Cruel murder at Kimberly recalled by York Township writer
Three years after the Kimberly murder on October 2 1928, Floyd Brown recounts the case of Harry Green a 39 year old World War II veteran slain near a mine opening. James Litteral was convicted of first degree murder during a robbery and executed June 21 1930. The article notes the brutal killing and its notoriety in Athens County.
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York Township
Oregon
Green
Littoral
Peter Barrows
Litteral
Ohio
L. G. Worstell
Athens County
Local births and visiting guests across several Ohio communities
Jacksonville parents Mr. and Mrs. James Williams announce a daughter Mary Ruth born Saturday Sept 2. The piece lists Sunday visits by Mrs. Leslie Kittle and many relatives, plus a Trimble Methodist Church league gathering with participants from Glouster Jacksonville Trimble Millfield The Plains Mountville and other towns.
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James Williams
Mary Ruth
Leslie Kittle
Millfield
Hettie Rambo
John Cox
Herman Zimmers
J. D. Dawson
James Morrison
Tom Cox
Columbus
Ed Cartwright
Greens Run
Frank Davis
Cecil Harper
Cambridge
Robert Brown
Trimble Methodist Church
Glouster
Mountville
Jacksonville
Trimble
the Plains
Edith Tinker
Iria Davis
Harold Robinette
Charles Tinker
Jacksonville League
John Johnston
Elizabeth Ellen Rambo
Helen McCaskey
Noble Brunton
Wilbur Vern Householder
Delbert Tinkers
Pessie Swindell
Arvella Miller
Arlene Davis
Iris
Eloise Davis
Helen Guinther
Bill Miller
Margaret Shirkey
Local Residents Face Family Illnesses and Community News
New Straitsville Sam Auker, whose aged wife died recently, is living with son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Tom Auker in New Lexington. Meril Grandy of Buckeye Lake visits here, a former local resident. Mrs. Jack Hunter remains ill. James McManaway, recently recovering from appendicitis in Logan, shows improvement. Gomer Vermillion and Ted Lyons of Akron visited with friends. Sammie Hunter is seriously ill at his parents home. Mr. and Mrs. Gibbie Ward plan to move to the Sam Auker property. Local schoolchildren receive their group pictures taken recently. Red Cross flour was distributed to the needy last week.
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Sam Auker
Tom Auker
New Lexington
Meril Grandy
Buckeye Lake
Jack Hunter
James McManaway
Logan Hospital
Gomer Vermillion
Ted Lyons
Akron
Rain arrives late as corn crop already ruined
Rain brings relief to farmers in Sharpsburg but arrives after the corn crop has been cut. The item also notes church service by Rev. Long at Mt. Herman and several local social updates including visits and moves among residents. multiple names. local places. and community events are listed.
Local residents attend funerals and share visits in Langsville area
Langsville and nearby towns feature a blend of family visits, relocations, and farewells. Attendees included Langsville residents for the funeral of Dr. Dealey in Poca West Virginia and gatherings with relatives from Gallipolis Huntington Pomeroy Albany Akron and Cleverland. Families move houses and plan a Michigan departure after a farewell at Arch Egnor’s home with about 26 guests.
Athens County Vocational Teachers Meet in Albany
Monthly meeting of Athens County vocational agriculture teachers was held at Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Jones home in Albany. Discussion focused on the field days program at Carpenter and Fleming, with refreshments served to local guests. Next gathering set for Oct. 26 with Mr. Pailet at Coolville.
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C. N. Jones
Carpenter and Fleming
John MecKurie
Chesterhill
Walter Barrett
New Marshfield
H. C. Hartman
Athens
Sam Pailet
Coolville
Ray Hugue
Stewart
Mr. Pailet
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. BE
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Lora Reeder
Norma Gillogly
Jane Dailey
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Colorado Springs
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Jefferson
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Wilmore
Will Cecil
Lima
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Little Hocking
Tom Cecil
Before
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Marietta
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Columbus
H H. Croy
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McConnelaville
Lydia Lovell
Crooksville
John Coulter
Pennaville
Charley Baker
Glouster
Harley Hambel
Don Goddard
Bartlett
George Fleming
Fred
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H. L. Shively
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Mt. Sterling
Jessie Thomas
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Edward Wheirs
Coolville News Glimpses From The Stewart Home In Ohio
Coolville residents host relatives from Shawnee and Bear Alabama with long range plans for permanent residence. Visitors include L F Corley Ester Jane and Kyle Pruitt, and Russell Stewart family from Gallion D. plus plans for the James Stewart homestead restoration. Deaths, illnesses, Grange events, births, and arrivals fill local notices including a Columbus hospital death, a new granddaughter, and extended Texas relatives considering Ohio.
Long Bottom Olive Grange Meeting Opens With Fellowship
Long Bottom Olive Grange held a regular Saturday gathering with lunch served after. Deputy Harley Musser inspected the Grange. Mrs. Ulah Swan visited Akron last week. A neighborhood party for grandchildren Margery Curtis, Hazel Milhoan, Percy and Perry Curtis was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Chambers.
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The
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Ulah Swan
Akron
W. D. Chambers
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Hazel Milhoan
Percy
Perry Curtis
Mra
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E. German
Mary Sheldon
Point Pleasant
W. Va
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Cincinnati
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Emma Townsend
Belleville
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Ohio Penitentiary to Frees 42 Inmates in Oct and Nov
Forty two inmates at Ohio Penitentiary will be released in October and November either on parole or conditionally to other states to answer criminal charges.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Pioneers Are Written Up in Athens Scrapbook Notes
The Athens Messenger excerpts recall Civil War era locals and figures. General John Brown arrived in 1817, Captain Amos Northup served as sheriff and coroner, and Francis Beardsley is cited as a venerable citizen. The piece mentions the Battle of Kenesaw Mountain and lists Athens County soldiers, including Jonathan Cross who was killed.
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Emory Wolfe
Athens Messenger
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Athena
Federal Creek
Marietta
Brown
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Middletown
Francis Beardsley
Amos Northup
Shiloh
Grant
Mahoning River
Warren
Ohio
William Jones
Malta Township
Alice Blossom
Mr. Wolfe
Mary Walker
Kenesaw Mountain
L. Fulton
Amesville
53Rd Ohio
Athens County
Jonathan Cross
Haydenville P. T. A. organizes for year plans
Haydenville P. T. A. held its executive meeting September 22 at the school to plan for the year. Dues reduced to boost October membership drive. first meeting set for October 12. New committee chairs include Miss Swackhammer membership and Mrs. C. S. Matheny finance.
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Haydenville
Haydenville P. T. A
Miss Swackhammer
Nutter
C. S. Matheny
Gertrude Acha
Logan
Homer Carter
Glen Farley
A. B. Todd
Birthday Celebrations Extend to Dora Hook and Family
Mrs. Dora Hook received a surprise birthday dinner Sunday with sisters Ethel Thomas and family of Chillicothe and Nora Frank and family of Athens also present to celebrate Hook turning fifty nine and Frank turning forty six. The gathering included Virgene Thomas presenting the cake and updates on other family events such as the birth of Glenna Maureen to Francie and Francie Lowry.
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Dora Hook
Ethel
Thomas
Chillicothe
Nora Frank
Athens
Legion District Meeting Draws Thousand In Murray City
The American Legion district meeting in Murray City on Wednesday October 1 drew about 1000 attendees. Delegations from nearby posts and musical groups from Athena Logan and Crooksville performed as Colonel Ralph D. Cole gave the keynote. A big street parade preceded the gym program.
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Murray City
The
American Legion
Athena
Logan
Crooksville
Ralph D. Cole
Reedsville Messenger delivered by motor truck Sunday mornings
The Sunday Messenger is now taken to Reedsville by motor truck delivering at about 4 o clock every Sunday. Rex Oabdern makes prompt deliveries, surpassing the old Belleville route that arrives late.
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RE. R
Belleville
W. Va
Court News on Fees and Licenses in Athens Area
Judges approved applications for compensation to James FF Weedworth receiver of Athens Chick Hatchery and attorney John J Woolley. Weedworth to receive 150 dollars and Woolley 800 dollars. One marriage license issued. another license sought for Reymond Gould and Leta Marquis. George Melancote and Ethel Reed Shirley apply for license. Shirley has prior marriage history noted.
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Cutler
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Athens
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