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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1932

Page

11

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.

Kimberly 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.

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.

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.

Albany 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 Andrew Tewksbury Lora Reeder Norma Gillogly Jane Dailey Edith Baughman Kathryn Rickey Baughman Diantha Gibson Frances Cline J. W. Cecil Lois Fling Colorado Springs J. Z. Heston Jefferson Frani Heston Wilmore Will Cecil Lima Jesse Cecil Little Hocking Tom Cecil Before Joe Cecil Marietta Lucy Heston Columbus H H. Croy Charles Beard McConnelaville Lydia Lovell Crooksville John Coulter Pennaville Charley Baker Glouster Harley Hambel Don Goddard Bartlett George Fleming Fred Will Painter H. L. Shively Cleveland L. A. Yocum Wooster F. L. Thomas Music and Study Club Irma E. Voigt Hubbell McGrew Helen Powers Mt. Sterling Jessie Thomas Earl Carpenter 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.

Olive Grange The Grange Harley Musser Ulah Swan Akron W. D. Chambers Margery Curtis Hazel Milhoan Percy Perry Curtis Mra D. C. Ashworth John Chevalier E. German Mary Sheldon Point Pleasant W. Va Josephine Metcalf Cincinnati Parkersburg Emma Townsend Belleville O'Connor M. E Marvin Cowdery

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.

Columbus 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.

Athens Emory Wolfe Athens Messenger John Brown Athena Federal Creek Marietta Brown Lewis Steenrod General Brown Messenger 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reymond Curtis Gould A. J Deda Gould Cutler Leta Lorene Marequis A. B Mabel Wyatt Marquis Athens George Melancote Cleveland Ethel Shirley H. O Eilzabeth Reed Shirley Meacoe Mise Shirley

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