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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1933
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions police and a possible capture or deal but lacks concrete details or context to confirm names, places, dates, or outcomes.
Judge I M Johnson of Athens spoke to the Young People's Society at Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville on youth and crime warning that many begin with small misdeeds leading to serious crimes. He urged focus on early help rather than punishment and defined character as choosing right over easy wrong, noting environment and poverty influence.
A Methodist group hosted by Mrs Cheries and Mrs Effie Bardain met Friday evening at Adams Street. Mrs Ales and Mrs James Bland were hostesses. President ye Howard led the session with devotions by Mrs Elia Sheldon and a program by Mrs Williams. After the program 14 members and three guests were served. In April Mrs Emily McManha will lead devotions and Mrs ma will lead the program.
Nelsonville March 27 Sam McDonald constable of York Township pleaded not guilty to operating an automobile while intoxicated at arraignment before Mayor J W Hickman. He was released for a hearing March 28. Police said McDonald, driving Luther Burchs car, hit a parked truck on Poplar Street.
Nelsonville district reports twelve mines operating today with deadhead cars totaling 317. Mines listed include Sunday Creek No. 6 Millfield No. 24 Jacksonville 10-X Orleston Tropic Luhrig Lick Run Brush Fork White Ash Bailey Run Warner Collieries No 28 and more. Railroads serving the district show deadheads for New York Central 161 R and O 11 C and O 1 2 W 19.
The body of Patrick Cavanaugh, age 9% years, who died Thursday in Toledo, was brought to Nelsonville on Sunday and taken to the home of Raymond Sommers on Chestnut Street. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick Cemetery in Buchtel after a service by Father Carney and Dincau.
In Nelsonville on Tuesday at 7 30 p m Elder John R Yince of Columbus will preach at the Latter Day Saint Church located at the corner of Jackson and Harper Streets.
The Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church will be entertained Thursday night by Mrs. Will Burnell at her home on West Washington Street. Mrs. Ed Dugan will be the assisting hostess.
Nelsonville report notes Mrs. Joe Garlinger and sons Edgar and Rolland of Smithfield as well as Mrs. Ned Stanley of Steubenville visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McConaha in Nelsonville Route 1. Also guests included Lowell Burnell, Ohio State University senior in dentistry, and Leighton Aumiller and son Dick of Columbus. Lennox Hutchinson and Miss Betty Hill of Columbus were weekend visitors.
Local branch of The League of Unemployed organized at Luhrig on Sunday March 26 with Ed Michael and Harrison Lovsey from The Plains League outlining aims. Elected officers include Sam Pidcock president and William Horn vice president. grievance committee named. Next meeting set for Saturday April 1 and a Plains meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. Communities awaiting organization to send representatives.
Reduction of one fourth the original price applies to commercial and passenger car license tags effective Saturday April 1. Passenger tag prices fall from 7 to 5.25, 10 to 7.50, 15 to 11.25, 20 to 15, and 25 to 15.75 with trailers similarly reduced to a minimum 2.50. Last week license tag sales totaled 25 dollars with several individual tag amounts noted.
In Cleveland on March 27 the Common Pleas Judge Virgil J. Terrell was given power to decide whether Leo Berkowitz, 17, shall live or die. Berkowitz waived jury trial and is charged with shooting Samuel Moss during an attempted meat market holdup on January 18. He reportedly admitted involvement with a second gunman who has not been arrested.
Investigation began in Newark to determine the cause of a downtown explosion and fire that wrecked a four story building. Damage is estimated at fifty dollars. authorities work to identify origin and responsible parties.
A man excused a personal crisis then shot and killed himself last night at the home of his sister John Thompson. The incident occurred during a bridge game, leaving Thompson dead and investigators to determine motive.
In Middletown Bertha Ring 25 operator of a beauty parlor was shot and killed today by estranged husband Charles Ring 32 after she opened her shop. He was arrested on a murder warrant as domestic troubles prompted his leaving home last Friday.
In Henderson Kentucky the Ohio River floodwaters breached a levee submerging Dade Park Race Track. The crest moved toward the Mississippi as the death toll across Ohio and Kentucky rose to nine.
Governor White said he would pardon those jailed for illegal beer manufacture once the 3.2 percent beer bill passes. He is compiling data on offenders, offenses, and locations serving sentences or defaulted fines. Three Killed By Train.
Cleveland workers and neighborhood exhibitors failed to reach an agreement after weekend negotiations ending in theater employment disputes. The stalemate prolongs a theaterless week as unions press demands.
Millfield brothers Frank and John Gladden were arrested by Deputy Roy Goldsberry and arraigned before Magistrate Pearl Miller. Frank pleaded guilty to intoxication and John to assault and battery. fines were $5 and costs for Frank and $10 and costs for John, with release after payment. The arrest followed a fist fight in which Frank was badly beaten by his brother.
Hearing set for Tuesday morning in Athens County Probate Court to determine the will of Theodore Hawk. The document leaves all real and personal property to two sons Fid ward FE Hawk and Austin DP Hawk with a dispute clause over division and a potential court challenge.
Greta Garbo film actress departed Gothenburg Friday for her return journey to Hollywood. The Swedish star’s travel plan became known today as she moves toward residence in the United States.
Berlin dispatch reports Ernest Hansstaeng chief of the Foreign Press Section for Hitler says Jews will be ousted from influential posts until the “house is cleansed” but not via a program. He claims Jews are morally and politically unfit to safeguard German interests and accuses Jewry of abusing influence over 14 years in ways that harmed Germany.
L. H. Barnhouse of Albany was found guilty of transporting liquor by Magistrate Porter on Saturday and fined 100 dollars plus costs. He was committed to Athens County Jail for nonpayment. Deputy Karl Gardner and Constable Frank White arrested him after a chase. officers found broken jugs and whisky stains in the car, noting a large pile of broken glass.
Howard Robertson 22 defended himself during a Sunday armed robbery at a Willard gasoline station. He used a pistol and seriously wounded one robber while another suspect was believed struck. Local police are investigating the incident and no further injuries were reported.
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