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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1931

Page

3

Six Appear in Court of Mayor Here As Week Ends

Five local citizens were arraigned in the mayoral court on intoxication charges with bonds set. Edna Stage and others appeared in Saturday proceedings. Mrs Clara Wilson filed the affidavits. bond listed at 105 dollars. Mrs Stage held for grand jury. Local society notes follow with Christmas visits and family dinners across Columbus and surrounding towns.

Bt Hickman James Mudhton Juid Bryan Ifrank Town Vern Fiske George Briggs Edna Stage Trisetty Sander Clara’ Wilson

End Branch Bank Murray City Office of Peoples Bank

Nelsonville dec 28 the bank has discontinued its Murray City branch and all business will be transacted at the main Nelsonville bank.

Murray Ciy Peoples Bank of Nelsonvily Nelsonville Thaies Bank Company Murray City

Funeral Today for Benjamin McClarg in Nelsonville

Benjamin McClarg, 59, died after years of illness. His body lies with his sister Mrs. Wilmer Ipslrd in Nelsonville. Funeral services were held at 2 pm at the Fellowship Church near Logan with burial in the nearby cemetery. He leaves several brothers and sisters. Charles McClure of this city is a brother.

Benjamin McClarg Nelsonville McClarg Fins Wilmer Ipslrd Myers Street Fellowship Church Logan Charles McClure

Youthful Presbytery hosts Christmas vesper service

In Nelsonville on December 28 the Presbyterian youth led the evening vesper. Rob Huenefeld presided. Kathleen Saltz spoke on The First Christmas Tree. Elizabeth Kessenger addressed The Wise Man. Floyd Wolfe discussed religion and science in youth. Jack Reybold sang O Little Town Bethlehem. Bas nonge medley and Marian Marks organ solo. girls choir sang. Florence Wood read scripture. Robert Vore led prayer. Clifford Linton Dixwell Ralph Barber and Jack Affner collected offerings.

Kathleen Saltz Elizabeth Kessenger Henry Vanke Floyd Wolfe Jack Reybold Little Town Bethlehem de Galvin Marian Morks Geve Florence Wood Robert Vore Clifford Linton Dixwell Ralph Barber Jack Affner

Ohio hunters asked to aid game census tally

Ohio conservation commissioner William H. Reinhart urged hunters to use tally cards attached to hunting licenses to record counts, counties, and species of game taken during the season. The effort aims to map species totals and movement, with similar programs already in Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Columbus U.R Willam H. Reinhart Reinhart Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania

Goddard Family's Texas Hunt and Near Night Lost

W. R. Goddard of Bern Township Athens County and his two sons Charles and John hunted on a 36 000 acre Texas ranch in the Panhandle. They became lost and spent a cold night in the open before reaching the ranch. They plan to fish near Corpus Christi and report seeing a wild turkey gobbler and a large buck deer.

W. I. Goddard Bern Township Athens County Texas Charles John Goddard Oklahoma Charles Goddard Ardmore Okla Seguin Mid Mexico New Mexico Dewey M. Goddard Athens W. R. Goddard Panhandle Corpus Christi Teoas Mr. Goddard Hawk

Hold American To Prevent Tax Increase

Chinese peasants near Changlih sien abducted American missionary Harriet Halverstadt of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Haltang 20 miles south of Foochow. They threatened to detain her until officials scrap an irrigation project raising taxes. No ransom. she was not harmed.

Shanghai U.R Changlihsien Harriet Halverstadt Methodist Episcopal Church Haltang Foochow

Bill Found at Durant Bank Details Lost Fortune

A worn one dollar bill found in the Durant National Bank carries a nearly typewritten note claiming a $700,000 fortune was spent on women and song. The message suggests the epic waste of wealth and hints at a personal fortune squandered.

Durant Okla Durant National Bank

Rules Set for Real Property Tax In Ohio State System

The State Tax Commission published rules for classifying real estate under the new tax law. It includes heating ventilation lighting fire protection equipment plumbing water service elevator systems power generation boilers engines and all associated fixtures as real estate if removal would ruin the building. Generally business property not permanently affixed to realty and removable if the business changes will be taxed as personal property.

Columbus Dec State Tax Commission Allanda

Nine Chicans Are Victims Of Wear-End Accidents

A United Press survey lists nine Chicagoans as victims of accidents over the weekend. Three deaths by fire followed an explosion of a gasoline stove in a North Lima home killing three children of Mr and Mrs Harry Brightbill. John U. Wibert 45 died in Dayton from carbon monoxide poisoning. H S Farmer 72 of Hamilton Ohio was killed in Richmond Indiana by a dropped pistol. Traffic deaths include Samuel Miamo 61 Cleveland Ward Kempton 40 Jacksonville Florida W H Reynolds 76 Columbus and Clarence Mouse 19 Chagrin Falls.

Columbus United Press North Limin Harry Brightbuil John U Wibert Hungary Dayton H. S&s. Farmer Hamilton Richmond Samuel Miamo Cleveland Ward Kempton Jacksonville W. H. Reynolds Clarence Mouse Chagrin Falla

Volcano on Air Today Kilane Kilanao Kilanei Kilaihe Kilanea

Awe inspired volcanic event to be broadcast coast to coast from Kilane crater Hawaii. NBC will air a half hour program at 4 18 citing Thomas A Jaggar volcanologist narrating live from the crater tim. Jaggar will describe molten lava areas and tongues of flame bursting through the surface for American listeners.

Hewall Crater New York U.R Kllanes Hawaii National Broadcasting Company Thomas A. Jaggar Kilaites Tim

Fewer Ohioans Die In Industry in 1931

Columbus dispatch reports November death claims total 122, involving fatal and non fatal cases and diseases, up 15 from October and 95 less than November 1900. Total claims for November reach 12,198, the lowest monthly figure since January 1900. 600,428 working days were lost to industrial accidents. Franklin County shows nine deaths, with increases in Cuyahoga Lucas Mahoning Montgomery Pickaway Sandusky Trumbull and others.

Columbus U.r-Hignty Ohio Industrial Commission Millfield Thames Kearns Division of Safety and Franklin County Cuyahoga Lucas Mahoning Montgomery Pickaway Sendusky Trumbull

Wellston Mayor Webb Removed by Court Ruling

A.R. Thomas Weber Webb Democrat was ousted as mayor of Wellston by Judge Benner Jones in Common Pleas Court. Theodore Waters Republican won the November election by six votes, with an ongoing contest alleging fraud.

Waters Piensa Court Webb Wellston Don Chandler Italag Jonyor

Wire Briefs Highlight Odd Christman Ring Case

An X-ray will probe what John Patrick did with a diamond ring given at Christman. His parents suspect the one year old swallowed it. Also reported, former state lawmaker Jacob W. Lentz of Sotroe County died of heart disease at 61 in Columbus. In Cleveland, three gunmen raided Shinholm Shoe Co. and escaped with about 1500 dollars.

Joan Chicago John Patrick Christiman John Salgn Columbus Jacob Ww. Lentz House of Representatives Sotroe County ROB Shoe Cleveland U.P Shinholm Shoe Company

Two Suspects Confess to Burglaries in Sandusky Area

Det. 29 reports multiple burglaries solved after confessions by Carl Roessell and Carl Rahter. Bloomingville police recovered goods valued at $9,000 in Furase lla’s home.

Sandusky Carl Roesell Carl Rahter Bloomingville Furasell

Spanish dancer La Argentina honored by Spanish government

A noted Spanish dancer, La Argentina, appeared in New York scenes as she was decorated by the Spanish government for her meritorious contribution to the arts.

Lappy la Argentina New York

Representative Ruth Bryan Owen Demonstrates Pockets for Papers

A photo shows Florida Representative Ruth Bryan Owen carrying state documents in a leather bag slung over her shoulder as she attends House sessions. The image highlights how she keeps important papers accessible during official duties.

Ruth Bryan Owen Florida

Roosevelt Faces Favorite Son Hurdle in Democratic Run

A United Press poll of political experts indicates a rising favorite son influence in the Democratic nomination fight for Franklin D. Roosevelt. Fourteen states reportedly pledged 402 delegates to favorite sons, while Roosevelt also secured 402 delegates, with 295 doubtful and 729 needed for nomination.

Washington U.P Franklin D. Roosevelt United Press Roosevelt Northwest South Mississippi River New York Connecticut Michigan

Winter Mushrooms Sprout In Odd Christmas Yard Case

A cluster of about 50 mushrooms appeared in a yard on Christmas at 216 West Washington Street. Mr Mantz and Walter Porter, a botany teacher, cut mushrooms from the same area the following week, noting growth from the spawn and unusual surroundings near a large lily.

Dinnes Frank Miner West Washington Street Frank Carmichaels, Pa A. &. Johnson Preston Minner Mary Elizabeth Smianouri 0. Co. Mente Weat Mantz Mr. Mants Walter Porter Athens High

U.S. Opposes Island Independence for Philippines

The administration signals a preference for gradual autonomy rather than full independence for the Philippine Islands. It frames the move as aligning with national interests and the need to maintain a U.S. post in the Pacific, amid growing anti-American demonstrations in the islands during the summer.

Washington Dee Ododin Iatralion United States Pacific Istfanda Fta Amilein Amercur

Dayton Man Dies After Poison Holiday Liquor

Police traced poison liquor linked to a weekend death and a severe illness. Ajax Bikowski, 47, was found dead in bed and Coroner Maurice Cooper ruled death due to poison liquor. Andrew Maginis was hospitalized in serious condition after a drunken party and was listed as fair on arrival at Elizabeth Hospital.

Dayton Urh-Pattes Tony Ajax Bikowski Maurice Cooper Andrew Maginis Tifs J. Eizabeth Hospital

Mayor Walker Ready to Accept Latin Arbitration Invite

May Call in Jimmy Walker, ally of President Machado, said prepared to accept an invitation to arbitrate political differences in Cuba and the Latin Republic.

Jimmy New ‘York James J. Walker Gerardo Machado Cuba Latin Republic

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