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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1931

Page

5

New Year Holiday Observed in Glouster City

Glouster residents prepare for New Year Eve closure as most businesses shut Friday. Post Office hours will be 9:30 to 11:30 am, carriers take the day off, and no mail is delivered along routes. The note lists numerous Christmas visitations and local social guests at homes in Glouster and nearby towns, with many families hosting relatives from Columbus, Athens, Lancaster, Zanesville, and other areas during the holiday period.

Glouster City Glouster H. Fi. Hamber Tation Carl Lainey Fred Olbers Clifford Olbers Dayton Ruth Smith Emmett Gibers Billy and Bimmett Greens Run Airs Wiliam Witham William Arrowman Sherely Northrop Jo¢ Hannah Estel Darrell Witham Jung Mary Abs Bud ‘Trace Dan Cox Don Witham Thurman Smith Bishopvillle Christley Floyd Smith Vernice Welling Irene Galding Mt. Logan Chillicothe James Golding Willam Dalton Bonadeza Air William Dalton Redtown Guy White Alice White Milfield Carl Welling George Bee Columbus William Robinette Toledo Mary Robinette Darrel Witham Irs Kid McGee Hunterden Rocky Reeves Daine Skinner Emma Hanning Lancas Forrest Kelly Robert Ward Ginuster Robert Hanning James Friend Maxine Lancaster Minnie Red Charles Zimmers Mies Audra Chalfant Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens P. J. Chalfant Helen Kilcoss Tiouster John Kilcoski Clifford Olberg June Clarence Hooper Hunterdon Chester Davis Belle Valley Fred Herkin Jene Jane Billy Dora Herkin Stafford Guy McVey Wiliam Davis Dave Swartz William, Swartz Freida Swarts Jacksonville Sam Wytte Lioyd Wytta Bertha Wytta Trimble Clarence Winn Hazel Lily Winn Guy Ralph Floyd Winn Gladys Davis Eileen Davis Robert Johnson Johm Dais Evan Davis Doris Davis Elmer Davis Wile Me Davis Sany Child William Robinett

Mayor Fines Tracy for Quarreling in Glouster Court

W H Tracy was fined 10 dollars and costs in Mayor Andrew Allen's court after pleading guilty to quarrelling on High Street. Sumner Lewis received a 50 dollar fine and costs on a drunkenness charge, with claims of abuse toward his family noted by the mayor. Tracy was jailed at Athens County Jail to serve his fine.

W. H. Tracy Summer Lewis Glouster Veo Ji High Street Andrew Allen Tracy Sumner Lewis Athens County Lewis

Amesville to Visit Glouster Church in Saturday Basketball

Amesville Independent Basketball travels to Glouster High School gym to face the Church of Christ team Saturday night. Glouster notes their sole loss this season came at Amesville on December 18, and a large crowd is expected for the match.

Amesville Church of Christ Glouster

Rushing Work High Street Bridge Under Night Shift

Glouster reports faster progress on the Sunday Creek bridge at High Street with a 10 o'clock night shift digging abutments and favorable weather aiding the contractor. Other items note lodge installation, hospital mix up corrected, Mrs Burson’s pneumonia update, Reynolds funeral, Knox-Woodworth store move, and Taylor Ridge Christmas events.

High Street Glouster Sunday Creek

Young Fascists Greet. Gandhi Mr. and Mrs. Miler Kester

Christmas gatherings fill the holiday in Glouster and surrounding towns. Many families visit relatives in Athens Columbus and Columbus area. Names include Kester Davis Easler Woodruff Phillips Milhoan Brunkhart and many others with Christmas calls and dinners recorded in Corning News society notes.

Miler Kester Donald Norma Jean Howard Eliott Glouster Ira Falls Fred Kittle Lillian and Federick Athens Hart Chapman Barbare Coolville Kittle Trimble Ira Catherine Woodruff Catherine Richard Doniald Jon Davis Columbus Billie Ballentine Mariena T. BR. Davis Maynard Sayre Baby Fierce Ridge Millard Easler P. M. Smith Fat Smith

Early Auto Receipts Show Large December Totals in Ohio

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles estimates December auto receipts well over six million dollars with early tag sales credited to state revenue. No extension of 1931 tags beyond December 31 is allowed as officials push rapid distribution to counties for road and unemployment relief. The highway program for 1932 cuts costs and redirects funds to bridge work and the National Road, while Bar low Grange announces a January 2 homecoming in Marietta.

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Secretary of State Chatners R. Wilson Motor Vehicle Bureau Department of Highways Ohio

Deer hunting in this area seen as possible soon

Marietta area conservation officer Sellers foresees deer hunting opening in Washington County and surrounding regions. He notes several deer sightings and discusses legal protections, potential stock by sportsmen groups, and the need to safeguard deer numbers while awaiting an open Ohio season.

Marietta Meech Washington Sellers Seilara Newetth Run Whip Pennaytvanig West Virginia Newells Run Ohio Washington County Little Uocking Torch N AlLkens County Izaak Walton League Sellera

Tommy Tittle Dies At Circle Hill In Chauncey

Tommy Tittle aged 83, longtime Chauncey resident and railroad yard worker, died early Wednesday at his daughter’s home near Circle Hill after a lingering illness. His wife died years ago in an accident on a moving truck. Funeral services will be at the Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Friday at 10:30 a.m. with interment at New York Cemetery in Chauncey.

Tommy Tittle Circle Hill Chauncey Tommy Tice Chauncey and Vicinity Anection Man i Chauncey Railfait Yarda Edward Enok Circle HN Channery W. ¥. Sprague Titties Episcopal Church Josh Ne Nya Cementery Ray Title Vermont

Chauncey Family Notices Signal Serious Courtary Health

In Chauncey Holt Courtary and family members are reported seriously ill as of Sunday with unchanged conditions. Samuel Gonleon, also of Chauncey, is seriously ill near High Street. Hin son Muberk Got won was called home from Agnus le due to his father’s critical condition.

Chauncey Holt Courtary Ghammeey Samuel Gonleon Hte Amount High Street Hin Muberk Gotwon Agnus le

Classy Meeting At Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church

Regular Witling Workers Class meeting held Tuesday night at the Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church home of Mrs. Luther Cruikshank. Mrs. Lockade led with a tale on chapter 58 verse 13 while Mrs. Shmera and Mrs. Craitshant sang. Next gathering planned at Mrs. Alva Sharnes home.

Luther Cruikshank Alva Sharnes

Big Mines Idle Seven In Chauncey District

Seven Chauncey area mines idle today while fifteen were in operation Wednesday. Mines listed working today include No. 52, No. 255, No. 10, No. 24, L. D. Poston, Black Msrand and Jox. Chauncey personals note visits in Columbus and Cleveland, with local residents listed. A watch night service is planned at East Millfield Holiness Church and a New Year’s Dance in Harvey Dance Pavilion Chauncey.

Chauncey District Chauncey Dec Poston No Mildeld Hocking L. D. Poston Black Msrand Jox Lancaster Mile Dew Holiness Church East Millfield GL. Cunningham Harvey Dance Pavilion

Births and marriages announced in The Plains area

Mrs Wilbur and Carl Willis announce the birth of a daughter in Millfield Chinvearle Mirth. Chauncey area notes include grooms and weddings with Willis Aedes G wed to Willie Tevtding. injuries to Andy Hed dicht and travels of the Mming monks. Notables speak in Columbus January 12 14 for the Ohio Fair Managers Association convention with White Brown Tapertis.

Mra Whuam Cato BU Rald Mier Chauncey Dee Mere Carl Willis Fuelebemeta Millfield Walls Water Donia Cole Mestd Mra Wilings Cade Qrut Welden Wolly Milimeld Willis Aedes Willie Cheuncey Ronblenk Mima Treple Burnell Ponting Mick Mealy Hana Qolumgus Laovernor White Ceopar Clarence J. Brown David M. Tapetls Avy For Aviation Ohio Fair Managers Association

Bomb plot tied to anti fascist groups shocks nation

A chaotic bombing plot unfolds as authorities investigate a posteal device in Gaston area. A man died and several workers were injured while two suspects fled with aBem unknown. Authorities linked the blasts to anti fascist activity, while multiple packages exploded or were opened, causing further casualties and widespread searches.

Qaston United Staty India Cust Cleveland Tydhae Dupont G Finters Tech Whiladeiphit Gaston Air Haliien Parsons Ikwan Postal Clérka Arte Murance John Honan Erie Houna Edward Werkshelaer Amington A. Albert Claresss Igeter

Mrs Maude Morris Dies at Home in Athens Area

Mrs Maude Morris age 48 died at her home at 2 Columbia Avenue last night after several weeks of ill health She moved to Athens about 14 years ago from near Maths ot where she lived until the time Funeral arrangements were to be announced later She is survived by two daughters and three sons residing in Columbus Groveport Amenville and McDougal with several brothers and three brothers live in Columbus and McDougal Funeral details pending

Maude Morris Columbia Avene Mia Leo Duncan Henry Loetting Dutah Edward Columbus Whaen Herbert Howard McDougal

Night Watch Service at Salvation Army Church

Public meeting announced tonight at the Salvation Army Church beginning 10 30. The event runs through the night with the service scheduled to end at 8 o clock. Community members urged to attend and participate.

the Salvation Army Church

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