Poisoned Christmas candy mystery baffles authorities
A holiday package delivered to Mrs. Mamie Philbeck contained poisonous rye lye in each chocolate piece. Her husband and brother-in-law fell ill after eating the candy. Officials probe sender details, tracing the box from Hamilton substation home made wrap with holly design. No suspects named as investigators seek clues to the anonymous gift and motive.
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Mamie” Philbeck
New London Pike
Hamilton
Philbeck
Mateon
Hee
Yamilton
Muza
Eamly
Det C. Schumacher
Charles BR. Walks
Frank Mr. Houk
Orth Second Street
Dayton
Antharilios
Itl
Philbrek
Sheritf Schumacher
Sigoroma
Weather Brief: Temperatures, Rainfall Update
The report notes a maximum yesterday of 39 and a minimum last night of 25 degrees. It records rainfall over the past 24 hours at 0.60 inches and month-to-date rainfall at 6.0 inches, with scattered figures and garbled text indicating historical data and typos.
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Dala
Christmas in Hamilton Homes Brighten Local Schools
Contributions toward the Christmas in Every Hamilton Home fund reach 3244.76 with many donors including Ironer Mr and Mrs Ray Keiser and Mrs Chemmey Wilson. Students in Wilson Junior High and Roosevelt Junior High staged pageants, plays and songs while Santa visited and residents cheered holiday programs across parochial and public schools.
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Hamilton
Chiiataun Thy
Ray Keiser
Bnok Chambers
Chemmey Wilson
Geo. F. Daly
Lillian Twubor
Alles
Ivher
Mucuar
Cave Yee Ee
Toyal Order of
Mabel Wiley
Roosevelt Junior High
Nomarcomt
One Shot Parents Take Up Quarrel Between Children
Arobins robbed Banta Claus Wednesday night breaking into Ammer kitchen at Bernal Moss home 720 Centralven and stealing Cheisimas toys left by Santa. Police reported the thief in attempts to break other nearby houses.
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Aobins
Banta Claus
Ammer
Bernal Moss
Centralven
Santa
Moss
Blod
Urowhupd
Delodk
Heaton Streat
James Veator
Heaton Stroot
Wis
Claude Waddell
LZ Medyanty
Falgoluyn
Domes O'Connor
Joe, Kouta
Leyi Justice
Ed Tuley
Denton
Moray Hospital
Officnrs
Dexton
Wardell Chitizen
Waddell
Deaton
Leas Deatons
Warhol
Aelias
Y Camp Reunion To Be Held Dec 29
A community event at Y Camp Campbell Gard will gather alumni and leaders for a powwow and reunion on Thursday December 29. A special program of activities and demonstrations is planned as many attendees are expected to return for the holiday season.
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MC. A
Campbell Gard
Dack
Locminpore
Aml Teminigeenans
Two youths arrested for Cincinnati theft ring
Police nabbed two boys, John Smith 18 and Thomas Howard 17, after they robbed Mrs. Schaengold’s purse in Hamilton and spent the loot on clothing and meals in Cincinnati. Rings valued at 980 dollars and about 60 dollars from the purse were recovered, with diamonds totaling two karats. Suspects turned over to juvenile authorities.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton
Meyer Schwwngold
South Third Street
Schoengold Es Po
Vien
John Smith
South Front Street
Thomas Howard
South Monument Avene
Bays
Schaengild
Potica
Smith
Howard
Wem
Fragmented Census Snippet Details Two Large Families
A survey lists two families of 16 members each in Dutley county. One family in Hamian includes man wife and 14 children with the eldest in the army and a baby. the second family in Bugenbark has a 34th child aged six weeks.
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Dutley
Hamian
Mun
Bugenbark
Journal Party Brightens Paramount Theatre Night
Tomorrow The Journal hosts a Christmas party at the Paramount theatre Pb. Nix theatre doors open 9 30 central starts at 10 Ken Magnavit will headline a western feature with a comedy Dont Bite your Ventiste gifts await attendees and coupon prompts entry The Paramount star and theatre staff donate services to ensure every Journal child enjoys the event.
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Paramount
Tonight's Journal
T Omorow
Javenal
Annal Christans
Paramount Theatre
Pb. Nix
Ken Magnavit
dJournal
Paramount Jias
Journal
Santa Claus Visits Mewilton Kids At Courthouse Party
Santa in the flesh will attend the Mewilton Christmas party at the High street courthouse tonight at 7.00. The Junior Democratic club sponsors gifts for Hamiltons children and urges early arrival to start the program smoothly. Kimball Geott chairs the Christmas committee, with members helping at the Christmas store and baskets distribution this week.
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Santa Claus
Mewilton
Detmodratia Club
Nanta
Hamiltongs
Santa
Democratia Suth
Refunds on Income Tax Payments in Hamilton Midd
Public notice details refunds on income tax payments in Hamilton Midd and Middletown, noting overpayments for 1932 to three residents and several named entities. Records include amounts for the Andrews Asphalt Paving Co, Gardner Paper Board Co, Mrs. Mary M. Danford exectrix, and others, with totals and locations cited. Also reports coal chart charges against two individuals in a separate theft matter.
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Hamilton
Midd
Washington, D.C
Tramilton
Xeniual
Tnternal Revenue Bureau
House of Representatives
Ares
Andrews Asphalt’ Paving Company
National Bank
SabuUs First National Bank and Trust Company
Champion Coated Paper Company
Middletown
SLA
Aull
Alameda
Superior Streats
Colin
Gardner Paper Company
Gardner and Barvey Company
Streessors
Charles Street
Mary M. Danford
Manford H
Shavies WL. Hook
Alawera
Oglesby-Barnitts “Bank and Trust Company
Central Avenue
Main Street
Jannie M. Verity
South Main Street
Miami Paper Company
Oxford
Rev Lutes Accepts Pastorate Call at Mechanicsburg
Rev Donald J Gates of Hamilton has accepted the pastorate at the Mechanicsburg Nazarene church. He has served as acting pastor for two weeks and was installed Tuesday night at a special service. Hamilton friends wish him success in his first pastorate.
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Donald J. Gates
Hamilton
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
the Nazarene
Lutes
Hey. Lutes
Six Days More For Auto Tags Announcement
Reports from Gimble Dolors company with Humbach's Bervios Station say hundreds of Hamiltonians cannot use their cars at midnight December 4 unless they act quickly. Tag sales this year are down about 60 percent from last year and there will be no extension or sales Monday, leaving six days to obtain the new license tags.
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Gimble Dolors
Humbach
Bervios
Hi Y Program for Boys Enjoyed Christmas Party
Boys from the Hi Y club in Wyoming YMCA's auditorium enjoyed a Christmas party on Thursday night. The event began with games and relays, followed by a harmonica band's entertainment. Santa Claus appeared to distribute gifts, and the program closed with a comedy movie Felix Wins Opt.
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Harmoniga
Santa Claus
Felix Wins
Opt
Martin Held On Intoxication Charge At Maple Ave
Harry Martin, 60, of Philadelphia, was arrested after a meal at 319 Maple Avenue on Wednesday afternoon for intoxication and for refusing to pay. Patrolmen Herman Dulle and Clarence Holten filed the charge following the disturbance. Two tires stolen from Paul J. Rank’s auto at 504 South Fifth Street were reported Wednesday.
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Paul Bank
Paul J. Rank
South Fifth Street
Paline
Economic Benefit An Beer's Return Seen by Beneke
Professor Herman Beneke of Miami University spoke at the Hamilton Rotary luncheon at the Anthony Wayne hotel about the economic benefits of liquor return through state distribution. He argued the Eighteenth Amendment has failed to solve temperance, shifting the issue from personal habit to education policy and politics, reducing its effectiveness.
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Beneke
Herman Béneke
Department of Economics
Miam University
Tamilton Rotary Club
Anthony Wayne
Boucks
Christmas Party Delights Crippled Kiddies at Monroa
A Christmas party for 20 crippled children at Monroa shoal featured gifts of toys clothing stockings and underwear. Santa aided by local citizens delivered joy as drivers Rotary club and The Christmas Store contributed cash toys and food while teacher Marie Hill organized the event.
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Monroa Shoal
Moon
Santa
Soto
Collins Taxi Company
Rotary Club
Hawilton
Mra
Marie Hill
Persen Ag
Saengerbund to Give Program at Liberty Home
The Hamilton saengerbund presents a Monday evening program on December 26 at the Liberty Home. The mixed chorus performs Stille Nacht and Hynna an die Nacht, with Begitzeing by Albrecht Doppled, a Christmas play, a ladies choir song, and a recitation by Margaret Doppleb.
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Hamilton Saengerbund
Liberty Home
Whinut
Albrecht Doppled
Ladies’ Choir
Margaret Doppleb
Christmas Food Drive Aids 2200 Families in Hamilton
The Christmas in Every Home drive in Hamilton begins tomorrow at the Christmas Store in the Legian Building. Volunteers pack baskets for delivery Saturday morning, with nearly 40 trucks and drivers from Lions Club, American Legion, and Junior Democrats aiding. Local businesses and the Community Cupboard supply food barrels across 80 groceries, with donations continuing today and tomorrow. Proceeds from the benefit candy party at the Anthony Wayne go to the Christmas fund.
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Bankera
Neady
Hamilton
Legiaun
High Steed
Thomas G. Nolloth
Corp
Lions Club
American Legion
Eratie
Roy Beouts
Charles Mason
Bureau of Social Work
Anethony
Wayne
Christmas Fund
Journal
Paramount Theatre
Ara
Ohrek
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Tatnta Dimlasos
Schasngold
Faul Mat Batmitom
Washington
Bureqm
Revenue Bureau
Congress
Albert Duerr
Pershing Avenue
Marion Halcomb
Greenwood Avenue
Rev. Lutes
Saengerbund
Sean
the Evening Journal
Jack
Staus
Jack Cod
Ed Wheelan
State Higiway Department
French Bauer Company
Butler County Tanaber Company
Wick Lanbee Company
Hamilton Lumber Company
Hor and Kraus Lumber Company
Grne Welham Motor Company
Arcade Motor Company
Whist Side Motor Company
Central Motor Wompany
Vallor [Ea Company
Gite
Jr. Red Cross
Mee Guffey School
Cs Bast
Brown
C. A. Carpenter
Mra K. Wagner
Charles Wool Hford
Aimorge Tigge
Mrs
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George Wiseman
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