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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1932
Page
8
About 135 children attended a Christmas party at Logan Legion Hall hosted by local volunteers. The event featured music, treats, a visit from Santa, and a collection of gifts. Law enforcement and civic leaders assisted, with meals provided by community groups and churches.
A garbled local item reports a car incident with bystanders and police involvement. Names and places are unreadable, but the event suggests a vehicular accident with unclear aftermath and community concern. Further details remain obscured in the OCR text.
A fire at the West Bet Bakery caused smoke and minor damage. Firefighters from Wise station battled the blaze after an early Saturday incident, with police directing traffic and guiding vehicles away from Hunter Street during the response.
Frank Watters, a worker at a fracking site, sustained three fractured ribs in a recent incident. He is recovering in a Bowie hospital and expected to be discharged home later this week after receiving a Christmas Eve telegram from Ber Curmmine.
Military honors were paid as Barnhart Strecke was buried at Ok Grove Cemetery after a burial service at Matthew Lutheran Church. The Rev Amos L. Heyde officiated as a firing squad from Logan Post presented honors. a large crowd attended the ceremony.
Logan Dec 3 probate record shows Jones KH Conrad’s will left estate to Pierce Conrad and Mary Conrad. The estate centers on 88 acres of farm land in Good Hope Townships. Conrad named executor. Will dated Nov 21 1930 witnessed by Orde Dupier and F P Martin.
Millfield Church of Christ hosted an evening program titled When the Cartage Are Latted. Mrs Matel Sek peyed the organ accompaniment and Mrs F E Beutinet directed. Mrs James Lewis and Athens children presented the children’s part. In Chauncey a fire caused burns to Mrs Thok en while attempting to remove from a steve.
In a terse report, Dee Chalsnc ey undergoes a medical operation that required several weeks away from home. John Leiner and Mintechan provide updates on the case, with details from St. Perancis Morapiha Copmhss.
A family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Minwter on Bias Avenue is described with attendees including Mr and Mrs Edward Minwter, Miss Ruby Pitteburgh, Minister Farpert Harter, and several others. The scene lists numerous relatives and guests gathered for the occasion.
Logan December report on Clarence Christy Bechtel arrested by Chief Lew Reynolds after a chase. He faced whisky possession and tempering with a machine charge. Hospitalized Mrs McCormick underwent a serious operation after injuries in the incident. Other local names referenced include Lucille Barthes George Setwa and George Conke.
Fragmentary note describes Roy Cmalincet and Mrs Wiltase Sheesert discussing a Methot & eo at their home on Reed Pittge, last week.
A practical guide outlines constructing a scale model at home using common materials. Steps cover frame building, paneling, and finishing touches with simple tools and safety tips for hobbyists.
An old newspaper fragment advertises a 15 cent pattern catalog and sewing pattern set, with prices for catalogs and patterns. It includes names and addresses, holiday greetings, and a list of social notices mentioning guests, family connections, and Christmas visits across several towns. The tone resembles a community page of local notices and small ads.
Nine persons were injured in a late Christmas Eve auto crash near New Haven West Virginia. In hospital reports two driver passengers suffered fractured thighs and other injuries while others sustained less severe wounds. Police and hospital records note the collision occurred between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with several victims treated at Hoiser Hospital and Clipper area facilities.
Realty transfers occurred in Gallia County for the week ending Saturday. Parcels include 145 acres in Greenfield Township from James F. Calloway to Gelice D. Gareen and 128.4 acres to Addison Township by Louise Piret et al. Several transfers mention Greenfield and Addison Townships, with trustees and sheriff Lubs Stewart named in the notices.
Gallipolis Dispatch reports C E Fite appoints S M Senghser as deputy to improve the office's surveying program. The announcement notes a desk shift and a focus on determining needs, checking conditions, and overseeing the start of the new term.
Back to Duties for Gallipolis coach after a medical hold. Jebs Bain returns to resume practice for three games next week. He expects to return to Gallipolis April 3 and open a law office.
In Gallipolis Ive, M Lore and the ocksmiths face a depression era rise as Judge Clark issues four marriage licenses Saturday. Totals show 32 for Christmas week and 36 for December 1. Names include Geetese Dee, Marshal Boggs, Eve ton Smith, Margaret Heares, Heath Rey, and Fred Brows among others.
The court named V Metaninder as administrator of the Augusta Ungheave estate after the death from injuries. Writs show bond of four dollars and eight cents furnished by McComter Chiliee to cover administration.
Coal teams relocate ore along the Marmet line as crews rest and prepare shipments. Traffic reports note limited outbound coal from Karenbs Fiver toward Crscieneti with several towns listed, including Lodevile Madises and New Altany.
Fragmentary notes from Gallipolis recount sparse items including local names Sims and Sones, a United States Army court mention, and a confusing snapshot of other entities. No clear events or dates emerge from the garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Gallipolle, a person named Miewaux Garere, and a plan involving December and a charity process. The legible items mention a ceremony or event by Paling Peypil Acer and a payment of £7. No clear context or outcome is provided.
In Tes, a severe river surge caused a breach leading to major damage downtown. Officials report structural concerns and floodwater rising along the riverfront, with emergency crews assessing the impact hours after the incident.
The Majestic screens Night After Night with George Raft and Constance Cummings in a witty romance. Ohio presents Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor in Tess of the Storm Country, a Maine coast drama about a skipper's daughter and a romance tested by family ties and danger.
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