel Maore Gladys McAfee Elmer Siddle Edison Hickman Ralph Parks Joe Galvin William Howe Charlies Patton Eugene Arnold TA Hickman BUT Melvin Audrey Bean Aneta Hall Virginia Green Betty Jane Tigner Josephine Tigner Lowing Duskey Alice Meomba Bernadine Adkins Garth Lightfoot Redney James LinScott directed by Jeffery Beasie Stephencon. The Senior Choir performs There’s a Song in the Big Come To My Heart Lord Jesta O Little Town Of Bethlehem and And There Were Shepherds. Mrs Kida Patton and Choir lead List the Cherubie Host efron Moly City. Recessional Silent Night. Me. Cc. Poston directs much lighting and candy decorations. Christmas present envelopes should be turned in.

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church Jesta Bethlehem Kida Patton Efron Moly City Cc. Poston

Woman to stand trial in death of husband’s secretary

Awaiting trial in Jacksonville Florida is Mrs RR Frasier accused of killing Misa Manona Murrell, her husband’s secretary, in a claim to save her home and prevent her son from killing her. The incident occurred on a busy shopping street in Fiorita City.

Jacksonville Fila Frasier Misa Manona Murrell Sone Felers Fiorita City

Santa Claus to visit Christian Church for candy

Santa Claus is expected at the Christian Church this evening at six o clock with a sack of candy for every child present. Members of the Ford Dugan Post American Legion sponsoring the party are asked to attend at six o'clock and wear their Legion caps. The candy has been donated by the Retail Merchants Association.

Nelsonville Dee. T Santa Claus Christian Church Lenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion Retail Merchants’ Association

Berean Bible Class Plans Sunday Meeting in Ohio Church

The Berean Bible Class expects a large attendance for Sunday at 8.90 oclock in the Christian Church auditorium in Thi­ta m Ohio. Reverend C A Pearce from Thi­ta Ohio is expected to speak to the men. Miss Katherine Courtney to present a Christmas saint and a report on Christmas baskets will be given.

The Christian Church Wily Hare Evans C. A. Pearce Thitam Ohio Chrietmas Saint Mies Katherine Courtney

Volpe Probe Moves Forward with Lawyer Meeting

In Lorain the former employer Otto J Heas of Napoleon joined Mine Eva Volpe’s case after December 22. Miller appeared with attorney Miller in Elyria to confer with Lorain County Prosecutor Don W. Myers for about an hour as authorities seek clues in the Volpe matter.

Lorain Dee Potter Miller Napoleon Eva Volpe Grarc Lake Mine Lorain County Don W. Myers Otto J Heas Miller Myers Elyria

Three Athenians Fined on Perception Charges

Three Athens men were arrested on perception charges and appeared in Magistrate Carl M. Porter’s court the morning. Emmett Hoe of Court Street was fined 150 dollars. Everett Saulters and John Cauffman received 100 dollar fines. Saulters and Cauffman reside on Hooper Street.

Athena Carl M. Porter Frank White Walter Riley Stith Chiyewitte Emmett Hoe Court Street Everett Saulters John Cauffman Saulters Cauffman Hooper Street

Truce Reached in Wage Dispute for Rail Workers

Nine months extension of prevailing rail workers wages leads to a Christmas truce after nine days of talks between rail carriers and about one million employees. The agreement preserves a 10 percent deduction until October 31, then reverts to the full scale unless changes occur before June 15. A separate probate notice concerns Themes Cavantugh appoin­tment as estate administrator in Athens County Ohio.

Chicago Cavantugh Whores Athem Obie Filey Cavaneugh Athena County Min Jonson Athens Otte

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