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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1927
Page
6
The Murray City P T A held its monthly meeting with a play Santa's Busy Day by the fourth grade under Miss Donoghue. A social hour followed in the domestic science room as part of the gathering.
New Marshfield Christian church held a class meeting with teacher Mr Sam Dridge. A Christmas program and refreshments were enjoyed. A Glee Club entertainment followed with a party at Mr and Mrs Tansmeor's home on Wednesday evening for club members. Various guests attended and refreshments were served.
The Plains residents share Christmas plans with family. Miss Jessie Charney and Miss Mary Leen visit with Mrs John Pearky Gaskill. Mr Hank plans weekend visits and Adan Mash will spend time with his mother in Nelsonvill. Gabriel and sons arrive to celebrate with Mr and Mrs George Gaineel Sr and family.
A sister’s illness began with three week old pimples that spread across the scalp. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the condition healed, restoring hair and vitality. Includes product ad lines for Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum.
Merry Christmas greetings follow the Coolville community notes. Mrs. Laura Gunder hosts ten girls from the Altogethers Sunday school class for an afternoon party with candy gifts. Various residents and visitors are mentioned including Mr BE Chipps in town, Newland returning to Lynchburg for the holidays, and a Con gregational Sunday school party with gifts.
A pedestrian on Main Street near the Hamden house was struck by a car and suffered a fractured bone and head injuries. The driver did not see him while passing another vehicle and could not stop in time.
Carbondale reports a Christmas cantata performed in the school auditorium. The event featured students under supervision by Mrs Keeney and Chappel with musical instruction by a district supervisor. Community members including the Hamden family attended and shared holiday greetings.
Syracuse column details Arthur Gowe of Columbus visiting Thursday night. Karl McKinniss of Columbus visiting his mother Mrs Emma McHinniss. Mr. and Mrs C H Merrill and family to spend Christmas with Roy Merrill at Columbus. Mrs Mary Thomas mother of C C Roberts is seriously ill with pneumonia at her Matin street home. The S schools held Christmas programs Friday before a one week vacation. Mr and Mrs Charles Calkins and daughter Mary of Portland visit Or.
Colum bs December 23. The death sentence imposed on Wood Uesist, 17, for murder stands as the state prepares for execution. Hewitt, the condemned, faces a solitary death in the electric chair amid ongoing legal action and appeals.
Albany News items list Misses A Dorothy and Christina Darley of Athens visiting relatives, others traveling from Parkersburg and Morgantown to spend the holiday. Mrs Violence Strong stays with Mrs Hannah Litle in Wilkesville, Miss Octa Gilliogly returns from Gallipolis, Hazel ONeal from Parkersburg, and Philip and Ledren Iarner from Morgantown visit their uncle Warner. C N Jones and daughter Mars Slanleth plan Pataskala trip for vacation as the Baptist Sunday school Helping Hand class met at Mrs Charles Beans with Mrs Jessne Chase giving a reading. A lake sale at Loui B W Covs hardware store is noted.
Ohio penitentiary warden said Hewitt likely to die by chair February 14 or January 6 window between six and eight. He may choose his last meal from a standard menu. Ohio board of clemency asked for a clemency ruling from Attorney General Turner while denying any link to the case.
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