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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
3
Ella Gar linger of Buchtel pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Mayor Co G Dew’s court after an affidavit by Genevieve Smathers of Buchtel. Gar linger was fined ten dollars plus costs for an afternoon store altercation.
Nelsonville city butcher Nelson Streats of Kroger Grocery Co. earned a gold wrist watch for selling the most aluminum ware in the district. His assistant Bert Tolliver received an electric waffle iron as his share of the salesmanship reward.
Christmas charity drives in Nelsonville area feed 336 children ages 4 to 16 at the Elks Lodge on Hocking Street with turkey, sides, candy, fruit, and a souvenir flag. City and school officials and churches plan 175 baskets of provisions for needy families while Boy Scouts and American Legion assist with toy distribution and repairs.
Nelsonville report shows Johnson and Galvin reaching the semi finals along with Hellyer Lawson and Estel Crabtree Dom Bumgarner. top scores include Johnny Johnson 246 653 and Hellyer Lawson 1147 as rounds continue with two late matches.
Mr and Mrs El bert Hannah and family New Straitsville visited Mr and Mrs Chester Barstow Sunday. Mr and Mrs Alvin Blake and family of Gore Mr and Mrs Harold Blake and family Fruitdale Hollow visited with Mr and Mrs Eugene Blake Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Easterling and family Akron visited Mr and Mrs Frank Easterling Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Clemens and son McConnelsville visited Mr and Mrs Leo Wolfe Sunday. Mr and Mrs Chic Clarey and daughter Detroit visited Mr and Mrs George Beal Sunday.
Scientists divide Earth's past into five eras, each containing multiple periods. Together they total eighteen periods of varying length, outlining the geological timeline from oldest to most recent.
In pursuance of an Order of Sale the public auction will be held at the east door of the Court House in Athens on Monday December 30 1940 at 1 50 P M. The property includes New England village in lots 46 47 48 61 62 63 64 plus out lots 17 and 8 totaling several acres with a 5 acre and 3 acre portions and an excluded 1 acre parcel. Appraised at 500 dollars and must bring at least two thirds of that amount. Cash only. Sheriff Charles W Bayless and Deputy Esther B Gross. Attorney L R Pierce.
Annual Christmas recital and party held Friday at Mrs. Ralph Parks home. About fifty guests attended with twenty pupils performing solo numbers, a chorus song by Charles Kinney with eight girls, a flute duet by Mrs. Phillip Weller and Betty Anderson, and carols by pupils and guests.
To enable his army to cross the Tigris and Euphrates, Emperor Julian constructed a bridge of boats from skins stretched over osier frames, creating a temporary crossing in ancient warfare.
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