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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1927
Page
9
A garbled note describes a response from the Attorney General about a plan to enforce a new rule. It mentions authorities and game wardens interpreting the measure and allowing two hundred rabblats, with a wary reference to public notices and holiday timing.
About 2,000 sacks of candy and 120 baskets were distributed to valley children at the community Christmas tree event sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Santa and helpers handed out treats while 229 baskets were prepared for needy families in surrounding townships. The program drew the largest crowd yet, with about 2000 children present and a festive depot square packed with spectators.
Doanville students receive a county attendance pennant from Carl Porter during a Christmas program featuring malogues songs and treats. The event included decorated trees, greetings from Henry Smith and Mr and Mrs James Mullen, and plans for an upcoming meeting of local officers and a Christmas charity drive.
Miss Erma Smith of Bishopville married Roy Mullen of Chauncey at the McConnelsville Methodist parsonage with Rev. A. J. Moore officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
The current council’s final meeting, attended by all seven councilmen and President Ie Woodworth, adjourned to Tuesday December 2 to form a new council. A committee including We H Crossen was named to reassess North Hil construction project assessments. Final East State street repaving work received approval with Totman Starr and Mosure leaving office.
Residents from Pomeroy and nearby areas visited relatives in Cleveland and planned a Christmas gathering in Columbus. The group included Mrs Wis Nuting, Mrs Swallow, Miss Ruth, and several siblings and spouses, with extended family members traveling from multiple locations.
Families from the area plan Christmas gatherings with relatives in Columbus and nearby towns. The column lists names such as Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Galbroner, Roy Talbot, D. C. Miller, Norma Grant, Berths sisters, Ed Grant, William Huggins and daughter Mary E K, Kenneth Guinther, Leo Beeson and three sons, Warren Carrier, and Dan Jones, highlighting travel to spend the holidays with kin.
Special musical numbers at Athens Presbyterian church during the Christmas morning service include contralto solos It Comes Upon a Midnight Clear by Torker sung by Miss Margaret Mernon and Be Swiss Mountain Lane. Dr Witcox delivers a sermon on Immanuel or Gadovit Us. Merry Christmas. Parents of GI Born to Mr and Mrs Crum of Grosvenor Street Mary Frances Toro again.
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