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The News-Messenger from Fremont, Ohio • 3

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THE FREMONT MESSENGER, FREMONT, OHIO, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1935 PAGE THREE Policeman Saves Divorced Wife and Kills Ex-Husband on Bus at Akron evening. A "radio" program will be a feature of the party. CLYDE HAPPENINGS Passengers in PFRII AS SHhTS of her daughter Mrs. Edith S. Turner, Wednesday, Dec.

11. Mrs. Shaw has resided with her daughter here since 1924. Mrs, James Turley will entertain members of the SS3 cub at her GOOD PLAYERS IN ROBIN HOOD Miss Nellie Hughes left the last of the week for Windermere, Florida where she will spend the most popular members of the Children's Theater, both with his fellow actors and with his audiences. Mr.

Whitten first came to Clare Tree Major for Instruction at a time when he was singing In solo concerts and on a weekly radio program. Arthur Zwerling has always wanted to be an actor. A scholarship to dramatic school helped him on his way, and after experience In stock and In "The Drunkard," he came to the Children's Theater last year. aiwwaiwiw ness men to leave their autos at home on busy days during the Christmas shopping season and also on Saturday evenings, when parking space is scarce. Members CLYDE'S COUNCIL IN REGULAR MEET First of Clare Tree Major ARE EXCHANGED THE COST "American Auto Offers Dependable Protection at Low Premium Rates." of the club also thought that employes of the Clyde Cutlery Co.

could use the company's parking Productions Coming Thursday Emily Partridge, who plays the part of Maid Marian in "Robin Letters in Pocket Tell of lot on Duane street and not leave their cars parked on Main street all day. MASONIClODGE HEADS INSTALLED All members were present at the first December meeting of Clyde village council Friday evening. Mayor Freeborn reported receipts of $7.00 collected during November for licenses and nothing for fines. A bill for $14 for groceries for an indigent Clyde family was allowed to L. C.

Kern after protests were entered by one member of council. The traffic light located at the intersection of Main and McPher-son highway again came In for a BECAUSE: 1. They have had a quarter-century of experience In the writing of automobile insurance exclusively. 2. Their selective underwriting plan eliminates the penalty cost of Insuring hazardous nsKs ana irresponsible drivers.

3. Their service extends to all parts of the United States and Canada. 4. Losses paid since organization more than Lot l' Quota Von Our Kates HAROLD P. HILT, Insurance Agency Corner Front and Croghan Sta, Main 1944 Dr.

and Mrs. Earl W. Hagemyer spent the week-end In Columbus where they visited relatives and Dr. Hagemyer attended sessions of the state dental association convention. Mr.

and Mrs, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Irons went to Cincinnati Sunday where they will attend sessions of the Ohio Can-ners' convention at the Gibson hotel. They will attend the Canners' banquet Tuesday evening. The Clyde Townsend Club will hold a meeting at the W.

R. C. hall Thursday evening, Dec. 11th. Amlel Daabe of Toledo will speak, The members of Orrin G.

Franks Post of the American Legion will hold a "feather party" at the Dun-myer Chevrolet garage on Saturday, Dec, 21st. Clarence Stokes has accepted a position as salesman for O. C. Sherck, of the Plymouth, and Chrysler agency. The Contract Club will hold their Proposed Murder and Self-Destruction AKRON, Dec.

9. Bui-, lets from a police gun wrecked the plan of an ex-husband to kill his divorced wife and then take his own life, detectives said today. Robert Henley. 32. private chauf' home on Vine street Wednesday afternoon.

Clyde schools will close Friday, Dec. 20 for a two weeks Christmas vacation. Sessions will be resumed on Jan. 6. Miss Clara Mayle of Cleveland spent Sunday with Mr.

and Mrs. Alfred Gelger and other Clyde relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Mann and Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Forsyth were In Columbus Saturday where Mr. Mann and Mr, Forsyth attended the sessions of the National Guard convention. Mrs. Karl Hutchinson was a Toledo visitor Saturday and called on her aunt Mrs.

Rose Lang who is oeriously ill at her home there. The Clyde Branch of the National Council of Cathollo Men will meet in the K. of hall Wednesday evening, Grover Thorpe, who has been employed at the Schwegler hatcheries in Buffalo, N. has returned to his home here. He will return to Buffalo in February, The Samaritan girls of the Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs.

Roy James. Mrs. M. J. Lacer and Mrs.

Young will have charge of the devotional Montlcello Lodge No. 244 F. and A. M. of Clyde will install the fol- Hood," to be given at p.

Thursday in Rosa high auditorium, is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, "Robin Hood" is the first of five plays to be given this winter In Fremont by the Clare Tree Major Children's Theater of New York, under the auspices of the Fremont Council of Parents and Teachers. Miss Partridge was born In Akron, where she started school. Her family went to England and Miss Partridge finished her schooling in Malvern, where the yearly drama festival Is held. When she graduated from the Royal Academy, Miss Partridge received her certificate from George Arliss. Wendell Whitten is one of the discussion.

City Electrician Wil- rwwwv feur, the ex-husband, was killed by Patrolman O. G. Welgls in a gun battle which threatened the lives eight other passengers on vvyvirvvvvvvyvvvvyvi! liam Eisenhard who has repaired lowing officers at their meeting in the light several times only to have Masonic hall Monday evening: It stop working after a short time, Zeno Rutherford, W. John told council that the light is no Jackson, Sr. Warden; Rush Rich-good.

The light committee was di-'mond, Jr. Warden; Russell Phll-rected to ask the company from P. Sr. Deacon; Frank Young, Jr. which It was purchased to replace Deacon; H.

J. Miller, treasurer; It- i Jin Pnliln ejTOorv Tnrtn Cnnaf a bus in the downtown section yes. Qf00 CALL A resolution was adopted to Wee; Howard Shell, tyler. Frank jann' i r.u, TMov, en dinner at the Ford Inn Tuesdav Tuesday MAIN 2482 terday. The divorced wife, Ruth Estes, 22, theater cashier, was unhurt.

Six letters found In Henley's pockets, police said, revealed an outline of his plans. Five were addressed and stamped, but unsealed. The sixth asked police to mail the others and apologized to "you busy evening. Members will exchange gifts. Members of the club are and repair fund of the light de- will be presented with a partment to the equipment and Past Master's apron.

est Colds rh Mesdames Fred Shaw, Joseph Sloan, F. B. Nolan, Frank Shana- service fund. Clerk Richmond was for Efficient han, O. M.

Ball, Charles Bartholo directed to write to the county commissioners asking them to mew, Mrs, James Hunt and Mrs. Best treated without "dosing Vic US Invalid Coach Service LADIES WILL GIVE THIRD CARD PARTY The ladies of St. Mary's church will give the third of a series of Lloyd Beard. Clyde's oldest resident, Mrs. Es make temporary repairs on Woodland avenue which is in bad condition.

This street which bounds the west corporation line of the Japan's only important mineral reserves are copper, coal and a small amount of gold and silver. Night and Day. ther Shaw, will observe her 86th birthday anniversary at the home swuimM.m.iM.hJiiMs card parties In the Knights of Co. 1 Ver lumbuT haTl Thursday evening. A Tschumy Br JVYV nrvy j.

i aia0 be given away by monthly payroll was allowed and Altar Soclet Bat the rt among the larger bills were $364 JW Servm on tne Jmmittee in charge to the Modern Construe ion Co forj of tneBparty are tne IolIowing fa. resurfacing Main street $91.33 toidie8. No, Mrs- jBmes Funeral Directors -uisermen." "Thanks for your kindness to me," it said, "I was only trying to protect a foolish kid from herself and a foolish mother." Other letters were to his former mother-in-law, other relatives and an Akron businessman. Detectives said in all the missives Henley referred to his former wife in the past tense. Miss Estes said she boarded the bus near her home to go to work.

Henley, who had pleaded with her recently to "take him back," got on the bus a few blocks further on. She said he showed her a pistol and said; "If you won't go to West Virginia with me and re-marry me I am going to kill you." The bus driver, Clyde Strassner, rl oeu Mrs. Frank Beler, Mrs 1 of the and $156.70 to employes i street department. Mrs. Edward Durnwald, Mrs.

VWVWV George Rohde, Mrs. Avery Haff and Misses Amelda Durnwald and Mary Bookmyer. EXPIRED SUDDENLY SITTING IN CHAIR GRACE MEMBERS HAD CARD, PARTY Twenty-two tables of bridge and pinochle were in play at the card stopped and notified an' Inspector GHQESa SEE party given by the women's Auxil iary of the Grace Episcopal church that he feared trouble. He was told to drive slowly and call the first policeman he saw. As Patrolman Weigle approached the bus Henley fired three shots.

Miss Estes fell to the floor. Two of Death came suddenly to Mrs. John Harnden, well known Clyde woman Saturday at the noon hour at her home on west Forest street. Mrs. Harnden had Just taken her place at the dinner table when she was stricken with a heart attack.

A physician was summoned but Mrs. Harnden passed away before he reached her side. Although In ill health for some time her condi at the W. R. C.

hall Thursday evening. High score were made by V. Mitchell and Mrs. Robert Hild- I wein in contract, by W. H.

Blair the bullets hit the seat she had been sitting on and the third shot and Mrs. C. M. Prentice In auction and by R. Klstler and Mrs.

Powell past the bus driver. The officer of Fremont, In pinochle. The com. tion was not considered serious. shouted a warning then fired twice, striking Henley in the head.

mittee served refreshments late in Mrs. Harnden, whose maiden name was Harriet Plttenger, was the evening. SHORT NEWS NOTES Change in Schedule Effective December 8th Busses Leave Fremont for Tiffin 7:15 a. 8:40 a. 12:40 p.

2:40 p. m. 4:40 p. 8:40 p. m.

Leave Fremont for Green Springs 8:40 a. 4:40 p.m. Leave Fremont for Old Fort and Ft. Seneca 7:15 a. 12:40 p.

2:40 p. 8:40 p. m. Leave Fremont for Port Clinton 10:40 a. 6:40 p.m.

For Information Call Interurban Station born near Galetown on July 4, 1869, one of the three children of George ABOUT CLYDE FOLKS ana Lydia Pittenger. She spent her entire life in Clyde and vicinity. She was twice married, her first husband Samuel Yetter, pass- A special matinee of the "Bach PRICED elors Choice" the senior class play FOUTIHC SIXES and EIGHTS rem CZSTIUCTIOn lng away several vears aeo. In Julv was K'ven at Glnn auditorium Fri ZLS L017 AS 1926 she was married to John day afternoon for pupils of the grades and junior high. The play Harnden, the husband who survives.

There are also several nieces list prion at Pontiar, begin at $61 far thm Sis and $7 111 for thm (muhjrrt to thmnf without notuv). iMumlard group of mvmmmmm axfra. will be presented Tuesday evening. The holiday dance of the Clyde high school alumni association will be held December 27th at the Clyde armory. This Is expected to be one and nephews surviving.

Two brothers, Bert and Charles Pittenger, preceded her In death. Funeral services will be held at of the outstanding social events of the late home Tuesday at 3:00 p. PALACE AUTO SALES CO. Phone: Main 1409 the holidays In Clyde. m.

with the Rev. Frank A. Jordan, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran There will be a Christmas party Gibsonburg, Ohio. Fremont, Ohio TALMADGE THINKS HE CANBEAT FDR ATLANTA, Dec.

8. fP Con-dent of their ground, close friends of Governor Eugene Talmadge Indicated they are willing to test his strength against that of President Roosevelt in a presidential preferential primary. A source closely associated with the governor Indicated Talmadge-Ites on the state democratic executive committee have about decided on holding such a primary early next year. If this plan la carried It means the governor Is so certain of his' standing with the voters of Georgia that he won't attempt to have Georgia's delegates to the national convention selected by the committee, which Roosevelters feared he might do. During the year the governor had the committee purged of those escribed as "lukewarm" Talmadge supporters and observers concede he has sufficient backing In the committee to have it name the will be at the M- E- church parlors Friday church officiating.

Burial In McPherson cemetery. 41 ATTENDCLYDE COMMUNITY CLUB Forty-one members attended the THEY'VE FOUND A NEW THRILL. IN CAMEL'S COSTLIER TOBACCOS! meeting of the Clyde Community Club at the Ford Inn Thursday evening. Reports were made by those collecting for the expense of Christmas decorations. About $80 was collected, which will more than cover the expense of the decora UWUUWXIWA WW jlHiWW fl.llWJM.H.'"""'''"''"'"'""' Mini pwWWllMiqpfJiyplajllpiMIM I 2 ffH ST? CAMELS Ns' A 'LI FT' NEVER GET i 5 iy ff WTH A 4 ON MY JCMEL A I I CAMEL'S COSTLIER TOBACCOS SURE tions.

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