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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1932

Page

13

William Durant Keeps Six-Year Sunday School Streak

Logan reports William Durant of the city completed six years without missing Sunday School last Sunday. He attends the United Brethren Church as part of the Young Men's Bible Class taught by James F Rutgers and serves as secretary treasurer.

William Durant Logan Dec United Brethren Church James F Rutgers Durant

New Era in Perfume Trends Post Christmas

Post Christmas perfume sales bring affordable scents with a move away from heavy exotic blends. Lilac, carnation, lily of the valley, violet and rose remain popular with new favorites like mimosa and orange blossom gaining attention among women. A metal atomizer offers economical use and no leakage.

Santa Claus California

Fragmentary obituary notes from a local church scene

A partial note mentions a Christ Church Brethren gathering and a Sielevill area prayer event. It references a pastor and a wife, with a few scattered place names like Oak. The text is incomplete and unclear about identities or dates.

Will and Fidac Committee Meet

Fragmentary note suggests a committee named Fidac and a meeting involving a will. No clear date or location is readable. The text is incomplete and lacks identifiable persons or organizations to confirm details.

Fragmentary OCR Note Yields Unclear Local Item

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Fragmentary note hints at New York reference

Fragmentary OCR text mentions New York with unclear context and stray characters. No coherent event or details to summarize beyond geographic hint and uncertain wording.

Unclear fragment hints at event headlines

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Chorus Lines Up Ladies Chorus Event at Mrs Atha Home

Ladies Chorus of the M E. Church met at Mrs. A C Atha home on Tuesday evening for a business and social gathering with a covered dish supper at 6 30. Directors named included H D Atha R R Lanning Kathryn Wright and Mildred Laube with Atha R B Hansel and Bertha Oberle on the ways and means committee. Several numbers were rehearsed after the business session.

H. D. Atha

Farmers Seek Refund of Road Taxes in Ohio County

In Logan, Hocking County farmers push a proposal to refund highway taxes paid in recent years totaling 964231.25 with allowances of 19435.18, potentially netting 117484.53 over five years. Rep. L P Mooney supports repayment amid local interest.

Ohio Logan Hocking County L. P Mooney

Glee Club Rehearsal Social Event Hosted by Mrs Achauer

Mrs Charles C Achauer hosted the American Legion Auxiliary Glee Club at her Second Street home on Wednesday evening. A two course lunch was served at 6 30 following rehearsal the rest of the evening was a social session.

Glee Club Logan Charles C. Achauer American Legion Auxiliary Glee Club Second Street

Kentucky police chief's persistence nets bank robbery suspect

Chicago report says Lexington Police Chief Ernest Thompson followed a trail of clues to arrest Frank Grunday, 26, for a $4300 bank holdup at Stamping Ground, Ky., and the fatal shooting of cashier Ben Keenan on November 28. Thompson had aided by Chicago detectives after capturing three other men in the case.

Kentucky Chicago Frank Grenday Stamping Ground Ben Keenan Ernest Thompson Lexington Thompson Ald

Cleaners mark 1A address in Sons, Pa robbery

Officers say Gienday is linked to a robbery at a marked cleaners location in Sons, Pennsylvania. The report notes a suspect tied to the incident and outlines preliminary police statements.

Sons Amin

Flour Shortage Strikes Gallia County During 1933 Crisis

Red Cross will not supply flour in Gallia County prompting shortages. Officials stated today that license checks will verify names of affected individuals. county chapter relic unclear due to damaged text.

Gallipolis Win Puitchip Gallia County Red Cross Win

Local Classifieds Show Everyday Grocery and Goods Prices

A brief ad listing common items with prices: throat relief medicated by Vicks VapoRub ingredients, Vicki VapoRub, 10 cents, plus pork sausage 10 cents and home rendered lard per pound.

Vicki

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