Mayors Court in Nelsonville Delivers Pleas and Fines
In Nelsonville, December 27, Bert Johnson and Ash Webb pleaded not guilty to intoxication before Mayor Bill Hickman with $100 bonds set for Tuesday. Charles Varner pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 10, sentence to jail. A fire in Harper Hollow followed, with Johnson Webb Varner held to grand jury under $244 bond each. Harry Sapp pleaded not guilty to interfering with an officer, held under $60 bond. Sapp accused of pressuring James Cope with a fake tale last Saturday. Sapp denies the accusation.
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Nelsonville
Bert Johnson
Ash Webb
Bill Hickman
Charles Varner
Harper Hollow
Johnson
Webr
Varner
Vpolies
Harry Sopp
Sapp
Fatralman
James Cope
Whittmer Drilling at Baind Location Nelsonville
Whittmer Oil & Gas Co tests on the Baird location with Jack Walters, aiming to fetch Clinton sand Saturday evening and continue drilling Sunday. Ghigo Fuel Gas Co nears the sand at its No. test on Sunday Creek near town. CLUB HOLDS PARTY And Christmas party at Mrs. Clarence Butts home Fort Street features Luncheon and gift exchange with 25 members and guest Mrs. GW Lershon. PAST NOBLE GRANTS TO MEET Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grands meet at Mrs. Beatrice Schnefer 43 Jackson Street. turkey dinner set for 6 pm. all members urged to attend. Tuctress Leah announces Mrs. and Mr. Frank Minner to host Christmas Day supper at West Washington Street. guests listed.]]>
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Nelsonville
Bec
rWhittmer OF & Gas Co
Jack Walters
Baird
Clinton
Ghigo Fuel Gas Co. 4
Sunday Creek
Clarence Butts
Fort Street
Cosmopalitan Cinh
Ed Humphrey
GW. Lershon
Logan
Rebekah
Beatrice Sehnefer
Jackson Street
Leah
Frank Minner
West Washington Street
Frank Bonifieti
Carmichad
A. B. Johnson
Presley Minner
Mary Elizabeth
Frank
Athens County Fatality List Largest in November
Athens County recorded the highest number of fatal industrial accidents in November totaling 6, driven by the Millfield mine disaster where 2 men died. Other counties in Southeast Ohio reported incidents including Jackson Gallia Talbott Muskingum and Morgan, with Washington and Hocking recording non fatalities. manufacturing, mining, and clerical/professional roles accounted for the fatalities.
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Athens County
Ohio
Athensounty
Millfield
Sackyon
Gallia
Talrstota
Wits
Perry
Vinton
Morgan
Fashington
Hock
Ocking County
Thos
P. Shins
Division of Safety and Setons
Industrial Commission of Kia
Meorgan Conty
Athens
Restig Onteldo
Slippery Athens sidewalks linked to unusual trees
Weather report notes morning temperatures dipping from 34 Friday to 2 Saturday causing freezing with 66 inches of rainfall recorded. Wolfe cites rising temperatures in the Middle West over the weekend and a month of marked temperature shifts. Ohio legal notes state a pardon fight heads to Columbus over a former Cleveland councilman serving a bribery sentence, with Iblatz and Governor Myers involved.
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Athens
E. Yolfe
U. S
Wolfe
Columbus
Thomas TW
Fleming
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Iblatz
Myers/ Coop- Wassdview
Murderer Sought After Escape from Salem County Jail
Charles Fithian, 23, who had just been sentenced to die in the electric chair for murder, attempted a desperate escape from Salem County Jail seven hours after his sentence. Police sought him nationwide and questioned his sister Mary Fithian and her fiancé. A trial photo shows Fithian during the Paymaster killing case.
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Charles Fithian
Salem County
N. J. Jal
Mary Fithian
Fithian
Nelsonville Manufacturers and Jobbers Division Meeting
The Nelsonville Board of Trade division will hold its annual meeting at the Y.M.C.A. on Monday evening December 24 at 7 30. Officers including president secretary and treasurer will be elected for the year and directors will be chosen to represent the division on the Board of Trade.
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Nelsonville
Mee
Nelsonville Board of ‘Trade
Board of Trade
Funeral rites for James Nixon in Deanville
Funeral services for James Nixon, 72, who died Tuesday at his home in Deanville, were held Friday afternoon at the Prescience in charge of Rev. f1 Sayre, Methodist pastor. Hymns "No Night There" and "Saved By Grate" were sung with piano by Mrs. Edna Shorugh. Burial at Greenlawn.
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Snelsonville
James Nixon
Deanville
Prescience
Sayre
Methodist Church
Edna
Stiea
Barnicat
Greenlawn
Check Raiser Content To Resume Term In Penitentiary
Columbus dispatch reports J Colladay alias William Unger, 41, famed for a 1822 forged check scheme, returned to State Penitentiary after years of freedom ending with a Memphis arrest. He previously escaped prison during a convoy ball game and later resurfaced amid a dispute over his data publication.
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Columbus
J. Colladay
Willam Unger
Caladar
Memphis
Colladay
Cleveland
Peoples’ State Bank
Detroit
Ide Burne
Fatheriiles
Wes Jeg
No Extra Time To Be Allowed To Operate Autos
Motorists who operate their cars with 1956 plates after the deadline face arrest. H N Burgett, secretary of the South East Ohio Motor Club, warned Saturday only three days remain to apply for licenses to avoid penalties. State officials have stated no time extensions will be granted for operating cars with old license plates.
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Hej
Christmas Guests and Relatives Vitae in Columbus Area
A long list of Christmas visitations and greetings across Columbus and nearby towns, noting relatives such as Mr and Mrs George Johnson, Mr and Mrs A G Cotton, Mr and Mrs Arthur Love, Miss Sigrid Love, Mrs Wren Amitia, Miss Thelma Mills, and many more. The visits span from Columbus to Akron and Cleveland, with returned travelers and ongoing stays, reflecting holiday family gatherings and extended kinship across multiple households.
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Aid
Fred Jonnagnani
George Edward
Zinesvilly
George Johnson
Tom Schanz Wellston
Sid
W. FE. Heaton
Alice Ann
Columbus P
A. G. Cotton
Heater
Water Waste Prohibited After Night Oil Spillage crackdown
Water officials vow strict enforcement of night taps ban to stop wasting oily water. Several residents were cut off over the past days, four restored after paying a $1 penalty. Officers use a jenk finder to detect oil on taps, saying waste burdens the system and conservation is crucial.
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Mlsonville
Dee 2
Iie
Walter
Funeral Sunday for Mire Forks at Haydenville Church
Funeral services are planned Sunday afternoon at the Tuckerney Wor ners Church for Mire Meral aeryiece 82 who died Thursday at her mother's Haydenville home. The service will be officiated by Dyrind and interment at Greenlywn. CARD PARTIES ANNOUNCED A bennett. cachs parts willl be given by the ladler of $1 at Phillip's parish Murray City. Parish hosts invite. The St Andrew's Catholic Church pastry ball and bridge benefit will be held Tuesday at the parish home with a supper. DINNER GIVEN Mr and Mrs Leland ring entertained at dinner Friday evening with Arch Krieg Charleston W. Miss Mary Krieg Buffalo N. Jan Lucy Krieg Weredous Erlen Jean Dutty Bill Martin Logan.
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Mery Forks
Haydenville
Tugerney Worners Charch
Greenlywn
Phillip's
Murray City
Ladies of
Leland Ring
West Franklin Street
Mrt
Arch Krieg
Charleston
Mary Kieg
Buffalo
Jan Lucy Kroc
Weredous Erlen
Jean Dutty
Bill Martin
Logan
Scout News Highlights Local Troop Activities and Court of Awards
NOW SCOUT NEWS reports on city Scout Troops 46 and 45 with sponsors American Legion and Rotary Club led by W. BD Monder and Leotard Powell. It notes 400,000 members nationwide and global ties, details court proceedings for Tenderfoot and other ranks, and announces upcoming events at Miodeghu Hall and Presbyterian Church new program and fire safety play.
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Troon Findter
Rotary
Frank McCall
Thess Gilicors
Acatpa
Tenis Ord
Scout Organization In
America
Rey
Chuwworth
Pete Bilahedt
Great Britain
France
Afgica
Australia
Canada
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Anmertedn Legion
Red Crows
Dire Charteret
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Merbers
Uation
Bulty Weltsholimer
Tom Auttiet
James Barron
Warohd
Springar
Miodeghu Hall
Alrecto
Elaine
Severnt
Chana
Tiversane
Indlen- Hong
United Maton
Seoul
Freshyterton
Prac
Clothing drive aids Rexel youths and families
The Boy Scouts and Parent-Teacher group organized a clothing distribution for Rexel families during the Christmas season, assisting likely over 160 households. The effort plans continued support through winter with the F Auxiliary and Y M G A groups coordinating, seeking volunteers and donations.
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Rexel
King of Kings slides shown at Kristian Church Sunday
A group will show DeMmble's picture King of Kings at Kristian Church Sunday evening at 7 o clock. Admission is a small charge to cover expenses. Leslie Datton, scout leader, will present the pictorials. The program aims to educate and will include two additional pictures of interest.
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Nelsonville
Doc D
DeMmble
Lisie Datton
Nelsonville Young Men’s Fellowship Elects New Officers
In Nelsonville on Sunday morning the Young Men’s Fellowship elected officers for 1953. Clyde Ray Bet Sterling was named president with Prank John Clouston as treasurer and Sterling as secretary. A banquet next week will install the new officers. A Sunday football game and related activities were noted, with Patton and Hallville teams competing.
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Nelsonville
Claw
Clyde Ray
Bet ‘Sterling
John Clouston
Sterling
Kiecvon
Eno Ay
Tygarnon
Thiem
Big Hall
Hallville
Patton
Charles Patton
Dentnivel
Halmlte
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Frank Jobneon
Max Peregrin
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Otto Kaelin
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John Zetter
Joe Kennedy
Mary Mae
Joe Huntington
Arthur Wilson
Elsie Uhrig
Walter Waitlatch
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Don Bancaster
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Charles Petsyl
Mies
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Thomas Mulligan
C. Barker
Raceland
Robert Huenefeld
Hickman
Hidonan's Pharmacy
Joyce's Dept. ‘Store
M. E. Joyce
Foot Outfitters
Mary Lewke
RADIO
C. E. Scott
Pastime Theatre
Warner Bros
Kaaher Verity
Majestic
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Tuya
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Atta
Kay Johnson
Lewis Stone
Zasu Pitts
Matinees
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Zanenvilla Y. MG. AL
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Priblen Hog
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RCO Sincere
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