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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1927
Page
3
Charles Hall, a loader at the Athena Gloved Brick company in Nelsonville, suffered a painful injury when a clay car passed over his right foot crushing several toes. The Pastime Theater in Nelsonville completed installation of a new Produce Organ for organ music this week.
Nelsonville residents Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Green and son Nay visit to settle their home and belongings before moving to Huntington West Virginia. They will live with their son in law and three grandchildren following the death of their daughter Leatha Green Corbitt two weeks ago.
John Duffy of Nelsonville was arraigned yesterday before Mayor L J Eberle on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor to George Hughes Jr. He pleaded not guilty and a hearing is set for Tuesday afternoon.
Misses Mary and Fern Parry hosted the I. H. T. club Christmas party with a 7 o'clock dinner and a tree decorated for the season. Gifts were exchanged after the meal, with attendees including Mrs. Donald Betts, Mrs. William Bowers, Mrs. Malvern Wilson, and numerous Misses such as Julia Burnelle and Ruth Cook among others.
New York reports a Christmas liquor boom as bootleg supply remains plentiful with prices spread from coast to coast. Champagne fetches up to 20 dollars a bottle and bootleg rum sells for 4.50 to 8 dollars, with genuine whisky scarce farther from borders and coasts.
Pupils in two factory program rooms entertained parents and friends at the Factory church with a one act play Punkin Holler and a varied program of recitations and songs. A Christmas tree stood in the church as teachers Miss Sylvia Munn and Mrs Naomi Mc Neal were praised for the fine presentation.
Nick Benderwich was fined 25 dollars and costs for driving an automobile while intoxicated after his car collided with Ralph Knighty. Benderwich was arrested by County Traffic Officer Fred Heck and arraigned before Justice E. L. Jones in Jacksonville. Dick Wolfe was arrested by Officer Heck yesterday on intoxication charges and taken to Chauncey for arraignment.
Fire from a coal stove in a tree top machine gun nest at the Lick Run Coal Company mine caused 4000 rounds of ammunition to explode. A 75 foot tank burned, with two guns destroyed and gas cans damaged. Guards changing shifts left the area unmanned during the incident. Police reported restoration of peace.
Mrs C G Sheppard hosted her bridge club for the annual Christmas party with a 1 pm luncheon and three tables of bridge. High score went to Mrs C J Bartels. only guest was Mrs Frank Freer. Several residents and relatives, including Mary Pritchard in Columbus and William Wright visiting from Columbus, were noted traveling or visiting family over the holidays.
Fire chief Edward R Laughlin warns Athens residents to prevent fires during Christmas season. He urges careful use of lighted candles away from foliage and decorations away from light bulbs or heating pipes to minimize fire risk.
Clifford Powell, now of Fanon Valley Pennsylvania and former resident of Lower Plains, returned for Thanksgiving and urged his employer to donate to miners' children. A $15 collection was sent to Elmer Coon for Zion Sunday school benefit, aiding children who face a sparse Christmas without worker activity in the village.
Jennie Smith sued Bertha Stephenson Graham but case dismissed after evidence. Marvin L. Jones and Nolan H. Rice suit against Herschel E. Wethy and Blanche Wethy dismissed by defendants. Ellen Bryan and Millard Bryan granted divorce. married October 27, 1927. willful absence and neglect cited. Ellen W. Stage restored as maiden name.
In Cannelville on December 23, Mrs. John Jones, a 15 year old wife who chose hockey and home duties over schooling, defeats Muskingum County school board to avoid mandatory education until age 16 under state law.
The column lists residents visiting relatives and hosting guests for Christmas. Pauline Morrison travels to Shelby to stay with Owen Morrison and his wife. Edgell family hosts in Columbus. Margaret Morris visits Detroit. James T. Sheppard stays with the Edingtons and Sheppards in Columbus. Gertrude Bliss heads home to Bloomville for the holidays. Freer and Edington families and others share holiday hospitality in various cities including Madison West Virginia, Zanesville, Akron, and Columbus.
Columbus December 23 Treasurer M B Frazier and his bondsmen are liable for 4493 67 lost in the failure of the People s bank of Frazersburg Muskingum county State Examiner George B Rector ruled on Thursday Frazier failed to require security for public money Hector said.
Paul Wibert an 18 year old found dying on a road near Bakertown revived briefly to say he believed he had been attacked Wednesday night. He lay in a cemetery off the road and could not confirm if a clubbing or a vehicle strike caused his injuries. He was later removed and doctors warned both feet must be amputated due to severe freezing. He had multiple broken ribs and other injuries.
An inquiry opened in Bluffton into the death of Cleona Steaman a two year old Elida girl found dead in a ditch along the Dixie highway south of town Investigators say she was likely struck by a hit and run motorist The mother said the child left home Thursday planning to ask for a ride to Toledo via Lima
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller sues Emanuel Shrock and Gideon Troyer bishops of the Old Amish church in Paint township for 12000 damages claiming a religious boycott after she affiliated with another church. She says Troyer and Shrock directed parishioners to refuse trade, meals, or business dealings with her following her marriage.
In Kansas City reports that Andrew Cramer and accomplice discuss motives for kidnapping Marian Parker. Witnesses reveal plans for ransom to finance college education and possible kidnapping of Parker’s daughter. Authorities note Mrs Eva Hickman’s prior suicide attempt and asylum stay as context for hereditary insanity defense.
Funeral services for M. T. Wilcox who died yesterday at his daughter's home at 33 Malpewood drive will be held at the residence at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Short services will follow at Hooper Ridge church before burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Samuel L. McCune buys the New Jersey Joint Stock Land Bank. Cleveland heads the Ohio Pennsylvania bank with Dean Copeland and James Wood. A merger with the Rochester bank is planned. Combined assets of Rochester and Cleveland banks reach about 30 million. The network covers New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Ohio. The system has loaned over 600 million to farmers in ten years.
Washington rumors say the 1928 race will clarify after Christmas with the Democratic National Committee meeting January 12 to pick a convention city and stage a Jackson Day dinner. Reed of Missouri may push his candidacy. Al Smith cannot attend due to New York's legislative session. Republicans anticipate primaries starting March 13 in New Hampshire and others to follow.
Lima December 23 Frank Fleming a 55 year old Lafayette farmer was accidentally shot by a child late yesterday and remains in serious condition today.
Hickman recounts a wild cross country flight after taking $1,500 from Parker and placing Marian’s body on a lawn. He was captured near Echo by police with two hitchhikers in a green sedan after a Portland to Seattle pursuit by 6,000 officers. He denies involvement in the killing and claims fraternally caring for Marian.
Unidentified man with a bullet wound in the neck was found in the rear seat of a stolen sedan abandoned near the home of William Vance in Hamilton. Vance discovered the body early today after locating the vehicle.
Neighbors heard the car park and police say three bullet holes show the man was preparing to shoot when killed. A stolen shotgun from William Roedell's home was found on the front seat, while the sedan was later stolen from Harry Lowenstein.
Athens County Probate court issued only three marriage licenses this week, far fewer than typical. Leslie Clyde Galbreath and Susan Leah Foster of Coolville were wed by Rev. G C Coulter, as were Harry Willett and Bessie Randolph, both of Coolville, and Marlow Russell of i. field with Viola Warrington of Sugar Creek, officiated by Rev. Coulter and Magistrate Hedges respectively.
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