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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1926
Page
3
A fragmentary report notes seven men perished in a maritime and desert corridor. Authorities, ships, and PISO are referenced amid sparse details. The text hints at fatalities along routes at sea and inland shores with uncertain timing.
Beginning Sunday January 2 trains from Nelsonville will change numbers and times with No 31 becoming No 33 leaving at 7 46 a m and arriving Columbus 9 68 a m No 33 becomes No 35 leaving Nelsonville at 12 38 p m No 37 leaves at 6 05 p m Southbound No 34 changes to No 32 leaving Columbus at 2 p m arriving Nelsonville 4 13 p m No 36 becomes No 34 leaving Columbus 6 30 p m arriving Nelsonville 8 40 p m Matches listed adjustments in schedule and rerouted numbers.
A. B. Tuttle faced Mayor Eberle in Nelsonville on December 30 arraignment for parking an automobile near a fire log. He pleaded guilty and paid a $5 fine plus costs.
Mrs. Leonard Cooley hosted a dinner and four tables of bridge with guests from Kingwood W Va Dayton Cleveland and Columbus. Harriet Spring held a Thursday night slumber party at 538 Clinton street and neighbors hosted a wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. James Standall with many attendees and a luncheon after music and games.
Mrs J Warrington left Friday morning for Newark to attend her granddaughter's wedding. Mrs Ethel McCullay has returned to her Toledo home after a prolonged absence.
Nelsonville report says Harry C. Johnson, wanted since November 17, is under arrest in Washington D C. He is charged with stealing James Abram of New Straitsville Hudson from Nelsonville. Abram had recovered the car. Johnson arrived in November driving a Pennsylvania licensed Chevrolet he allegedly sold to Abram. Authorities plan to request Johnson’s transfer to Nelsonville.
December 31 Nelsonville reports Darrel Sparnon of Carbon Hill suffered a broken leg in a mine near Kimberly when a fall trapped him. He was transported by Stout's ambulance to Cherryton hospital in Logan for treatment.
The Phi Sigs beat the Young Seniors 41 to 25 in the city league basketball. Silcott hit six baskets for the Sigs. The Y five topped the American Legion 60 to 30 with Bowers and Crabtree leading scoring. The Presbyterian Chippewas edged Hebbardsville boys 24 to 23 by one point.
Mrs Jane Chaney 68 wife of Henry Chaney dies at her Murray City residence. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 PM at the Methodist church in Murray City. She leaves her husband.
Two marriage licenses were issued in Probate court yesterday to Elbert Harold Root and Maria Estella Harper both of Coolville with officiating by Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig. The second license went to Ralph Erwin Sharp of New Marshfield and Bessie Marle Cline of New Marshfield with the same officiant.
Sunday radio highlights list five features with stations and times including WEAF WSB and WCCO. Acts include Louise Homer contralto Louise Homer Stires soprano Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Cap Theatre program and Municipal organ recital. Doctor Cadman is noted in the schedule.
Cole and Kimes Athens contractors have been awarded the North Hill sanitary sewer project and have started work. The $5 510 winning bid edged F R Beckler at $6 400. Completion by March 10 is specified with costs shared by the city and benefiting property owners.
The Hotel Berry dining rooms will be taken over tomorrow January 1 by Ray Gardner who has managed the Windsor tea room on South Court Street for five years. Mrs Gardner and her daughters will continue the operation.
The Berry Hotel changes management with J N Bailey continuing as dining room director while Mr Gardner moves to stay at the hotel. The Berry dining operation formerly led by Bailey will now transition as described.
Miss Bertha Bridgeman principal of the East Side school Athens was chosen a member of the reading circle board of the Ohio State Teachers association at the annual mid winter meeting. Charles S Meek superintendent Toledo schools was elected president of the association. Dr K B Bryan president Ohio university gave a principal address. Many local teachers and professors attended.
Revival services at Chauncey M E church draw growing interest and attendance with five converts reported after five evenings. Friday’s service will feature the topic Kadesh Barnea Recalls Kindred Bargains. Evangelist Reverend Davis and Reverend Kelley visit different town sections while Mrs Davis and Mrs Kelley work together. IRISH RUN KOSHER MARKET NEW YORK, Dec 31. John Langley runs a kosher poultry market in Long Island City and is Irish with a Rabbi who slaughters the birds at 80. Langley remarks on East Side Jewish pushcart crucifixes.
The classified section advertises bargain buying at low prices with opportunities to sell for profit, appealing to readers seeking quick deals and earnings.
Federal prohibition agents in Columbus raided districts and arrested thirty two suspects during New Year’s Eve, seizing liquor as part of a month long investigation into alleged sales. Deputy Prohibition Administrator Williams led the operation with additional deputies.
Two men executed in Chicago for a July murder spree, James Criclus admitting guilt and Thomas McWane as an accomplice, both hanged today. The slayings claimed a young woman and two men.
A local note complains about poor road conditions on Bailey Run hindering physician visits. The piece quotes a resident's resignation of reliance on doctors who refuse to travel the area and the implied risk to residents living there.
Ad copy claims 8, 8. 8.7 cures for pains in muscles and joints based on long tested results. It cites a testimonial from Carl C. Campbell of Johnson Cunae and promises natural extraction from medicinal plants. Sold in two sizes at stores.
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