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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1931

Page

10

Second Dividend Set For Rempel Bank On Wednesday

Announcement from C A Joven of the First Rempel National Bank outlines a second dividend at the Rempel Bank. Approximately 2008 vouchers worth about 10 000 dollars will be paid to stockholders as part of the ongoing receivership dividend plan. The payout will place extra currency in circulation ahead of Christmas.

Rempel Bank Yrogan C. A. Joven Rempel National Bank Ascend Wednendsy Aharge Washington

Three youths confess to county robberies and loot

Logan December report states Ambrose Schrader Clifford Aiken and Edward Bainter admit to two robberies in Weeking County. They describe breaking into the L. B. Welker cabin and a Midway Filling Station theft with loot recovered, including a .22 rifle and tobacco as authorities pursue charges.

Welker Schrader Nixon Bainter Hocking County New Straitsvile Farbearn Midway Station Enterprise Webb Slaughter Howan Webb Summit Lewis Reynnlds Krieg Logan Weeking Ambrose Schrader Clifford Aiken Falls Township Edward Bainter New Stratteville Joe Farbearn Branley Spernon L. B. Welker Cola Valley Midway Strtiet Aehrader Thin City Weller Cottage Weller New Straiteville Painter List Olthere New Straltaville Bainter End

Scout gathering set with Willman Fesler Larking as speakers

Plans by the Boy Scouts of Hocking County announce a father and son gathering in Logan on January 12 with coach Sam Willman and assistants Wes Fesler and Dick Larking as principal speakers. Local officers will handle arrangements and a meal will be served.

Logan Boy Scouts of Hocking County Sam Willman Wes Fesler Dick Larking

River and Lake Fishermen Face Future Restrictions

Logan reports local sportsmen expect two years of fishing limits on the Hocking River and Buckeye Lake after a Conservation Department order. Many anglers travel to Buckeye Lake yearly while others fish the Hocking River where fishing has improved. The Salt Creek area in Western Hocking County remains closed under the new restrictions.

Logan Hocking River Buckeye Lake Conservation Department Salt Creek Hocking County

Injuries Reported After Car Overturns North of Logan

Three people were injured when a car overturned Saturday afternoon on the Juergens Hill north of Logan. Mrs. Sessler, the two year old Charles Franklin Sessler of Lancaster Route 3, and another woman were treated at Cherrington Hospital. Mrs. Sessler suffered cuts and bruises but returned home with her family. the child sustained a facial cut from flying glass.

Logan Juergens Hi Cherrington Hospital Paul Sessler Charles Franklin Lancaster Kessler

Bus Line To Discontinue Temporarily in January

In Glouster the line between Glouster McConnelaville and Sakswell will pause service around year end due to inadequate revenue versus expenses. Beginning January changes shift the Athens Corning run to every two hours, reducing trips from three daily to a more limited schedule. The move ends a period of reduced operations with impact on local transit.

Glouster McConnelaville Sakswell E. E. Johnson Frimble Athens Corning

Rush Work on New High Street Bridge

Local notes report rapid progress on a new High Street Bridge with a steam shovel active all day due to favorable weather. The Border to medvantage of the earth feature hints at construction speed and site activity amid routine operations.

High Street Mlounter

Wedded 50 Years Ago on Christmas

Logan remembers John L. and Stoody wife Mrs. Stoody as they celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. Six children and families gathered at the Primmer home for dinner and a tribute program with toastmaster Henry W. Stoody, grandchildren Margaret and Jack Stoody, and relatives from Cincinnati, Kenosha, East Liverpool, and more.

South Ferry Logan John L. Broody Warren Garnhart Los Angeles Sam Primmer Primmer Mrs. Stoody Mr. Stoody Henry W. Stoody Cincinnati Clara Hockman Stoody Margaret L. Stoody Margaret Stoody Margaret Bob Indian Bill Newton J. Stoody Jack Kenosa Wis Dale Miller East Liverpool Paul Ullmark Athena Baward Miller Elsie Lola Nonw Anie Linn Edward Keller Mery Max Samuel Primmer Steady South Perry Y. M Brashares Laurel

Additional Injuries Found After Carbondale Accident

Logan report shows Clyde Maunts has a fractured left wrist in addition to a dislocated right hip. Paul Mitchell showed no fracture on X ray but possible internal injuries feared. Paul Woodard had right leg cast after reduction of a broken upper leg.

Hospital Logan Carbondale Cherrington Hospital Clyde Maunts Paul Mitchell Feare Ore Paul Woodard

Jail sentence for whisky delivery to jail charged man pleads guilty

Charlea Kienzle was arraigned in Hocking County on a charge of placing whisky in the jail. He pleaded guilty and was fined 330 with costs and ordered confined 20 days in jail. He will join inmates he attempted to supply with holiday liquor.

Logan Hocking Charlea Kienzle Harley M. Whitcraft Kienzle

Gandhi Returns as India Seethes Amid Riots and Boycott

Bombay greets Mahatma Gandhi amid spreading violence and a declared boycott of British goods. Deaths in Peshawar rise as authorities deport Red Shirt leaders. Bengal and other regions report terrorist activity with students urged to act for the nationalist cause. Two Bengali girls, about 20, kill district magistrate Charles Stevens in Tipperah.

Bombay India UPR Mahatma Gandhi Britain Peshawar Gandhi Pilsna Bengal Congress Charles G. Stevens Tipperah Cavac

Ghost Tramp Sailor Mystery Still Haunts Houston Seamen

In 1928 the 4000 ton tramp steamer Gilda Scuder sailed from Houston with 17 aboard and disappeared en route to the Pacific. Captain Frank Dooley and crew faced mutiny and hardship as Mary Smith, the supposed stewardess, fled at Panama. By 1930 Lloyds listed the ship lost at sea, with legends persisting of a ghost ship wandering at night and ties to illicit rum trade.

Houston Tex Ship Canal Frank Dooley Pacific Thera Frank Lane Mary Smith Panama Alaska San Francisco Seattle Yokohama Lloyd's Registry Gilda

Robbery and Assault Hit Cleveland Art Instructor

Dorothy Skoneany 24 an art instructor at McKinley School was beaten and robbed of about 25 dollars leaving her with two jaw fractures and serious injuries. Patrolman Leonard Skonezny her father led the manhunt as two young men jumped from a car on a dark street after she left a neighborhood dance hall with receipts in her purse.

Cleveland U.P Dorothy Skoneany Art Batthictor McKinley School St. Alexis’ Hospital Leonard & Skonesny Misa Skonesny

Railroad Man Promoted to General Manager in NY Central

Behat, assistant general manager of the New York Central system at Buffalo, will be promoted to general manager when D. R. McBain retires Friday. McBain is expected to step down from the post.

Cleveland New York Central System Buffalo R. McBain McBain Tedar

Christmas Visitors and New Year Plans Highlight Pomeroy Page

Miss Elizabeth Patterson of Jamestown and her sister Miss Roberta of Cincinnati visited over Christmas with Rev and Mrs Patterson. Roberta returned to Cincinnati. Elizabeth to remain a week before returning to Jamestown. Mr and Mrs Gravely of Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs Tustot of Chicago visited with Mrs Ewing and family. Mrs Russell of Miami and her daughter joined the winter stay. Ralph Anderson and family returned to Toledo after Christmas. The Royst Nelehborn and Modern Woodmen plan a joint New Year's Eve party at Woodman Hall with refreshments. Mrs Russell and daughter Virginia Elaine left for Denver to visit relatives. Bryan of Chicago, son-in-law of the Bryans, spent Christmas in town before leaving for Chicago.

Hod Wiliams K. of P Main Street Vern Webb Webb Bob Clark Evel_yya Milly Akron Curtis Comings Crooksville Crookaville Comings Birs. Comings Bel Wilson P.M. Strain Jeannette Christies Mary Elizabeth Patterson Jamestown Roberta Cincinnati Mia W. B Patterson Third Avenue Christ Hospital W. G. Gravely Cincinnnati K. Tustot Chicago H. O. Ewing W. C. Russell Miami Fla Ewing Ralph Anderson Toledo Woodman Todees Woodman Hall Griff? Russell Virginia Elaine Denver Colo In-lasy Liston Lowell 2D. Bryan

Explosion Kills Three In Youngstown Home

A gasoline heater exploded in a Youngstown area home killing three children and leaving their mother in critical condition. Mrs Harry Brightbill rushed to the kitchen to rescue the children and suffered burns while aiding her family.

Youngstown North Lima Youngstown Hospital Harry Brightbill Brightbill

Child Murder Unsolved in Cincinnati After Seven Days

Police and firemen scoured nearby buildings seven days after Marian Mclean, six, was found dead in a Cincinnati cellar. They found a broom handle with possible blood spots and planned further examination. Charles Bischoff and James Dervanney remained in custody. others released while investigators seek new angles.

Cincinnati Marian Mclean Macarian Charles Bischoff Marian James de. Yvanney

Athens County teachers chosen as delegates to Ohio Education Association

Miss Blanche Phillips of Jerzeyville and Will C. Merritt of Jacksonville Trimble school are named as delegates from Athens County to the Ohio Educational Association meeting in Columbus this week. The event focuses on school finances with State Superintendent B. Q. Skinner among principal speakers.

Blanche Phillips Will Merritt Mite Blanche Phillips Athena Jerzeyville Will C. Merritt Jacksonville Trimble Athens County Ohio Educational Association Columbus Schoola B. QO Skinner

Youth Killed Instantly in Ohio Auto Crash

Clarence Mouse age 18 of Chagrin Falls was killed instantly when his car collided with a vehicle driven by Raymond Naidanade a reputed Canton bootlegger at the Stowe Corners west of here. The father and mother of Mouse were injured in the crash.

Bent Clarence Mouse Chagrin Falls Raymond Naidanade Canton Stows Comers

Pomeroy B and B Beaten by London Team 48 35

Pomeroy B and B loses to Question Mark from London Ohio 48 to 35 in their season opener. Holland scores 18 and Verne Wolfe 17 for the visitors while Pomeroy’s center Wolfe and teammates fight hard. Coach Ted Baker praises the effort as Gallipolis next week looms.

Yoru Wolfe Athens Pomeroy Dac Batunday London Ohio Holland Verne Wolfe Gallipolis Ted Baker Pomeroy High School Baker Pomeroy Boys Pomeroy B Fiennigan Welker Hiseistein Dye Wolfe Davis Ashworth R. Wibright C. Wibright Murray

Burial Sunday for Mrs Ella Frye in Middleport

Middleport December 28 Mrs Ella Frye aged 75 died at her North Second Avenue home on Christmas Day after a long illness from a complication of diseases. She was a Church of Christ member and funeral services were held at the residence with Rev Fred Gardner officiating before burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery.

Ella Frye Middleport Ette. Frye North Second Avenue

Auto accident injures Bernard Casto in Ripley area

Bernard Casto son of Herbert C Casto of Ripley Pike was struck by a car on Christmas Day when he stepped from an automobile. He suffered two fractured legs and a broken arm and was brought to the hospital for treatment with recovery expected.

Parkersburg W. Va Bernard Casto Herbert C. Casto Ripley Pike

Higgins farm sold to cover debts in Kentucky

The Higgins farm near Vanceburg Kentucky was sold at sheriff sale on December 21 to satisfy Lucy W. Wall for $500 for rent on house and office. Mrs Wall will wait eight months for payment as Kentucky law allows. Higgins now said to be in Huntington after leaving Ohio amid Meigs County mining troubles and an indictment. Dr Crary also departed Gallipolis. Crary moved to Chesapeake Ohio.

Gallipolis Huntington Pomeroy Charles F. Higgins Vanceburg Lucy Ww. Wall P.T. Wall Meigs County State of Ohio Dr. Crary Crary Chesapeake

Local Holiday Guests and Homecoming Highlights

Miss Margaret Spratt spends holidays in Columbus with parents. Miss Lucille Smith visits Chester with her parents. Local students return from college for the holiday. Several families share Christmas visits across Racine Beech View and Clarksburg. A surprise sixty third birthday dinner honors Edward Kennedy with family present.

Margaret Spratt Columbus Lucille Smith Ben Smith Chester Alles Louise Powell Johm Smith Ar Garland Weaver Alva Grim George Osborn Racine Elza Haley Charles Haley Hysell Run William Barnett Thomas Lulu B. France Walter George Hallie Kennedy Kennedy Clyde Kennedy Detroit Mich

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